Summit Metals Coin Shop in Salt Lake City (West Valley): Buy and Sell Gold & Silver in Person
Walk up to a real counter at 3650 W 2100 S. Bring gold and silver coins, bars, rounds, 90% silver, or gold and silver jewelry for a free quote. Everything is tested and weighed in front of you, you get a written offer, and you are paid the same visit. No appointment needed. Hablamos español.
- Address
- 3650 W 2100 S, West Valley City, UT 84120
- Hours
Closed Saturday and Sunday- Phone
- (801) 514-7000
- Walk-ins
- Welcome. Selling more than 500 oz of silver or 20 oz of gold? Call ahead and we will have a private room ready.
- Nearby
- About a mile from I-215 and SR-201, 10 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport. Serving West Valley City, Taylorsville, Kearns, Magna, South Salt Lake, Murray and the west side of Salt Lake City.
Why buy or sell locally instead of online
Summit Metals runs one of the country's larger online bullion stores at summitmetals.com. The West Valley counter is the same company, the same live-market pricing engine and the same team, with four things no online dealer can offer a Utah customer.
| Summit Metals counter, West Valley | Online-only bullion dealers | |
|---|---|---|
| Selling | Tested and weighed in front of you, written offer, paid the same visit. | Mail your metal away, wait for it to be received, graded and paid. |
| Buying | See the coin or bar, pay, walk out with it. No shipping, no waiting, no package on the porch. | Shipping fees or minimums, insured transit, delivery window. |
| Utah sales tax | None on legal-tender coins and bullion bars and rounds, in person. | Depends on the seller's tax setup. |
| Questions | Salaried, non-commission staff at the counter, in English and Spanish. | Chat or phone queue. |
What we buy in Salt Lake City
Silver
American Silver Eagles, Canadian Maple Leafs, 1 oz rounds and bars, 10 oz, 100 oz and kilo bars, 90% "junk" silver (pre-1965 dimes, quarters and halves), 40% halves, Morgan and Peace dollars, and silver jewelry.
Gold & platinum
American Gold Eagles and Buffalos, Maple Leafs, Krugerrands, Britannias, Philharmonics, gold bars from 1 gram to 1 kilo, pre-1933 US gold, fractional coins, platinum and palladium bullion, and karat gold jewelry in any condition: broken chains, single earrings, class rings, dental gold.
Inherited a collection or an estate lot? Bring the whole box. The counter team sorts bullion, numismatic coins, gold, silver and costume pieces in front of you, so collectible coins are valued as collectibles, not just by weight.
How selling works
1. Bring your items and a photo ID
A current government-issued photo ID (driver license, state ID or passport). Utah requires precious-metals dealers to record each purchase, and sellers must be 18 or older.
2. We test, weigh and make a written offer
Every item is verified in front of you with a scale, calipers and an electronic tester. The offer is based on the live spot price for the metal and the item itself. No obligation.
3. You are paid the same visit
Cash, check or same-day bank transfer, depending on the amount, before you leave the counter. Wire transfer is available for large sales.
Buying gold and silver in person
The display cases hold investment-grade bullion: Silver Eagles and Maple Leafs, generic silver, Gold Eagles and Buffalos, and bars from fractional to kilo. In-person pricing follows the same live spot engine as summitmetals.com, and there is no Utah sales tax on legal-tender coins and bullion. Want something not in the case? Order online at summitmetals.com and pick it up at the counter. Call (801) 514-7000 to ask what is in stock today.
Find us
From the freeway
From I-215, take the 2100 South exit and head west about a mile; the store is between 3200 West and Bangerter Highway. From SR-201, exit at Bangerter, go south to 2100 South and turn east. Look for the Summit Metals sign above the glass doors at 3650. Free parking out front.
Drive times
West Valley City Hall about 5 minutes. Taylorsville and Kearns about 10 minutes. Magna about 12 minutes. Downtown Salt Lake City about 12–15 minutes. Murray and Midvale about 15 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an appointment to sell gold or silver?
No. Walk-ins are welcome Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Call ahead only for larger sales (more than 500 oz of silver or 20 oz of gold) so a private room and payment can be arranged.
How do you decide what to pay?
Offers are made in store after the item is tested and weighed. They start from the live spot price for the metal and reflect the specific item; a Gold Eagle and a gold ring of the same weight are not priced the same. Visit the counter or call for a quote on what you have.
How do I get paid?
Cash, check or same-day bank transfer, paid before you leave. Wire transfer for large sales. Cash payments over $10,000 are reported as federal law requires of every dealer.
What ID do I need?
A current government-issued photo ID. Utah requires dealers to record each purchase, and you must be 18 or older to sell.
Do you buy jewelry?
Yes. Gold and silver jewelry is bought for its precious-metal content, in any condition. Utah law requires dealers to hold jewelry for a short period before it is processed; coins and bullion have no hold.
Is there sales tax on gold and silver in Utah?
No. Utah exempts legal-tender coins and bullion bars and rounds from sales tax. Jewelry and supplies are taxable.
Do you buy coin collections and estates?
Yes. Bring the collection or call ahead for larger estates. Numismatic coins are identified separately from bullion so collectible pieces are priced for what they are.
Do you speak Spanish?
Sí. Spanish-speaking staff are at the counter every day we are open, and the store page is available in Spanish at slc.summitmetals.com/es.
Is this the same company as summitmetals.com?
Yes. The West Valley store is the Salt Lake City storefront of Summit Metals, the dealer behind summitmetals.com, the Summit Metals YouTube channel and our live Whatnot auctions. BBB A+ rated.
Compramos y vendemos oro y plata en Salt Lake City
Traiga sus monedas, lingotes, plata del 90% o joyas de oro y plata a nuestro mostrador en 3650 W 2100 S, West Valley. Cotización gratis, probamos y pesamos frente a usted, oferta por escrito y pago en la misma visita. Lunes a viernes de 9 AM a 5 PM, sin cita. Se requiere identificación oficial con foto. Más información en español: slc.summitmetals.com/es.
About Summit Metals
Summit Metals is a precious-metals dealer serving stackers, collectors and investors online at summitmetals.com, on YouTube and through live Whatnot auctions. The West Valley counter brings the same live-market pricing and same-visit payment to the Wasatch Front in person. Store details, directions and the first-visit offer are at slc.summitmetals.com.
Precious-metals prices move with the market during the day; offers are confirmed at the counter after testing and weighing. Summit Metals is a registered precious-metals dealer and complies with Utah and federal reporting requirements.
