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26/10/2026

🏛️ PROFESSIONAL NUMISMATIC SERVICES IN CORNWALL

Whether you have a single treasured coin, a collection built over generations, or an inherited assortment you’d like to understand, expert guidance makes all the difference.

At Gold Traders Cornwall, our specialist numismatists provide professional coin grading and valuations for collectors, investors and anyone looking to discover more about their coins.

From ancient, hammered, milled and modern coins to historical and military medals, we offer the knowledge and expertise to help you understand what you have and explore its potential value.

🔍 Specialist numismatists who can grade and value your coins
🏛️ Proud members of the British Numismatic Trade Association (BNTA)
⭐ Cornwall’s only Trading Standards Approved coin business
🔐 A private, secure and professional environment
🏡 Home visits available throughout Cornwall for substantial coin collections

We understand that a coin collection can represent years of passion, family history or a significant investment. Every collection deserves to be treated with care, knowledge and respect.

For larger collections, you don’t necessarily need to bring them to us. We can arrange a home visit anywhere in Cornwall, offering a convenient and professional service in the comfort of your own home.

📍 Gold Traders Cornwall, 3 Fore Street, Bodmin, PL31 2HT
Just 5 minutes off the A30.

Have coins you’d like to discuss? Get in touch or visit us at the counter.

Your collection deserves a specialist opinion.

Visit us at 3 Fore Street, Bodmin. We pay more for your gold and silver.

Our founder, Jon recently met his MP, Sarah Gibson, to explain why a scrap metal yard has more rules than the gold trade...
12/10/2026

Our founder, Jon recently met his MP, Sarah Gibson, to explain why a scrap metal yard has more rules than the gold trade.

A dealer buying old copper piping must be licensed, can't pay cash, and is required to obtain ID.

A gold buyer needs none of that. No license, no pricing on show, and no checks.

Many people sell gold only once or twice in their lives, often after losing someone or when money's tight. They don't know what it's really worth, and some unwitting sellers are paid as little as 30p for every £1 of value.

We're pleased to say that Sarah agrees that something needs to change. She's backing the campaign to introduce some simple, proportionate rules in the sector and has pledged to apply for a Westminster Hall debate to protect people who sell their gold.

In her words: "Responsible dealers should have nothing to fear from higher standards, and I am pleased to support Jon's campaign."

We're asking for five simple rules:

- Show the price before you buy
- Regulate postal buying
- Regulate travelling buying events
- Ban large cash payments
- ID checks for all sellers

None of these rules should hurt a legitimate gold buyer. They would, however, allow sellers to make an informed decision before putting their valuables in a freepost envelope, attending a travelling 'roadshow' buying event, or visiting a gold buyer parked up in a supermarket car park.

Thank you also to Damian Hinds MP, who has already raised this in Parliament.

If you've ever sold gold and felt short-changed, we'd like to hear from you.

𝐆𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐋Professional Precious Metals Buying. Trading Standards Approved.🏛️ 𝑨 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒃𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆...
06/10/2026

𝐆𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐋

Professional Precious Metals Buying. Trading Standards Approved.

🏛️ 𝑨 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒃𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔. 𝑻𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔. 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆.

When selling precious metals, choosing an established, reputable business matters.

At Gold Traders Cornwall, we combine professional facilities, specialist testing equipment and transparent pricing with the reassurance of our Trading Standards Buy With Confidence accreditation.

Based in our secure premises at 3 Fore Street, Bodmin, we offer a professional service for customers looking to sell unwanted precious metals for refining and recycling.

𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐃𝐎 𝐖𝐄 𝐁𝐔𝐘?

♻️ 𝙂𝙊𝙇𝘿

* Gold jewellery, including broken and unwanted items
* Scrap gold in all carats, including 9ct, 14ct, 18ct and 22ct
* Gold sovereigns and other gold coins
* Dental gold
* Gold watch cases and unwanted gold components

♻️ 𝙎𝙄𝙇𝙑𝙀𝙍

* Silver jewellery and scrap silver
* Silverware and unwanted silver items
* Silver components suitable for refining

♻️ 𝙋𝙇𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙉𝙐𝙈 & 𝙋𝘼𝙇𝙇𝘼𝘿𝙄𝙐𝙈

* Platinum jewellery and scrap
* Palladium items and suitable precious-metal components

♻️ 𝙎𝙋𝙀𝘾𝙄𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙎𝙏 𝙋𝙍𝙀𝘾𝙄𝙊𝙐𝙎-𝙈𝙀𝙏𝘼𝙇 𝙈𝘼𝙏𝙀𝙍𝙄𝘼𝙇𝙎

* Gold-bearing thermocouple wires
* Other suitable precious-metal scrap and refining materials

𝐖𝐇𝐘 𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐒𝐄 𝐆𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐋?

✅ Trading Standards Buy With Confidence accredited
✅ Professional precious-metal testing
✅ Transparent, competitive pricing
✅ No hidden fees or obligation to sell
✅ Same-day payment for accepted items
✅ A permanent Bodmin premises — not a temporary buying event

Whether you have a single broken gold chain, unwanted jewellery, old silverware or specialist refining material, we welcome your enquiry.

📍 3 Fore Street, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2HT
🚗 Conveniently located just minutes from the A30.
☎️ 01208 420331
📧 [email protected]

𝙂𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙧𝙣𝙬𝙖𝙡𝙡, 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙨, 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙧𝙣𝙬𝙖𝙡𝙡.

*𝘕𝘰𝘵 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦? 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘶𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘦’𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘦.*

05/10/2026

🥈 A CLASSIC OF SILVER. A SMART WAY TO INVEST.

The Austrian Thaler restrike is a silver coin that combines history, beauty and investment appeal in one remarkable piece. Known as a 'frozen date' coin since all authorised restrikes are dated 1780 as a guarantee of value

Struck in 28.07 grams of 83.3% silver (actual silver weight: 23.3 grams of .999 silver) and steeped in European history, the Thaler has been admired by collectors and investors for generations. Today, it offers an attractive way to add physical silver to your portfolio — without the premium price tag associated with some larger or more collectable silver coins.

✨ Beautifully struck
🥈 Genuine physical silver
🏛️ Centuries of history and heritage
💰 An accessible way to invest in silver

For investors looking to build a tangible holding of precious metals, the Austrian Thaler is a fascinating choice, affordable, recognisable and packed with character.

At Gold Traders Cornwall, we stock a selection of silver bullion and investment coins, allowing you to buy physical precious metals face-to-face, right here in Bodmin.

Silver with history. Silver with substance. Silver you can hold.

📍 Gold Traders Cornwall, 3 Fore Street, Bodmin, PL31 2HT
☎️ 01208420331
📧 [email protected]

🥈 Cornwall’s Premier Bullion Centre 🏛️ Official Bullion Partners of The Royal Mint

Call in and discover the Austrian Thaler for yourself.

01/10/2026

🏦 𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐍 𝐘𝐎𝐔’𝐑𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐎𝐔𝐒 𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐒, 𝐃𝐎𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑?

❌ A campervan in a car park.
❌ A village hall for the day.
❌ A hotel room hired for a temporary buying event.

Or a permanent, professional precious metals business with an established address, secure premises and specialists you can return to.

At Gold Traders Cornwall, we believe the difference is about more than where you sell. It’s about trust, service and what you’re actually paid.

💰 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐄

Your gold is valuable. Before accepting an offer, compare the actual amount you're being paid. Our rates are transparent, and we encourage customers to understand the price per gram and the final valuation.

🤝 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐒𝐓

We're not here today and gone tomorrow. We have permanent premises in Bodmin, an established business with professional standards you can rely on.

🏦 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄

No queue outside a campervan. No unfamiliar temporary venue. No rushed decisions.

Come inside, sit down, speak to our team and have your precious metals professionally assessed in a secure, comfortable environment.

𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐮𝐲 𝐠𝐨𝐥𝐝. 𝐖𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐲 𝐀𝐋𝐋...

🥇 GOLD
🥈 SILVER
⚪ PLATINUM
⚫ PALLADIUM

𝑱𝒆𝒘𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒓𝒚 • 𝑾𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒔 • 𝑪𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒔 • 𝑩𝒖𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒐𝒏 • 𝑺𝒊𝒍𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒆 & 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆.

𝐁𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋, 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐄.

✅ Compare the price.
✅ Compare the service.
✅ Compare the security.
✅ Compare the business behind the offer.

📍 Gold Traders Cornwall - 3 Fore Street, Bodmin, PL31 2HT
Just minutes from the A30.

A permanent professional. Not a temporary roadshow. Not a fly-by-night in a car park.

𝑪𝒐𝒓𝒏𝒘𝒂𝒍𝒍’𝒔 𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒚 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔-𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝒈𝒐𝒍𝒅 𝒃𝒖𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒖𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒃𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔.

Visit us at 3 Fore Street, Bodmin. We pay more for your gold and silver.

30/09/2026

🥇 THE 2027 GOLD SOVEREIGN HAS ARRIVED

A British classic, newly struck by The Royal Mint, and now available from stock at Gold Traders Cornwall.

✨ 2027 Yellow Gold Sovereigns
🇬🇧 The enduring British Sovereign
🏛️ Proud Official Bullion Partner of The Royal Mint
💛 Available now in Cornwall

Whether you're adding to a collection, investing in physical gold or looking for a truly special gift, the Sovereign remains one of Britain’s most recognised gold coins.

📞 Call us today to check availability and place your order.
01208 420331

📍 Gold Traders Cornwall
3 Fore Street, Bodmin, PL31 2HT, just minutes from the A30.

Royal Mint bullion. Professional service. Right here in Cornwall.

*Available while stocks last*

28/09/2026

THE ROYAL MINT | 2027 GOLD SOVEREIGN

An enduring British icon. A timeless expression of craftsmanship, heritage and fine gold.

We are delighted to announce that the 2027 Yellow Gold Sovereign, newly produced by The Royal Mint, is now available at Gold Traders Cornwall.

As proud Official Bullion Partners of The Royal Mint, we are pleased to offer these distinguished gold coins directly to investors and collectors across Cornwall.

THE 2027 YELLOW GOLD SOVEREIGN

A celebrated piece of British heritage, combining the artistry of The Royal Mint with the enduring appeal of physical gold.

NOW IN STOCK AT GOLD TRADERS CORNWALL

For availability, pricing, and to place your order, contact our Bodmin bullion specialists.

📞 Call us today on 01208420331 to reserve yours.

Gold Traders Cornwall,
3 Fore Street, Bodmin, PL31 2HT.
Official Bullion Partners of The Royal Mint

*Available while stocks last. Terms and conditions apply.*

Visit us at 3 Fore Street, Bodmin. We pay more for your gold and silver.

24/09/2026

🚐 THINKING OF SELLING YOUR GOLD IN A CAR PARK? THERE IS A BETTER WAY.

A campervan. A car park. A quick appointment.

Is that really the setting you want when you're selling gold worth hundreds or even thousands of pounds?

At Gold Traders Cornwall, we believe your precious metals deserve a more professional experience.

🏦 A permanent, secure premises in our own former bank building in Bodmin.

🔬 Professional testing and transparent valuations.

💰 Competitive daily rates and same-day payments.

🤝 Experienced specialists you can return to — not a temporary buyer who moves on to the next town.

And we don't just buy gold!

🥇 Gold | 🥈 Silver | ⚪ Platinum | ⚫ Palladium

Before you agree to sell in a car park, compare our rate. Call us first, find out what we're paying per gram and make an informed decision.

📍 3 Fore Street, Bodmin, PL31 2HT, just minutes from the A30.
📞 01208420331
📧 [email protected]

Gold Traders Cornwall
Cornwall’s ONLY Trading Standards Approved gold buying and bullion business.

Your gold deserves better than a car park. Your precious metals deserve a permanent professional.

🥇 WE LEAD THE WAY IN CORNWALL 🥇Something has changed in Cornwall.We now have a professional bullion and precious metals ...
24/09/2026

🥇 WE LEAD THE WAY IN CORNWALL 🥇

Something has changed in Cornwall.

We now have a professional bullion and precious metals company bringing a new standard of gold buying, bullion investment and customer service to the county.

And we're proud to be leading that change.

🏆 PROUD PARTNERS OF THE ROYAL MINT

As an Official Bullion Partner of The Royal Mint, we bring trusted British bullion products, professional expertise and face-to-face service right here to Cornwall.

🏦 THE ONLY TRADING STANDARDS APPROVED BUSINESS OF OUR TYPE IN CORNWALL

We are proud to be part of the Buy With Confidence scheme, giving customers the reassurance of dealing with an established, professionally operated business.

💰 WE BUY. WE SELL. WE VALUE.

Gold • Silver • Platinum • Palladium
Bullion • Coins • Jewellery • Watches • Silverware

Whether you're selling unwanted jewellery, valuing a treasured coin collection or investing in physical gold and silver, our team is here to help.

📍 A permanent, secure premises in the heart of Bodmin.
💳 Same-day payments on precious metal purchases.
🔬 Professional testing and transparent valuations.
🤝 No pressure. No obligation. Just professional service.

No need to travel to London or Birmingham. No need to rely solely on online dealers. Professional precious metals expertise is right here in Cornwall.

Cornwall's precious metals. Cornwall's professional standard.

📍 3 Fore Street, Bodmin - just minutes from the A30.
📞 01208 420331
📧 [email protected]

21/09/2026

💰 THINKING OF SELLING YOUR GOLD AT A TRAVELLING ROADSHOW? — CALL US FIRST!

Before you walk into a village hall, hotel or antique roadshow, give Gold Traders Cornwall a call.

📞 We’ll tell you exactly what we’re paying per gram for your gold, completely free of charge.

And we’ll give you some simple, practical advice on what questions to ask the travelling buyer before you agree to sell.

Ask them:

❓ What are you paying per gram?
❓ What purity are you valuing my gold at?
❓ How much does my gold weigh?
❓ Are there any fees or deductions?
❓ What is the TOTAL amount you're offering me?

Because knowing the headline offer isn't enough, you need to know what you're actually being paid for your gold.

🏦 We're permanently based in Bodmin, with professional facilities, transparent valuations and daily rates.

So before you sell to a travelling gold buyer or antique roadshow…

📞 CALL US FIRST. 01208 420331

KNOW YOUR GOLD. KNOW YOUR RATE. KNOW WHAT TO ASK.

No obligation. No pressure. Just free, straightforward advice from a permanent professional gold-buying business.

📍 Gold Traders Cornwall, just minutes from the A30.

Compare before you sell. It could make a significant difference.

15/09/2026

💰 THE DIFFERENCE IN WHAT YOU’RE PAID CAN BE HUGE.

🏦 PERMANENT BUSINESS OR TEMPORARY ROADSHOW?

When it comes to selling gold, silver, platinum or palladium, the price you’re offered matters - sometimes a LOT!

A travelling buyer arrives at a village hall, hotel or temporary venue, advertises that they're buying precious metals, but they don't advertise what they pay per gram for your items. And once they have your items, they then move on to the next town.

But with precious metals worth potentially hundreds or thousands of pounds, is the first offer really the one you should accept?

At Gold Traders Cornwall, we believe you should always compare the actual money in your hand. Accurately weighed, professionally X-rayed, and live market rates you can see.

We regularly hear from customers who have visited other buyers first and been surprised by the difference in what we offer as a service and how much more we pay.

💰 WHY COMPARE?

🥇 Gold - The industry is unregulated, and travelling buyers pay as little as they can get away with
🥈 Silver - valuable collections deserve proper rates, not guesswork.
⚪ Platinum - specialist knowledge matters
⚫ Palladium - another valuable precious metal we buy

And you don't need to wait for a roadshow to come to your area.

📍 We own our building based in Bodmin
🏦 Our premises are professional and secure
🔬 Professional X-ray testing and valuation
💷 Leading prices per gram and transparent rates
💳 Same-day payment
🤝 A Trading Standards Approved business you can trust

🚨 DON'T JUST COMPARE THE HEADLINE, COMPARE THE FINAL PRICE.

A temporary roadshow might be convenient, but convenience shouldn't cost you hundreds or even thousands of pounds.

Before you sell, get a second valuation. You might be very glad you did.

We buy ANY item made from gold, silver, platinum or palladium, in any form or condition.

📍 Gold Traders, 3 Fore St, Bodmin, PL31 2HT - just minutes from the A30.
📞 01208420331
📧 [email protected]

Visit us at 3 Fore Street, Bodmin. We pay more for your gold and silver.

17/08/2026

An MP asked the government to make gold dealers show their price before you sell. Their answer? “We haven’t looked into it.”
Damian Hinds MP tabled a question in Parliament asking whether gold buyers, on the high street and online, should have to display the price they pay per gram before a transaction. It’s a simple, reasonable ask.
The government’s written answer confirms they haven’t made any assessment of it. They point to existing consumer law that stops dealers lying to you, but that’s not the same as a rule that makes them show you the price up front.
Plenty of dealers advertise themselves as the “highest paying” gold buyer in the UK, with nothing published to back it up. Anyone can claim it. Very few can prove it.
We publish our rates. Every customer can see the live spot price and the actual price we pay, before they send anything in. Most gold buyers don’t. That gap is exactly what leaves people accepting far less than their gold is worth, without ever knowing it.
This is one small step in a bigger campaign to bring basic transparency to an unregulated market. More to come.
#ᴋɴᴏᴡʏᴏᴜʀᴡᴏʀᴛʜ

Right now, someone in Britain is selling their gold for less than half what it's worth. And no law is being broken.The U...
05/08/2026

Right now, someone in Britain is selling their gold for less than half what it's worth. And no law is being broken.

The UK's precious metals buying market has no rules. Anyone can start buying gold tomorrow. No regulation and no duty to show you the rate they pay, which would allow you to make an informed decision before selling.

That gap gets used. Through the post, at pop-up events, from mobile vans in car parks and over counters up and down the country. It isn't unusual for sellers to be paid between 30% and 60% of what their gold is really worth. Most sellers never realise they've been short-changed.

Here's the scale of it.

Britain sells an estimated £2.5 billion of scrap gold every year. If just half of those sellers unknowingly go to a low payer and get around 50%, instead of the 90% or more a fair dealer pays, that works out at roughly £500 million a year lost by ordinary people.

On a single sale, it looks like this. You bring in £1,000 of gold, perhaps inherited, perhaps needed for the bills. A fair buyer pays you around £900. A low payer hands you £300 to £500. Same gold, same day, up to £700 gone.

We would like the Government to introduce some proportionate rules to make things fairer.

- Show the price before you buy
- Regulate postal buying services
- Regulate travelling buying events
- Ban large cash payments
- ID checks for all sellers

None of this hurts honest businesses. Every one of these is something a fair, well-run buyer already does.

Please sign, and share it with anyone who might one day sell their gold. That's almost everyone you know.

ROBBED IN BROAD DAYLIGHT: Gold buyers pay Brits HALF what their gold is worth. Legally.

The UK precious metals buying market is entirely unregulated, which allows anyone to set up as gold buyer with no rules ...
30/07/2026

The UK precious metals buying market is entirely unregulated, which allows anyone to set up as gold buyer with no rules to adhere to.

From our own experience, many people sell gold due to bereavement or financial distress. In both cases, the seller is vulnerable and often lacks the knowledge required to make an informed decision as to whether they're being offered a fair price.

Many gold buyers operate, claiming to pay 'Top Prices' whilst failing to disclose the genuine rates they pay.

At present, there is no requirement for any buyer to publish their rates, hence a seller is often unable to make an informed decision as to whether the buyer will offer a fair price.

we would like to see the introduction of some common-sense rules that are proportionate, fair and in no way hinder a legitimate, transparent buyer.

If you think this is a sensible suggestion, please support me and sign the petition to raise awareness of this issue.

Regulate the UK's precious metals buying market

10/07/2026

I built my entire business on transparency because I was tired of seeing people walking into shops and get a “mystery price.“

The gold industry is famous for being hush-hush, but I’ve always believed you deserve to know exactly what’s happening on the scale. The biggest mistake you can make is just asking “how much is this worth?“ Instead, ask for the “price per gram”, every single time. If a buyer won’t give you that number clearly, they’re hiding their profit from you.

Follow me for more tips on how to get the most money for your gold.

Same gold. Four buyers. A difference of more than £750.We asked Wiltshire Trading Standards to carry out an independent ...
08/07/2026

Same gold. Four buyers. A difference of more than £750.

We asked Wiltshire Trading Standards to carry out an independent investigation - taking a verified quantity of gold worth more than £2,200 to four different types of gold buyer and simply recording what each one offered.

Here's what they found:

- Mobile gold buyer (campervan, car park): £1,122.57
- Bricks and mortar gold buyer: £1,191.00
- High Street jeweller: £1,500.42
- High Street pawnbroker: £1,880.00

Gold Traders would have offered £2,057.82 for the same gold, based on the rates we publish every day on our website.

"This exercise shows just how much offers can vary between different types of gold buyer, even for an identical quantity of gold," said Tom Hutchinson, Principal Trading Standards Officer at Wiltshire Council.

Not one buyer told the Trading Standards officer their price per gram before making an offer. Under current law, none of them had to.

That needs to change.

We're campaigning for mandatory price transparency in the gold buying market, so that every seller can make an informed decision before they part with their gold. We've written up the full investigation on our blog - including the complete results and our advice on what to ask before you sell. Link in the first comment.

Wiltshire Trading Standards tested what different gold buyers really offer for the same gold. See the results and find out what your gold is worth.

This week, we took delivery of our 100,000th claim - and this is the parcel.It came from Mr P. in Lincolnshire. His valu...
21/04/2026

This week, we took delivery of our 100,000th claim - and this is the parcel.

It came from Mr P. in Lincolnshire. His valuation: £1,773.70.

Our very first claim, back in 2008, resulted in a payout of £61.41.

Back then, 9ct gold was worth under £5 a gram. Today, we're paying over £39 a gram - over 90% of what the metal is worth on the live market.

Eighteen years. 100,000 claims. The gold price has changed enormously. The way we treat our customers hasn't.

If you've got gold, silver, coins, or jewellery sitting at home, find out exactly what it's worth and what we'll pay. Our prices are published live on the website every single day - no small print, no surprises.

Have you been surprised by how much your old gold jewellery is worth lately? Let us know in the comments.

01/04/2026

Serious investors only: Is a 1kg Silver bar worth the spot in your vault?👇

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