We Buy Gold in Farnborough

Local questions, answered

• Where can I sell gold in Farnborough?

  You have three options with us. Book a private appointment at our Ascot office, about 30 minutes from Farnborough. Ask us to visit you at home in GU14. Or send a smaller item by post. Whichever you pick, it costs nothing to get a figure, and you are free to say no.

• Do you pay cash for gold in Farnborough?

  Yes, on smaller sales. For larger ones we use instant bank transfer, which reaches most accounts within seconds and leaves you a clear record. All payments are made the same day you accept the figure. No cheques and no shop credit.

• Can I sell gold sovereigns in Farnborough?

  Yes, full sovereigns and half sovereigns, loose or in a box. A full sovereign is 22ct gold and weighs 7.98 grams, with about 7.32 grams of pure gold in it. Most are paid on that gold at what we pay today. A rare date or mint mark can be worth more as a coin, so we check that first. Please do not clean it before you bring it in.

• I have a boxed sovereign set with a gilded ingot. What is it worth?

  It depends on what is solid gold and what is only gilded. The sovereign is solid 22ct gold, so that is usually where most of the money is. A gilded ingot has a thin coat of gold over another metal, so it is not paid like solid gold. We test both pieces for free, look at whether the set is worth more as a set, and give you one written figure for each.

• Do you buy scrap gold and broken jewellery?

  All the time. A gram of scrap gold is worth the same as a gram of perfect gold of that carat, so damage does not lower the price per gram. Tip out the jewellery box, the odd earrings, the broken clasps and the old dental gold. We sort the gold from the rest, and the sorting is free.

• What do you pay per gram for 9ct, 18ct and 22ct gold today?

  Our gold calculator shows today's figure for each carat, so that is the place to look. Check your piece for a stamp first. 375 means 9ct, 750 means 18ct and 916 means 22ct. Put that and the weight into the calculator, and you will have a rough idea of the money before you book.

• Do you buy Nepalese gold with no hallmark?

  Yes. Gold made in Nepal often has no British hallmark, and that does not stop us buying it. We test each piece, so 22ct is paid as 22ct and 24ct is paid as 24ct. We weigh it in grams in front of you and can show the weight in tolas too. A home visit often suits a family set, because nothing has to travel.

• Are you a gold shop in Farnborough? Can I just walk in?

  We are not a shop and we are not based in Farnborough. We are private gold buyers with an office in Ascot, and we see people by private appointment only, so please book first. In return you get no queue, no counter and our full attention. If you would rather not travel, we can come to your home in Farnborough instead.

• Do you cover Aldershot, Cove, Hawley and North Camp?

  Yes. Cove, West Heath, Southwood, Hawley, North Camp, South Farnborough, Aldershot, Ash Vale and Mytchett are all covered. You can come to the Ascot office or book a home visit. From Aldershot and Ash Vale you can also take the direct train to Ascot, which means no parking to think about.

• Is the valuation free, and do I have to sell?

  Free, and no pressure at all. You get a written figure that lasts 24 hours. Keep in mind this is what we would pay you today. Insurance valuations show what it would cost to replace a piece, so they will read higher.

• Can I sell gold for a parent or from an estate?

  Yes, if they have agreed to it. We need your photo ID, because UK rules say we must record who is selling. If you hold power of attorney or are dealing with an estate, bring those papers as well. If your parent is local, we can visit them at home so they can be part of it.

• What should I bring to the appointment?

  Just the gold and one photo ID, like a driving licence or passport. If you have a box, booklet or certificate for a coin set, bring that along too.

• Do you buy silver and watches as well?

  We do. Sterling silver goes by weight. A watch depends on the make, how it has been looked after and whether the papers survive. Bring it all to the one appointment and save yourself a second trip.