Skeptic7 Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Went to 3 gold shops yesterday in Pattaya, the ones in most Lotus and Big C...Aurora, Bangkok(something) and another one. All said they do not buy US gold coins. Anyone know of a shop in Pattaya (or even BKK) that will purchase these coins❓They are a 1911 Indian Head $5 (Half Eagle), a 1911 Indian Head $10 (Eagle) and a 1908 Saint-Gaudens $20 (Double Eagle). All are 90%. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeworld Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Here is an old link to a thread in 2009 about certain places in Bangkok which could be contacted to buy such coins. https://aseannow.com/topic/250872-where-is-the-best-place-to-sell-gold-coins-in-thailand/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaiyaTH Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 I'd be interested, I think you should post on Facebook really, you will also get more from a P2P sale than going to a shop. Shops like in lotus or big c are there to mainly sell what they have, not to buy random stuff and be bothered to even test if it is gold etc etc. You need to go to some real gold shop in that case, likely older ones, Chinatown areas. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaiyaTH Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 (edited) Just now, freeworld said: Here is an old link to a thread in 2009 about certain places in Bangkok which could be contacted to buy such coins. https://aseannow.com/topic/250872-where-is-the-best-place-to-sell-gold-coins-in-thailand/ 2009... sigh, it does not even mention anything, why even post this. Edited April 1 by ChaiyaTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etaoin Shrdlu Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 I think it would be better to sell these coins to collectors or shops in the US that would pay for the coins' numismatic value instead of selling to a gold shop here that probably would only pay for the coins' gold content. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeworld Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 (edited) 45 minutes ago, ChaiyaTH said: 2009... sigh, it does not even mention anything, why even post this. Just for reference The seller can make his inquiries if he wants to. They mention gold shops in Patpong and in Paragon, maybe they still exist???? Edited April 1 by freeworld 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaiyaTH Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 5 minutes ago, freeworld said: Just for reference, the seller can make his inquiries if he wants to. They mention gold shops in Patpong and in Paragon, maybe they still exist???? There are hundreds of shops if it comes to what is in that article with 2-3 locations. Might as well use google maps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeworld Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 2 minutes ago, ChaiyaTH said: There are hundreds of shops if it comes to what is in that article with 2-3 locations. Might as well use google maps. Of course that is also one alternative solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowtail Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 A lot of shops at MBK in Bangkok that buy and sell. I have sold a bit there, but you need to know what you have. They will only pay scrap for them, but unless they are in great shape they are generally not worth much more than that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeptic7 Posted April 1 Author Share Posted April 1 Melt value is all I'm looking for. Zero plans on returning to The States anytime soon...or ever. Currently the melt value based on this chart is USD$540...USD$1081...USD$2162. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post klauskunkel Posted April 2 Popular Post Share Posted April 2 Morris and Watson Thailand 46/4 Charoenraj Road Bangklo Bangkorlaem Bangkok 10120 Thailand Tel: +66 2 164 1021-3 They will melt your coins down and pay spot price for the gold content. Contact first to make appointment, describe your coins, attach pictures to email, state your preference: bank transfer, or cash. They will answer with an estimate. There will be a melt charge, in my case about 300 baht. 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterphuket Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Some time ago, somebody mention on Sukumvit 10 a gold shop named: Liang Seng Heng, goldsmith at the corner Sukumvith 10, can find at Google streetview. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acharn Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 You need to go to a pawn shop (raan rab jamnaam) instead of a gold shop. Pawn shops handle numismatics here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeptic7 Posted April 3 Author Share Posted April 3 Thanks for all replies. A gold shop very near Tukcom Pattaya bought the coins. Not quite spot, but close enough for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowtail Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 41 minutes ago, Skeptic7 said: Thanks for all replies. A gold shop very near Tukcom Pattaya bought the coins. Not quite spot, but close enough for me. That's what counts. They are in the business of making money, and if they didn't they would be out of business. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobyogi Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Please avise what gold shop near tutcom I assume there are many in area Any way you could describe it, I'd appreciate it! Actually have some usa / Canadian In kbank tutcom branch safety box Appreciate your response Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeptic7 Posted April 4 Author Share Posted April 4 1 hour ago, bobyogi said: Please avise what gold shop near tutcom I assume there are many in area Any way you could describe it, I'd appreciate it! Actually have some usa / Canadian In kbank tutcom branch safety box Appreciate your response The name was in Thai and I didn't take a picture of it. As you exit the front of Tukcom at South Pattaya Rd, go left past Starbucks. The first gold shop you'll see, just across the little soi, is called Proud. They may buy there...but we continued on a bit further and the next gold shop on the left is where I sold. Small Mom & Pop shop with husband and wife tending the store. Hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swissie Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 Thais have their "Thai-Gold". They don't go by "Ounces". Example: A couple of years ago I wanted to sell some 1 oz gold bars and some Kruegerrand coins to my Thai Bank. Against a receipt, they took in the merchandise for "assessement". A week later, the amount was credited to my Thai account. At a discount of 10% below bid/ask spread in New York or Zuerich. Conclusion: Whatever is denominated in Ounces, or not considered "Thai Gold" don't sell it in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowtail Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 5 minutes ago, swissie said: Thais have their "Thai-Gold". They don't go by "Ounces". Example: A couple of years ago I wanted to sell some 1 oz gold bars and some Kruegerrand coins to my Thai Bank. Against a receipt, they took in the merchandise for "assessement". A week later, the amount was credited to my Thai account. At a discount of 10% below bid/ask spread in New York or Zuerich. Conclusion: Whatever is denominated in Ounces, or not considered "Thai Gold" don't sell it in Thailand. Did you expect them to do it for free? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swissie Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 12 minutes ago, Yellowtail said: Did you expect them to do it for free? Nobody does it for free. That's where the bid/ask spread comes into play. But 10% below? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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