Gold Master

Category:	Jewelry Store
Address:	2314 Ayers St, Corpus Christi, TX 78404, USA
Phone:	+1 361-852-4653
Site:	goldmasterjewelers.com
Rating:	2.5
Working:	9AM–6PM 9AM–6PM 9AM–6PM 9AM–6PM 9AM–6PM 10AM–5PM Closed

Location

Photos 100

Reviews 8

Chris Elliott

I have a gold chain Ive been pawning at a local shop for years, which I get regular loans of over $700 on. I decided to try Gold Master to see what they would offer to buy it flat out. My chain was looked at by Paul and he offered $310. The scrap value of the chain is nearly $800 and he lied to me and said it was $310. When I asked why his price was less than half of that of pawn shop I had been using, he said "because theyre going to resell it, were going to scrap it" not knowing that I already knew the real scrap value was $800, which he was being dishonest about. I then asked "you dont resell jewelry?" as he stood behind 10 cases of jewelry for sale and he said "no." The owner, Sal, was standing close to us and heard the entire conversation but acted disinterested, which made it obvious that this is how the shop regularly operates. As a pastor at Micahs Light Ministries, I refuse to do business with dishonest businesses. I will not be going into Gold Master ever again. UPDATE: Sal, the owner has replied to my review and left dishonest information as a response below. Ill respond in this update to those statements since I cant leave a direct reply... Sal says "When you go to a pawn shop the reason they lend you a higher amount is because they make interest off you." Actually, they loan you money based on the value of their item so that if you default, they can sell your item and make back the loan. They dont just loan more money than your item is worth. That statement is just flat out wrong. Then Sal says "When we buy items to scrap them means that we give you the amount at that level of melting it, which is less than what you may feel your chain is worth." Youre assumption that I dont know how to look-up scrap gold values is wrong. Its a pretty easy thing to do. When I came into your location, I already knew the scrap value of my chain, which is $800. You guys offered $310. Nice try though Sal. Next, Sal says "I also looked up the ministry you say you belong to and could not find any existence of it locally." Again, nice try Sal. Its obvious Sal didnt even look. Even an extremely basic Google search of my ministrys name, which I listed, would have found my ministrys page, with my picture right on the site. Now Sal is trying to discredit me on top of the dishonest way he treated me. Seems pretty vindictive. Sal then says "you make an assumption that Sal was listening to your conversation, which I am impressed that you knew his name without speaking to him. A pastor you should give people the benefit of the doubt that maybe he wasnt listening to your conversation" Just because Im a pastor doesnt mean I should sit and be quiet when being taken advantage of. If I can point out such things and help others, I will do so every time. And of course I know who Sal is, hes on TV advertising his business, which is why I came in. Common sense there. Additionally, after I spoke up and said Id been getting much more for years to Paul, Sal looked right at me and made eye contact with me and kept it as I explained this. Once Sal realized I knew what I was talking about, he turned his head and started ignoring me. Finally, Sal says "I can assure you that the offer was made by the gold price for that day since that is the way we conduct our honest business. Just because you dont like an offer does not make a business dishonest." It wasnt that I didnt "like" your offer, it was that you told me the scrap value of my item was $310, when I already knew it was $800. Your offer was nowhere near the scrap value, not even half Sal. UPDATE #2: Sal has since removed his foul response to my review, but not before I was able to quote the things he said. My review will stay up, as will his quoted responses. Avoid this company everyone, they are not honest.

Angelee .Tristan

It took them forever to get simple changes done on some of my jewelry. When I would call to talk to the person I was communicating with they were never in. When I asked to speak to the owner I was told... "NO ONE GETS TO TALK TO THE OWNERS!!!" They can take your money waste your time... but they are too good to talk to you! When I finally got my jewelry not all of the pieces were done correctly... and when I picked it one of the most expensive pieces was not given back to me and I had to go back and get it after the force you to sign a document stating you picked up everything! I had also in the beginning inquired about the price of a piece of jewelry they were selling and was told they would have to ask the owner and they would call me back on it... they never did call me back. I for one do Not need abuse when I am paying someone Money! I will Never Be Back Nor will I ever recommend them to anyone!

Irene S. Amador

I have brought two 14KT gold bracelets to Goldmaster on Ayers to add on a "safety chain" for added security. My bracelets are now very secure on my wrist and I dont have to worry about losing them. Goldmaster has also done repairs on broken solders on my 14KT gold bracelets. Goldmaster has done very professional, neat, & clean repairs on my bracelets. I highly recommend their quality of workmanship. I have also brought a 14kt gold diamond ring in which I needed to resize. It is of very sentimental value and would not trust anyone else to do it. I am very pleased with the resizing and fits perfectly. Another job well done!

Kim Chi

These people are out to buy your items at 20 cents on the dollar. They offered me $50 for a 9/10 gram 10k mens class ring, and rudely said thats all they could go.. I got $200 for the same ring around the corner on staples st. Not a good or legit place to sell your rightfully owned items!

Becky Thompson

I went to get quote for 3 carat emerald w/ diamonds and I was offered 10 dollars I could not believe it whether plan on scrapping or selling it . This ring in 2001 I purchased for 3,000 and gold emerald both have gone up in value so something is not right.

Miranda Grey

Not too fond of the side of town gold masters is in, but Cory the sales manager helped me with my consignment the whole way through, it took less than two months for my consignment to sell but I got exactly what I wanted. Thank you Gold Masters!

Mrs SweetHeart

They suck at repairing gold jewelry got my pendent fixed within a day it busted again I had went back to get it fixed again and they were total ass hoes dont recommend going here unless you want to be taken for your money

C Ponce

Overnight jewelry repair. Great service from Cody at the front desk. After repair Sal (manager) came out and went over the repair and ensured my satisfaction. Will definitely return to get more items repaired.