What we do differently
- Ask before you post. You can have a question answered before you 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. Our aim is money in your bank within 24 hours of posting, subject to the postal cut-off and service, prompt acceptance, identity checks and bank processing.
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 unwanted gold and silver sold for its metal, a written, XRF-backed postal offer lets you check every figure before you decide.
Not the question you had? The full GoldPaid FAQ covers the rest, from postal cover and ID checks to what happens if you decline the offer.
Speak to us before you post
Please send us photos on WhatsApp, and we will help you. We give a rough estimate where possible and arrange postage with you after our conversation. Your final offer follows inspection.