Listing № 16376 · St. Petersburg, FL
American Metal Exchange
Jeweler in St. Petersburg, Florida
5905 54th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33709
Sells: Jewelry. Inventory categories & services
Buys: Gold jewelry & scrap. What they buy & services
Good for: Buying bullion · Scrap gold & jewelry
American Metal Exchange is a jeweler 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 American Metal Exchange buys and does
From American Metal Exchange's own website (1 page read). Hover a ✓ to see their wording.
They buy
- Gold jewelry & scrap
Specialties: Precious metals · Fine jewelry · Antiques · Jewelry repair · Watch batteries. Also sells: Jewelry.
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What recent customers report
We read the 60 most recent public Google reviews (Nov 2025 – Oct 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
- 60+
- busy shop
- Owner replies
- 100%
- 3 of 3 one- or two-star
- Fair-offer mentions
- 97%
- 31 fair vs 1 lowball
Praised for
- Fair offers / fair prices27 of 54
- Friendly, welcoming21 of 54
- Knowledgeable13 of 54
- Honest, trustworthy12 of 54
- Reasonable premiums when buying9 of 54
- Good selection8 of 54
Complaints
- Lowball offers1 of 54
- Payment issues1 of 54
- Rude or dismissive1 of 54
What people brought in
- Silver bars ×7
- Gold bullion & bars ×6
- Gold jewelry & scrap ×5
- Gold coins ×3
Sold coins or metal (10) · Bought coins or bullion (9) · Got an appraisal (2)
1 reviewer was a first-time seller or inheritor. 4 say 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.
- ◆Family-owned business with a personal-touch approach to service.
- ◆Offers jewelry repair and watch battery replacement.
Source: American Metal Exchange'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 Florida's seller rules.
When a walk-in Florida secondhand dealer buys used jewelry, scrap gold or silver, or other secondhand goods from you, state law requires the following: a government-issued photo ID, your right thumbprint, your contact details and physical description, and a signed statement that you own the goods or may sell them. You must be 18 or older.
Walk-in secondhand dealers (s. 538.06(1)): may not sell, alter or otherwise dispose of a precious metal, gemstone, jewelry item, antique or art item for 30 calendar days after acquiring it, or of other secondhand goods for 15 calendar days.
Source: Chapter 538, Florida Statutes (2026) - Secondhand Dealers and Secondary Metals Recyclers (ss. 538.03, 538.04, 538.06, 538.09, 538.15, 538.17, 538.18, 538.235, 538.31-538.36), Chapter 539, Florida Statutes (2026) - Florida Pawnbroking Act (s. 539.001; s. 539.002) · All Florida 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 check for larger amounts.
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Get a second offer.
There are 16 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 American Metal Exchange
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 St. Petersburg
How it compares in St. Petersburg
- Google reviews2nd of 5 · 128
- Reviews in the past year1st of 5 · 60
- Owner replies to reviews1st of 5 · 100%
- Hours open per week1st of 4 · 48 h
Among 5 coin buyers we list in St. Petersburg. Ranks describe one measure each; none is a verdict.
If this shop isn't the right fit
- Nearest dedicated coin shop: Beantown Coins Inc~0.3 mi
- Nearest open on Sunday: Cozy Corner Antiques & Jewelry~1.0 mi
- Nearest NGC-authorized dealer: Florida Coin & Jewelry, Inc.~12 mi
- Nearest with free appraisals: The Gold Spot Cash for Gold Buyers~1.5 mi
- Nearest that buys estates: Saint Petersburg Jewelry and Coins~3.6 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Fair-offer mentions | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Metal Exchange (this shop) | Jeweler | — | 4.9★ (128) | 97% | Sat / – |
| Saint Petersburg Jewelry and CoinsSt. Petersburg | Coin shop | 3.6 mi | 4.8★ (230) | 81% | – / – |
| Beantown Coins IncSt. Petersburg | Coin shop | 0.3 mi | 4.8★ (109) | — | Sat / – |
| Private Coin BuyersSt. Petersburg | Coin shop | 3.6 mi | 5.0★ (38) | — | – / – |
| PRIVATE COIN BUYERSSt. Petersburg | Coin shop | 5.5 mi | 4.8★ (28) | — | – / – |
| Cozy Corner Antiques & JewelryPinellas Park | Coin shop | 1.0 mi | 4.9★ (55) | — | Sat / Sun |
| The Gold Spot Cash for Gold BuyersPinellas Park | Gold & silver buyer | 1.5 mi | 4.9★ (1729) | 91% | – / – |
| Pinellas Coins and BullionPinellas Park | Gold & silver buyer | 2.8 mi | 4.9★ (316) | 100% | Sat / – |
| Imperial Coin ExchangeClearwater | Appointment-only dealer | 5.6 mi | 4.9★ (87) | — | – / – |