Southend-on-Sea is one of Essex's most popular and well-connected towns, and at 888 Bullion we are proud to offer its residents a gold and silver buying service that is genuinely worth using. If you have precious metals you are ready to sell, we offer one of the most competitive and straightforward buying services in the UK — all accessible from home, without any need to travel.
We are Hatton Garden specialists with over 40 years of experience, and our fully insured postal service gives Southend residents direct access to the best gold and silver prices available. We pay up to 98% of the live spot price, we assess every item using professional XRF technology and we pay the same day your items arrive with us.
Selling precious metals should not be complicated or stressful. With 888 Bullion, it is neither.
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 full explanation of how we arrived at your price.
Southend-on-Sea has a number of local gold buyers, from jewellers on the high street to cash-for-gold shops. But the prices they offer rarely reflect the true value of your items. 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%. That difference is not marginal — on a typical sale it can amount to hundreds of pounds. And because our service is postal, you do not need to travel to London or anywhere else to access those prices.
Our in-house refining operation is what makes this possible. 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. Show us a genuine written offer from any buyer in Southend 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. No cheques, no delays.
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 Southend 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 Southend 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.
The most reliable way to find out is to send it to us. Our XRF testing equipment will identify the metal content of your items accurately and without causing any damage. If your items contain gold, silver or platinum, we will tell you exactly how much and what it is worth. If they do not contain precious metals, we will let you know and return them to you free of charge.
Yes, and we take particular care to make the process as simple and stress-free as possible for customers who may be less familiar with selling precious metals. We are always happy to answer questions by phone or email and to guide you through each step of the process.
Carat refers to the purity of gold. 9 carat gold contains 37.5% pure gold, while 18 carat gold contains 75% pure gold. This means 18 carat gold is worth roughly twice as much per gram as 9 carat gold. Our XRF testing identifies the exact carat of your items and calculates your payout accordingly.
Yes. Many of our customers sell jewellery and precious metals from the estates of deceased relatives. You do not need probate or any special documentation to sell personal jewellery. We handle these transactions with sensitivity and discretion.
Simply contact us via our Contact Us page to request your free gold pack. We will send you everything you need, including full packing instructions. The process is straightforward and we are always available to help if you have any questions.
