Listing № 71785 · Philadelphia, PA
The Melting Bar, LLC.
Gold & silver buyer in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
740 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Buys: Gold jewelry & scrap, Platinum. What they buy & services
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The Melting Bar, LLC. is a gold & silver buyer 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 Philadelphia →
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What The Melting Bar, LLC. buys and does
From The Melting Bar, LLC.'s own website (2 pages read). Hover a ✓ to see their wording.
They buy
- Gold jewelry & scrap
- Platinum
Pricing & payment
- Pays sellers by
- cash, wire
- Payment timing
- Same day
Specialties: Precious metals refining · Scrap gold · Scrap silver · Scrap platinum.
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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
- Philadelphia L&I Precious Metal Dealer #867349 · Active registry ↗
- Philadelphia L&I Precious Metal Dealer #0999196 · Active registry ↗
- ◆Metals are melted and paid out on-site at its Philadelphia refinery
- ◆Offers to return the melted material if a seller is unhappy with payment
- ◆Sellers can request a pickup of their metals instead of visiting the office
Source: The Melting Bar, LLC.'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 shows what your coins are worth in metal and whether an offer is fair.
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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
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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 or wire for larger amounts.
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Get a second offer.
There are 12 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 The Melting Bar, LLC.
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?
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Compare coin buyers near Philadelphia
How it compares in Philadelphia
- Google reviews9th of 9 · 17
- Hours open per week4th of 8 · 38 h
Among 9 coin buyers we list in Philadelphia. Ranks describe one measure each; none is a verdict.
If this shop isn't the right fit
- Nearest dedicated coin shop: South Street Coins~0.4 mi
- Nearest open on Sunday: Neshaminy Stamps and Coins~15 mi
- Nearest open Saturday: 8th Street Gold & Diamond Buyers LLC~0.0 mi
- Nearest NGC-authorized dealer: Stack’s Bowers Galleries~0.9 mi
- Nearest with free appraisals: J P Coins-Currency-Cards~8.2 mi
- Nearest that buys estates: Main Line Coin & Stamp, Inc.~8.3 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Fair-offer mentions | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Melting Bar, LLC. (this shop) | Gold & silver buyer | — | 5.0★ (17) | — | – / – |
| Capo's Coins & CollectiblesPhiladelphia | Coin shop | 1.4 mi | 4.9★ (207) | — | Sat / – |
| B.M Gold Buyers Cash For GoldPhiladelphia | Bullion dealer | 6.0 mi | 4.6★ (141) | — | Sat / – |
| Stack’s Bowers GalleriesPhiladelphia | Numismatic auction house | 0.9 mi | 4.5★ (89) | — | – / – |
| J P Coins-Currency-CardsPhiladelphia | Coin shop | 8.2 mi | 4.4★ (80) | — | – / – |
| South Street CoinsPhiladelphia | Coin shop | 0.4 mi | 4.8★ (58) | — | – / – |
| Richmond Street Jewelry & CoinsPhiladelphia | Coin shop | 3.6 mi | 4.7★ (38) | — | Sat / – |
| Precious Metals Exchange of Delaware CountyLansdowne | Coin shop | 6.3 mi | 4.4★ (79) | — | – / – |
| ElemetalFolcroft | Bullion dealer | 7.4 mi | 4.8★ (20) | — | – / – |