I was looking for a specific set of coins and called the shop. Though they didn't have what I was…read morelooking for, they took the time to talk to me and were very courteous. I appreciate the courtesy!

Nice staff helped take an old watch off my hands for a fair price. Good gun selection.read more

Called in advance before a 2 hour drive down to this shop and was told I could get $980 for a kilo…read moreof silver. Upon my arrival, even though the spot price was the same, I was then offered $925 and told it was a "competitive" price and then best they could give me. I mentioned that I had been told I could get a higher price over the phone before coming here and I was basically ignored. I called the same guy back and was told "he was busy" and couldn't confirm the price i had originally been told. Thankfully however I was offered around $980 at another shop and was still able to sell but a good chunk of my time was wasted and I was lied to.

These guys are great to deal with whether you are pawning an item or buying. Only shop I would ever…read morego to been dealing with them for a few years now Sam and Rob are great always friendly and easy to work with!

I did business with them before. They gave me a great prices on some items I wanted to sell. The…read morelast time I went 2 years ago I felt I was being low balled. Some of the items I agreed to sell and given a price, I was told they no longer wanted. I left a negative review on the incident and later had a back and forth with the owner after he read my review. Today I will give them a second chance, and to see what happens. I opted to revise my review and give 5 stars because there could have been confusion on both sides. Lets see what happens because they did at one time give the best offer on items I brought in.

I bought some more silver today. I always come here. They treat me fair and the gal that helped me…read morewas such a pleasure to work with!

I highly recommend Patriot Pawn and Gun. I just used them for an online order FFL transfer. Alex…read morewas quick, friendly, knowledgable and super helpful in all aspects of the transaction. Miles beyond my experience with another shop I used for the same service. I will definitely be supporting this great small business in the future!

Owner Alex was very helpful as I used his FFL services. I purchased a firearm online which was sent…read moreto Patriot. Alex got my paperwork ready and phoned in background clearance. Quick and easy! Alex also had a nice Keltec 2000 displayed which was a good buy for the price. One of my favorites of my collection

It was a pleasure to meet with Marvin Tanner. He was kind and I was treated as a very valued…read morecustomer. Not something I experienced with a different gold dealer in Boise. Marvin explained every step to me as he performed tests on my gold jewelry I was there to sell. He answered every question I had. He showed me the difference in plated gold, filled gold and how many karts of gold, were in each piece. I had a lot of German gold and that was unexpected and fun to learn how he could tell. I found the whole experience fascinating, even exciting as each piece was evaluated. Marvin really does show you the SCIENCE, MATH and VALUE of your refined gold. Everything was OPEN and HONEST. If you are looking for HONESTY and INTEGRITY, GEM STATE GOLD & SILVER is the place and MARVIN TANNER is the man. I will be doing business with GEM STATE GOLD & SILVER again! Robin A. Boise

I was very nervous about selling some old gold jewelry that had Diamonds in them. I need the…read moreDiamonds removed and given a fair price for the gold. I had called and spoke with other gold buyers, and then I called Gem State gold and silver Marvin answered the phone I told him the things I had been told and how much they would pay and that they didn't remove channel laid Diamonds. Marvin told me he could remove them safely, pay more for the gold, and about his ability to give me confirmation of exactly what I had with his high tech equipment. He explain the process. He made me feel so confident in his knowledge and skill in his trade I met with him the next day. Not only was he honest and did everything he said he'd do. Such as let me watch and he explain to me exactly what and why he does each test. He never once made me feel ignorant he explained things scientific as well as in layman terms. As an additional bonus he is funny, and quick witted. The floor show was worth paying for...he kept me laughing. I think anyone who wants to feel safe, and confident in the person your dealing with Marvin is your guy. Everything he told was true and honest. I highly recommend Gem state gold and silver. Marvin thank you.

I started going to this pawnshop last year sometime every once in a while when I needed money and…read morethere were a few different items that I would pawn every so often when I needed money up until two or three months ago I had never not pick something up. I went into pawn an item for $100 and I had never gotten less than that before. I was immediately told only $50 and then after a few minutes it was up to $75. The item that I was trying to pawn, I actually did a partial trade partial cash payment to get it as it was being sold for a little under $300. And according to John, he would pawn anything that you bought from him for half of what it was sold for. Which because of my trade-in with the cash, half would have equal out to about $150 so $100 should have been fine. Just really irritates me because it feels like John rip me off. I thought he viewed me as a good customer, but not only shorted me on what I was asking didn't even look me in the eye when he was saying it like he was preoccupied with something else and seem to just try to hurry me out the door so to speak. Because of this, I will not go back.

Jon has always been more than fair. Even gave me more than I was expecting on one occasion. I…read moreagreed to an amount and he added another 20 dollars. Great guy. I would more than recommend that you check out Jon.

I have had excellent service and gunsmithing done, as well as great trigger work. I've been…read morestopping in and buying since the late 80s or early 90s. Always friendly and professional. Knowledgeable and prices are fair. For a small store, they have a nice selection of used firearms

Took my rifle in to have it cleaned, and work was done quickly and professionally. Would not…read morehesitate to trust my firearms with them again.

Benny's Pawn has consistently great service, and a very good stock of items in the store. The staff…read moreis friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Benny's Pawn in Meridian, Idaho.

I am also a widow who needed cash, they were kind and helpful! Justin, the son, now pretty much…read moreruns the business and he is really a great young man,