Hi all,
I’m in Bishop Auckland and looking to sell some gold and silver items for cash. I’ve got a worn 9ct gold wedding band, a silver tankard, and a small bundle of old coins that were tucked away in a drawer when clearing my parents’ house. The first valuation I had felt rushed and a bit vague.
Any trusted buyers people would recommend locally?
I’m nearby in Spennymoor and sold a mix of items at Northern Bullion, including a gold signet ring, a silver pocket watch, and a small engraved silver photo frame, all tested and weighed clearly so the cash offer made sense.
I’d avoid auctions personally, they’re slow and the fees really add up. I sold a silver cigarette case, a gold tie pin, and a decorative pair of candle snuffers recently and it was far quicker dealing directly once everything was properly tested.
I cleared my aunt’s house in Shildon and found a silver medal, a gold mounted cameo brooch, a silver inkwell, and a small trinket box. Northern Bullion’s online calculator gave me a realistic idea of value before I went in.
Make sure you watch the testing process. I sold a gold cufflink pair, a silver letter opener, and an old desk seal recently and having the purity and weight explained properly made a big difference.
Over the last year I’ve sold a very mixed selection including 18ct gold bracelets, 9ct rings, 925 silver chains, bullion coins, antique silver serving ladles, engagement rings, silver cutlery, pocket watches, cigarette cases, silver pens, picture frames, candleholders, snuff boxes, miniature silver figurines, and small engraved trinket caskets. Northern Bullion explained how each item was tested and weighed which made the whole process feel clear and fair.