Selling Tips
7 Mistakes That Make You Lose Money Selling Gold (And How to Avoid Them)
From accepting the first offer to comparing per-gram rates instead of the total in hand — the 7 errors that cost sellers money.
Selling Tips
Safety
How to Check if a Gold Buyer Is Genuine Before You Sell
Verify registration, GST, a fixed address, transparent testing and receipts — the signs of a legitimate gold buyer, and the warnings to walk away from.
Education
Selling Damaged, Bent or Single Gold — Does Condition Matter?
Bent, tarnished, or a single earring with no pair? Condition doesn't reduce the melt value of gold. Why damaged pieces sell for full value.
Selling Tips
How Long Does It Take to Sell Gold and Get Paid?
The full timeline from walking in to cash in hand — usually 10–20 minutes — plus what can slow it down and how payment is made.
Education
Selling Gold With Stones, Kundan or Enamel — How the Weight Is Worked Out
Only the gold is paid for. How gross vs net weight works, how stones are separated, and what to expect for an ornate piece.
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Selling Gold in an Emergency — How to Avoid Being Lowballed
Urgency invites lowball offers. The quick checks that protect your payout even in a hurry, and the pressure tactics to resist.
Selling Tips
Selling Gold Without a Hallmark — Will You Get a Lower Rate?
Non-hallmarked gold should still fetch full value. Why it's valued by testing, not stamps — and the lowball myth to ignore.
Finance
Need Cash Fast? Sell Gold or Take a Gold Loan — Which Is Quicker
Compare selling vs a gold loan by speed, cost and risk. Which puts money in your hand fastest, and when a loan can trap you.
Selling Tips
Doorstep Gold Buying in Chennai — How Selling From Home Works
XRF testing at your door, cash or bank transfer, same rate as in-shop, no visit charge — plus the safety checks every seller should make.
