About
Silverpicker
Hi, I’m Max Hockley — but most people know me as Silverpicker. From high school precious metals to full-time picking, here’s my story.
I took my first job in the precious metals industry in high school, working for a small business that sold tools and supplies for jewelers. After becoming familiar with the various basic tools, I began learning about the different processes and machinery involved in making jewelry and refining precious metals.
During college I bought and sold coins and jewelry on a small scale and made great money. I worked just a few hours a week and made significantly more than my friends who worked full-time jobs at the local pizza shop or bar.
Upon graduating college, I took my business to the next level: in addition to a number of other entrepreneurial ventures, I began picking full time. Although I did not plan on being a full-time picker for the rest of my life, I was very happy to be doing it for a time and was ecstatic about earning a comfortable living.
I have grown my business to the point that I don’t need to go to garage sales anymore in order to build my inventory. People around town know that I am a “coin and jewelry guy,” so I get many, many referrals.
