Ware is one of Hertfordshire's oldest and most characterful market towns, sitting on the River Lea with a history stretching back centuries. At 888 Bullion, we are proud to offer Ware residents a gold and silver buying service that is as reliable and time-tested as the town itself — built on honesty, expertise and a genuine commitment to paying the best possible price.
We are Hatton Garden specialists with over 40 years of experience in the precious metals market. Our fully insured postal service gives Ware 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.
Whether you have a single piece of gold jewellery or a collection built up over many years, we offer a service that is straightforward, secure and genuinely rewarding.
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.
Ware has a long tradition of commerce and trade, and its residents understand the importance of dealing with people who are straightforward and fair. At 888 Bullion, those are the principles we have built our business on over more than four decades.
We regularly pay up to 98% of the live spot price for gold and silver. Most local buyers pay between 50% and 70%. Our in-house refining operation is what makes the difference — 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. 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 Ware 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 Ware 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. Ware and the surrounding Hertfordshire area have a rich history, and many older homes contain antique silver items — cutlery, candlesticks, tea services and decorative pieces. We buy solid silver items based on their precious metal content and the live silver spot price. If your items may have additional antique or collector value, we would recommend also consulting a specialist antique dealer or auctioneer.
Solid silver items are usually hallmarked with a lion passant (for sterling silver) or other recognised silver marks. Silver-plated items typically have markings such as EPNS (electroplated nickel silver) or EP. If you are unsure, send your items to us — our XRF testing will identify the silver content accurately and without causing any damage. We will let you know exactly what you have.
Yes. You do not need proof of purchase or any documentation to sell gold jewellery that was given to you as a gift. We assess the metal content of your items and pay accordingly. Many of our customers sell jewellery from significant life events when circumstances change.
Yes. Rose gold is an alloy of gold and copper that gives it its distinctive pink colour. It contains the same gold content per carat as yellow or white gold, and our XRF testing identifies the gold content accurately. We pay based on the gold content and the live spot price, regardless of the colour of the alloy.
Wrap each item individually in tissue paper or bubble wrap to prevent scratching or tangling. Place everything in a small rigid box or padded envelope and seal it securely. Use Royal Mail Special Delivery for automatic insurance up to £2,500. We include full packing guidance with every gold pack we send out, so you will have clear instructions before you post anything.
