Affordable Jewelry & Precious Metals

Don't buy AJPM's BS. Every other coin shop and bullion dealer in town is buying and selling at every market price point without exception. AJPM is the only dealer in the metro area that is arbitrary about when they will buy. These guys have zero integrity. Their business ethic died with Rodney. You will NEVER get my business again. This is AJPM's business model; You can buy from us anytime you desire, however, we will determine if and when you can sell back to us. All due to market volatility? News flash. The silver and gold market is always volatile according to every expert on the subject. The stock market is volatile too, but at least you can sell your shares anytime you desire on the stock market. These guys only want your business when it benefits them. Only when it favors them, period. "Market is too volatile to buy Silver and Gold at this time." When the price advances to profit levels, to be determined by the customer, these guys won't purchase because they claim the market is too volatile, yet they have no reservations to sell you product during these "volatile times." What a bunch of self-serving BS. Sell when it's favorable to your business model, and buy only when it favors your position. You're an "Exchange" which means you're supposed to exchange when customers bring precious metals to your business. When the metal's price appreciates, you are supposed to be available to exchange, which is the whole concept behind buying and selling gold and silver. There are plenty of other coin and bullion dealers in the metro area who will process your material regardless of market conditions. AJPM apparently can't do this when the market is "volatile." Who decides when the market is "volatile" and what qualifies as "volatility?"

Like that they post prices on the website. Not sure yet how I feel about being $30 back of spot on Australian moon landing coin compared to $20 back for generic bars.

They are a gold and silver buyer and seller but when I called, they said they will not be buying any silver or sterling silver for a year.

Such an easy transaction. Transparent. Price on website is price you get. 80% for scrap. In and out in 5 min. Couldn't recommend more, after experiences at other places in town. These dudes are legit .

Quick, efficient, competitive prices, and no funny business.

Came into town from Eastern Oregon with my 6yr old daughter who has taken an interest in coin sorting. These guys are awesome!!! Justin was super knowledgeable and welcoming. I bought some silver and Justin and the older gentleman whose name I didn't get (maybe the owner) gave her a couple cool coins for FREE to get her collection going! Stellar service from both of them! Will definitely be back! Thanks again, fellas!

Always a good experience, usually have variety in what they carry so you are not just buying the same rounds and bars from the same minter over and over. Prices are the best I've found in Portland and as close to spot as you would think is fair. Been to several of there locations throughout the years never had a problem over anything. Few times I ended 30 cents or so short on what I brought in cash and they just rounded it down for me. Very fair, good selection, helpful staff and if they are out of something they usually have more back in a day or two. I don't know how anyone could not enjoy doing business with them

I have purchased from AJPM 4-5 times this year. When I go to Portland I buy silver from AJPM. They have the best prices I have found. They are in business to make a living. Bring cash and buy. Prices are posted and that is what you pay. They are cordial but busy, they are not going to sit down and discuss the precious metal market for 15 min.

If you are in need of cash for selling your silver and gold, you can sell. However, their prices are kinda of sub-standard. $6-$9 spread on buying and selling in a bull market for silver is lame. I would love to see where they are getting their ASK and BID data with PMs. No where else is so blatantly bias unless its a shady ass pawn shop. This place used to not have such a high spread but over time they continue to screw the seller.

Great people, wonderful service. Came here to get some coins, the folks at the counter were super helpful, and answered all of my questions. They have decent prices and their website keep the prices updated. Looking forward to doing business with them again.

Great people. Very knowledgeable. Will do their very best to accommodate. Items are beautiful and shipping is fast.​

They treat me good. Brought some coins and other merchandise in to sell today and walked out with smile on my face!

Always a pleasure to buy bullion from AJPM - prices are fair, delivery is very timely.

Friendly staff that will guide you into good decision making. Best prices around and easy to deal with and I really like the new Beaverton location. Easy street parking as well.

I've purchased a few coins from this business and the trans actions were pretty quick. Their website updates the metal prices frequently and you know that the price is going to be. I visited the new Beaverton shop on opening weekend. Still in the set up phase then, but it nice to know that there is a shop a bit closer to home, but the downtown location was convenient for me as well. While I wish the bid/ask spread was closer, I haven't found anyone with better prices.

Whether you're dealing with their Beaverton or Portland location, they are trustworthy and professional. Now, we understand why our family has trusted them for years- thank you. Ask for Rodney if you can? Will family

The downtown location is unpleasant to deal with. Dark vibes, bad attitudes and condescending treatment from both Branon but especially Rodney. I do not like working with them and feel they don't respect locals at all. Way over spot to buy and way spot below to sell. I am done with this outfit. Alder Gold downtown is respectful, fair and pleasant to work with.

I came in here to get a roll of dimes appraised and then collect the cash. I work as a volunteer and was doing this on behalf of a deceased client. Very small transaction. I entered and was greeted a hello by two men. One guy was helping a customer. They seemed busy so I had a seat and waited. Minutes later another customer came in just walked up to the counter and a staff member started helping him. Huh? I didn't really say anything then I stood and walked toward the counter. Oh did you need something? I said "I didn't just come in here to sit down." The younger guy then motioned me over and helped me. It was super easy, he explained very quickly how they calculate the value. I was satisfied and tried to write some notes down. They apologized for the lack of initial service and even the patron that came in after me apologized. Really nice of him. I left happy and with a nice piece of chocolate in a gold wrapper. ' The dimes were 70% silver and were worth $48. They rounded up from 47.85.

Great folks to do business with. Fair spreads and no shady vibes at all. This is my preferred coin shop.

Went to sell 6 gold one ounce Canadian maple leafs, the old guy that runs the place, threw my coins around and at the time gold was $1628 an ounce and he said, my coins were only worth $1601. When I asked him why? He said, they had dark spots on the coins???? I told him no, he said nobody would pay full price for them but, when I took them to AAA Precious Metals in Portland, they paid me $1628, NOT $1601 they paid full price for them. The man at AAA Precious metals said, the coins were fine and nothing was wrong with them. They are scammers and liars here at ajpm 2. HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE!!! Beware of their pawn shop attitudes. They are not friendly and will do anything to get them cheaper so they can put them coins on their specials page. Cons all the way!!!

Great place to buy or sell gold or silver. Honest, straight forward and knowledgeable. If you're shopping, well than good luck, but if you're ready make it happen than you've found the right place.

I went in to sell an piece of platinum. I was surprised by the barbershop in the back, but it gave the business a unique feel. The customer service was very friendly and accommodating. I got a fair price for my piece, had a lovely conversation, and bought a book while I was there. I highly recommend this business.

I have done a lot of business with Rodney and Brandon for many years. They are professional, honest and fair. I have recommended them to several friends, and all have been grateful. I absolutely recommend them. Customer from Waco County.

I've been going to Brandon @ AJPM for a while now anytime i'm in the market for any precious metals or when i have questions about coins or other metals. Everyone there is always very helpful and are very knowledgable!

Left this place feeling insulted and cheated. I'll back up... I was looking for a reputable Gold buyer for some gold bullion which I purchased not too long ago at market price. Watching the value of gold each day as it plummets downward is a lot like watching your pregnant girlfriend get bigger- its what you expected in the beginning, but then is seems like time is speeding up and the more pronounced the difference becomes, the more scared you become until you realize (hopefully not too late) that this is NOT what you wanted! For me, I decided to abort and cut the loss of a few dollars and sellback the bullion to a buyer. I didn't know who to take it to, though, so because the jewelry supply store which I frequent is in the same neighborhood as most of the gold buyers, I went into West Coast Findings beforehand and asked John his advice on the matter. John is a salesperson at WCF, and over the few time I've been into that store, he's earned my respect by being a very honest, knowledgeable, and from the interactions I've had with him, he seems to be just a decent human being. It seemed logical because I know that he's had to use the services of a gold buyer before. And this is his business. From my understanding, John is a staple of Jeweler community here in Portland. A mainstay who is fairly well known. When I showed him what I was trying to sell- a small, Credit Suisse-stamped bullion, he got kind of excited and explained to me that I should have any problem because Credit Suisse is the most traded name in gold Bullion; one that dealers recognize and are willing to pay most of spot price for. He gave me the name and address of Affordable Jewelry and Precious Metals, not more than a few steps down the street. So, I was feeling pretty confident when I walked into AF&PM, but as soon as I walked in, the mood became very dreary. Actually what it was, I felt that I was suspect from the moment I walked in. They were very UNfriendly toward me and regarded me more with a "whadaya want" than a "how may I help you" attitude. I explained that I was trying to sell some gold and brought out the little bar. There was no comment made as the large guy behind the counter examined the gold. He made me an offer which was MUCH lower than spot, which was of course close to how much I was expecting. I really should have said no way. I should have stormed out in protest over being judged and deemed not to belong (because, admittedly, I probably don't look like I have a dime to my name, though that isn't the case...) in the presence of the great and powerful Affordable Jewelry and Precious Metals gods, but I didn't. I just felt kind of pressured, I guess mostly because by now, all THREE of the guys working there were looking at me, wanted to hear my response. I did manage to squeak out that it DID seem a little bit low of an offer to me, but apparently such statements go either unnoticed, or unheard, or just completely ignored because it didn't warrant and type of a response; just a "I'll get your money." After the transaction finished, I said my thanks which weren't reciprocated and my goodbyes which went equally unreciprocated. Happy to walk out, but disappointed with myself for accepting such a low offer from people who clearly looked down on me for no reason other than the way that I look, I thought it a good time to write a review, and boy do I LOVE YELP! Anyways, there's dozens of other gold buyers in Portland to choose from and they can't ALL be such a nightmare to do business with. I suggest you just scratch this one off the list right at the beginning to help you narrow it down. Shop around. though; don't expect to go in somewhere and be able to unload your merchandise immediately. Take your time, call around, and by all means, do yourself a favor and avoid Affordable Jewelry and Precious Metals.

These guys are the best price on the street. Fast and efficient. They even have a great tv screen in the lobby that shows the fluctuating price of different forms of bullion.

On my first visit I took in a few coins to sell, not being experienced nor schooled in what to expect I rolled with the way things were done, I didn't expect what I was quoted would be different on what I was paid or shown on my receipt. The last time I went in it was total chaos. I was being helped by Aaron, then Brandon stepped in, in the meanwhile Rodney was pricing some coins I had. After all was said and done, I wasn't paid what I was quoted for the second time, the coins I had brought in the previous day weren't as nice nor as old and I was paid less for and not all the coins were accounted for on my receipt. I understand things get chaotic with customers coming and going but this wasn't a first with the swapping or being quoted a price to find I wasn't paid nor were all the coins accounted for. Thanks guys.....

Best pricing for buying and selling in Portland area. Quick and friendly service to get in and get out.

I had a great quick and professional experience with this place. I see some low reviews and I can only guess that this is being done by their competitors intentionally because I see a lot of 5 Star reviews that make sense with what I saw and then some raving mad 1-star reviews that basically make no sense. If you have business in downtown this is the place to go they were wonderful in all aspects

I like to buy silver rounds occasionally with my extra spending money. I went to a few other precious metal stores and this one had the best presentation and supply.

Fair and honest. If you want to buy gold or silver for an investment, these are the go to guys and girls in Portland

I have worked with Aaron who is at the Vancouver location for several years. They have always offered the best prices when I bought or sold - no hassle. I check a few places but have never gotten a better offer so have done all my business with them. They also operate Blue Moon Coins, highly rated on EBay and are a dealer with a national presence. Local office is not fancy but that keeps overhead low.

Several years ago they sold me new gold bars, and put them in a little plastic safety pack that I never opened and stored in a safety deposit box. Recently, I took them back to sell. They looked at one briefly, said it was scuffed and had been in "circulation" and offered $25 less than their advertised payment. This is a ripoff joint. Best to stay away.

If I had my choice I'd give them a negative 5 stars...This place is full of cutthroat people. I've bought from them a few times in the past and yesterday was my last time. I had called in to place a reserve order for some coins and told the employee I would be in the next day to pick them up which he said was ok. Well we had a giant ice/snow storm and I called back in NO more than a hour and said that I wasn't (sure) if I was going to make it in due to the weather and he COMPLETELY freaked out on me. He started out by saying "no, you agreed to pay for x amount of coins tomorrow at x price" and I replied... "I think you're mistaken, I didn't buy anything and just gave you my first and last name"... He literally repeated this like 3 times like a broken record (condescending like) and then I said to drop the whole deal because I didn't like how he was treating me that prompted him to SCREAM (yes, he actually did without exaggeration) at me and told me to never call again and literally hung up on me. I was so taken back at what had happened that I called the Portland store and left a voicemail. Well I just got a call from them thinking they were going to apologize and was shocked that he treated me like I was 5 years old and asking me only if I was told I could come in tomorrow. That's all I was asked and he refused to listen to my complaint (interrupted me when I spoke). He didn't offer any apology and the call was abruptly ended.... Here's the deal, I never lost my cool during these conversations which is the absolute truth. This was beyond unacceptable and never in my entire life has a business been so nasty to me... Never. At no point during my initial conversation placing a hold did he state any ramifications if I couldn't make it and it was a brief 5 min call (no strings attached). I'm done with these sharks. I should've just not showed up and flushed the courtesy call I gave them down the toilet. I called my buddy to tell him what had happened and he said he had a VERY similar experience there. He said he placed a order and asked what time he could come and pick them up and he was told a couple weeks. He then said that he wasn't informed of that and would like to cancel the order since he could buy it from a other store he buys from the same day and the guy raised his voice and said "fine!". This is no joke and my buddy said he'll never do business from them. There's rude and then there's this which was unacceptable from every angle. Do yourself a favor and buy from a business that treats you with respect and not only concerned about getting your money.

AJPM has always treated me right. A few years ago there was a bit of a rough patch where I wasn't sure what was going on, but today they're back to running like usual. If what I want isn't in stock, they get it promptly. No concerns about doing business with them....EVER.