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Dollar<\/em><br>for Your Gold<\/h1>\n        <p class=\"hero-sub\">Port City Exchange offers the highest gold prices available to the general public &mdash; rates typically reserved for jewelers and industry insiders. No games, no lowball offers.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"pstats\">\n          <div class=\"pstat\"><div class=\"pstat-n\">90%<\/div><div class=\"pstat-l\">Avg. of spot price<\/div><\/div>\n          <div class=\"pstat\"><div class=\"pstat-n\">9&ndash;5<\/div><div class=\"pstat-l\">Mon &ndash; Sun<\/div><\/div>\n          <div class=\"pstat\"><div class=\"pstat-n\">No<\/div><div class=\"pstat-l\">Appt. needed<\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"pctas\">\n          <a href=\"sms:7049759397\" class=\"pbtn\">\n            <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" 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\"\/><\/svg>\n            Text Us Now\n          <\/a>\n          <a href=\"#pce-visit\" class=\"pbtn-o\">Find Us<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- CALCULATOR -->\n      <div class=\"calc\">\n        <div class=\"calc-top\">\n          <div class=\"calc-ttl\">What&rsquo;s My Gold Worth?<\/div>\n          <div class=\"spot-wrap\">\n            <span class=\"spot-lbl\">Live Spot \/ troy oz<\/span>\n            <div class=\"spot-v\" id=\"pceSpot\"><span class=\"spot-load\">Loading&hellip;<\/span><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"cfield\">\n          <label>Gold Weight<\/label>\n          <div class=\"crow\">\n            <input class=\"cinput\" type=\"number\" id=\"pceW\" placeholder=\"Enter weight\" min=\"0\" step=\"any\">\n            <select class=\"csel usel\" id=\"pceU\">\n              <option value=\"gram\" selected>Grams<\/option>\n              <option value=\"troy_oz\">Troy oz<\/option>\n              <option value=\"dwt\">DWT<\/option>\n              <option value=\"oz\">Av. oz<\/option>\n              <option value=\"kg\">Kilograms<\/option>\n            <\/select>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"cfield\">\n          <label>Gold Karat<\/label>\n          <div class=\"kgrid\">\n            <button class=\"kb\" data-k=\"10\" data-p=\"0.85\">10k<\/button>\n            <button class=\"kb\" data-k=\"14\" data-p=\"0.90\">14k<\/button>\n            <button class=\"kb on\" data-k=\"18\" data-p=\"0.90\">18k<\/button>\n            <button class=\"kb\" data-k=\"22\" data-p=\"0.90\">22k<\/button>\n            <button class=\"kb\" data-k=\"24\" data-p=\"0.93\">24k<\/button>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"cres\">\n          <div class=\"cres-l\">Estimated Offer<\/div>\n          <div class=\"cres-v\" id=\"pceR\">&mdash;<\/div>\n          <div class=\"cres-s\" id=\"pceRS\">Enter weight above to calculate<\/div>\n          <div class=\"cres-d\">*Final payment may vary slightly as offers are based upon the current live spot price at time of transaction.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"prule\"><\/div>\n\n<!-- WHY -->\n<section id=\"pce-why\" class=\"why-bg psec\">\n  <div class=\"pinner\">\n    <div class=\"why-grid\">\n      <div class=\"why-t\">\n        <div class=\"peye\">Why Port City Exchange<\/div>\n        <span class=\"bigp\">90%<\/span>\n        <span class=\"bigl\">Average of spot price paid<\/span>\n        <p>Most pawn shops and jewelry stores offer 40&ndash;60% of spot price. We believe the public deserves better &mdash; so we offer rates that rival what industry insiders receive.<\/p>\n        <p style=\"margin-top:.875rem\">With decades of combined experience in gold, jewelry, auctions, and estates, our owners bring insider knowledge directly to you &mdash; no pressure, no gimmicks, just a fair and honest offer every time.<\/p>\n        <a href=\"sms:7049759397\" class=\"pbtn\" style=\"margin-top:1.1rem\">\n          <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" 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\"\/><\/svg>\n          Text Us Now\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n      <ul class=\"feats\">\n        <li class=\"feat\">\n          <div class=\"fico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n          <div><strong>Highest Prices in Wilmington<\/strong><span>We consistently offer more than local competitors, backed by real spot-price data.<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/li>\n        <li class=\"feat\">\n          <div class=\"fico\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n          <div><strong>Walk-In Welcome, 7 Days a Week<\/strong><span>No appointment needed. 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No appointment necessary &mdash; just come as you are.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"step\">\n        <div class=\"snum\">2<\/div>\n        <h3>Get a Free Quote<\/h3>\n        <p>Our experts weigh and assess your gold using live market prices. We explain every step of the valuation clearly and honestly.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"step\">\n        <div class=\"snum\">3<\/div>\n        <h3>Walk Out Paid<\/h3>\n        <p>Accept the offer and receive payment immediately. No hassle, no hidden fees, no pressure to accept.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"prule\"><\/div>\n\n<!-- ABOUT -->\n<section id=\"pce-about\" class=\"about-bg psec\">\n  <div class=\"pinner\">\n    <div class=\"peye\">Our Story<\/div>\n    <h2 class=\"ptitle\">Meet the <em>Owners<\/em><\/h2>\n    <div class=\"owners\">\n      <div class=\"ocard\">\n        <div class=\"oinit\">JP<\/div>\n        <div class=\"oname\">James Plott<\/div>\n        <span class=\"orole\">Co-Owner &amp; Principal<\/span>\n        <p class=\"obio\">James has spent decades immersed in the world of fine jewelry and gold. His expertise covers everything from evaluating raw gold and scrap to appraising finished pieces, giving him a precise and practiced eye for what gold is truly worth. James founded Port City Exchange on a simple belief: that everyday people deserve the same fair gold prices that have long been reserved for those inside the industry.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ocard\">\n        <div class=\"oinit\">CN<\/div>\n        <div class=\"oname\">Chuck Nance<\/div>\n        <span class=\"orole\">Co-Owner &amp; Principal<\/span>\n        <p class=\"obio\">Chuck brings decades of hands-on experience in gold buying, auctions, and estate liquidation. He has worked through countless estate sales and auction transactions, developing a deep understanding of precious metal markets and the real-world value of gold in all its forms. Chuck&rsquo;s background means Port City Exchange customers always receive a knowledgeable, no-nonsense assessment &mdash; and a top-dollar offer to match.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"story\">\n      <p>We started Port City Exchange because we saw how much money people were leaving on the table. Years in the gold and jewelry business showed us that the public was routinely offered a fraction of what their gold was actually worth. We decided to change that &mdash; and bring honest, industry-level prices to Wilmington.<\/p>\n      <cite>&mdash; James Plott &amp; Chuck Nance, Co-Founders<\/cite>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"prule\"><\/div>\n\n<!-- VISIT -->\n<section id=\"pce-visit\" class=\"visit-bg psec\">\n  <div class=\"pinner\">\n    <div class=\"peye\">Come See Us<\/div>\n    <h2 class=\"ptitle\">No Appointment <em>Needed<\/em><\/h2>\n    <div class=\"visit-grid\">\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"ib\">\n          <h3>Our Location<\/h3>\n          <p>3911 Market Street<br>Wilmington, NC 28403<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"ib\">\n          <h3>Hours<\/h3>\n          <p><span class=\"gt\">Monday &ndash; Sunday<\/span><br>9:00 AM &ndash; 5:00 PM<\/p>\n          <p style=\"margin-top:.25rem;font-size:.78rem;color:var(--soft)\">Walk-ins welcome anytime during business hours.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"ib\">\n          <h3>Contact<\/h3>\n          <p><a href=\"sms:7049759397\">(704) 975-9397 &mdash; Text Us<\/a><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"mapw\">\n          <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3286.2!2d-77.88499999999999!3d34.2248!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x89a9f5c0b3f2d4a1%3A0x1!2s3911+Market+St%2C+Wilmington%2C+NC+28403!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1700000000001\" width=\"100%\" height=\"195\" style=\"border:0;display:block\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"tcard\">\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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