Buying and selling gold has become very commonplace since the most recent economic downturn in the U.S. Traditionally, the value of gold goes up when the economy is down. That is because the price of gold moves in the opposite direction of the American dollar. When the dollar is strong, the price of gold drops and conversely, when the dollar is weak, the price of gold goes up. Because our country has been in a recession, our dollar has not been as strong as it's been in past decades, which is why the price of gold has increased. In this economy, buying gold and selling gold has turned into big business.

Over the course of the past decade, gold prices have remained high, which has sparked great interest for gold buyers and sellers. They know that gold is always a good, solid investment. The fact that the economy still hasn't recovered has hit many Americans right where it hurts - their wallets. It appears that many people have encountered some form of financial struggle in recent years. The dollar doesn't go as far as it used to... except when it comes to the precious metal commodity of gold. This is the time for buying and selling gold.

Gold buyers are interested in purchasing gold, not just on the commodities market but from every day citizens who are interested in selling gold to them. This is why so many people have decided to get in on the action. The good news is that selling gold is easier than ever! Most people have pieces of gold lying around that they didn't realize were hidden treasures that could be sold for some much-needed extra cash. Gold buyers aren't just looking for gold bars, they are looking to buy gold in any form. This means that those tangled gold chains, broken gold earrings, gold coins, scrap gold and even gold teeth have value. Take a little time to go through your old, unwanted or outdated gold jewelry and consider selling your gold for cash. A professional gold buyer will make the process of selling your gold so easy, you'll likely be wishing you had done it sooner.

If you are considering buying and selling gold in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Tucson, or anywhere in Arizona, Ralph Mueller & Associates will offer the most money for your gold. We have been in the business of buying and selling gold and jewelry for over 28 years, and our professional gemologists will provide a free appraisal and offer an on-the-spot cash bid for your used gold jewelry.