If you are looking for gold buyers near Pampa or a coin shop near Borger, our shop in Amarillo is about an hour's drive from either town. Pampa is roughly 56 miles away on US-60, Borger roughly 50 miles on State Highway 136. We are open weekdays only, so the trip takes a little planning. If the drive does not fit your week, you can also sell to us over the phone or buy online and have metal shipped.
This guide covers the drive itself, what Texas law does and does not require when you sell, and how to deal with us without making the trip at all.
The two routes, side by side
Both towns sit an hour or so northeast of Amarillo on two-lane and divided highways, and each has one natural route in. The table below is a planning guide, not a promise about traffic, weather or construction on the day.
| From Pampa | From Borger | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Gray County (Pampa is the county seat) | Hutchinson County |
| Main route to Amarillo | US-60 southwest through White Deer and Panhandle | State Highway 136 southwest through Fritch |
| Approximate distance | About 56 miles | About 50 miles |
| Approximate drive | About an hour | About an hour |
The practical constraint is our hours, not the miles. Leaving Pampa or Borger after a standard workday will not get you to Amarillo before 4 p.m., so a visit usually means a day off, a long lunch, or a trip combined with other errands in Amarillo.
Two towns the 1926 oil boom built
Pampa and Borger both took their modern shape from the oil discoveries of 1926. According to the Texas State Historical Association's Handbook of Texas, Borger's townsite was purchased in March 1926 and, within ninety days, had drawn more than 45,000 people. Pampa was older, a railroad station from 1887, but the same Handbook records that oil transformed it too, with a Cabot carbon black plant following in 1927.
Selling gold from Pampa or Borger: what Texas law asks for
When you sell gold from Pampa or Borger, what you bring to the counter decides which rules apply. Texas regulates the purchase of "crafted precious metal" under Chapter 1956 of the Occupations Code, and the definition in § 1956.051 excludes, among other things, coins, bars and commemorative medallions.
Crafted precious metal is jewelry, silverware, an art object or another item made wholly or partly of precious metal and used primarily for personal, family or household purposes. A gold chain, a class ring or a silver serving set falls inside that definition. An American Silver Eagle, a 10-ounce silver bar or a pre-1933 $20 gold piece does not.
For crafted items, the chapter requires the seller to provide a list describing what is sold, and the dealer records a driver's license or Texas DPS identification number on physical presentation of the document. So if your visit includes jewelry or flatware, bring a current driver's license or DPS ID. The full picture, including reporting and holding periods, is in our article on Texas crafted precious metal dealer law.
Selling without making the drive
You can sell to us from Pampa or Borger without coming in. Our Sell to Us page states that we are "happy to lock in a price for you over the phone," provided you give "a detailed, and fairly accurate description of the product."
Two conditions come with that. First, if what arrives is not what was described, or is in less than mint or retail condition, the agreed price may change. Second, you can skip the phone quote entirely: confirm what you are shipping, and we price it on arrival and mail a check. Call us before you ship to confirm how to package and send your items.
On payment, our site says that "more times than not, a physical check will be issued," with cash available on smaller transactions. For a seller an hour away, a phone quote followed by a mailed check is often the simplest route.
Buying gold and silver from Pampa or Borger: drive in or ship
If you want to buy silver or gold from Borger or Pampa, it works either way. You can pick metal up at the counter during weekday hours, or order online and have it delivered.
- Shipping. Orders over $199.99 ship free. Per our shipping and insurance page, packages go by UPS or USPS Priority or Express, require a signature on delivery, and are insured until signed for.
- Paying in person. Cash and debit cards are accepted in person only, and we do not take cash above $10,000.
- Paying online. Bank wire, checks and cards are covered, along with how price locks work, in our guide to buying bullion online from a local shop.
- Sales tax. Texas exempts certain coins and bullion from state sales tax under Tax Code § 151.336; our Texas bullion sales tax article explains which products qualify.
A drive has one advantage over shipping: you see the piece in hand before you pay. Shipping saves two hours on the road. Neither is the better choice for everyone.
What to bring if you come in
A little preparation makes an hour's drive worth it. Bring the items themselves, left in whatever holders, tubes or slabs they came in, and uncleaned: cleaning a coin can lower its collector value. Bring any receipts, assay cards or certificates you have. If jewelry or flatware is part of the visit, bring a driver's license or Texas DPS ID. And call ahead: walk-ins are always welcome, but appointments take priority, and booking an appointment by phone gets you priority over walk-ins.
We authenticate metal with X-ray fluorescence (XRF), ultrasound and specific-gravity testing.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Stout Gold & Silver from Pampa and Borger?
Our store at 2300 SW 7th Ave Ste 105 in Amarillo is roughly 56 miles from Pampa by US-60 and roughly 50 miles from Borger by State Highway 136. Either drive takes about an hour, depending on traffic and conditions. We are open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Can I sell gold or silver to you without driving to Amarillo?
Yes. Our site states that we will lock in a price over the phone if you give a detailed, accurate description of what you are selling. If the item arrives different from the description, the price may change. You can also ship items unpriced; we price them on arrival and mail a check. Call first to confirm how to ship.
Do I need ID to sell coins in Texas?
Not under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1956, which does not cover coins, bars or commemorative medallions. Its ID recording applies to crafted precious metal such as jewelry and flatware, where the dealer records your driver's license or Texas DPS ID number. Other rules can still call for identification on some sales, so bring a current ID either way.
Are you open on Saturdays?
No. Stout Gold & Silver is open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and closed Saturday and Sunday. If weekday travel from Pampa or Borger is difficult, a phone sale or an online order with shipping may suit you better than a visit.
Does shipping to Pampa or Borger cost extra?
Not on orders over $199.99, which ship free per the banner on our website. Packages go by UPS or USPS Priority or Express, require a signature on delivery and are insured until signed for. Orders under $199.99 fall below the free-shipping threshold, so ask us about the charge before you order.
Coming in from Pampa or Borger, or calling first
Stout Gold & Silver has been family owned and operated in the Texas Panhandle since 1986. Whether you are coming in from Pampa or Borger or would rather handle things by phone, call ahead and we will tell you what to bring. You can also browse our bullion selection online before you set out.
Stout Gold & Silver
2300 SW 7th Ave Ste 105
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 374-8698
Monday–Friday 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. · Saturday and Sunday closed
