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Once in store, be sure that everything is done in a transparent and honest manner. Reputable gold buyers are required to use state certified scales and should examine and weigh your items right in front of you. Pricing should be openly displayed, and not adjusted on some nebulous sliding scale. The buyer should ask for ID as it’s mandated by state law to provide identification when selling gold (be sure to bring one!), and provide a receipt for a record of your transaction.