For over two decades, our journey in the precious metal industry has been marked by evolution and success. Beginning as individual collectors, we transitioned to establishing a retail presence in Penticton. Recognizing an opportunity for growth, we relocated our operations to Kamloops, rebranding as "Five Star Jewelry Exchange & Loans." This venture flourished, culminating in a strategic decision to sell the physical store to prioritize family commitments.
Following the sale, Laszlo and his family embarked on a new chapter in the Okanagan, launching a mobile enterprise under the banner of "GoldOkanagan." For half a decade, we provided personalized service through home visits, earning trust and loyalty among our clientele. Today, Laszlo and his son, Colton, continue the GoldOkanagan legacy, transitioning to a brick-and-mortar establishment in Coquitlam as "Five Star Gold Exchange." This transition fulfills our vision of a multi-generational enterprise, symbolizing the bond between father and son.
With a wealth of experience and a dedicated customer base cultivated over years of operation, Five Star Gold Exchange is more than a mere purveyor of precious metals; it embodies a commitment to unparalleled customer service and satisfaction.
Five Star Gold Exchange is not a franchise, a chain, or a faceless corporation. It is a family business — founded by Laszlo and now run together with his son Colton — built on more than two decades of hands-on experience in the precious metals industry.
Our story began as individual collectors with a genuine passion for gold, silver, and coins. That passion grew into a retail jewellery exchange in Penticton, then a successful operation in Kamloops under the name 'Five Star Jewelry Exchange & Loans.' After making the decision to prioritize family, Laszlo launched GoldOkanagan — a mobile buying service that brought the gold exchange directly to clients' homes throughout the Okanagan for five years.
Today, Laszlo and Colton operate Five Star Gold Exchange from a permanent, professional office in Coquitlam — serving clients from across the entire Lower Mainland including Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Richmond, Langley, Abbotsford, and all Tri-Cities communities.
When you visit Five Star Gold Exchange, you sit across from the actual business owners — not an employee reading from a script. Laszlo and Colton have personally evaluated thousands of gold and silver pieces over their careers. That depth of experience means you receive an accurate, honest assessment every time.
We are one of the few gold buyers in the Lower Mainland who operates from a permanent, BBB-accredited office. We have no reason to rush, no travelling overhead to recover, and no pressure to make a quick profit. We build long-term relationships with our clients, and many of the families we serve return to us every time they have items to sell.
Our live buying prices are published on this website every day — updated in real time to reflect current market conditions. There are no hidden deductions, no surprise fees, and no obligation to sell. You leave every appointment fully informed, regardless of whether you decide to transact.
Five Star Gold Exchange holds Better Business Bureau (BBB) accreditation — a reflection of our consistent commitment to ethical business practices, transparent pricing, and customer satisfaction. We are proud of our BBB record and encourage every client to review it before their first visit.
We serve clients from across the Lower Mainland who travel to our Coquitlam office from Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Richmond, Langley, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Maple Ridge, Mission, New Westminster, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, North Vancouver, and beyond.
#230 – 1140 Austin Ave, Coquitlam, BC | By Appointment Only