EXHIBIT 16.3 ------------ CF & CO., L.L.P. Certified Public Accountants 14175 Proton Road Dallas, Texas 75244-3692 (972) 387-4300 November 1, 2004 Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: DGSE Companies, Inc., SEC File No. 1-11048 (the Registrant") We have read the statements that we understand the above referenced Registrant will include under Item 4 of Amendment No. 2 of the Form 8-K report it will file regarding the October 8, 2004 dismissal of CF & Co., L.L.P. as auditors for the Registrant. We agree with the statements made in Amendment No. 2 regarding our firm. We have no basis to agree or disagree with other statements made under Item 4. Yours truly, CF & CO., L.L.P cc: John Benson, Chief Financial Officer