{"id":18,"date":"2026-05-06T23:43:51","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T23:43:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/portcityexchange.com\/?page_id=18"},"modified":"2026-05-06T23:50:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T23:50:27","slug":"18-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/portcityexchange.com\/","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Cormorant+Garamond:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,600;0,700;1,300;1,400&#038;family=DM+Sans:wght@300;400;500&#038;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n<style>\n.pce-wrap *,.pce-wrap *::before,.pce-wrap *::after{box-sizing:border-box}\n.pce-wrap{font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;color:#1A1714;line-height:1.7;overflow-x:hidden;margin:0;padding:0}<\/p>\n<p>\/* NAV *\/\n.pce-nav{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:9999;background:rgba(26,23,20,0.97);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding:0 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.pce-steps{grid-template-columns:1fr}\n  .pce-inner{padding:3.5rem 1.25rem}\n  .pce-story{padding:2rem 1.5rem}\n  .pce-stat-row{gap:1.25rem}\n}\n@media(max-width:480px){\n  .pce-nav{padding:0 1rem}\n  .pce-karat-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:0.25rem}\n  .pce-kbtn{font-size:0.75rem;padding:0.4rem 0}\n  .pce-calc{padding:1.25rem}\n  .pce-calc-head{flex-direction:column;gap:0.5rem}\n  .pce-spot-wrap{text-align:left}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"pce-wrap\">\n<p><!-- NAV --><\/p>\n<nav class=\"pce-nav\">\n  <a class=\"pce-nav-logo\" href=\"#pce-home\"><span>Port City<\/span> Exchange<\/a><\/p>\n<ul class=\"pce-nav-links\">\n<li><a href=\"#pce-home\">Home<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#pce-why\">Why Us<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#pce-how\">How It Works<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#pce-about\">About<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#pce-visit\">Visit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"sms:7049759397\" class=\"pce-nav-cta\">Text Us Now<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>  <button class=\"pce-hamburger\" id=\"pce-ham\" aria-label=\"Open menu\"><br \/>\n    <span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span><br \/>\n  <\/button><br \/>\n<\/nav>\n<p><!-- MOBILE MENU --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pce-mobile-menu\" id=\"pce-mob-menu\">\n  <a href=\"#pce-home\" onclick=\"closeMob()\">Home<\/a><br \/>\n  <a href=\"#pce-why\" onclick=\"closeMob()\">Why Us<\/a><br \/>\n  <a href=\"#pce-how\" onclick=\"closeMob()\">How It Works<\/a><br \/>\n  <a href=\"#pce-about\" onclick=\"closeMob()\">About Us<\/a><br \/>\n  <a href=\"#pce-visit\" onclick=\"closeMob()\">Visit Us<\/a><br \/>\n  <a href=\"sms:7049759397\" class=\"pce-mob-cta\">Text Us \u2014 (704) 975-9397<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- HERO --><\/p>\n<section id=\"pce-home\" class=\"pce-hero pce-section\">\n<div class=\"pce-hero-inner\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"pce-eyebrow\">Wilmington&#8217;s Gold Buyer<\/div>\n<h1>We Pay <em>Top Dollar<\/em> for Your Gold<\/h1>\n<p class=\"pce-hero-sub\">Port City Exchange offers the highest gold prices available to the general public \u2014 rates typically reserved for jewelers and industry insiders. No games, no lowball offers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pce-stat-row\">\n<div class=\"pce-stat\">\n<div class=\"pce-num\">90%<\/div>\n<div class=\"pce-lbl\">Avg. of spot price<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pce-stat\">\n<div class=\"pce-num\">9\u20135<\/div>\n<div class=\"pce-lbl\">Mon \u2013 Sun<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pce-stat\">\n<div class=\"pce-num\">No<\/div>\n<div class=\"pce-lbl\">Appt. needed<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pce-ctas\">\n        <a href=\"sms:7049759397\" class=\"pce-btn\"><br \/>\n          <svg width=\"15\" height=\"15\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M21 15a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H7l-4 4V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h14a2 2 0 0 1 2 2z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n          Text Us Now<br \/>\n        <\/a><br \/>\n        <a href=\"#pce-visit\" class=\"pce-btn-out\">Find Us<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>    <!-- CALCULATOR --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pce-calc\">\n<div class=\"pce-calc-head\">\n<div class=\"pce-calc-title\">What&#8217;s My Gold Worth?<\/div>\n<div class=\"pce-spot-wrap\">\n          <span class=\"pce-spot-lbl\">Live Spot \/ troy oz<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pce-spot-val\" id=\"pce-spot\"><span class=\"pce-spot-loading\">Loading\u2026<\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pce-field\">\n        <label>Gold Weight<\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"pce-input-row\">\n          <input class=\"pce-input\" type=\"number\" id=\"pce-weight\" placeholder=\"Enter weight\" min=\"0\" step=\"any\"><br \/>\n          <select class=\"pce-select pce-unit-sel\" id=\"pce-unit\"><option value=\"gram\" selected>Grams<\/option><option value=\"troy_oz\">Troy oz<\/option><option value=\"dwt\">DWT<\/option><option value=\"oz\">Av. oz<\/option><option value=\"kg\">Kilograms<\/option><\/select>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pce-field\">\n        <label>Gold Karat<\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"pce-karat-grid\">\n          <button class=\"pce-kbtn\" data-karat=\"10\" data-pct=\"0.85\">10k<\/button><br \/>\n          <button class=\"pce-kbtn\" data-karat=\"14\" data-pct=\"0.90\">14k<\/button><br \/>\n          <button class=\"pce-kbtn active\" data-karat=\"18\" data-pct=\"0.90\">18k<\/button><br \/>\n          <button class=\"pce-kbtn\" data-karat=\"22\" data-pct=\"0.90\">22k<\/button><br \/>\n          <button class=\"pce-kbtn\" data-karat=\"24\" data-pct=\"0.93\">24k<\/button>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pce-result\">\n<div class=\"pce-res-lbl\">Estimated Offer<\/div>\n<div class=\"pce-res-val\" id=\"pce-result\">\u2014<\/div>\n<div class=\"pce-res-sub\" id=\"pce-result-sub\">Enter weight above to calculate<\/div>\n<div class=\"pce-res-disc\">*Final payment may vary slightly as offers are based upon the current live spot price at time of transaction.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"pce-rule\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- WHY US --><\/p>\n<section id=\"pce-why\" class=\"pce-why pce-section\">\n<div class=\"pce-inner\">\n<div class=\"pce-why-grid\">\n<div class=\"pce-why-text\">\n<div class=\"pce-sec-eyebrow\">Why Port City Exchange<\/div>\n<p>        <span class=\"pce-big-pct\">90%<\/span><br \/>\n        <span class=\"pce-big-lbl\">Average of spot price paid<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Most pawn shops and jewelry stores offer 40\u201360% of spot price. We believe the public deserves better \u2014 so we offer rates that rival what industry insiders receive.<\/p>\n<p>With decades of experience in fine jewelry, auctions, and estates, our owners understand the true value of gold. That expertise means you get a fair, informed quote every time \u2014 no pressure, no gimmicks.<\/p>\n<p>        <a href=\"sms:7049759397\" class=\"pce-btn\" style=\"margin-top:0.5rem\"><br \/>\n          <svg width=\"15\" height=\"15\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M21 15a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H7l-4 4V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h14a2 2 0 0 1 2 2z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n          Text Us Now<br \/>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<ul class=\"pce-features\">\n<li class=\"pce-feat\">\n<div class=\"pce-feat-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"><\/polyline><\/svg><\/div>\n<div><strong>Highest Prices in Wilmington<\/strong><span>We consistently offer more than local competitors \u2014 and we back it with real spot-price data.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pce-feat\">\n<div class=\"pce-feat-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg><\/div>\n<div><strong>Walk-In Welcome, 7 Days a Week<\/strong><span>No appointment needed. Just bring your gold any day between 9 AM and 5 PM.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pce-feat\">\n<div class=\"pce-feat-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n<div><strong>Trusted Local Experts<\/strong><span>Our owners bring decades of experience in custom jewelry, auctions, and estate sales.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"pce-feat\">\n<div class=\"pce-feat-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"1\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"23\"><\/line><path d=\"M17 5H9.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 0 0 7h5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1 0 7H6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n<div><strong>Paid on the Spot<\/strong><span>Walk out with cash in hand the same day \u2014 no waiting, no mail-in delays.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"pce-rule\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- HOW IT WORKS --><\/p>\n<section id=\"pce-how\" class=\"pce-how pce-section\">\n<div class=\"pce-inner\">\n<div class=\"pce-sec-eyebrow\">The Process<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pce-sec-title\">Simple, Fast &amp; <em>Transparent<\/em><\/h2>\n<div class=\"pce-steps\">\n<div class=\"pce-step\">\n<div class=\"pce-step-num\">1<\/div>\n<h3>Bring Your Gold<\/h3>\n<p>Walk in any day Monday through Sunday between 9 AM and 5 PM. No appointment necessary \u2014 just come as you are.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pce-step\">\n<div class=\"pce-step-num\">2<\/div>\n<h3>Get a Free Quote<\/h3>\n<p>Our experts weigh and assess your gold on the spot using live market prices. We explain every step of the valuation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pce-step\">\n<div class=\"pce-step-num\">3<\/div>\n<h3>Walk Out Paid<\/h3>\n<p>Accept the offer and receive your payment immediately. No hassle, no hidden fees, no pressure to accept.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"pce-rule\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- ABOUT --><\/p>\n<section id=\"pce-about\" class=\"pce-about pce-section\">\n<div class=\"pce-inner\">\n<div class=\"pce-sec-eyebrow\">Our Story<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pce-sec-title\">Meet the <em>Owners<\/em><\/h2>\n<div class=\"pce-owners\">\n<div class=\"pce-owner-card\">\n<div class=\"pce-owner-init\">JP<\/div>\n<div class=\"pce-owner-name\">James Plott<\/div>\n<p>        <span class=\"pce-owner-role\">Co-Owner &amp; Principal<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"pce-owner-bio\">James brings decades of hands-on expertise across the custom jewelry, auction, and estate industries. His deep knowledge of precious metals \u2014 from raw gold to finished heirlooms \u2014 means every piece that comes through Port City Exchange receives a thorough, informed assessment. James has built his reputation on fair dealing and transparency, values that define the business today.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pce-owner-card\">\n<div class=\"pce-owner-init\">CN<\/div>\n<div class=\"pce-owner-name\">Chuck Nance<\/div>\n<p>        <span class=\"pce-owner-role\">Co-Owner &amp; Principal<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"pce-owner-bio\">Chuck&#8217;s career spans decades at the intersection of fine jewelry, estate liquidation, and the auction world. He has appraised and transacted millions of dollars in precious metals and jewelry, giving him an unmatched eye for value. Chuck&#8217;s industry relationships allow Port City Exchange to offer spot-price rates that most consumers have never had access to \u2014 until now.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pce-story\">\n<p>We founded Port City Exchange because we knew the public was being shortchanged. After years in the industry, we had access to rates and knowledge that everyday people simply didn&#8217;t \u2014 and we decided to change that. Wilmington deserves a buyer who treats every customer the way we&#8217;d want to be treated.<\/p>\n<p>      <cite>\u2014 James Plott &amp; Chuck Nance, Co-Founders<\/cite>\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"pce-rule\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- VISIT --><\/p>\n<section id=\"pce-visit\" class=\"pce-visit pce-section\">\n<div class=\"pce-inner\">\n<div class=\"pce-sec-eyebrow\">Come See Us<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pce-sec-title\">No Appointment <em>Needed<\/em><\/h2>\n<div class=\"pce-visit-grid\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"pce-info-block\">\n<h3>Our Location<\/h3>\n<p>3911 Market Street<br \/>Wilmington, NC 28403<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pce-info-block\">\n<h3>Hours<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"pce-gold-t\">Monday \u2013 Sunday<\/span><br \/>9:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:0.35rem;font-size:0.82rem\">Walk-ins welcome anytime during business hours.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pce-info-block\">\n<h3>Contact<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"sms:7049759397\">(704) 975-9397 \u2014 Text Us<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pce-map-wrap\">\n          <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3286.2!2d-77.8850!3d34.2248!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x89a9f5b3e2c2a5d3%3A0x1!2s3911+Market+St%2C+Wilmington%2C+NC+28403!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1700000000000\" width=\"100%\" height=\"210\" style=\"border:0;display:block\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"pce-text-card\">\n<h3>Have Questions?<\/h3>\n<p>Send us a quick text and one of our gold experts will get back to you fast. 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