Listing № 34865 · Lancaster, PA
Dave's Gold, Antiques, Loan
Pawn shop in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
1955 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601
Sells: Bullion, Jewelry. Inventory categories & services
Buys: Bullion bars & rounds, Gold jewelry & scrap, Sterling silver, Militaria. What they buy & services
Photos from Dave's Gold, Antiques, Loan's website
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Dave's Gold, Antiques, Loan 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.
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What Dave's Gold, Antiques, Loan buys and does
From Dave's Gold, Antiques, Loan's own website (1 page read). Hover a ✓ to see their wording.
They buy
- Bullion bars & rounds
- Gold jewelry & scrap
- Sterling silver
- Militaria
Specialties: Gold and silver scrap · Coins and bullion · Pawn loans · Pokemon and Magic cards · Luxury handbags and sneakers · Military and advertising items. Also sells: Bullion, Jewelry.
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What recent customers report
We read the 60 most recent public Google reviews (Jun 2026 – Oct 2026) and counted what they mention. We don't republish reviews. Read them on Google ↗
- Recent rating
- 5.0★
- last 60 reviews
- Reviews, past 12 months
- 60+
- busy shop
- Owner replies
- 100%
- of recent reviews
- Customer-reported offers
- 100%
- 18 report fair offers; 0 report low offers, across 18 distinct reviews (reports can overlap)
Praised for
- Fair offers / fair prices17 of 48
- Friendly, welcoming16 of 48
- Knowledgeable13 of 48
- Honest, trustworthy11 of 48
- Good selection4 of 48
- No pressure2 of 48
Complaints
No recurring complaints in the recent sample.
What people brought in
- Gold jewelry & scrap ×2
Sold coins or metal (14)
1 reviewer was a first-time seller or inheritor. 1 says they compared offers and got the best one here.
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Trust record
Better Business Bureau
No BBB profile found for this business. That's common for small shops and isn't a red flag on its own.
Credentials & licenses
- No third-party numismatic credential found.
Track record online
- ◆Tests all coins and bullion it handles.
- ◆Buys, sells and makes loans on gold, silver, coins and bullion.
- ◆Authenticates the luxury handbags and sneakers it buys and sells.
- ◆Also buys comics, Pokemon and Magic cards, toys, video games and VHS.
- ◆Lists items online through eBay, Etsy, Poshmark and a Shopify store.
Source: Dave's Gold, Antiques, Loan's website, read Oct 2026.
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Before you sell here
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Know your metal floor before you walk in.
Gold is — and silver — an ounce right now. Our offer checker compares an offer with metal value and dated examples of published buy prices.
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Know Pennsylvania's seller rules.
Pennsylvania's Precious Metal Sale Regulation Law excludes coins, ingots and bullion. ID and record requirements under that law apply to covered gold, silver and platinum items, such as jewelry and silverware; municipal requirements and shop policies may differ.
Covered items must remain unaltered for five full working days after the purchase report is filed.
Source: Precious Metal Sale Regulation Law, Act 17 of 1984, sections 1-5 and 8, 37 Pa. Code Chapter 501, Purchase and Sale of Precious Metals · All Pennsylvania rules
- 3
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 or check 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 Dave's Gold, Antiques, Loan
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?
- How do you pay for larger amounts — cash, check or wire — and is there a cash limit?
- Do I need an appointment to sell a whole collection?
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Compare coin buyers near Lancaster
How it compares in Lancaster
- Google reviews1st of 5 · 743
- Reviews in the past year1st of 4 · 60
- Owner replies to reviews1st of 4 · 100%
- Hours open per week2nd of 5 · 40 h
Among 5 coin buyers we list in Lancaster. Ranks describe one measure each; none is a verdict.
If this shop isn't the right fit
- Nearest dedicated coin shop: Security Rare Coins~1.2 mi
- Nearest open on Sunday: Au We Buy And Sell Gold Too~1.1 mi
- Nearest NGC-authorized dealer: MCCOMSEY'S COINS~7.2 mi
- Nearest with free appraisals: West Reading Precious Metals~27 mi
- Nearest that buys estates: Security Rare Coins~1.2 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Customer-reported offers | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave's Gold, Antiques, Loan (this shop) | Pawn shop | — | 4.9★ (743) | 100% | Sat / – |
| Security Rare CoinsLancaster | Coin shop | 1.2 mi | 4.5★ (143) | 96% | Sat / – |
| Steinmetz Coins & CurrencyLancaster | Coin shop | 4.3 mi | 4.1★ (77) | — | – / – |
| Au We Buy And Sell Gold TooLancaster | Gold & silver buyer | 1.1 mi | 4.9★ (73) | — | Sat / Sun |
| Cash for GoldLancaster | Gold & silver buyer | 4.1 mi | 4.9★ (58) | — | Sat / – |
| MCCOMSEY'S COINSWillow Street | Coin shop | 7.2 mi | 4.7★ (43) | — | Sat / – |
| New Holland Coins and VintageNew Holland | Coin shop | 13 mi | 4.6★ (73) | — | Sat / – |
| E-town Coins LLC.Elizabethtown | Gold & silver buyer | 16 mi | 4.6★ (10) | — | Sat / – |
| Dennis R Eckenrode Rare CoinsCleona | Coin shop | 20 mi | 4.1★ (29) | — | Sat / – |