Terms of Service

Last Updated: October 21, 2026

Welcome to Five Star Gold Exchange (or “FSGE,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). The Terms govern the use of the Website, and the information and services provided to you through the Website. You accept these Terms when you use the Website or access it. If you do not agree, refrain from using the Website.

1. About Five Star Gold Exchange

Five Star Gold Exchange #230 – 1140 Austin Ave Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada is a precious metals buying business. We test and purchase suitable gold, silver, platinum, jewellery, coins and other precious metal products. Our services are provided by appointment. The Website offers some information and a means of contacting us. No online or mail sales of any items.

2. Acceptable Use of the Website

You will not use the Website for unlawful purposes. You must not:

  • Use the Website for any purpose that is dishonest, illegal or deceptive;
  • Provide false or misleading information in our forms, such as false identity; and/or ownership information;
  • Try to access the Website, our systems, or other users' data without permission;
  • Insert viruses or other harmful code into the Website; or;
  • Scrape, extract or otherwise use content or data without written permission; or
  • Copy or commercially exploit Website content except as these Terms or the law allow.

3. Evaluations and Offers

Items are assessed according to their metal type, purity, weight, condition and market conditions. In addition to the visual inspection, acid testing or electronic testing, and weighing (where possible) that we will conduct in your presence, we may also perform any other tests that are suitable for your product. Confirm: testing procedures, and the impact of testing on items.

  • Any range or example, or figure provided on the Website are for general information only and do not constitute an offer to purchase.
  • A binding offer only applies when we make an offer to you for items in a specific manner after an in-person assessment.
  • Please note that offers are only valid for the day of the offer as metal prices change throughout the day [confirm].
  • There's no obligation to accept the offer, or to make the offer.
  • You are not done till we verify your identity and you have paid for our offer.
  • These items can have collectible, antique or numismatic value in addition to metal value. Unless specifically and in writing advised otherwise, our offers are quoted on a precious metal basis. If you think that something is worth more than it is being sold for, it might be wise to get an independent appraisal before you sell.

4. Spot Prices and Market Data

The Website may show indicative gold, silver, platinum and currency exchange rates provided by third party data providers. The figures are subject to change at any time and are likely to be incomplete or incorrect. These are not guaranteed or committed offers – and they are not indicative of what we will pay for any item. Our offers are founded on the market price at the time of your appointment, and the attributes of your items.

5. Seller Eligibility and Identification

When selling items to us, you must:

  • Be 18 years or older; and
  • Present in person, a valid, government-issued photo ID;
  • Be the lawful owner of the items, or have the legal right to dispose of the items;
  • Supply any further information that we reasonably require to verify identity/ownership, to avoid malicious practices or for legal requirements.

We maintain keeping of transactions and identification as per legislation. We reserve the right to cancel any transaction at our discretion, including in cases where identity, ownership, authenticity or compliance are not possible. We will report suspicious transactions and may supply records to the police and regulators as necessary or authorized by law. To verify relevant laws (FINTRAC, BC second hand dealers).

6. Seller Representations

When you place an item on sale to us, you agree to the following: 1) you are the owner of the item (or are authorized to sell it) 2) the item is not stolen or under any lien or other encumbrances 3) all information you provide us is accurate 4) you are selling the item voluntarily. False information may cause us to cancel the transaction and notify the authorities.

7. Appointments and Communications

An appointment will be scheduled and made by phone, email or Website form. Please make sure a request is confirmed, otherwise it is not an appointment. Appointments will be rescheduled or cancelled when required and we ask that you notify us as soon as possible if you are unable to attend. Please provide correct contact details.

8. Website Content and Intellectual Property

All textual, graphical and imagery elements and any other content on the Website are the property of or licensed to FSGE and are subject of intellectual property rights. The material on this Website may be viewed and printed for personal and non-commercial purposes. It is not permitted to make copies, distribute, modify or republish it for commercial use without our written permission.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

The Website may link to or rely on third-party services, such as market data, maps, and analytics. There are terms of use and privacy policies for these services. They are not under our control and we are not responsible for their content, availability or practices.

10. Disclaimer

The Website and its content are provided on an “as is”, “as available” basis. We cannot guarantee uninterrupted, secure, or error-free access to the Website or complete or current information on the Website, except as required by applicable law. No limitation, exclusion or restriction of any rights you may have under law not excluded or restricted by these Terms, including consumer protection rights.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the extent legally permitted, FSGE shall not be responsible for any indirect, incidental, special or consequential loss suffered by you in its use or use of the Website, or for relying upon any general information on the Website (including price data). No liability can be excluded or reduced under these Terms that is not limited by law.

12. Privacy

Our Privacy Policy (which is incorporated into these Terms) outlines how we collect and utilise personal information.

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. This page will be updated with a new “Last Updated” date when new updates are posted. By continuing to use the Website after any changes are posted, you accept the modified Terms as the law allows.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are subject to the laws of British Columbia and the laws of Canada which govern British Columbia. Any rights that may be required under the law of your home province or state will take precedence. Disputes will be addressed in the court of British Columbia.

15. Severability

Should any provisions of these Terms become invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the terms take precedence and continue to be valid and enforceable.

16. Contact Us

Five Star Gold Exchange #230 – 1140 Austin Ave, Coquitlam, BC, Canada Phone: 604-779-2755 Email: info@fsge.ca