New: Earn $50/referral. Join The Karat Club →
Transparent valuations — full breakdown before you commit
Free insured shipping — prepaid kit sent to you
Expert authentication — weight, purity, refinery marks verified
Fast payment — within 1 business day via Stripe, PayPal, or check
No obligation — free returns if our offer doesn't work for you
Step 1 — Get a Free Valuation
Upload photos of your bar from multiple angles, including any assay certificates, mint marks, and serial numbers. Our tool and in-house experts assess weight, purity, and refinery and apply the current gold spot price to give you a live estimate in under 60 seconds.
Step 2 — Ship Your Bars Safely
If you decide to move forward, we will send a prepaid, fully insured shipping kit with tamper-evident packaging and clear instructions.
Step 3 — Receive Your Final Offer and Get Paid
Our experts verify weight, purity, and authenticity on camera. Your final offer includes a full breakdown showing current market prices, our 15–20% fee, and your payout amount.
Begin by reviewing the latest market price of gold using our gold calculator. This is the market price for one troy ounce of pure gold and serves as the basic reference point used by dealers and buyers.
The spot price can change throughout the day because of market activity, currency movements, and economic news. Check it shortly before requesting offers so you have a realistic benchmark.
Remember that most buyers will not pay the full spot price. They need to cover testing, handling, insurance, and resale costs. However, the offer should still be reasonably close to the market value for recognized, investment-grade bars.
Gold bars usually have their weight and purity stamped directly on the surface. Common purity markings include 999, 999.9, or 24K, which generally indicate very high gold content.
Before you sell gold bars or your 14k or 18k pieces, record the following information:
Gold bars produced by reputable refiners often receive better offers because buyers can authenticate and resell them more easily.
Original packaging, assay cards, receipts, and certificates can make the verification process easier. An assay card confirms details such as weight and purity, while a receipt may help establish where the bar was purchased.
Avoid opening sealed packaging unless a buyer specifically requires it. Although damaged packaging does not remove the gold’s value, an unopened bar may be more attractive to certain dealers.
Request quotes from multiple reputable gold dealers, precious-metal companies, pawnshops, and online buyers. Ask each buyer how the offer is calculated and whether any charges will be deducted.
Important questions include:
Comparing the final payout makes it easier to identify the most competitive option.
An appraisal can be useful when you are selling several bars, inherited jewelry, or gold combined with other valuables. An online jewelry appraisal may also help you document precious-metal items and understand their estimated value before approaching buyers.
For high-value transactions, consider an in-person evaluation from a qualified professional. This provides another reference point and may help you identify offers well below market value.
Research the buyer before shipping or handing over your gold. Look for a clear business address, transparent terms, secure payment methods, and independent customer feedback.
Online sellers should use insured, trackable shipping and photograph the gold, packaging, and documents before dispatch. Keep copies of all correspondence and transaction records until payment has been completed.
