Choose the payment method that suits you. Zelle, Cash App, PayPal, Venmo, often instant, sometimes within a few hours ACH bank deposit, 3–5 business days (depending on your bank) Certified check, mailed to you, 3–5 days Wire (for larger amounts), usually within 24 hours You pick how you're paid, fast options included.

How Does Selling Gold by Mail Work?

Q: Step 2: Pack it and ship it

Packing takes a couple of minutes. Place your gold in the clear pouch. Put the clear pouch, your item list, and the bonus card (don't forget it, it boosts your offer) into the padded mailer. Seal it inside the prepaid shipping pouch, the label's already on it. Then ship it, whichever is easiest: Drop it at any FedEx location or FedEx drop-off point (a staffed FedEx location is best). Can't get out? Call us, or schedule a free FedEx pickup right from your home. Shipping is prepaid and protected: it costs you nothing.

Q: Step 3: We evaluate everything

Fast, careful, and fully transparent. We test and itemize each piece with professional equipment, noting karat and gram weight. (Wondering how that testing works, or how to check stamps yourself? See how to tell if gold is real.) Most offers go out the same day. During busier periods it may take a little longer, but you'll have your offer within 24 hours. Want a status update? We're one call away, no call center, no hold music. A real team member answers and gets you an immediate answer, because with valuables, trust and a straight answer are everything.

Q: What if I don't like the offer?

No pressure, ever. If you decline, we simply ship your items back to you. There's never any obligation to accept.

Q: What if some of it isn't gold?

We'll tell you honestly, and never charge you. If a piece turns out not to be gold, we let you know. We never charge you to evaluate items that aren't gold. That's why it's smart to send everything and let us sort it, you never risk tossing something valuable.

Written by the team at We Buy Gold, Montgomery, IL · Reviewed by Ryan A., precious metals buyer

Simple, secure, and no obligation. Here's the whole process in a minute.

Selling gold by mail is easier than most people expect. You request a free kit, send your items in with a prepaid label, we evaluate everything, and you get a clear offer: accept it and get paid, or decline and we ship it all back. Here's exactly how each step works.

The process at a glance

Four simple steps.

Request your free kit

Pack it and ship it (free, prepaid)

We evaluate everything

Get your offer: accept and get paid, or decline and we return it

Step 1: Your free kit arrives

Everything you need comes in the kit, free.

Inside you'll find:

Simple instructions for packing your items
A list of nearby FedEx drop-off spots
An optional item list to note what you're sending
A clear pouch for your jewelry, plus a padded, protective mailer
A bonus card that adds an extra bonus to your offer, just include it in your package to claim it
A prepaid, protected FedEx shipping label (already attached, nothing to pay)

Step 2: Pack it and ship it

Packing takes a couple of minutes.

Place your gold in the clear pouch.
Put the clear pouch, your item list, and the bonus card (don't forget it, it boosts your offer) into the padded mailer.
Seal it inside the prepaid shipping pouch, the label's already on it.

Then ship it, whichever is easiest:

Drop it at any FedEx location or FedEx drop-off point (a staffed FedEx location is best).
Can't get out? Call us, or schedule a free FedEx pickup right from your home.

Shipping is prepaid and protected: it costs you nothing.

Step 3: We evaluate everything

Fast, careful, and fully transparent.

We test and itemize each piece with professional equipment, noting karat and gram weight. (Wondering how that testing works, or how to check stamps yourself? See how to tell if gold is real.)
Most offers go out the same day. During busier periods it may take a little longer, but you'll have your offer within 24 hours.
Want a status update? We're one call away, no call center, no hold music. A real team member answers and gets you an immediate answer, because with valuables, trust and a straight answer are everything.

Step 4: Get your offer

A clear offer, delivered securely, your choice how.

We send your itemized offer securely by email, and text you to let you know it's ready.
Prefer to get your offer over the phone? Just call and ask, we'll do it whatever way you like.
The offer is based on that day's live market, with a clear breakdown so you see exactly how we got the number.

Curious how karat, weight, and the spot price set that number? See how much your gold is worth.

How do I get paid?

Choose the payment method that suits you.

Zelle, Cash App, PayPal, Venmo, often instant, sometimes within a few hours
ACH bank deposit, 3–5 business days (depending on your bank)
Certified check, mailed to you, 3–5 days
Wire (for larger amounts), usually within 24 hours

You pick how you're paid, fast options included.

What if I don't like the offer?

No pressure, ever.

If you decline, we simply ship your items back to you.
There's never any obligation to accept.

What if some of it isn't gold?

We'll tell you honestly, and never charge you.

If a piece turns out not to be gold, we let you know.
We never charge you to evaluate items that aren't gold.
That's why it's smart to send everything and let us sort it, you never risk tossing something valuable.

Prefer to come to us in person? You're always welcome.

We're an established gold-buying business with a real, professional facility you can visit. Mail your gold in from anywhere in the country, or if you're nearby, bring it directly to us.

📍Visit our facility: 1335 Douglas Ave, Montgomery, IL 60538

🕐Hours: Mon–Sat 10am–7pm · Sun 10am–6pm

📞Call: (630) 593-3510

Prefer to come to us? Bring your items to our facility and we'll evaluate them right in front of you, explaining every step, because we're all about transparency.