Since 1979
About Precious Gems & Metals
Stan Walter started Precious Gems & Metals in 1979.
He's spent nearly 50 years buying and selling gold, silver, coins, and diamonds. For years it was just him. His children joined later, and the one-man shop is now a family operation serving customers across ten states.
Stan's favorite part is the people he meets. At every event he hears the story behind what someone's selling, then helps them decide what to do with it. A few rings or a whole coin collection, we treat you the same: straight answers and payment on the spot.
Stan brings that same outlook to the rest of his life. He's served as a City Councilman and liaison to the local police, a Deacon in the Presbyterian Church, and a longtime member of the Rotary Club. He runs the business the way he's served his community.
We've earned an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, but we're prouder of the customers who keep coming back, and the ones who send their friends.
A word from our founder
Meet the team
Every PGM buyer is a specialist — call them directly.

Stan Walter
Founder & Owner
My name is Stan Walter and I'm from Wabash, Indiana. After I graduated from college and served with the U.S. Army in Korea, I became an expert in the gold, silver and coin industries.
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I've been active in my community serving as a city councilman, a member of the Rotary Club and as a Deacon at my church. I founded Precious Gems & Metals in 1979, serving customers in the United States for over 40 years.

Brandon Walter
Buyer
After years in the entertainment industry, Brandon returned to his roots and joined the family business full time. He grew up in the world of precious metals, tagging along on buys with his father from the age of seven.
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For the past two decades, he's been immersed in the trade. It was Stan's knack for bringing home rare coins and one-of-a-kind treasures that first sparked Brandon's lifelong passion. Brandon lives in Asheville, NC with his family and works throughout the southern U.S. for Precious Gems & Metals events. In his down time, he enjoys writing and rebuilding arcade machines.

Virginia Walter-Yoder
Buyer
As a child, Virginia was always drawn to the shimmering allure of gold, silver, and jewelry. Growing up with her father, Stan, the owner of the business, she was fortunate to be surrounded by these treasures from an early age.
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Her lifelong exposure to the industry sparked a deep passion that continued alongside her career as a teacher. Now based in Mooresville, NC, Virginia brings with her a background in early childhood education, having spent over a decade plus teaching kindergarten. Throughout her teaching career, she remained actively involved in the family business, and she now devotes herself full-time to working with customers in coins and jewelry.

JT Absher
Buyer
JT Absher brings 20 years of experience in the gold, silver, and jewelry business. Raised in the Midwest, he grew up receiving silver bars at Christmas and developed a lifelong passion for coins and collectibles.
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He has traveled nationwide sourcing gold, silver, antique watches, rings, and unique pieces. Married to a jewelry designer, JT has a sharp eye for unusual finds. He's also a licensed real estate agent in California (DRE 02252163) and is always happy to share his expertise in both fields.

Makayla Amescua
Buyer
Makayla's passion for precious metals began at a young age. As a child, she was often found exploring her grandparents' jewelry boxes and admiring her grandfather's collection of old coins.
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Since joining PGM over six years ago, Makayla has developed a broad understanding of the business, with a particular focus on diamonds and fine jewelry. A San Diego native, Makayla enjoys exploring new restaurants and staying active in her free time. She also has a well-known sweet tooth and never passes up a great dessert.

Sean Eviston
Buyer – National Sales Manager
Sean has been a professional buyer for 30 years. Interest in coins began at the ripe old age of 6 when his grandpa gave him his first half dollar.
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His interest bloomed into all types of precious metals, jewelry, rarities and coins. Sean joined the PGM team in 2008. A year later he accepted the position as National Sales Manager. When not working, Sean enjoys his family, chasing the grandchildren and collecting/restoring vintage motorcycles.

Jason Johnson
Buyer
Jason has been a passionate coin collector since childhood, inspired by both of his grandfathers who passed down their love for numismatics and treasured pieces from their own collections.
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Growing up surrounded by history, Jason developed an eye for rarity and detail. He's a professional in the precious metals industry where he specializes in precious metals and rare coins. His dedication is reflected in his memberships with the American Numismatic Association (ANA) and the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS). Jason loves spending time with his wife and daughter and is passionate about gardening.

Dave Tobin
Buyer
Growing up in Cincinnati, OH, an interest in coin collecting was sparked when my dad gave me a silver dollar one year for Christmas. Soon, I had blue books full of pennies and nickels. My interest grew into foreign coins while I was away as an exchange student in South America and later during a year of college in Europe.
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I am well versed in fine jewelry and have a broad knowledge base of the antique and vintage collectibles markets with expertise in pocket watches and southwestern jewelry as well as collectible coins and bullion. I manage our Surfside Beach and Bluffton, South Carolina offices as well as other buying events on the East Coast.

Greg Trainer
Buyer
As a teenager growing up in a small town in Indiana, Greg discovered his love for coin collecting while working at his father's automotive repair shop. Digging through the cash box, he uncovered coins that sparked a lifelong passion.
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After decades of working as an engineer in the Automotive and Aerospace industries, he has continued the joy of finding and buying silver and gold coins and helping customers sell their collections. In his free time, Greg enjoys off road biking, running, restoring cars and continuing his education in the field of coins and precious metals.

Jackie Trainer
Buyer
Jackie has always been drawn to the brilliance of gold, silver, and diamonds, even as a little girl. Growing up in Indiana, her favorite hobby was going to garage sales and collecting costume jewelry, a collection worthy of the envy of her sisters and neighborhood friends.
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After years of being a CPA, Jackie has come full circle, returning to her interests of jewelry, gems, and precious metals. She thrives on connecting with clients and building relationships that will last for a lifetime. When not at work, Jackie enjoys family time, working out, gardening and volunteering at church.
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