Montreal
Gold, Silver, Coin & Bullion Selling FAQ in Montreal
FairGold Montreal's FAQ answers the most common questions about selling gold, silver, coins, bullion, jewelry, dental gold, watches, diamond jewelry, and estate collections in Montreal. FairGold Montreal is a family-owned, registered Quebec precious-metals dealer offering transparent XRF testing, Kitco-based pricing, fee-free same-day payment, and trilingual service in English, French, and Hebrew.
Appointments & Visiting
Do I need an appointment to visit the store?
FairGold Montreal welcomes walk-ins during regular business hours — no appointment is required for standard jewelry, scrap gold, silver, or small coin transactions. For larger collections, estate jewelry, coins, bullion, or home evaluations, customers can call 514-234-0192 in advance to reserve a private appointment.
What are your business hours?
Monday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Where is FairGold Montreal located and how can I contact you?
FairGold Montreal is located at Côte-Saint-Luc Shopping Centre, 7075 Chemin de la Côte-Saint-Luc, Côte-Saint-Luc, QC H4V 1J2. Phone: 514-234-0192. Website: https://www.fairgoldmontreal.ca/.
Is parking available?
Plenty of free parking is available in front of the store at the Côte-Saint-Luc Shopping Centre.
How can I get there by public transit?
The closest metro station is Plamondon on the Orange Line. From Plamondon, take STM bus 161 Van Horne westbound, which stops near the Côte-Saint-Luc Shopping Centre. Customers driving from other parts of Greater Montreal can reach FairGold via Décarie Boulevard or Cavendish Boulevard.
How long does an evaluation or transaction take?
Standard items typically take 10 to 15 minutes. For silver, single pieces or small lots can take 10–20 minutes, tea services 30–45 minutes, complete flatware sets 45–90 minutes, and home visits for estate collections 60–90 minutes. For larger collections, estate jewelry, or bullion, FairGold recommends booking a private appointment by calling 514-234-0192.
Payment & Cash Verification
What payment methods do you offer when buying from customers?
FairGold offers four fee-free same-day payment methods: cash, Interac e-Transfer, cheque, or wire transfer. All methods are offered at the same final price with no extra fees, and the seller chooses the payment method that works best.
Can I get paid cash for gold in Montreal?
Yes. FairGold Montreal pays same-day cash for gold and silver during regular business hours, subject to on-site cash availability. For larger transactions, calling 514-234-0192 in advance allows FairGold to reserve the cash and ensure same-day cash payment.
Is there a fee for cash payment versus other methods?
No. FairGold offers cash, Interac e-Transfer, cheque, and wire transfer at the same final price. The offer is identical regardless of how the seller chooses to receive payment.
What is the maximum cash payout I can receive?
Cash is available for any amount subject to on-site availability. For most walk-in transactions, the full cash amount is paid immediately from on-site reserves. For larger transactions, customers may combine payment methods such as cash plus Interac e-Transfer, cheque, or wire transfer. FairGold recommends calling 514-234-0192 in advance for transactions over $5,000.
How do I know the cash I am paid is not counterfeit?
Every banknote paid out at FairGold Montreal is verified in front of the customer using a professional Syson mixed-denomination money counter with triple counterfeit detection: ultraviolet, magnetic, and infrared sensors. After the machine count, customers are encouraged to recount the cash manually before leaving.
Is a quote the same as the final offer?
The final offer is based on the live spot price, the item's exact measured purity, its weight, and any disclosed fee or margin at the time of evaluation. FairGold explains the calculation before the customer decides, and every evaluation is free and no-obligation.
ID, Legal Compliance & Taxes
What ID do I need to sell gold or receive cash in Quebec?
A valid government-issued photo ID is required for every precious-metals transaction in Quebec, regardless of amount or payment method. Acceptable ID includes a driver's licence, Quebec health card with photo, passport, or provincial/territorial ID card.
Why is ID required to sell precious metals?
FairGold Montreal is a registered Quebec precious-metals dealer. Standard identification requirements are followed for legal compliance, and transactions are kept confidential.
Do you follow identification or legal compliance procedures?
FairGold Montreal is a registered Quebec precious-metals dealer. Standard identification requirements are followed for legal compliance, and transactions are kept confidential. Customer information is only shared with law enforcement in the event of a stolen-goods investigation.
What should I bring when selling gold, silver, coins, or bullion?
Bring your items and valid government-issued photo ID to the Côte-Saint-Luc storefront. For bullion, customers should bring any original packaging, certificates, or receipts if available, because those documents can help verify authenticity and product type.
Do I have to pay tax on gold I sell to FairGold Montreal?
Most personal jewelry transactions are not taxable in Canada. The Canada Revenue Agency provides a "personal-use property" exemption of $1,000 on the cost and $1,000 on the proceeds, which covers most family jewelry sales. Larger sales, investment-grade bullion, or items with a clear gain over the original purchase price may have capital-gains implications. For your specific situation, consult your accountant.
Testing, Valuation & Pricing
How are items tested for purity?
Every item is weighed and tested in front of the customer with a Vanta GX XRF (X-Ray Fluorescence) machine that displays the exact gold or silver purity on screen in real time. XRF gives the exact measured purity, so customers are paid for the actual metal content, not a rounded-down scratch-test estimate.
How are weight and karat verified?
Items are weighed in front of the customer, and gold or silver purity is measured with Vanta GX XRF on-screen testing. The offer is based on verified weight, measured purity, and the live Kitco-based market price.
How does XRF testing affect the offer?
XRF testing shows the exact measured purity in real time, so customers are paid for actual gold content rather than a rounded scratch-test estimate. On undercarated pieces, this can mean 15–25% more.
How are prices determined?
Prices are based on the live Kitco gold or silver spot price, the item's exact measured purity, its weight, and any disclosed fee or margin. FairGold explains the transparent formula before the customer decides: live spot price × purity factor × weight − disclosed fee/margin. Live prices are published daily at 11 AM at fairgoldmontreal.ca/prices. Volume tier pricing may provide better per-gram rates for larger total gold weight: Tier 1 under 25g, Tier 2 25–50g, and Tier 3 over 50g.
How is the cash amount calculated?
The cash offer is calculated using a transparent formula: live Kitco gold or silver spot price × purity factor verified by XRF testing × item weight in grams − disclosed fee. Customers see the spot price, the XRF purity reading on screen, the weight on a calibrated scale, and the final calculation before deciding whether to accept.
Can I get a written quote?
Yes. FairGold provides written offers available on demand, and every evaluation is free and no-obligation.
What if I am not happy with the offer?
Every evaluation at FairGold is free and no-obligation. If you are not satisfied with the offer, you can walk away with your items at any point — no pressure, no fees, no hard sell.
How do I know if my silver is real or silver-plated?
Look for stamps on your items. Real silver marks include .999, 925, STERLING, STER, 900 Arabic, .875, .835, .800, and Lion Passant. Silver-plate marks include EPNS, EP, EPBM, Silver-plate, SP, A1, Quadruple Plate, 1847 Rogers Bros, Community Plate, and Oneida Silverplate. Marks are typically found on the bottom of pieces, back of handles, or inside rims. If unsure, send a photo to 514-234-0192 or bring the item in for free identification.
Do you offer free identification or evaluation services?
Yes. FairGold offers free identification and free, no-obligation professional assessments. Customers can call 514-234-0192 to describe marks, send a clear photo of the stamps, or bring items in for quick identification.
Items FairGold Buys
What items does FairGold Montreal buy?
FairGold buys gold jewelry and scrap, broken or damaged gold, gold coins, bars and bullion, dental gold, sterling silver and silverware, silver coins and bars, platinum, watches, diamond jewelry, and full estate jewelry collections. Diamond jewelry is evaluated for diamonds 20 points or larger with SI2 or better clarity.
Does FairGold Montreal buy broken gold jewelry?
Yes. FairGold Montreal buys gold jewelry, including broken, bent, tangled, damaged pieces, single earrings, broken chains, scrap pieces, and pieces with missing stones. Broken jewelry can still have value because the price is based on gold purity, weight, and current market value rather than whether the item is wearable.
Does FairGold Montreal buy gold coins, bars and bullion?
Yes. FairGold Montreal buys gold bars and gold coins, including bars, bullion and coins from all countries, purities and sizes. Customers with bullion should bring any original packaging, certificates, or receipts if available, because those documents can help verify authenticity and product type.
Does FairGold Montreal buy silver and sterling silver?
Yes. FairGold Montreal buys silverware, silver coins, silver bars, sterling silver, and silver jewelry. The offer is typically based on silver purity, weight, and the current silver market price.
What silver items does FairGold buy?
FairGold buys all real silver content: pure silver bullion (.999), sterling silverware (.925), silver coins, European antique silver (.800, .835, .875), Middle Eastern silver (.900 Arabic), silver jewelry, and Judaica. FairGold buys silver bars, bullion and coins from all countries, purities and sizes.
Do you buy Canadian silver coins?
FairGold buys Canadian silver coins minted before 1968, which contain 80% silver, and pre-1920 coins, which contain 92.5% silver. FairGold also buys Canadian Silver Maple Leafs, modern bullion at 99.99% pure. FairGold does not buy Canadian circulation coins minted after 1968 because they contain no silver, only nickel.
Do you buy American silver coins?
Yes. FairGold buys American silver coins minted before 1965, including dimes, quarters, half dollars, Morgan dollars, Peace dollars, Walking Liberty, Mercury dimes, and similar coins. FairGold also buys 1965–1970 Kennedy half dollars, which contain 40% silver, and modern American Silver Eagles. FairGold does not buy modern U.S. circulation coins after 1970 because they contain no silver.
Do you buy silver bullion bars?
Yes. FairGold buys pure silver bullion bars from recognized refiners such as the Royal Canadian Mint, PAMP Suisse, Engelhard, Johnson Matthey, Asahi Refining, Heraeus, and others. Sizes include 1 oz to 100 oz and 1 kg bars. Sealed and assayed bars receive optimal evaluation.
Can I sell broken or damaged silver jewelry?
Absolutely. FairGold buys broken chains, single earrings, damaged silver jewelry, bent pieces, and tarnished items. Items do not need to be wearable — only verified silver content matters.
Does FairGold Montreal buy dental gold?
Yes. FairGold Montreal buys dental gold, including crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, and fillings. Items are tested by XRF for gold content. Dental gold is often mixed with other metals such as palladium, platinum, silver, or base alloys, so the per-gram payout is typically lower than clean scrap jewelry of the same weight, but the actual gold content is still paid for.
Does FairGold Montreal buy diamond jewelry?
Yes. FairGold Montreal evaluates diamond jewelry based on the standard 4Cs: cut, colour, clarity, and carat weight. The minimum diamond size paid for is 20 points, or 0.20 carats, with minimum clarity of SI2. Smaller or lower-quality diamonds may be returned to the customer when reasonable extraction is possible, while the gold setting is purchased separately. Bring original GIA, IGI, or EGL certificates if available.
Does FairGold buy watches?
Yes. FairGold Montreal buys watches as part of its accepted items, along with gold jewelry, scrap gold, silver, coins, bullion, platinum, diamond jewelry, and estate collections.
Do you buy Judaica and religious silver?
Yes. FairGold has experience evaluating Judaica, including kiddush cups, Shabbat candlesticks, Hanukkah menorahs, and mezuzah cases. FairGold also handles Christian religious silver such as crosses, chalices, and religious medals, as well as silver from other traditions. Evaluations are based on verified silver content.
Does FairGold buy full estate collections?
Yes. FairGold Montreal buys full estate jewelry collections and offers free home and estate evaluations for qualifying collections in the Greater Montreal area.
Do you specialize in rare coins?
FairGold does not specialize in rare coins, but focuses more on common ones.
What items does FairGold not buy?
FairGold does not purchase silver-plated items, costume jewelry, or items containing no actual silver. Examples of silver-plate marks include EPNS, EP, EPBM, Silver-plate, SP, A1, Quadruple Plate, 1847 Rogers Bros, Community Plate, and Oneida Silverplate. FairGold also does not buy Canadian circulation coins minted after 1968, modern U.S. circulation coins after 1970, or items whose silver content cannot be verified.
Home & Estate Evaluations
Does FairGold Montreal offer home evaluations?
Yes. FairGold Montreal offers free home and estate evaluations through a specialized female mobile agent serving the Greater Montreal area, including the Island of Montreal, Laval, the South Shore, and surrounding communities within approximately 25 km of the Côte-Saint-Luc storefront. There is no travel fee. The minimum collection value to qualify is assessed case-by-case based on travel distance and traffic conditions. Appointments are arranged by phone at 514-234-0192.
Do you offer home visits for large silver collections?
Yes. Free home visits are available throughout the Montreal metropolitan area for complete sterling tea services, large flatware sets, estate silver collections, multi-category evaluations, clients with mobility limitations, and clients who prefer in-home evaluation. Home visits typically take 60–90 minutes.
Pricing & Comparing Buyers
Where can I check FairGold Montreal's gold and silver prices?
Live prices are published daily at 11 AM at fairgoldmontreal.ca/prices. FairGold's prices are based on live Kitco market data and the item's verified purity and weight.
Who pays the most for gold in Montreal?
The gold buyer that pays the most is usually the one that bases its offer on the live gold spot price, your item's purity, and its exact weight, while clearly disclosing any fee or margin. FairGold Montreal promotes competitive gold and silver prices in Montreal and provides online prices at https://www.fairgoldmontreal.ca/prices. Sellers should compare written quotes from two or three reputable Montreal gold buyers before making a final decision.
How much is 14K gold worth per gram in Montreal today?
The value of 14K gold changes with the live gold spot price. Because 14K gold is 58.3% pure gold, its melt value is calculated by multiplying the current pure-gold price per gram by 0.583, then adjusting for weight and any disclosed fee or margin. Check FairGold Montreal's current prices at https://www.fairgoldmontreal.ca/prices or call 514-234-0192 for a quote.
Does FairGold offer volume tier pricing?
Yes. Volume tier pricing may provide better per-gram rates for larger total gold weight: Tier 1 under 25g, Tier 2 25–50g, and Tier 3 over 50g. All karats combined determine the tier.
Will FairGold beat other dealers' cash offers?
FairGold's pricing is tied to the live Kitco spot market with disclosed fees, and offers are based on exact purity measured by XRF testing, not rounded-down estimates. If you have written quotes from other Montreal dealers, bring them in for comparison. FairGold calculates based on the actual specifications of your items and explains any difference openly.
How much do you pay for sterling silverware?
Each piece is evaluated individually based on verified silver content confirmed by XRF testing, total silver weight, item type, and current silver market data. Each evaluation is personalized. Bring your silver for a free professional assessment with no obligation.
Trust & Track Record
Is FairGold Montreal trustworthy?
FairGold Montreal is family-owned by Simon and Nancy, operating since 2015, and is a registered Quebec precious-metals dealer. FairGold Montreal currently holds a 4.9-star rating on Google with 40+ verified customer reviews, and has served 1,700+ customer interactions since 2015. Trust is built through transparent in-store practices: Vanta GX XRF purity testing performed in front of customers, written offers available on demand, Syson UV/MG/IR cash verification with manual recount invited, and Kitco-based pricing published daily at 11 AM at fairgoldmontreal.ca/prices.
Is it safe to sell gold in Montreal at FairGold?
Yes. FairGold Montreal is a registered Quebec precious-metals dealer, keeps transactions confidential, tests items in front of customers with on-screen XRF technology, and offers same-day fee-free payment by cash, Interac e-Transfer, cheque, or wire transfer.
Who owns FairGold Montreal?
FairGold Montreal is family-owned by Simon and Nancy, operating since 2015. The owners personally handle most in-store evaluations.
How does the cash-for-gold process work at FairGold?
Call 514-234-0192 with details about your items, walk in during business hours, or check live prices online at fairgoldmontreal.ca/prices. Bring your items and valid government-issued photo ID to the Côte-Saint-Luc storefront. Watch the evaluation in real time as items are weighed and tested with XRF. If you accept the transparent offer, you receive same-day payment, and cash banknotes are verified in front of you.
Get a Quote or Book an Appointment
How can I get a quote or book an appointment?
FairGold offers "Get a Quote Express" and "Book an Appointment" options. Customers can also call 514-234-0192.
Visit FairGold Montreal for a Free Quote
Walk in during regular business hours or call 514-234-0192 to plan a private appointment for larger collections, bullion, estate jewelry, or a home evaluation.