Where Can I Sell Gold (Not Coins)

I'm in the same boat with some old pocket watches that I have, got a couple silver and gold ones that I just really don't know where to go with them, as I believe any shops in my area will just prey on my ignorance regarding their value. I don't know enough about them to list them on ebay and from the research I attempted to do, I just feel overwhelmed.

You will make out better on ebay after fees and shipping I bet, compared to a shop that really could care less about buying it or not. At least there, you have hoarders, mostly all new and eager to buy, all happy to get a hold of gold even in 14k, probably with visions of selling it to be melted down, or who knows even used as jewlrey as it was designed. Plus, you have a chance they might push each other up on the price, something that will never happen at your local pawn shop....

I am not a jewler, but I believe them to mean 14k yes, and I bet the other markings beside it are the personal signature of the jewler who made it. Just a guess....

I will add my vote to trying ebay, or some other auction site. Like other's said, make sure you are confident that it is 14k gold. I would post that detailed picture of the stamping. Also, weigh it on a scale and take a picture of it on the scale. You'll get with fees from ebay and PayPal but you may come out better than if you sold it to a jewelry store as a ring or scrap.

I had a 14k gold bracelet that I wanted to sell. My coin shop buys jewelry for scrap and they offered me around $23 per gram which is pure bullion rate. I decided to sell it on ebay and initially got $46 per gram. Then the buyer claimed that the clasp is not 14k and then got so mad that she expanded the claim to the entire bracelet. In between all the messages I offered a $75 partial refund for the clasp. Her feedback is 100% and she buys a lot of bracelets so I trusted her. Back and forth it went with the bracelet until her husband stepped in, cleaned it, and told her that it is 14k gold. Whatever. I ended up giving her $75 for the clasp which brought me down to $35 per gram. The problem was that I couldn't see the bracelet first hand anymore so she could say whatever she wants. I was still doing better than $23 per gram but what a headache!

The moral of the story there is that I was not an expert on jewelry and I got a crazy buyer. If it were a coin or a watch then I could have done better since I know what I'm dealing with. Also, I know coin collectors are a lot more sane.

-- Boris

If you have an idea of what it's worth, I'd run it by a few different jewelry stores and see what they say. Just because they make you and offer doesn't mean you have to take it.

I would like for you to update the thread on how it goes. Make sure when you list your item that you explain shipping fee's if you're going to be shipping to different countries. I recommend selling just to your country. There are always tonnes of buyers and you will get the best price possible because people won't have to pay so much in shipping. If you want examples go to ebay.com and search scrap gold. You will see all the listings available. Once you list your item..it takes about 4 hours actually appear. So be patient. ebay also has 9% sellers fee. Which means if you sell your ring for $150...they take 9% of that. They bill you at the end of the month. I highly doubt you will get market value for it though. Good luck!

i'll let you guys know how it goes. Market value was about $150. i'll try to get $125 and i'd be happy.