Basildon is one of Essex's largest and most established towns, and at 888 Bullion we are here to make sure its residents get a genuinely fair return when selling gold or silver. If you have been quoted a price by a local buyer and felt it did not reflect what your items are worth, you are probably right — and we can do significantly better.
We are Hatton Garden specialists with over 40 years of experience in the precious metals market. Our fully insured postal service gives Basildon residents direct access to the best gold and silver prices in the UK, without any need to travel. We pay up to 98% of the live spot price, we assess every item professionally and we pay the same day your items are received.
There are no hidden charges, no pressure and no obligation. If you are not satisfied with our offer, we will return your items to you free of charge.
We purchase all types of gold, silver, platinum and palladium in any condition or quantity. Our buying team regularly acquires:
Every item is assessed individually using professional XRF testing equipment and live market data. You will always receive a transparent valuation with a full explanation of how we arrived at your price.
When you sell gold or silver to a local buyer in Basildon, the convenience comes at a price. Most high street buyers — whether jewellers, pawnbrokers or cash-for-gold shops — pay between 50% and 70% of the live market value. On a parcel of gold worth £1,500 at market value, that means you could be receiving as little as £750 to £1,050.
At 888 Bullion, we regularly pay up to 98% of the live spot price. On that same £1,500 parcel, you could receive up to £1,470. The difference is real, and it is the direct result of our in-house refining operation, which allows us to process precious metals more efficiently than most buyers and pass a far greater proportion of the value back to the people who sell to us.
We also back every transaction with a best-price guarantee. If you have a genuine written offer from any buyer in Basildon, we will beat it.
Once your items arrive at our Hatton Garden office and have been assessed, we aim to transfer payment to your UK bank account within 2 hours. Every customer receives payment within 24 hours of us receiving their items, without exception.
We pay by bank transfer only — fast, secure and completely traceable.
Pack your gold or silver carefully and send it to our Hatton Garden office using Royal Mail Special Delivery, which automatically insures your parcel up to £2,500 during transit.
For items worth more than £2,500, please contact us before sending so we can arrange additional insurance cover. Your valuables are fully protected from the moment they leave Basildon until they arrive safely with our team.
Get in touch via our Contact Us page to request your complimentary fully insured gold pack. We will send it out to you promptly.
Place your gold or silver carefully into the packaging and seal it securely before posting.
Send your parcel from any post office in Basildon using Royal Mail Special Delivery, insured up to £2,500.
We assess your items on arrival and transfer payment to your bank account — usually within 2 hours of completing our valuation.
Absolutely. We regularly hear from Basildon sellers who were offered 50% to 60% of the live market value by a local buyer. In almost every case, we are able to offer significantly more. Send your items to us and see the difference for yourself — there is no obligation to accept our offer.
Yes. Any previous testing or stamping does not affect our assessment. We use our own professional XRF equipment to determine the exact purity of your items independently, and we calculate your payout based on the live spot price at the time of our assessment.
We buy all types of gold coins, including Gold Sovereigns, Gold Britannias, Krugerrands, Maple Leafs, American Eagles and other internationally recognised bullion coins. We also buy older or rarer coins based on their precious metal content. For coins with potential numismatic value, we would recommend also consulting a specialist coin dealer.
Yes. If you have a large collection that exceeds the £2,500 Royal Mail Special Delivery insurance limit, you can split it across multiple parcels or contact us to arrange enhanced cover for a single high-value consignment. We will advise you on the best approach.
Royal Mail Special Delivery is a fully tracked, signed-for service. You will receive a tracking number when you post your parcel, and we will confirm receipt by email as soon as your items arrive with us. We aim to assess and pay the same day we receive them.
