Why Sell Your Gold to Durham Coins?

Selling gold can be a surprisingly complicated experience.

Whether you have broken jewellery, unwanted rings, old chains, gold coins or items that have simply been sitting in a drawer for years, one question matters most: how much is your gold actually worth?

At Durham Coins, we believe selling precious metals should be straightforward, transparent and fair. That is why we aim to pay 90% of the value of the gold we purchase, while giving customers the information they need to understand exactly what their gold is worth before they sell.

We Pay 90% — Not 30–60%

One of the biggest frustrations when selling gold is discovering just how much the amount offered can differ between buyers.

Some high-street pawn shops and travelling gold buyers may offer only 30–60% of the underlying value of the gold, leaving a substantial amount of money on the table.

At Durham Coins, our approach is different.

We pay 90% for gold, helping sellers retain far more of the value of their precious metal.

That difference can be significant.

Imagine your gold has a melt value of £2,000. An offer representing 40% would give you £800. At 90%, the payment would be £1,800 — a difference of £1,000.

That is why it pays to understand the value of your gold before accepting an offer.

Don't Take Our Word for It — Check the Value Yourself

We believe customers should be able to see what their gold is worth rather than simply being handed a figure and being expected to accept it.

That's why our gold scrap calculator is such an important part of our service.

You can use the calculator to estimate the value of your gold based on factors such as its weight, purity and the current gold price. It gives you a useful benchmark before you approach a buyer.

This means you can walk into a gold-buying appointment with a much better understanding of what you own.

It is a simple idea, but an important one:

Know the value before you sell.

Transparent Pricing From Start to Finish

At Durham Coins, we believe there should be no mystery surrounding the price you are offered.

We aim to be completely upfront about our pricing, so you can understand how we arrive at an offer for your gold.

Our buying process starts with assessing your items. Durham Coins uses XRF technology to test precious metals, helping establish the composition of the items being valued. Once your items have been assessed, an offer is made, with valuations provided free of charge and without obligation. (durhamcoins.co.uk)

There is no pressure to accept.

If you are happy with the offer, we can arrange payment by bank transfer. (durhamcoins.co.uk)

Why Use a Specialist Rather Than a Travelling Gold Buyer?

Travelling gold-buying operations and high-street pawn shops can be convenient, but convenience does not necessarily mean the best price.

A specialist coin and precious-metals dealer has a different perspective.

At Durham Coins, gold is not simply something we weigh and send away. We deal in coins, bullion, jewellery and precious metals every day, giving us a broader understanding of what we are looking at.

That is particularly important if you have gold coins or potentially collectible pieces. Something that appears to be an ordinary gold coin could potentially be worth more than its melt value.

Our website states that we buy gold coins including Sovereigns, Britannias, Krugerrands, Maples and other gold coins, and that we aim to pay highly competitive prices.

A No-Obligation Valuation

Selling valuable possessions can feel intimidating, particularly if you have inherited jewellery or have never sold precious metals before.

That's why we offer free, no-obligation valuations.

You can bring your items in, have them assessed and receive an offer. There is no requirement to accept it. (durhamcoins.co.uk)

For customers who cannot visit the shop, Durham Coins also offers a mail-in gold service. Items are assessed and a price is provided, after which payment can be made if the offer is accepted.

Sell With Confidence

The most important thing when selling gold is confidence.

Confidence that your gold has been properly tested.

Confidence that you understand how the price has been calculated.

Confidence that you are not accepting a low offer simply because you don't know what your gold is worth.

And confidence that you can walk away if the price isn't right.

That's the philosophy behind Durham Coins.

Use our gold scrap calculator. Check the market value. Get a professional valuation. Then make your own decision.

We believe that an informed customer is in the best position to get a fair deal.