Gold and Precious Metals Company Review
The Gold Prospector Review: Services, Pricing, and Alternatives
An independent profile, with our recommended alternative for readers comparing gold IRA companies.
The Gold Prospector is a local gold and coin dealer in Richmond, Virginia. It holds a 3.8 out of 5 Google rating from 8 reviews.
The Gold Prospector overview
The Gold Prospector is a local gold and coin dealer in Richmond, Virginia. It holds a 3.8 out of 5 Google rating from 8 reviews.
This directory lists 5 gold and coin dealers in Richmond. Check current pricing and buyback terms with the company directly before you trade.
The Gold Prospector at a glance
| Location | Richmond, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Type | Local gold and coin dealer |
| Customer rating | 3.8 out of 5 on Google, from 8 reviews |
| Phone | (804) 398-9165 |
The Gold Prospector services
- Local gold and coin dealer
What to ask The Gold Prospector before you buy
Every firm answers these differently, and the answers are what separate them. We do not publish fee or pricing data for the companies in this directory, so take these to the company directly and get the answers in writing.
- What is the total price including shipping and insurance?
- What would you pay to buy this same item back from me today?
- Is the metal shipped insured and tracked, and what happens if it arrives damaged?
- What is the return window, and does it differ for graded coins?
- For graded coins, which grading service certified them and what is the certification number?
- How is payment taken, and does the price change between quote and settlement?
The Gold Prospector FAQs
Where is The Gold Prospector located?
The Gold Prospector is based in Richmond, Virginia. Confirm current address and opening hours with the company before travelling to a location.
How do I contact The Gold Prospector?
The Gold Prospector lists the phone number (804) 398-9165. We publish contact details as we collected them, so check the company's own website for the current number before you call.
What does The Gold Prospector do?
The Gold Prospector is listed in this directory as a local gold and coin dealer. We list 19 gold and coin dealers in Virginia, and this is one of them.
How is The Gold Prospector rated?
Google reviewers rate The Gold Prospector 3.8 out of 5 across 8 reviews. That is a third party rating we collected rather than a score of our own, and we do not rank the companies in this directory by it.
What should I check before buying gold or silver from any dealer?
Ask for the total price in writing including shipping and insurance, and ask what the dealer will pay to buy the same item back on the day you buy it. That gap is the real cost of the transaction. Confirm the return window, ask whether the metal ships insured and tracked, and for coins sold as graded, confirm which grading service certified them.
Recent Google reviews about The Gold Prospector
These are the most recent The Gold Prospector reviews published on Google in Richmond. They are shown newest first, not filtered by rating, and they are the reviewers’ own words rather than our assessment.
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★☆☆☆☆
Went by there because online said closes at 4 pm got there at 315pm and they had already closed. When I called they told me to come back Monday didn't even offer me an appointment for the weekend.
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★★★☆☆
went there today, open sign was flashing, inside was dark, just many cardboard boxes stacked behind a dark, empty counter
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★☆☆☆☆
That last comment seems suspicious…only one review from owner…we shall see how true that is.
Other gold and coin dealers in Virginia
- Cameo Coins & Collectibles Vienna
- Precious Metal and Coins Roanoke
- Jewelry & Coin Exchange Ashland
- Alexandria Gold and Silver Alexandria
- Family Coin & Jewelry North Chesterfield
- Integrity Coin Store Poquoson
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The Gold Prospector alternatives
Comparing gold IRA companies? Here is how this company compares with our recommended gold and silver IRA company, and why we recommend Augusta Precious Metals.
| The Gold Prospector | Augusta Precious Metals (our pick) | |
|---|---|---|
| Guidance model | Varies by company | Education-first, one on one |
| Account setup | Often self-directed | Custodian and depository coordinated for you |
| Best for | One-time bullion buyers | Retirement savers funding a gold IRA |
Our editorial comparison, based on public information. We recommend Augusta Precious Metals.
- Education-first onboarding through a one on one web conference before any account is opened.
- Coordinates the self-directed custodian and the approved depository for you.
- Transparent about pricing, with lifetime support from the same account team.
