NEW HAMPSHIRE GOLD EXCHANGE
Writing an honest description when details are unknown
Describe the item’s shape, visible marks and condition in plain language. Use “unknown” for material or maker when you cannot verify it; a confident guess can misdirect the review.
Say whether weight comes from your scale or an old document, and retain the original unit. Include missing parts, damage and any testing history you actually have.
Ask the reviewer which uncertainty matters most for the next step. New Hampshire inquiries reach the Idaho team for a preliminary conversation, with no obligation to ship or sell.
THE LOCAL ROUTE · MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE
Compare before you decide.
The Manchester Buying Group requires an appointment and identifies Suite 101, while the general store footer lists Unit 102. Confirm the correct suite and buying hours when booking.
Bellman's Buying Group
1650 Elm Street, Manchester, New Hampshire; confirm Buying Group suite when booking
Bellman's buying page describes appointment-based evaluation of jewelry, estate pieces, diamonds, watches, coins, bullion and other precious-metal items.
Visit their website ↗Service information checked 2026-10-19. Business source. Confirm services, location and availability directly before traveling.
Before you go
- Which suite and appointment time should I use for the Buying Group?
- Can your evaluation separate designer or diamond value from metal weight?
A starting point for comparison, not an exhaustive list or a ranking. Independent businesses are not partners of this site. Their buying terms are separate from Idaho Pawn’s mail-in estimate.
Sources for this local guide
CHOOSE WHAT YOU WANT TO KEEP
Sell it, or keep a path to getting it back?
Sell to a buyer
You exchange the item for an agreed payment. Compare the final amount after testing and any fees. Ask a pawn shop about an outright purchase too; selling does not require taking a loan.
Estimate a mail-in sale →Ask about a local pawn loan
If you want the item back, ask a local pawnbroker whether it accepts your item as collateral. Before signing, compare the cash advanced, APR, total repayment and redemption deadline. You can lose the item if you do not redeem it under the agreement.
A buyer listed in this guide may not offer loans. Confirm services directly. Our 80% melt calculator estimates a purchase payout, not a loan advance. CFPB: pawn transaction disclosures.
Questions to take to a pawn shop
- What will I receive today, and what is the total to get my item back?
- What are the due date, any grace period, and the cost of a renewal?
- How will my item be described, stored and returned? What happens if I miss the deadline?
- What would you pay to buy it outright instead? Can I take a copy of both offers?
Before you accept an offer
Confirm the specific item, weight, purity assumptions, total payable amount, any costs, and the handling plan. Do not rely on a catalog figure as a locked offer.
Local visit or an Idaho review?
A local buyer may let you discuss testing and payment in person. Our online photo review goes to Idaho Pawn & Gold in Idaho. Compare both paths on the amount payable, testing, timing and the cost of getting your item back if you decline.
For ordinary gold or silver, our starting mail-in estimate is 80% of verified melt value. Designer jewelry, diamonds, collectible coins, Rolex watches and luxury goods such as Louis Vuitton need separate evaluation for value beyond metal content.
Try the melt-value estimator →Keep your items until the Idaho Pawn team confirms shipping, inspection, payment and return arrangements with you.