Now that all the festivities are over, the bank account may be a little thin, or those credit card bills are coming in.
How do you get some extra funds? Why not get together with your friends and have a Gold Party?
Michele Santos, co-owner with her brother, Brian Meyer, and dad, Mike Meyer, of AAA Gold Exchange, said gold parties are becoming the most fun new way to get a little extra cash. “You invite your family, friends and neighbors over, and have them bring any broken or unworn gold or diamond jewelry, silverware, or coins that they would like to sell,” Michele said. “We provide refreshments, and, while everyone is socializing, we evaluate the items and tell them what they can sell it to us for. Everyone goes home happy and richer.”
Anyone who hosts a Gold Party receives 10 percent of the total value of items bought at the party. “It’s also a great way to have a fund-raiser for kid’s sports or other charities,” Michele further stated. “We also can do it for clubs and residential community centers.” If you want to find out more about having a Gold Party, come into the store or give Michele a call. She will explain it all, and handle all the details.
“The newest of our four Valley stores is in a great neighborhood location, at the southwest corner of Power and Brown roads,” this co-owner shared. “Our store is casual, friendly and comfortable, and there is never any pressure to sell. We get many repeat and referred customers because our prices are the best.”
The Meyer family prides themselves on offering the highest prices available for the metals and diamonds they buy. They use high-tech chemical and electronic analyses to discern the actual values. “Come in for a free appraisal,” Michele suggested, “and then check others if you want. Because we have built a good relationship with our refinery, we can give better deals to our customers.”
“And for all those prospecting club members in the area, we can send your gold placer or nuggets to our refinery, and get you a payout based on their analysis of your finds,” added Brian.
A Gemological Institute of America certified gemologist, Mike has trained his children, as well. “With years of experience, we know what to look for,” he said. “If we think a piece has antique or numismatic value, we’ll send the customer to an antique or coin dealer rather than just offering them the metals price. We have built a legacy of trust, and we want to maintain that reputation,” Mike continued. “We don’t sell jewelry or have any other business. We just buy gold, silver and diamonds.”
AAA Gold Exchange is located at 1152 N. Power Road, Suite 102. Hours are Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sundays, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call (480) 247-6876, or visit www.AAAGoldExchange.com.