Woolwich is a rapidly growing part of South East London, and at 888 Bullion we are here to make sure its residents have access to the best possible prices when selling gold or silver. Whether you have jewellery you no longer wear, coins you have collected over the years or bullion you are ready to convert into cash, we offer a service that is built around getting you the most money for your precious metals.
We are based in Hatton Garden and have been buying gold and silver for over 40 years. Our fully insured postal service is available to everyone in Woolwich, and it has been designed to be as simple and secure as possible. You pack your items, post them to us and we pay you the same day they are assessed.
No hidden fees. No pressure. No obligation. Just honest valuations and outstanding prices.
We purchase all types of gold, silver, platinum and palladium in any condition. Our buying team regularly acquires:
We use professional XRF testing equipment to assess the purity of every item and calculate your payout based on the live market price at the time of testing. You will always receive a clear and honest explanation of your valuation.
One of the most important things to understand when selling gold or silver is that the price you receive varies enormously depending on who you sell to. Local jewellers and pawnbrokers in Woolwich typically pay between 50% and 70% of the live market value. At 888 Bullion, we regularly pay up to 98%.
That difference exists because of how we operate. Our in-house refining operation allows us to process precious metals sustainably and efficiently, repurposing quality gold into new 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 another buyer, we will beat it.
We aim to transfer payment to your UK bank account within 2 hours of completing our assessment. Every customer receives payment within 24 hours of us receiving their items, without exception.
We pay by bank transfer only — fast, secure and with a clear record for both parties.
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 Woolwich 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 Woolwich 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. With the Elizabeth line now running through Woolwich, Hatton Garden is more accessible than ever. However, most of our customers find our fully insured postal service the most convenient option — no travel required, and payment arrives the same day.
We buy precious metals based on their metal content. If your medals or coins are made from gold, silver or platinum, we will assess and value the precious metal content. If they have additional collector or historical value, we would recommend also consulting a specialist dealer.
You can send gold, silver, platinum and other precious metals together in the same parcel. We will assess and value each item individually and provide a complete breakdown of your payout.
Royal Mail Special Delivery is a tracked, signed-for service with automatic insurance up to £2,500. For higher-value items, we arrange additional cover before you send. Your items are fully protected throughout the journey.
Yes. Our XRF testing equipment assesses the actual metal content of your items regardless of their country of origin or hallmarking system. We buy gold and silver from all countries and all eras.
