Benfleet is a pleasant and well-connected Essex town, and at 888 Bullion we are here to make sure its residents receive a price for their gold and silver that genuinely reflects what their items are worth. If you have precious metals sitting unused at home, our service offers the most rewarding and straightforward way to convert them into cash.
We are Hatton Garden specialists with over 40 years of experience in the precious metals market. Benfleet's position on the c2c rail line means London is accessible — but with our fully insured postal service, you do not need to make the journey. We bring Hatton Garden prices directly to your door, and we pay the same day your items are assessed.
We pay up to 98% of the live spot price for gold and silver. Every valuation is based on professional XRF testing and live market data. And 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 clear explanation of how we arrived at your price.
Many people in Benfleet have gold or silver at home that they have simply stopped thinking about — jewellery from a previous relationship, coins inherited from a grandparent, or bullion bought years ago as an investment. These items have real value, and at 888 Bullion we make it easy to realise that value at the best possible price.
We regularly pay up to 98% of the live spot price for gold and silver. Most local buyers pay between 50% and 70%. Our in-house refining operation is what makes the difference — we repurpose quality precious metals into new jewellery and bullion products rather than simply scrapping them, which reduces our costs and allows us to share a far greater proportion of the value with 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, 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 Benfleet 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 Benfleet 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.
No. We value gold based on its metal content, not its age or style. A modern 18 carat gold ring contains exactly the same amount of gold per gram as a Victorian 18 carat ring. Our XRF testing identifies the purity of every item accurately, regardless of when it was made.
Yes. We regularly work with people who are clearing their homes as part of a move or downsizing, and we make the process as simple and stress-free as possible. If you have a large quantity of items to sell, we can advise on the best way to package and send them safely.
There is no minimum. We buy single items and large collections alike. Even a small amount of gold — a broken chain, a single earring or a few grams of scrap — has real value at current market prices, and we will assess and pay for it just as carefully as a large consignment.
Yes. If you know the carat and approximate weight of your items, you can multiply the weight in grams by the purity percentage and then by the current gold price per gram to get a rough estimate. For example, 10 grams of 18 carat gold (75% pure) at £70 per gram would be worth approximately £525 at market value. We would pay up to 98% of that figure. Our XRF testing gives a more precise reading, but this calculation can give you a useful starting point.
You can reach us via the Contact Us page on our website, by email or by telephone. We are always happy to answer questions before, during or after the selling process, and we aim to respond promptly to all enquiries.
