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I need to edit my experience in Golden swan Jewelers in Auburn California. Oct. 2023
I had a 31.1 silver round that had been pounded down into a ball.
I walked into the Golden Swan as a test, to see if this coin shop was honest. The owner had a foreign accent that I could hardly understand.
I asked if he could tell me what
the ball was?
After several tests & putting under a microscope he couldn't identify it.
He continues more testing.
He then took my silver,left me at his desk,went to the back of store.
I got suspicious to see where he went, so I went looking for him.
I found him he was cutting into the ball without my permission.
We then went back to his desk.
He attempted more chemical tests, still claiming he didn't no what it was. He decided to weight it.
His scale is behind his desk so customers can't see what he's doing nor the weight. (That is against the law.) He is supposed to have a certificate in view for the public because his scale is ( by law) is tested regularly & the scale must be on counter for public to see.
He ended up taking a few grams.
The next day I took the silver ball to Roseville Numismatics coin shop. ( Great honest customer service & tested my ball.
They put a drop on the ball it turned red & the man told me it was .999.9 fine silver & weighed 28.9 grams.
The man stated there was no need to make a cut.
Golden Swan took advantage, & lied to me, because I was not experienced in precious metals.
I learned a valuable lesson.
Never allow your metals to leave your site. Never trust a hidden scale. Never allow anyone to cut your metals without your presence & permission.
The Golden Swan in Auburn Ca. Is NOT honest,and DOESN'T abide by the LAW. Never seen any certificates.