Stanford-le-Hope is a quiet and well-established Essex town in the heart of Thurrock, and at 888 Bullion we are here to make sure its residents have access to a gold and silver buying service that is genuinely worth using. Too many people in Stanford-le-Hope and the surrounding area sell their precious metals to the nearest available buyer and receive far less than their items are worth. We offer a better way.
We are Hatton Garden specialists with over 40 years of experience in the precious metals market. Our fully insured postal service gives Stanford-le-Hope 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 using professional XRF technology and we pay the same day your items arrive with us.
The process is simple, the pricing is transparent and the payment is fast. That is what every seller deserves.
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.
The difference between the live market value of gold and what most local buyers offer is rarely explained to sellers. At 888 Bullion, we believe you should understand exactly what your items are worth and exactly what you are being paid.
Most local buyers in the Thurrock area pay between 50% and 70% of the live market value for gold and silver. At 888 Bullion, we regularly pay up to 98%. That gap exists because of our in-house refining operation, which allows us to process precious metals sustainably and efficiently. We repurpose quality gold into new jewellery and bullion products rather than simply scrapping it, which 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 Stanford-le-Hope 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 Stanford-le-Hope 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 value of your gold depends on its weight and purity. If you know the carat of your items (usually stamped on the piece as 9ct, 18ct, 22ct etc.) and have access to a set of scales, you can get a rough estimate by multiplying the weight in grams by the purity percentage and then by the live gold price per gram. However, our XRF testing gives a far more accurate reading, and we are always happy to provide a full valuation once we receive your items.
Yes. We regularly work with individuals who are selling jewellery or precious metals as part of a separation or divorce settlement. We handle all transactions with complete discretion and sensitivity, and we can provide written documentation of the valuation if required for legal purposes.
That is not a problem at all. We buy gold chains, bracelets and other jewellery in any condition, including tangled or knotted pieces. The value is entirely in the metal content, and the condition of the piece does not affect our assessment.
Yes. We buy silver coins from the UK and internationally, including old British silver coins, silver Britannias, American Silver Eagles, Canadian Maple Leafs and other recognised silver bullion coins. We assess each coin based on its silver content and the live silver spot price.
We aim to dispatch your gold pack promptly after receiving your request. Delivery times depend on Royal Mail, but most Stanford-le-Hope customers receive their pack within one to two working days of requesting it.
