Are You Sitting on Sellable Gold?
A few questions about what you might have. You'll get an honest answer, and a clear next step if there is one.
Find out whether what's in your drawer is worth selling, and what to do about it. About three minutes, no obligation.
The questions
- What do you think you might have?
- Old jewelry (rings, chains, broken pieces)
- Coins you've inherited or collected
- Silverware or flatware
- Bars or rounds you already know are bullion
- Not sure what it even is
- Nothing right now, I'm just curious
- Do any of the pieces carry a stamp or mark?
- Yes, a stamp like 10K, 14K, 18K, 925, .999 or sterling
- Some do and some don't
- I can't find or read any marks
- They're gold-colored, but I think they may be plated or costume
- I haven't looked closely yet
- Roughly how much are we talking about?
- A piece or two
- A small collection or jewelry box
- A larger collection or several items
- An entire estate or inherited hoard
- How long has it been sitting there?
- Years, in a drawer, box or safe
- I recently inherited or was given it
- I recently bought it
- I still wear or use some of it
- Have you had it appraised or tested before?
- Never
- Once, a while ago
- Yes, recently
- I don't know its value at all
- Has anyone else offered to buy it, such as a pawn shop, a jeweler or a mail-in company?
- No, you'd be the first
- Yes, and the offer felt low
- Yes, and it seemed fair
- Not yet, but I plan to compare
- What's prompting you to think about selling?
- Just curious what it's worth
- Could use the cash
- Downsizing / clearing clutter
- Handling an estate for a family member
- Nothing specific, just wondering
- Which best describes your part in the estate?
- I'm the executor or personal representative
- I'm a family member helping out
- I'm not sure what my role is yet
- If a check showed it was worth selling, when would you want it settled?
- As soon as possible
- Within the month
- In the next few months
- No timeline, I just want to know
- What worries you most about selling gold?
- Being lowballed
- Not knowing who to trust
- Not knowing what it's really worth
- Parting with something that means something
- The time and hassle
- Sending it somewhere safely
- Nothing, I just want to know
- If it turned out to be worth real money, what would you want?
- Cash, right away
- Store credit toward something I actually want
- Not sure yet, I just want to know the number first
- How would you rather get it to us?
- Bring it in person
- Mail it, insured
- I'd like to hear the options first
- What would make taking the next step easy?
- Knowing it costs nothing
- Seeing a rough range first
- Talking to a person
- Having it weighed and tested properly
- Knowing I can still say no