Southern Precious Metals Exchange

Corey has always been fair and transparent with me. I have bought and sold many pieces and he has always paid me the most out of anyone in Macon.

East to sell gold and silver. They will give you a more than fair price.

1 star review

5 star review

I went in today to get a price on some gold, and this company was very fair and knowledgeable and even took the time to explain everything to me.

I had an awesome experience! Corey was great and gave me a very fair price for my jewelry. I didn’t exactly know what I had, but he didn’t take advantage of that and gave me a great payout for what had some value. The best part is he’s a 20+ year veteran and I’m all about supporting veteran owned businesses! Go see Corey with your jewelry and other precious metals!!

I was referred here by a friend and I had a great experience working with Corey. He is knowledgeable, experienced, professional and helpful. I will definitely come back and highly recommend SPMX!

Before doing business with this individual, I figured I'd give him the benefit of the doubt And not rely on the negative online reviews his place of business has received. However, it turns out that many of the people who gave him such poor reviews were correct. The reason why am rating him with one star, is because (today), I walked into his place of business with 10 silver coins, that I purchased from SD bullion (some time ago), wanting exchange them for it their monetary value - which he told me were equal to today's fair market value of $39.50 each - however, he would only pay 90% of that value, to purchase them. He claimed - based on looking at them alone, and then feeling the weight of one coin - in his hand - that "in his expert opinion" - and, based on the way it was engraved (not necessarily it's genuine metallurgic composition - Which he never bothered to use his $21,000 electronic metallurgic testing device to determine its composition), that it was a "fake", and... that "he had the right to confiscate them", but would not - because I told him how I obtained them (online), from a reputable merchant. This should serve as a warning to him (the store owner named Corey), and a "word to the wise", to anyone who's ever walked into his place of business, and had any items unlawfully confiscated by him! A precious metal exchanger (or coin dealer), in Georgia does NOT have a legal right to confiscate coins that they believe are not authentic! Here's why: Dealers are NOT law enforcement: They are "private businesses", and DON'T have the authority to seize property. 1. Their role(s) - however - is to assess authenticity: A dealer can decline to purchase coins which they believe to be fake, and should inform the seller of their opinion. 2. Reporting to authorities: If a dealer suspects counterfeit coins, they should advise the owner to contact the U.S. Secret Service (or local police), who can then forward the information to the Secret Service. Just as a heads up to anyone who elects to continue to do business with this person... recognize that he is NOT vested by the State of Georgia with any authority to arbitrarily cease, confiscate, or take what you bring into his store - into his possession - under any circumstances! If you have been a victim of his false claims - where he made a statement, and said he had a "right to confiscate something you brought into the the store", Because he believed it was fake, or counterfeit (which is a bogus claim, on his part, that is tantamount to theft), I would highly advise you to go back to his store and, or, report him to the authorities! SHAME ON YOU COREY!

First let me say how laid back the environment in this store is. Corey is helpful and knowledgeable about metals and the market. There is no pressure whether you are buying or selling. The pricing and premiums are better than other shops in the area and way better than any pawn brokers or straight up buyers. I would recommend at least calling in to check spot overs and unders at the very least and stop in to check out the inventory and current prices for the right now deals. Remember: If you don’t hold it, you don’t own it.