What weight and purity did you use?
Ask the buyer to state both numbers after testing, especially for mixed-karat lots.
Pre-quote preparation tool
Estimate your gold before you sell
Build a metal-value reference, record the final cash quote and compare buyers using the same assumptions.
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Item and quote details
Enter one purity at a time.
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Quote comparison
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Questions to ask every buyer
A clear quote should make the weight, purity, deductions and final payment understandable.
Is this the final net amount?
Confirm whether shipping, assay, refining or service fees will be deducted later.
Can I decline and recover my item?
For mail-in services, review return deadlines, insurance limits and who pays return shipping.
Prepare the item
Photograph the item, record visible hallmarks and weigh it before handing it over. Keep pieces of different purity separate. Do not remove stones from valuable jewelry without professional guidance.
Compare final amounts
Some advertisements emphasize a percentage or “up to” amount. The meaningful comparison is the final amount paid for the same tested weight and purity.
Know when scrap math is insufficient
Coins, watches, signed pieces, antiques and gemstone jewelry may have resale value above the contained gold. A melt calculation cannot identify that premium.
GoldOfferCheck does not verify buyers or guarantee transactions. Independently research licensing, reputation, insurance and complaint history before sending an item.