Listing № 71932 · El Paso, TX
Mesa Pawn & Jewelry
Pawn shop in El Paso, Texas
6238 N Mesa St, El Paso, TX 79912
Sells: U.S. coins, Jewelry. Inventory categories & services
Buys: U.S. coins, Gold jewelry & scrap, Platinum, Diamonds. What they buy & services
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Mesa Pawn & Jewelry is a pawn shop that also buys coins. For a whole collection, rare dates or graded coins, a dedicated coin shop will usually know the numismatic value better. Compare coin shops in El Paso →
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What Mesa Pawn & Jewelry buys and does
From Mesa Pawn & Jewelry's own website (5 pages read). Hover a ✓ to see their wording.
They buy
- U.S. coins
- Gold jewelry & scrap
- Platinum
- Diamonds
- Watches
- Stamps
Pricing & payment
- Pays sellers by
- cash
- Payment timing
- Same day
Specialties: Pawn loans · Coins and stamps · Broken gold jewelry · Musical instruments · Tools. Also sells: U.S. coins, Jewelry.
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What recent customers report
We read the 60 most recent public Google reviews (Dec 2024 – Sep 2026) and counted what they mention. We don't republish reviews. Read them on Google ↗
- Recent rating
- 4.8★
- last 60 reviews
- Reviews, past 12 months
- 21
- busy shop
- Owner replies
- 48%
- 2 of 3 one- or two-star
- Fair-offer mentions
- 90%
- 9 fair vs 1 lowball
Praised for
- Friendly, welcoming27 of 51
- Fair offers / fair prices9 of 51
- Good selection6 of 51
- Knowledgeable6 of 51
- Reasonable premiums when buying4 of 51
- Honest, trustworthy3 of 51
Complaints
- Wouldn't buy / turned away1 of 51
- Rude or dismissive1 of 51
- Lowball offers1 of 51
What people brought in
Bought coins or bullion (14) · Sold coins or metal (6)
§ 03
Trust record
Credentials & licenses
- Texas Pawn Shop license (OCCC) #162844 · Active registry ↗
Track record online
Website first archived in 2013 (Internet Archive)
- ◆Offers pawn loans with no credit check; the pawned item is held as collateral
- ◆Tests jewelry on site to tell solid gold from gold plate
- ◆Buys broken or damaged gold pieces that can be melted down
- ◆Open Monday to Friday 9am-6pm and Saturday 9am-5pm
- ◆Located at 6238 N. Mesa on El Paso's Westside, between Avila's and Erin's Bar
Source: Mesa Pawn & Jewelry's website, read Oct 2026.
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Before you sell here
- 1
Know your metal floor before you walk in.
Gold is — and silver — an ounce right now. Our offer checker shows what your coins are worth in metal and whether an offer is fair.
- 2
Know Texas's seller rules.
No Texas state law sets ID, hold-period, or payment rules for an ordinary coin shop buying your coins or bullion bars: the state crafted-precious-metal law expressly excludes coins, bars and commemorative medallions. State rules do apply if you sell jewelry, silverware or other crafted precious metal to a registered dealer (you file a list describing the items with your certification that it is true, the dealer records your driver's license or Texas ID number and reports to police within 48 hours) or sell anything, coins included, to a licensed pawnshop (photo ID, a purchase record, and usually a 20-day hold).
Coins and bars at an ordinary coin dealer: no state hold period, because the state crafted-precious-metal definition excludes coins, bars and commemorative medallions (Occ.
Source: Texas Occupations Code Ch. 1956 (official statute site, HTML) - Subchapter B: Sale of Crafted Precious Metal to Dealers (Secs. 1956.051, 1956.062-1956.066); Secs. 1956.0381-1956.0382 (metal recycling entities), Texas Finance Code Ch. 371 - Pawnshops (official statute site, HTML): Secs. 371.152, 371.174, 371.176, 371.177, 371.182 · All Texas rules
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Call ahead for anything bigger than a few coins.
Ask whether the person who prices collections is in that day, and whether they pay by cash for larger amounts.
- 4
Get a second offer.
There are 5 other coin buyers within 10 miles — compare them below. Read how to sell a coin collection first if this is your first time.
Questions to ask Mesa Pawn & Jewelry
We couldn't confirm these from public sources, so ask before you go:
- What would you pay today for a 1 oz American Silver Eagle, and for $1 face value of pre-1965 silver? (Ask two shops the same question to compare.)
- Is an appraisal free, or free only if I sell to you? Do you put it in writing?
- Do I need an appointment to sell a whole collection?
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Compare coin buyers near El Paso
How it compares in El Paso
- Google reviews2nd of 10 · 381
- Hours open per week2nd of 8 · 53 h
Among 10 coin buyers we list in El Paso. Ranks describe one measure each; none is a verdict.
If this shop isn't the right fit
- Nearest dedicated coin shop: Tex Mex Coins Of El Paso~0.3 mi
- Nearest open on Sunday: Daiso~15 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Fair-offer mentions | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Pawn & Jewelry (this shop) | Pawn shop | — | 4.9★ (381) | 90% | Sat / – |
| Susan Eisen Fine Jewelry & WatchesEl Paso | Coin shop | 0.4 mi | 4.9★ (1273) | — | Sat / – |
| Palacios Gold & SilverEl Paso | Coin shop | 15 mi | 4.8★ (289) | — | Sat / – |
| El Paso Coins & CollectiblesEl Paso | Coin shop | 13 mi | 4.1★ (137) | — | Sat / – |
| DaisoEl Paso | Coin dealer | 15 mi | 4.4★ (116) | — | Sat / Sun |
| Gold & Silver ExchangeEl Paso | Coin shop | 5.2 mi | 4.6★ (75) | — | – / – |
| Plata Brothers Coins LLCEl Paso | Appointment-only dealer | 5.4 mi | 4.7★ (54) | — | – / – |