Sell Gold for Cash, Paid in Seconds

Straight answers before you sell your gold

• Where is the best place to sell gold near me?

  Somewhere that tests and weighs your gold in front of you, shows you the rate per gram before you decide, and pays you the same day. That is how we work. We are private gold buyers in Ascot, Berkshire, with customers from across Berkshire, Surrey and west London. Come to the office, ask for a home visit, or post smaller pieces. There is no fee and you do not have to sell.

• How much do you pay for gold today?

  It depends on the carat and the weight. Today we pay £30.54 per gram for 9ct, £61.09 per gram for 18ct, £74.61 per gram for 22ct and £81.46 per gram for 24ct. The rate moves with the gold market through the day, so check the gold calculator on the day you come. Weigh your gold on kitchen scales, pick the carat and you have a guide figure before you leave the house.

• Can I sell gold for cash?

  Yes. For smaller amounts you can be paid in cash at the appointment. Bigger sums are paid by instant bank transfer while you are with us, which is usually in your account within seconds and gives you a record of the sale. Either way you are paid the same day, and never by cheque.

• Do you buy scrap gold?

  Yes. Scrap gold is simply gold that is bought for its metal: snapped chains, odd earrings, bent rings, old watch cases, dental gold, gold with no hallmark. It is paid by carat and weight, so a broken piece is worth the same per gram as a perfect one. Bring everything and we will sort out what is gold and what is not.

• Can I sell old gold jewellery that is worn out or out of fashion?

  Yes, and it is most of what we buy. Fashion makes no difference to the price per gram. Older jewellery is worth checking carefully though: 15ct gold stamped 625 has not been made since 1932, and Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco pieces in original condition can be worth more than their weight. We look for that first.

• How do I know what carat my gold is?

  Look for the small stamp, usually inside a ring or on the clasp of a chain. 375 is 9ct, 585 is 14ct, 625 is 15ct, 750 is 18ct, 916 is 22ct and 999 is 24ct. No stamp does not mean it is not gold. We test unmarked gold free while you watch.

• Why is my gold worth less than I paid for it?

  Because the shop price was never just the gold. A new ring is priced to cover the making, the shop and 20% VAT, and none of that comes back when you sell. What is left is the gold, and that is what gold buyers pay for. The exceptions are signed pieces, good diamonds and older jewellery, which we price for what they are.

• Do you buy gold sovereigns and gold coins?

  Yes. Sovereigns and half sovereigns are the gold coins we see most, often one coin left by a grandparent. We also buy Krugerrands, Britannias and gold bars. Common coins are paid on their gold content at the rate we pay that day. A rare date or mint mark is worth more as a coin, so please do not clean it first.

• Can I sell gold chains, bracelets and rings?

  Yes, all of them, in 9ct, 14ct, 18ct and 22ct. Chains and bracelets are usually bought by weight. Rings are checked for stones and signatures first, because a good diamond or a signed ring is worth more than its gold. Either way the figure is written down and valid for 24 hours.

• Is it better to sell gold online or in person?

  In person, if you can. You see your gold on the scales, you see the rate per gram, and you are paid before you leave. Posting gold means trusting a figure you cannot check. If you cannot get to Ascot, we come to your home across Berkshire, Surrey and west London by appointment, and smaller pieces can be sent by Royal Mail Special Delivery.

• What do I need to bring to sell my gold?

  Your gold, and one piece of photo ID such as a driving licence or passport. We record who we buy from on every sale, because it protects you and keeps stolen gold out of the trade. Receipts, boxes and certificates help with diamonds, watches and signed pieces, but you do not need them.

• Can I sell gold for a parent or someone who has died?

  Yes, as long as you have the right to sell it. Bring your own photo ID. If you have power of attorney, or you are the executor of a will, bring that paperwork too. A home visit often suits this best, because the owner can be in the room and nothing has to travel. We also do written valuations for probate.

• Do you buy silver, platinum and watches as well as gold?

  Yes. Sterling silver is paid by weight, platinum and palladium by purity, and watches on the model, condition and whether you still have the box and papers. Bring them with your gold and we will look at everything in one go.