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For Intermediate Sellers

Intermediate sellers know the difference between 14KT gold and 10KT gold. They know the difference between 14KT Gold Plate and solid 14K Gold. But, they don't know how much weight they have. That's OK. We are here to help. This guide will walk you through the steps you need to take to get started selling to us.

First Question: Do you meet our minimum?

If you only have one or two small ladies rings, or a tiny gauze necklace, then you do not have enough to do business with us. We apologize. It's not that we are snooty or anything, it's just that the cost of shipping, insurance, and payment prevents any profit from small deals. For example, we mail your check via Priority Mail so it gets to you fast. That alone costs $5.00. We pay your shipping and insurance (you use our FedEx account). That averages $10 per package. So, right from the start, we must overcome a fixed cost of $15 just to break even. Not to mention the high cost of radio and television advertising, employee wages, etc. etc.

On the other hand, one men's large high school class ring is easily worth several hundred dollars and thus meets our minimum. So, please don't be discouraged. It is easy to meet the minimum. A small palmful of gold will easily meet our minimum. One heavy-link bracelet or chain will meet our minimum.

If in doubt...ASK. Fill out the form below, tell us what you have, and we will let you know whether or not it's a GO.

Second Question: Have you removed the stones?

We don't buy stones, diamonds or otherwise. So, you can keep them. Colored stones actually have very little, if any, value. And diamonds can have value but only when they are large...one carat or more.

REMOVING STONES IS NOT REQUIRED. It can be a hassle to remove stones. You can ship your rings and bracelets "as is". Just be aware that we are not going to pay you "extra" for the colored rocks.

Third Question: Is It Stamped?

RULE #1: If It AIN'T STAMPED, DON'T SEND IT. (exception to the rule: Gold Teeth)

Unless you are an advanced seller and know how to test unmarked gold, we do not want any UNMARKED pieces from you. At least, not on a first transaction. After we establish a relationship, you can send unmarked pieces for our appraisal.

What's Next?

Our policy is PAYMENT UPON DELIVERY. So at this point you have two options.

Option 1: Notify Us of Intent to Ship for a No-Obligation Bid.

By now, you should have thoroughly perused this site, and you should have done your homework and reached 100% certainty that we are not a rip-off company. If you have not done your homework yet, go back and do it by going to our CHECK UP ON US page. Full and complete business references, with phone numbers, are listed there. If you have done all your due diligence and are still fearful about dealing through the mail, then click away from this site, shut down your computer, and take your gold to your nearest pawn shop, and get ripped off in person. Some people should not attempt to do business through the mail. Irrational fright leads to a problem transaction every time, in our experience, and we would rather avoid the hassle of hand-holding hysterical, inexperienced sellers. We once had a lady call the FBI because the post office was one day late delivering her check. Ridiculous.

If you have done your homework, and are ready to ship for our bid, then the next step is to notify us by completing the form below. We will respond back with a link to our FedEx account page, where you can create a FedEx label to attach to your package. Our response email will also include detailed instructions on how to package your items for secure delivery. You should have read all the pages on this website so you know how long it takes to get payment after delivery (within 24 hours we mail the check by priority mail), how to package, and other questions you may have.

Option 2: Buy A Gram Scale And Weigh Your Gold

If you truly want to have a ballpark idea of how much we will pay for your gold before you ship it, then you are going to have to weigh your gold and get a "gram weight." For this, you will need a good gram scale. A kitchen scale that weighs in grams will suffice, but if you do not have a scale that will weigh in grams, then we would like to suggest the Blade Scale, available on Amazon.com for under $10.00. Who knows, after this first transaction, you may decide you want to supplement your income by beging one of our "gold pickers." In that case, you will be well on your way with a good gram scale.

When you have weighed your gold, and know how much weight of each type of karat gold you have, then you will be ready to use our "Advanced Seller" guide, located HERE

Not sure? Got a Question? Want to talk to a human being first? Simply call us at 1.423-320-1521 (cell, no late calls please) or 1.423-825.4693 (office, during business hours please) OR complete the form below.

Get PRE-SHIPMENT Approval

Click the CLICK TO START button below, then complete the form. In the Description box, be sure to describe in detail what you have, including quantities.
Example: a total of 24 rings, 3 bracelets, and two necklaces, all stamped 10K or 14K.