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 insured 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 and sell gold vs pawnbroker for the honest comparisons.
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 insured 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.