BBB A+ Accredited · Selling bullion since 2016 · 50,000+ customers served
Trustpilot 4.3 from 879 reviews · Authorized Perth Mint Purchaser
Most gold buyers won't tell you how they arrive at a number. We will. Your price is the live gold spot price plus or minus a premium we agree with you before anything ships — and you will see the full breakdown in writing before you commit.
BOLD Precious Metals has been buying and selling physical bullion since 2016. We are an Authorized Purchaser for the Perth Mint and an approved supplier of United States Mint bullion. Over 3,000 customers have sold gold to us, and we hold an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.
Submit a request below and a member of our team will contact you within 28 hours to agree your price.
Your payout is built from two parts.
Live spot price ± agreed premium = your unit price
Unit price × quantity = your total
The spot price is the live gold price shown at the top of this page. It moves continuously during market hours.
The premium for your items will be discussed and agreed upon with our Sell to Us team when they contact you. It will be included in your final quote.
Your quote is not final until it is locked. Because your price is tied to live spot, the total keeps moving until the moment you accept. If gold rises between our email and your acceptance, your payout rises with it. If gold falls, it falls. The number becomes fixed only when we lock your request.
Locking Your Quote
Once you accept, we lock the request. Locking freezes both the spot price and your final payout amount. From that point the figure does not change, whatever the market does while your parcel is in transit.
You choose your payment method at the moment you lock your quote. The method affects what you receive.
| Payment Method | Effect on Your Payout |
|---|---|
| Paper check | No fee. You receive the full locked amount. |
| ACH bank transfer | A flat $35 fee is deducted from your final amount. |
| Store credit | You receive an extra 1% on top of your total. |
A worked example. You are selling two American Gold Eagles. Gold spot is $4,050 per troy ounce at the moment you lock, and we have agreed a premium of $75 per coin.
Unit price = $4,050.00 spot + $75.00 premium = $4,125.00
× 2 coins = $8,250.00 total
Paid by paper check → $8,250.00 (full amount)
Paid by ACH → $8,215.00 (less $35)
Paid in store credit → $8,332.50 (plus 1%)
Shipping Is Not Included
You arrange and pay for shipping your items to us. We do not add shipping to your payout or reimburse it, so factor that cost in when comparing offers.
We buy products we already stock and trade. If you can find it in our catalogue, we will almost certainly quote on it.
We Buy
We Do Not Buy
You can add multiple products to a single request. There is no need to submit separate forms for each item.
If you are unsure whether we accept what you have, add a photograph to your request. We will tell you at no cost and with no obligation.
Submit your request. Complete the Request a Quote form with your name, phone number, email and shipping address, then add your products — name, metal type, quantity and condition. You can attach a photo and a condition note. Add as many products as you like to one request.
We contact you within 28 hours. A member of our team will call or email to discuss the premium per unit for what you are selling.
We send your quote in writing. Once the premium is agreed, you receive an email showing the product, the spot price used, the premium, your unit price, quantity and total.
You accept and we lock it. When you confirm, we lock your request. This freezes the spot price and your final amount. You choose your payment method at this point — paper check, ACH, or store credit. You will receive a confirmation email.
You ship your items to us. Shipping is arranged and paid for by you.
We verify and pay you. Your items are inspected and verified on arrival. Once they pass, we pay the locked amount by your chosen method.
Gold coins are the most straightforward thing to sell. Government-minted coins carry a known weight and purity, so verification is quick and they typically attract our stronger premiums.
The best way to sell gold coins depends on what you hold. Common-date bullion coins — Eagles, Maples, Krugerrands — trade on metal content, and the year does not usually affect the premium. Certified or graded coins may carry numismatic value above melt; if you include a PCGS or NGC certification number with your request, we will take that into account when we discuss your premium.
Sealed monster boxes, mint tubes, and original packaging are welcome but not required.
Describe the condition accurately on your request form. The premium we agree is based on what you tell us, and your items are checked against that description when they arrive.
Gold bars are priced on weight, purity, and refiner. Bars from LBMA Good Delivery refiners — PAMP Suisse, Valcambi, Credit Suisse, Argor-Heraeus, Perth Mint — generally attract our strongest bar premiums because they resell immediately.
Bars still sealed in their original assay card verify fastest, and we recommend leaving them sealed. A bar without its assay card takes longer to verify and may attract a lower premium.
Larger bars — 10 oz and 1 kilo — are handled individually. Mention them when our team contacts you so we can quote appropriately.
We will be direct about the trade-offs, because you should compare before you commit.
Pawn shops pay cash immediately, which matters if you need money today. They typically pay well below melt value, because they carry retail overheads and hold inventory that may not sell for months.
Local jewellers often buy gold to resell to a broker further up the chain. They take a margin, and so does the broker after them. Convenience is high; payout usually is not.
Online marketplaces like eBay can achieve strong prices on collectible coins, but you carry the fees, the shipping risk, the buyer disputes, and the wait.
Refineries buy at the highest rates in the chain, which is why some sellers try to go direct. Most have minimum quantities well beyond what an individual holds, and settlement can take weeks.
A bullion dealer — us — sits between those options. We pay closer to spot than a pawn shop or jeweller because we resell into an active bullion market rather than a retail display case, and we settle faster than a refinery.
The Honest Answer
Whether we are the right choice depends on what you value. If you want a written price breakdown before you commit, request a quote. If you want to compare first, do — and come back with a competing written offer. We would rather earn your business than assume it. Remember to include shipping in any comparison, since dealers differ on who pays it.
Not Tax Advice
This is general information, not tax advice. Tax treatment depends on your circumstances, and you should speak to a qualified tax professional about your situation.
In the United States, physical gold is classified by the IRS as a collectible. Profit on a sale is generally treated as a capital gain, calculated as your sale proceeds minus your cost basis — what you originally paid, including premiums and fees.
Gold held longer than one year is subject to long-term capital gains treatment for collectibles, currently capped at 28%. Gold held for one year or less is generally taxed as ordinary income at your marginal rate. If you sell at a loss, that loss may be deductible against other capital gains.
On reporting: dealers are required to file IRS Form 1099-B for certain transactions. This depends on the specific product and quantity, not on the dollar amount. Reporting thresholds for gold coins and bars are set by IRS regulation and are applied consistently by every compliant US dealer.
Watch For This
We follow all applicable reporting requirements. Any dealer offering to structure a sale to avoid reporting is proposing something illegal, and you should walk away.
Reporting and taxation are separate things. A transaction that is not reported on a 1099-B may still be taxable. Your obligation to report gains on your return does not depend on whether we file a form.
Submit your request and we will be in touch within 28 hours to agree your price.
Request a Quote →Written price breakdown · Price locked when you accept · Paid by check, ACH or store credit
Your payout is the live gold spot price plus or minus a premium we agree with you per unit, multiplied by your quantity. The premium depends on what you are selling and how easily it can be verified and resold. Submit a quote request and our team will contact you within 28 hours with a figure. Quotes are free and carry no obligation.
We do not work from a fixed percentage. Your price is the live spot price with an agreed premium added or subtracted per unit. Widely traded products such as American Gold Eagles typically carry a positive premium above spot; less liquid or harder-to-verify items may carry a negative premium, putting your unit price below spot. We tell you which applies to your items and why, in writing, before you commit to anything.
Because your price is tied to the live gold spot price, which moves continuously during market hours. Until we lock your request, your total moves with the market — up as well as down. The moment you accept and we lock it, both the spot price and your final amount are frozen and will not change, whatever gold does while your parcel is in transit.
Usually, yes. Pawn shops and jewellers carry retail overheads and resell into a slow retail market, so they typically pay well below melt value. We resell into an active bullion market, which lets us price closer to spot. When you compare, remember that you arrange and pay for shipping to us, so include that in the comparison.
It is, provided you check who you are dealing with. Look for a verifiable business address, a BBB rating, independent reviews, and a dealer who puts your price in writing before you ship. BOLD is BBB A+ accredited, has operated since 2016, and holds 4.3 on Trustpilot from 879 reviews. You will receive a written breakdown showing spot price, premium, unit price, quantity and total before you send anything, and a confirmation email once your price is locked.
You do. You arrange and pay for shipping your items to us, and we do not add shipping to your payout or reimburse it. We recommend using a fully tracked and insured service — precious metals are excluded from standard coverage by most carriers, so check the terms before you send.
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Every item is inspected and verified on arrival, and checked against the product name, quantity and condition you described on your request.
Six steps. Submit the Request a Quote form with your details and products. We contact you within 28 hours to agree a premium per unit. You receive a written quote showing spot price, premium, unit price, quantity and total. When you accept, we lock the request — freezing your price — and you choose how you want to be paid. You ship your items to us at your own cost. We verify them and pay you the locked amount.
Payment is issued after your items have been received and verified, using the method you selected when you locked your quote. [NEEDS: verification time, payment issue time, clearing time for check vs ACH]
You choose your payment method at the moment you lock your quote. Paper check carries no fee and pays the full locked amount. ACH bank transfer has a flat $35 fee deducted from your total. Store credit adds an extra 1% on top of your total, which is worth considering if you plan to buy from us again.
We buy products from our existing range: government-minted gold coins including American Eagles, Buffalos, Canadian Maple Leafs and Krugerrands; gold bars from recognised refiners; fractional coins and bars; generic bullion; and graded or certified coins. We do not buy gold-plated or gold-filled items, costume jewellery, paper gold such as ETF shares, or products outside our current range. If you are unsure, attach a photo to your request and we will tell you.
Possibly. In the United States, physical gold is treated as a collectible by the IRS, and profit on a sale is generally a capital gain — sale proceeds minus what you originally paid. Gold held over a year falls under long-term collectibles treatment, capped at 28%. Gold held a year or less is generally taxed as ordinary income. Losses may be deductible. This is general information, not tax advice — please consult a qualified tax professional about your circumstances.
Reporting requirements are set by IRS regulation and depend on the specific product and quantity, not the dollar amount. Certain bullion products and quantities trigger a Form 1099-B filing; others do not. These thresholds apply identically to every compliant US dealer. Note that reporting and taxation are separate — a sale that is not reported may still be taxable on your return.
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