Top Dollar Gold Exchange

4.9 (87 reviews)

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Susan J.

Friendly owner. Purchased a bunch of costume jewelry that is in great condition. Great finds for $5-$15. Tons of real jewelry as well. Will definitely visit again when I'm in the area.

It's not gold. They polished up this sentimental piece of mine and now I can tell it's silver!

Joy K.

No question about Top Dollar being a five star business. I had bags of costume jewelry that was destined for a thrift shop donation. I pulled out a few pieces that I thought might be worth something and headed to Top Dollar, choosing this business because of the great experience we had several years ago. Once again, the service was professional and super friendly. They have a fair way of assessing the value of items and explain the process as they go. Read my original review to get more insight about the young gal who took over this business after her dad passed away. This is a success story of passing on a business to the next generation. The warm and welcoming friendliness of Tiffany and her fiancé will make you want to sit and stay a while. Support this small business owner who continues to service Temecula in the heart of Old Town!

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Dan A.

8 years ago

Wow- these guys are awesome!!! My wife and I went there recently and spoke with Jacob and Tiffany. Tiffany explained the evaluation process and was very professional and friendly. She gave us a good price for our jewelry and we were extremely pleased. I completely trusted them and we will definitely use their services again. HIGHLY recommend! read more

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Laura G.

7 years ago

Had a wonderful experience today at Top Dollar. Tiffany was super professional and friendly, and was able to give me cash for some old jewelry I had lying around. Highly recommend coming here! Felt comfortable and taken care of the moment I walked in. Would definitely return! Thanks Tiffany. read more

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Tiffany A.

Thank you so much for your review, Laura! It was my pleasure to…

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Gina F.

7 years ago

Tiffany is THE best!! Friendly, knowledgeable, honest and just all around nice. Such a pleasant experience. Will definitely sell to her again. Top Dollar is an accurate and befitting name for her business. read more

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Tiffany A.

Thanks so much for taking the time to write us a review! Was a…

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Megan M.

9 years ago

First of all, I messaged the company for info and they responded quickly and answered all my questions. I was trying to sell my wedding band and engagement ring. Tony greeted me warmly and we chatted for a while about my jewelry. Pretty quickly he determined that because of a large defect on my engagement ring diamond (that I knew about), it would be difficult for him to sell. He suggested selling it privately, but still offered to clean and reshape it (for free!!) so I would have an easier time when I put it up for sale. He did offer me an excellent price for my wedding band. The shop has some really nice and interesting pieces for sale, and has a very comfortable atmosphere. Tony is a great businessman, and this place is an asset to the city. read more

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Tracy Y.

9 years ago

I stumbled into the store on my way to another business nearby and I'm so glad I did! Tiffany was so wonderful and easy to talk to. I didn't go in there to buy anything but I couldn't resist their prices. I'm bringing back some of my gold I don't want anymore to see what price they will give me. So happy to have found them! read more

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Karlee R.

7 years ago

Tiffany was so nice and helpful! Honest great prices as well. I'll definitely be back!

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Ed B.

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9 years ago

Met owner Tony today and had a very good experience. He purchased some gold and silver I had in the drawer at a good price. Very kind and took the time to explain everything to me and I really appreciated it. My wife could understand what he was saying. Will visit Top Dollar Gold Exchange again. Thanks, Tony read more

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Nick P.

7 years ago

This place is great the owner Tiffany is a great lady with honest prices I will definitely be back for more jewelry from here!!

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Miriam K.

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12 years ago

I had been given 2 necklaces and wanted to get them appraised before I decided to sell them. I came here after reading the reviews and seeing their website. When I walked in, Tony greeted me with a smile and I instantly felt like he was there to really help me. He walked me through the gold testing process, and it turned out that BOTH my necklaces were 18k gold!! I ended up selling one of them for more than I thought it was worth, so needless to say, I am a happy customer. I will definitely be a returning customer. I highly recommend everyone to come here. You get the most money for your gold! Thank you Tony!! =) read more

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Fabiola E.

13 years ago

Chose Top Dollar Gold Exchange based on the good reviews so far, and I must say, definitely NOT disappointed. Great service, got TOP dollar for gold and Tony was very curteous. Highly recommend this place! read more

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Jennifer B.

12 years ago

Tony was very nice to work with. He spent a lot of time with me and encouraged me to come back with some of my grandmother's old jewelry.

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Cassie K.

12 years ago

******for those who don't know Tony has moved his location to the building next door. He is in the Temecula Swap meet building. :-)

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Tiffany A.

We have moved the store now to "Old Town" across from "The Bank"…

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Stephanie P.

13 years ago

Had a class ring I hardly wore and ended up getting $20 more than I expected. Quick and courteous service. Would go back here again.

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Shelly R.

12 years ago

Tony was patient, knowledgable, friendly and professional. Walked out a happy girl with cash in my pocket! I even got a $75 cash bonus for mentioning Yelp! Would definitely go back again. Highly recommended. read more

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Erica L.

10 years ago

Very kind and took the time to explain everything to me and I really appreciated it. He definitely gave me top dollar for my ring. I am so glad I came here he made it very easy. read more

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Renee C.

12 years ago

Super professional. It was my first time selling gold and they made me feel very welcome and comfortable. I would definitely go back again and the value was great. It was a much better experience than I was expecting. They had just moved suites to their own location. read more

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Mr. And Mrs. F.

12 years ago

So the Misses and I (the husband) had some gold we no longer had any use for and we're hoping to make a buck or two off our old, mostly inherited, pieces of jewelry. I did a search for "Gold" on my iPhone, just knowing there would be a plethora of choices; I looked here, looked there, I looked EVERYWHERE! Then spotted this place, Top Dollar Gold Exchange. I immediately thought "five stars, seriously? That's a good sign!" And let me tell you, that good sign, 'twas not a lie! We took a little trip on down to see about this legendary Tony guy I had read so much about; when we walked in, there was Tony, a very nice family seeming/kinda guy, greeting us with a big old smile. This was a good start! So we introduced ourselves, discussed the process for determining what's legit, and what was junk basically. So while Tony's looking over our stash, we get to talking and come to find out he's more than just a vet (USAF), more than just an ex-teacher, and more than just a businessman.... He's also a shrink! Fortunately, for Tony, we didn't have any separation anxiety when it came time to part with what we had brought in, so it was a very easy exchange! Some cash-ola for our old unused gold items! *And, just for mentioning yelp, he gave us a nice increase (see the coupon in the pictures)! *AND, in spite of my doubts (when wifey asked about the diamonds in the gold) he gave us yet another little kick back for those too! At the end of our visit, we were more than satisfied with our exchange, and were already pondering seeking out more gold to bring to Tony! So if you've got legit gold, or even if you're not sure, this is the place to go! We highly recommend Top Dollar Gold Exchange! read more

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Ashley P.

10 years ago

I had such a great experience selling my wedding rings thanks to Debra at Top Dollar! She explained how the process worked, and had great customer service. They did not pressure me into selling my jewelry to them either. Definitely would recommend! read more

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Ashley thank you for such a positive comment.. Deborah herself…

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Stephanie P.

12 years ago

Tony was a pleasure to work with. Very professional & friendly... Walked in, was greeted right away & shown all options of what I was looking for. Best price and guarantee in town. I would highly recommend his store to others. read more

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Elizabeth J.

7 years ago

Top Dollar was an amazing experience for me, as I've never turned jewelry in before. Tiffany was amazingly patient with my tangled mess of necklaces and explained the process start to finish. She gave recommendations was not at all pushy. I feel I did get TOP DOLLAR read more

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Katrina R.

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12 years ago

I was already fraustrated by another company that was rude. Tony was very nice, respectable and professional when I walked in. In fact, I was so impressed I actually will go back to do more business with him. I recommend him based on the way he did business with me. read more

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10 years ago

Stopped by to sell an one-ounce gold eagle coin. Tony is amazing - it was a fast transaction with an offer above my expectations; no haggling or negotiation needed! Walked out minutes later with cash in hand - I highly recommend Tony for all your buying and selling needs! I will be a repeat customer for sure! read more

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Beemergrl G.

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13 years ago

I choose Top Dollar Gold Exchange based on the reviews and to my surprise , the reviews were absolutely correct. Tony's prices were fair and so was his knowledge base of gold and diamonds. I will be back! read more

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Frances C.

7 years ago

Great place. Tiffany is super nice and helpful. I sm a repeat customer. I highly recommend this place for its great prices and awesome selection. read more

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Tiffany A.

Thank you for your review, Frances! Always happy to see ya!

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Dee K.

10 years ago

I cant say enough good things about my experience. Tony, the owner was so kind and unbelievably honest. He really gave me his honest opinion in order to help me get more money for my jewelry. He took a lot of time explaining and educating me on selling jewelry. I will be returning here for all of my jewelry needs! read more

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Veronica T.

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11 years ago

Its always good to do business with someone who is HONEST & TRUSTWORTHY! I will definitely be bring my gold and other valuables here to exchange again! read more

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Sara F.

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10 years ago

I met Tiffany this afternoon at Top Dollar Gold Exchange. Tiffany was very nice, friendly and made me feel very comfortable when I produced my scraps of gold including a gold tooth! I cannot believe she gave me cash for it! Aswell as an old locket and chain. I left feeling much better than when I walked in! What a classy place, I highly reccomend this delightful establishment. read more

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Steve W.

7 years ago

I had the most enjoyable experience with Tiffany,She is the real deal.I have bought from other shops that were not fair with me,but she gave me a great deal that I did not even question. If I could give her more than 5 stars I would. read more

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Shelley C.

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9 years ago

Had a wonderful encounter with Tony & Tiffany! They were professional, friendly and extremely personable. Highly recommend! Great gold/silver to buy and will give you top dollar for gold/silver. read more

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Loddie D.

11 years ago

I really recommend coming to this place. I find Tony very helpful, friendly, nice to talk to with a great smile on his face & may I add charming. Check out this place & you'll see for yourself. read more

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Annie L.

11 years ago

Very friendly and knowledgable business owner. Incentives for return business like 25% off for purchases from the store after your first visit. Also watch repair and battery replacement available. I will be a return customer. Parking sucks if old town is busy though read more

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Adrian D.

11 years ago

Thanks so much Tony! Has some old unwanted jewelry so I brought It in and he gave me a great deal! Tony is prior service so make sure you thank him for his service as well! read more

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Zeke G.

8 years ago

Happy to do business with Top Dollar. Honest and fair! I would highly recommend this place.

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Brian C.

13 years ago

Being the holidays and the day after Thanksgiving,I called Tony before driving over across town. Late this afternoon and already gone for today,Tony turned back around and said I'll meet you there in 15 minutes. Tony carefully checked out every piece of jewelery,examined,weighed each piece giving us fair value with little profit margin to himself. It was truly a fair Win - Win for both of us. He also educated me on antique ivory jewelry. Tony was fair and far above the others I called. I left satisfied with cash in hand. With Solid Satisfaction I recommend dealing with Tony and Top Dollar Gold Exchange. I'll be back again... read more

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Fiorella T.

11 years ago

First time that I sell gold and silver jewelry and it was a good experience. Darling was very friendly and explained to me all the tests she done to the jewelry. I can tell what they pay you is good and fair. I highly recommend this place! read more

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Nancy B.

9 years ago

I stopped buy to inquire about some pieces of jewelry and Tiffany was very helpful and professional. I was very happy with the service I received and would highly recommend them. I will be back. read more

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Kellee B.

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9 years ago

Tony was awesome to work with. He knows his stuff. Great service! Great selection! He helped me take care of my client, so I'll be using Top Dollar to help all my organizing clients. read more

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Barbara R.

9 years ago

I was in Temecula for a wine tasting tour with family. I popped into Top Dollar Gold because of a huge sale on silver jewelry. Tony Alvarez helped me, and I ended up buying a great pair of earrings (that I love). I paid using my debit card on their Square app, and Tony also gave me a written receipt. When I finally looked at my Square email receipt a week later, I noticed that the amount was different than the written one I received. I contacted Tony about the discrepancy, and after sending him copies of the two receipts, he is reimbursing me. Since I live in No. California, we have conducted this all via email, and Tony has been both easy and professional to work with the whole time. He kept what could have been a huge hassle, a simple error to correct. I totally appreciate that! read more

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Lisa B.

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11 years ago

This was my first experience selling anything at a gold/silver shop. Tony was so nice and welcoming. He helped me go through a huge container of silver and sort through what was real and what wasn't. It wasn't an easy task! I enjoyed the education about how to know if something is silver vs silver plated. I will definitely go to Tony again if I have anymore to sell. Thank you! read more

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Al R.

11 years ago

Great Experience!! Tony was friendly and knowledgeable when I went in to sell some of my mothers old jewelry. Took the time to explain their process and even bought a watch of mine for his personal collection. I would highly recommend visiting Tony for all your jewelry appraisal and selling needs. I will definitely be returning here for my future gold/silver appraisals. Thanks again Tony for your stellar customer service!! read more

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42030 Main St
Ste F1
Temecula, CA 92590
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(951) 383-8018
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http://www.topdollargoldexchange.com

Hours

What time does Top Dollar Gold Exchange open?

Top Dollar Gold Exchange opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Tuesday.

What time does Top Dollar Gold Exchange close?

Top Dollar Gold Exchange closes at 5:00 PM on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Top Dollar Gold Exchange closes at 4:00 PM on Tuesday.Top Dollar Gold Exchange is closed on Wednesday and Sunday.

Mon, Thu-Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMTue 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMWed, Sun Closed

Payment methods

Does Top Dollar Gold Exchange take Bitcoin?

No, Top Dollar Gold Exchange does not take Bitcoin.

Does Top Dollar Gold Exchange take credit cards?

Yes, Top Dollar Gold Exchange takes credit cards.

Services

Is Top Dollar Gold Exchange by appointment only?

No, Top Dollar Gold Exchange is not by appointment only.

Indoor Amenities

Does Top Dollar Gold Exchange allow dogs?

Yes, Top Dollar Gold Exchange allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Top Dollar Gold Exchange have bike parking?

Yes, Top Dollar Gold Exchange has bike parking.

Does Top Dollar Gold Exchange have parking?

Yes, Top Dollar Gold Exchange has parking options. Street Parking

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Specialties

At our store, we offer buying and selling services for precious metals such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, as well as diamonds. Our team performs weighing and testing right in front of you and guarantees highly competitive and generous quotes. In addition, we feature a vast collection of one-of-a-kind jewelry at unbeatable prices. *Please note that we do not trade in coins or bullion.*

History

Established in 2012.

Welcome to Top Dollar Gold Exchange, a family-owned business in Temecula. Led by Tony Alvarez, the family spent years learning the jewelry industry before opening the exchange in Old Town Temecula in 2012. Tony and his daughter, Tiffany, built a reputation for excellent service and unbeatable pricing, leading Top Dollar to become one of the area's top-rated Cash 4 Gold locations. Today, under Tiffany's leadership, the business remains dedicated to honesty, transparency, and professionalism, putting customer satisfaction first. Visit us in Old Town Temecula to sell your precious metals with the best experience possible.

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No, we do not offer sizing or repairs.

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“Walked out minutes later with cash in hand - I highly recommend Tony for all your buying and selling needs!”

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Randall L.

9 years ago

My wife and I needed to arrange the sale of a small quantity of Krugerrand gold coins in a last minute attempt to cash out before the New Year. It was Saturday afternoon when I realized I needed to get to the bank deposit box, inventory the box and arrange to sell the gold and deposit the cash all before the depository credit union closed at 4p.m. I live in Fallbrook, about 25 minutes South of Temecula (allowing for the traffic and Old Town events) so a few calls to some of the dealers I have dealt with over the years for quotes, having checked Spot Mkt. prices just before leaving, Tiffany gave me a very fair - better than most - price over the phone. We showed up and she couldn't have been more delightful and professional in a friendly - almost family like manner. I introduced my wife and myself, and she recognized us immediately, even though it had been well over a year before that my wife had sold two coins there. DO NOT BE FOOLED by the small, out of the way shop. I have bought and sold for decades with online, large and small pawn shops and gold traders and I would be hard pressed to consider dealing with any other outfit in the future. We were met warmly and received professional yet family friendly service. The brief look I made of the jewelry counters that greet the customers as you first enter impressed me as being well stocked with beautiful pieces in clean showcases. A real gem of a business warmly tucked in among the Temecula Old Town Experience filled with wine tastings, restaurants and other quaint, local business that makes the trip to do business at Top Dollar Exchange the first of what can be day-cation outing that provides an enjoyable adventure. Pechanga Resort and Casino is just a hop, skip and a jump away, and you can be enjoying the returns on your sale by providing our local Tribes the opportunity to extend your stay in this wonderful SoCal experience. I grew up in Fallbrook and Temecula is our "local" shopping city. For nearly 60 years I've watched all this grow and I'm proud to be able to spread the word that jewels like this are abundant here. read more

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Elite 23

5 months ago

In a space where credibility and trust are everything, Tiffany Alverez at Top Dollar Gold Exchange distinguishes herself with a level of professionalism that is exceptionally difficult to find. What impressed me most was not just the outcome, but the process. Tiffany operates with clarity, patience, and a genuine commitment to ensuring her clients fully understand their options. There is no pressure, no ambiguity, just straightforward expertise delivered with confidence and care. Her eye for detail and depth of knowledge are immediately evident. Whether you are evaluating gold, exploring fine jewelry, or simply seeking guidance, she brings a level of precision that reflects true mastery of her craft. The boutique itself reinforces the experience. It is refined, thoughtfully curated, and creates an atmosphere that feels both elevated and comfortable, a rare combination in this industry. I have worked with professionals across many markets, and it is clear that Tiffany has built something special here in Temecula. If you value integrity, transparency, and a high-caliber customer experience, Top Dollar Gold Exchange is in a class of its own. Sincerely, Dr. Shawn P. West Founder and CEO of DataCoreAi, LLC read more

Trent A.

14 years ago

I had some jewelry that I needed to turn into some quick cash and called a bunch of places around here to see where I wanted to go. A couple of them sounded pretty rude, like I was inconvenience to them, and couple other places didn't even answer the phone. I decided to go down to one of the gold buyers but once I got there they made me feel uncomfortable and something just didn't seem right. I got my quote from them but decided I wanted to try one last place to see if they could beat the original estimate I got. When I got to Tony's gold exchange everything changed... the atmosphere was really comfortable and no pressure and Tony was super nice. He gave me his quote which was higher than my original quote from the other place, so he beat their offer. Doing business with Tony was like a breath of fresh air. It went super smooth and now I have my cash and know I sold it to the right place. I would definitely recommend him to my friends and will use him in the future when I need cash for my gold and jewelry. read more

Eldona H.

9 years ago

I had never visited Top Dollar Gold Exchange before so I decided to call before I went. I spoke with Tiffany who explained the process and encouraged me to come down. She was very professional, yet friendly so I decided to make the trip. I was under the impression that the small, handful pieces of jewelry I had was worth perhaps a Chick-Fil-A meal (due to a previous experience I had going to the mall) but after Tiffany finished analyzing it, I can go to Chick-Fil-A for the rest of the year with money to carry over into the first quarter of the new year! Boy was I so surprised! PLEASE take your jewelry to Tiffany! It will be worth your time! Not only was I happily surprised with the amount I got, I left her shop feeling extra happy because she is such a pleasant person! It's nice to come across people who actually like their work! By the way, she also sells jewelry so she offers you a "Two-for-One" deal if you like. Thanks Tiffany! read more

Patricia G.

10 years ago

I came to this place in hopes to sell my parents gold wedding bands. The reviews for Top Dollar were really good and after someone else tried to rip me off I was weary but I decided to give it a shot and I am certainly glad I did. Tiffany (Tonys daughter) is the one that helped me and she was very friendly, and very professional. We hit it off right away. She seemed very knowledgeable about pricing and she weighed the items in front of me (they weigh in grams not Troy ounces) so you are definitely getting good accurate prices on your gold and she was willing to work with me. Top Dollar definitely cares about their customers being happy, they have a pretty awesome selection of jewelry at great prices too. So they most definitely are not ripping you off. I had an awesome experience here and highly recommend you pay a visit if your looking to sell your gold or silver or looking for any rings or jewelry. You will not regret it! read more

Bridgette V.

11 years ago

From the moment my son and I walked into the store, we were greated by a friendly smiling face of Tony. He made us feel right at home, asked us to sit down and asked us what he could do for us. I told him I had some gold and jewelry to sell. He asked me if I had ever done this before and when I said no, he instantly started telling us how the process works. He took a look at what I brought and started to test the jewelry, to see if it was 14k or not, explaining everything he was doing. Everything was good and then he started weighing the pieces. He did everything right in front of us so we could see what he was doing and how much the items weighed. He gave us top dollar and also a $75.00 bonus for mentioning Yelp. I will definitely recommend Top Dollar Gold Exchange to everyone. What a great experience and wonderful person Tony is. Thank you for your careing attitude. We will be back! read more

Cindy M.

9 years ago

I'm dramatically downsizing and I had odds and ends of jewelry over the years that was really only worth it's precious metal value (think 80's gold chains and an old wedding ring). I walked into Tony's shop to be greeted with a warm smile and a very pleasant transaction. I've never been in a pawn shop, a gold shop or any other kind of shop where I'm the one selling the items so I didn't know what to expect. This was completely painless, it was even fun! Tony tested all my jewelry and discovered a few things that weren't real even though I thought they were (hmmpph! who gave me that "silver" bangle bracelet?!). The price was fair, the merchant is knowledgeable and worthy of my trust. I left all my good jewelry with them for cleaning and service. I don't think you can go wrong with Top Dollar Gold Exchange. I pocketed over $600 for old jewelry that we would never wear. read more

Mandi C.

11 years ago

Let me start off by saying I don't usually take the time to write reviews on my experiences at a place of business, but the one I had with Top Dollar Gold Exchange is definitely worth the effort!! I found myself in a bit of a financial bind this month and decided to sell some of my gold chains. As I was walking through the door I was immediately greeted by Tony and he assisted me right away. He started off by testing the gold and giving me an offer. Sensing I wasn't particularly ready to part ways with my jewelry he offered me a few other suggestions/options so that I would be satisfied with my final decision. In the end we where able to workout a very reasonable deal and I left feeling positive. I definitely recommend checking out this spot if you have gold to sell! They also had some beautiful jewelry for sale, but I was there for the opposite mission!! =) read more

Suzanne J.

257

9 years ago

Tiffany is awesome and so is this place! My only complaint is that I didn't find this place sooner. I was in the area and decided to give it a shot based on yelp reviews and had such a great experience.. I also never write reviews but Tiffany is not only nice, thorough, fun and a lovely person but she knows her stuff and made me feel so comfortable unlike prior experiences selling stuff elsewhere. Her offer was ale more than triple what I'd luckily turned down at another reputable place for some family silver. I live in Orange County and have already recommended her and will definitely be back for any and all jewelry and gold and silver needs. The store is also a far cry from a the usual pawn store type ambiance and is tucked away in lovely part of Temecula close to freeway I'd never been too. Added bonus- they had Girl Scout cookies for sale! read more

Linda A.

10 years ago

Excellent service, jewelry selection and prices. Tony (the owner) is a very charismatic person, and personally attends to you, and finds a price that works for you. I cannot believe how great his prices are! Additionally, I LOVE the selection of jewelry he has. I like more expensive pieces, but he has a lot of lesser priced pieces that I think most people desire. I have purchased a herringbone chain, unique rings, an incredible luxurious authentic 22K Indian neck piece with matching earrings. These are incredible finds. My jeweler in Scottsdale has been impressed with everything I have shown him. I cannot wait to look for more jewelry. I am actually collecting it for an investment in gold. His prices are so low, that just the gold weight is my investment. Wearing the jewelry is the added benefit. Why buy bars, when I can wear it! read more

Jenelle W.

11 years ago

I def became a loyal customer to this store!! My daughter and I were looking for somewhere in town that sold previously owned jewelry but wanted to make sure it was somewhere that could be trusted. We didn't have a lot of time or money so I looked to Yelp for help! We found great reviews on this place so we went to find it. At first I wasn't sure if we were at the right place or not and almost didn't go in but we were already there so we went in. SO glad we did! First of all..: love both the gentlemen that work there. One of them owns another part of the store for some other retail stuff. They were super friendly and joked with us a lot which lightened the visit up a lot. He was also very helpful! We found a ring we loved and he made sure we got a great deal so that we could buy it. This will be my first stop from now on! read more

M K.

13 years ago

I had some really high quality jewelry my wife didn't need anymore and knew it was worth a good amount (like around 5,000). None of the pawn shops were offering anywhere close to that and said they would have to do extra stuff to come up with that much cash. So it came down to a couple places, Tony's gold exchange and another gold exchange. The other gold exchange made me feel under pressure to sell to them and didn't want me to leave the store to go check for a competing offer (go figure)... I left anyway and went to Tony's gold exchange... there was no pressure, he was really friendly and on top of that beat the other place's estimate by hundreds of dollars (and he had the cash on hand). It was in, out and on with life, the experience couldn't have been anymore perfect, way to go Tony and THANKS read more

Tami V.

8 years ago

So, this was the first time I've ever sold old jewelry. I was desperate! My partner did research and found this place in the town where we live. And picked them based on YELP reviews. Boy, am I glad she did her research. I walked in, was greeted immediately. My first thought was "nice guy." He introduced himself, shook my hand and offered me a seat. He took the time to look at everything that we had taken with us, told us some of what we had taken just wasn't worth selling (Silver) because silver prices are currently so low (and of more emotional value than dollar value) and was VERY generous with the payout on what we sold and the piece that we left with him as collateral on a small loan. Thank You Tony for all of your help! You definitely helped us achieve our goal! read more

Joseph B.

13 years ago

My family and I went to see Tony Really not knowing what to expect As we are going through some hard times And had to sell some of our old jewelry To make ends meet We walking to find the store extremely clean and well-kept Greeted with a smile Tony was above Excellent He took the time to listen to us had Conversations with us And prior to coming in advised us to come back on a day when it would bring the most money for a trade Based on gold prices Very informative very fair And I have recommended this person to everybody I Know on Facebook as well Which is well over 5000 people That is how strongly I feel about this man and his business Joseph benson http://www.facebook.com/therealjosephbenson read more

C F.

13 years ago

This is a great company to do business with! I recently inquired with many different shops about selling some of my gold jewelry and Top dollar gave me the highest offer. The whole process was quick and simple and they were wonderful people to do business with. The customer service that they provide is unmatched! I only wish every business that I frequented treated me with such friendly service! This is certainly my first choice when selling or buying jewelry because I know that they have the best prices and will not rip me off. I highly recommend top dollar gold exchange and will continue to do business with them for all of my jewelry buying and selling needs! Thank you guys! read more

Brandon T.

14 years ago

I just got done selling some silver coins and even some precious stones to Tony and his gold exchange... Because I had a great experience I felt I needed to leave this review. Let me tell you, when your in need of cash for your jewelry and precious metals or whatever, it can be a bit of a frightening experience, especially when you need the money FAST like I did and you don't want to get ripped off, so having the right place to go is important. I have found my go to place. Tony runs a first class gold exchange, no pressure, and a fast transaction. He's also super friendly paid more than anywhere else, what more could you ask for? read more

connie r.

10 years ago

Tiffany , Tony's daughter was the one I met when I went in to sell some items, she was very professional,and courteous. She explained everything step by step, even gave me a quick education on what things to look for, and how to properly define gold and diamonds value. She demonstrated her technique and gave me a visual of their standard for purchasing. Even got a follow up call from Papa Tony himself to see if I was satisfied and all my questions answered . Highly recommend this establishment will difinatly be returning and bringing friends. Very fair got even more than I hoped for. Five stars read more

Lauren D.

10 years ago

I had a gold bracelet that I was looking to sell but was unsure where to take it. I looked online and found a wide variety of stores offering cash for gold, ALL promising to pay top dollar. Well I ended up at Top Dollar Gold Exchange and after my experience there I can say I am their newest lifetime customer! Tony was AWESOME! He was friendly, answered my questions, very straight forward and surprised me with how much they pay for gold. Highest price I have found anywhere else. I Highly suggest this business to anyone looking for a jeweler they can trust! read more

Debra D.

10 years ago

I went to Top Dollar Gold Exchange and had a great experience. I could instantly tell that Tony was very knowledgeable about gold and diamonds. Although my diamond wasn't very big (.20 carats) he still gave me a bonus for it. I felt like I received a fair price for my items and left knowing that they will be properly cared for and sold at a reasonable price. Anyone that needs fast cash for their jewelry should go to Top Dollar Gold Exchange on Main Street in Temecula. You won't be disappointed and you may even make a new friend. Tony ROCKS!!! read more

Bob N.

9 years ago

I read many of the reviews on Yelp regarding Top Dollar Gold Exchange. When I went in, I was greeted by Tiffany one of the owners, and she looked at the items I had. After professionally reviewing the pieces, she gave me a very fair price for them. Tiffany was terrific and very personable. If you visit the Old Town section of Temecula, please be sure that you turn down Main St. and drop in to Top Dollar Gold Exchange. They have a very interesting selection of jewelry at very fair prices. I'm sure you'll find a nice gift for someone there. read more

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