Hi everyone,
I’m in Peebles and thinking of selling some jewellery — a broken 9ct gold necklace, an 18ct ring I inherited, and some silver pieces I never wear. I tried a couple of local jewellers but the offers were much lower than I expected.
Can anyone recommend a reliable place nearby where I could get a fair price?
I’m in Galashiels and had the same issue with small local shops. I visited Northern Bullion and it was really straightforward — everything is tested and weighed in front of you, and their gold and silver prices are updated daily on the website.
Auctions aren’t worth it for scrap or broken jewellery. They take ages to sell and the commission fees are high. It’s far easier to visit a local buyer in person and see the valuation done on the spot.
I’m in Edinburgh and used Northern Bullion a few times. I also checked their gold and silver calculator online before visiting to get an idea of value for my 18ct rings and some silver spoons. The in-person valuation was exactly as expected — very transparent.
Don’t take the first offer straight away. Seeing your gold and silver tested and weighed in front of you makes a huge difference. I’ve sold some 925 silver chains and coins, a broken 9ct gold bracelet, and even an antique silver teapot at Northern Bullion, and they were very transparent about pricing compared to local shops.
Just adding — it’s worth checking multiple places before selling, but Northern Bullion gives a really fair and consistent price. I sold an old 9ct chain and some silver cutlery there and felt confident I got the right value.