deepdivejunkie
01-08-2013, 18:44
After having a clearout of a cupboard, we decided to get rid of some items of gold jewelry. Not having any idea as to the value, we went to one of the many "We buy Your Gold" shops that are everywhere nowadays. The gold was tested and weighed... 9,14 & 18 karat. The person behind the screen gave us a price of 43€ for all the gold. OK, we left and intended to get a second valuation.. never take the first offer. Passing a normal jewellers shop, we stopped and went in. Asked for a test and valuation. The shop was not interested in purchasing, but tested and weighed (for free) the gold. The valuation given was completely different. The 9 to 14k gold 175€ and the 18k 411€ at spot gold, or scrap gold prices.
Anybody planning on selling jewelry etc. Please beware of the "Compra Oro" shops. Some jewellers will give you a proper price without wanting to buy. Or look up the price of gold yourself via websites Goldcalc.com or goldprice.org and have it tested and weighed. Keep the money in your pocket, as I'm sure the other shops are really making money, offering poor prices to the general public. Don't be caught out!!
Anybody planning on selling jewelry etc. Please beware of the "Compra Oro" shops. Some jewellers will give you a proper price without wanting to buy. Or look up the price of gold yourself via websites Goldcalc.com or goldprice.org and have it tested and weighed. Keep the money in your pocket, as I'm sure the other shops are really making money, offering poor prices to the general public. Don't be caught out!!