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Straight answers on selling gold and silver — no keyword stuffing, no sales pitch.
July 7, 2026
Junk Silver, Explained
What pre-1965 US coinage is, how 90% silver content works, and how to calculate melt value on your own.
June 16, 2026
What 'Spot Price' Actually Means, and How Dealers Pay From It
An honest explanation of the spot price, the spread, and why no dealer pays 100% of it — including how we price at North Star.
June 2, 2026
How to Sell Gold in the Twin Cities Without Getting Ripped Off
What to check before you walk in anywhere, the questions to ask, and the tests you should insist on watching.