What we do differently
- Ask before you post. Most sellers want a question answered before they commit anything. That is the first step here, not an afterthought.
- XRF spectrometry on every item. A measured composition, not a counter estimate or an acid scratch, see XRF testing explained.
- A written, itemised offer. Purity, weight, the rate used and the figure, in writing, before you decide. See how we value gold.
- Free tracked postage both ways. A free label in, a free tracked return out if you decline.
- No pressure tactics. No countdowns, no "today only", no fake reviews or invented numbers.
Where another route might suit you better
We will be straight with you. If you need cash in your hand within the hour, a high-street buyer or pawnbroker is faster, postal selling takes a day or two each way. If you have a rare coin, a notable stone or a branded watch, a specialist may pay more than a metal-value buyer. We would rather tell you that than buy a collectable as scrap. See postal vs high street, sell gold vs pawnbroker and our dated comparison of UK gold buyers, which names real firms and says where they beat us.
Common questions
What makes a postal buyer different from a high-street shop?
No shopfront overheads, XRF testing instead of a counter estimate, a written offer you can consider at home, and free tracked postage both ways. The trade-off is a day or two in the post each way.
Will GoldPaid always be the best option for me?
No, and we say so. If you need instant cash, or you have a genuinely collectable item, another route may suit you better. For most people selling unwanted gold and silver, a written, XRF-backed postal offer is the strongest option.
Request a free prepaid Royal Mail label
Tell us where to send it. The label arrives by email, usually within about 30 minutes during working hours. Requesting one commits you to nothing: you get a written offer after the XRF assay, and if you decline, your items come back to you free.
Would you rather ask a question first, or send a photo? Message us on WhatsApp . It is the fastest way to get a sense of what something is worth before you post anything.