Ilford is one of East London's most diverse and commercially active areas, and at 888 Bullion we are here to make sure its residents get a genuinely fair deal when selling gold or silver. We know that many people in Ilford have been offered disappointing prices by local buyers — and we are here to change that.
We are Hatton Garden specialists with over 40 years of experience in the precious metals market. Our in-house refining operation allows us to pay up to 98% of the live spot price for gold and silver, and our fully insured postal service means Ilford residents can access those prices from home without any travel or inconvenience.
Every valuation we provide is based on live market data and professional XRF testing. Every payment is made the same day. And if you are not satisfied with our offer, we will return your items to you free of charge.
We purchase all types of precious metals in any condition or quantity. Our buying team regularly acquires:
Whether your items are pristine investment pieces or worn everyday jewellery, we assess each one individually using professional XRF technology and live market data to ensure you receive an accurate and honest valuation.
Ilford has a thriving jewellery scene, with many shops offering to buy gold and silver. But the prices offered by most local buyers fall well short of what your items are actually worth. The typical payout from a high street buyer in Ilford is between 50% and 70% of the live market value.
At 888 Bullion, we regularly pay up to 98%. The reason is straightforward: our in-house refining operation allows us to process precious metals more efficiently and sustainably than most buyers. We repurpose quality gold into new jewellery and bullion products rather than simply scrapping it, 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. Show us a genuine written offer from another buyer and 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. Your parcel will be automatically insured up to £2,500 throughout the journey.
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 Ilford until they arrive safely with our team.
Visit our Contact Us page and 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 Ilford 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.
Almost certainly yes. Local jewellers in Ilford typically pay between 50% and 70% of the live market value. We regularly pay up to 98%. If you have a genuine written quote, send it to us and we will beat it.
Yes. We buy gold of all carats, including 22 carat and 24 carat gold commonly found in South Asian, Middle Eastern and East African jewellery traditions. Our XRF testing identifies the exact purity of every item regardless of its origin or style.
Yes. You can include gold, silver, platinum and other precious metals in the same parcel. We will assess and value each item individually and provide a complete breakdown of your payout.
A hallmark is not required for us to assess your items. Our XRF testing equipment determines the actual metal content of your items directly, without relying on hallmarks. We can accurately value gold and silver from any country and any era.
From requesting your gold pack to receiving payment, most Ilford customers complete the process within a few days. Once we receive your items, payment is typically made within 2 hours.
