Sell your gold with us
We buy all types of gold, with immediate payment and the highest prices paid, avoiding unnecessary fees. Book a gold valuation with our highly qualified experts, today. Sell your gold and gold jewellery with Hepplewhites, all from the comfort of your own home.
Unrivalled prices offered for gold and precious metals
We buy any items of gold, silver, or platinum, whether it’s a broken necklace tucked away in a drawer or gold bars ready to be cashed in. We offer the highest, up-to-date bullion prices. Our collectors actively seek gold coins and proof sets, enabling us to provide you with market-leading prices.
Why sell your gold with Hepplewhites?
Traditionally, those seeking to sell gold – from gold rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings, to gold snuff boxes, cigarette cases, trinkets and everything in between – might assume a public auction to be the most effective approach to get the best prices for their items. However, because of the current buyer’s premium of 30% (inclusive of VAT), the buyers bidding on your items will reduce their bids accordingly.
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Additionally, an auction house will also charge you a seller’s fee, illustration fee and insurance, as well as VAT, meaning that if your item sells you will only receive 45% of its true value and if your gold doesn’t sell, you will still be responsible for paying the auction house certain fees.
In addition, it may take up to three months after the auction house consigns your pieces for the first appropriate sale to occur and at least another month until you are paid, making a total of four months minimum before you receive any payment. Any unsold pieces will be re-entered into another sale, often taking several months before another suitable sale is arranged. Furthermore, since the item has already been exposed to the market, you will have to lower your price to encourage the sale, as your item will now be less appealing to potential customers.
No auction fees
Choosing Hepplewhites gives you peace of mind that you will receive true market value for your items of gold; a streamlined and discreet approach to selling gold, without the risk of going unsold, or delayed payments. We pay 100% of our valuation to you.
Immediate payment
Transactions are handled securely and transparently, ensuring that you as a seller and us are fully protected throughout the process. Once a price has been agreed, Hepplewhites will issue an immediate bank transfer there and then before any items of gold are taken.
The comfort of your own home
Our customers prefer having their gold valued by our experts in the comfort of their own home, saving the need to unnecessarily take your items of gold out in public, while cutting down on travel time and costs.
What type of gold can you sell to Hepplewhites?
We buy all types of gold, from bullion to broken pieces, gold necklaces, bracelets, brooches, rings, trinkets, presentation boxes and more. Get in touch to sell your gold with Hepplewhites, for an expert valuation and immediate payment following home visit.
How do we value gold, gold jewellery, coins and trinkets?
While we will buy any and all gold, even broken pieces, below are the key factors we consider when valuing your items of gold. Our specialists have a huge amount of experience in the buying and selling of gold (which will be valued at the latest bullion prices), gold jewellery and items of interest, with a finger on the pulse of current trends in demand.
Gold purity (karat) and weight
Gold is measured in karats, with 24ct being pure gold. Most jewellery is made from alloys, with common purities including 9ct, 14ct, 18ct and 22ct. Our gold experts may look for hallmark stamps (e.g. “750” for 18K gold) or further testing to verify purity. The item’s weight in grams also plays a crucial role in determining its base value according to current gold market prices.
Craftsmanship and design
Handmade pieces with intricate detailing, such as fine engraving, filigree work, or repoussé techniques are often more valuable than mass-produced jewellery. Items with unique artistic elements command higher prices due to their superior craftsmanship and aesthetic appeal.
Rarity and age
Antique and vintage gold pieces, especially from sought-after periods such as the Victorian, Edwardian, Art Nouveau and Art Deco eras are in high demand by our collectors. We will examine any hallmarks and maker’s marks to verify an item’s authenticity and historical significance.
Provenance and brand
Gold items associated with famous designers like Cartier, Tiffany and Co. and Fabergé, or those with historical significance, often demand higher prices. Provenance, such as ownership by a notable figure will enhance the value of your items of gold, as they will be more in demand by collectors, while original packaging and certificates of authenticity can increase values further still.
Have gold to sell?
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