Harlow is a town built on practicality and community, and at 888 Bullion we offer a gold and silver buying service that reflects those same values — straightforward, honest and genuinely rewarding. If you have precious metals you are ready to sell, we make the process as simple and profitable as possible.
We are Hatton Garden specialists with over 40 years of experience in the precious metals market. Our fully insured postal service gives Harlow 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.
No jargon, no pressure, no hidden fees. Just a fair price and fast payment.
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.
The gold buying market is not always transparent, and many sellers in Harlow have accepted prices that fell well short of what their items were actually worth. At 888 Bullion, we operate differently.
We regularly pay up to 98% of the live spot price for gold and silver. Most local buyers pay between 50% and 70%. That gap exists because of our in-house refining operation — we process precious metals sustainably and efficiently, repurposing quality gold into new jewellery and bullion products rather than simply scrapping it. This reduces our costs and allows us to 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, 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 Harlow 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 Harlow 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.
Yes. Even a small amount of gold has real value, and our service is just as worthwhile for a single item as it is for a large collection. There is no minimum quantity or value, and the process takes only a few minutes to set up. Many Harlow sellers are surprised by how much even a small amount of scrap gold is worth at current market prices.
We buy items that contain solid gold, silver, platinum or palladium. Gold-plated items contain only a very thin layer of gold over a base metal, which means the precious metal content is minimal and typically not worth purchasing. Our XRF testing will identify whether your items are solid precious metal or plated, and we will let you know either way.
The gold and silver spot price is set by global financial markets and fluctuates throughout the trading day based on supply and demand, currency movements and macroeconomic factors. We use the live spot price at the exact time of assessment to calculate your payout, ensuring you always receive a current and accurate valuation.
Yes. A hallmark is not required for us to assess your items. Our XRF testing equipment determines the actual metal content directly, without relying on hallmarks or stamps. We can accurately value gold and silver from any country, any era and any condition.
We are always available to help. You can contact us by phone or email at any stage of the process, from requesting your gold pack to receiving payment. We are committed to making the experience as straightforward and stress-free as possible for every Harlow seller.
