Leigh-on-Sea is one of Essex's most loved and characterful towns — a place with a strong sense of identity, an independent spirit and a community that values quality over convenience. At 888 Bullion, we offer a gold and silver buying service that reflects those same values: honest, expert and consistently delivering the best possible return for your precious metals.
We are Hatton Garden specialists with over 40 years of experience, and our fully insured postal service gives Leigh-on-Sea residents direct access to the best gold and silver prices in the UK. We pay up to 98% of the live spot price, we use professional XRF technology to assess every item accurately and we pay the same day your items arrive with us.
Whether you are selling a piece of jewellery you have outgrown, coins you have collected over the years or bullion you are ready to liquidate, we make the process as rewarding and straightforward as possible.
We purchase all types of precious metals 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.
Leigh-on-Sea has always had a preference for doing things properly rather than taking the easy option. Selling your gold or silver to the first available buyer is the easy option — but it is rarely the best one. Most local buyers pay between 50% and 70% of the live market value for gold and silver.
At 888 Bullion, we regularly pay up to 98%. Our in-house refining operation allows us to 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 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 Leigh-on-Sea 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 Leigh-on-Sea 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. Leigh-on-Sea has a thriving creative community, and we regularly buy precious metal offcuts, scrap and unused materials from artists, jewellers and craftspeople. We assess all precious metal scrap using our XRF equipment and pay based on the live market price, regardless of its form or origin.
That depends on the sentimental and practical value of the ring to you. From a purely financial perspective, selling to 888 Bullion at up to 98% of the live market value will almost always return more than the cost of resizing. We are happy to provide a no-obligation valuation so you can make an informed decision.
Yes. Tarnish is a surface oxidation that does not affect the silver content of your items. Our XRF testing identifies the silver content accurately regardless of the surface condition, and we pay based on the metal content, not the appearance.
Yes. Many of our customers sell on behalf of elderly relatives who are unable to manage the process themselves. Payment can be made to any UK bank account you specify, and we handle all transactions with sensitivity and discretion.
Fine silver is 99.9% pure silver, while sterling silver is 92.5% pure. The difference in purity means fine silver is worth slightly more per gram than sterling silver at the same weight. Our XRF testing identifies the exact purity of your silver items and calculates your payout accordingly, so you always receive the correct price for what you have.
