During this recession one way people are trying to earn extra money is by trading in their gold for cash.

Midwest Precious Metals out of Dayton is in Vienna through Sunday buying gold, silver, and diamonds at the Wingate by Wyndham Hotel.

According to owner Kristy Carlton the price of gold is currently about $900 an ounce but it has been fluctuating.

Carlton said they buy items with cash and she has found people tell her they are selling their items just to pay their bills.