From pilchard harbour to surf town
Newquay started life as a fishing village. On the headland above the harbour you can still see the Huer's Hut, where a lookout once watched for shoals of pilchards and raised the cry to send the boats out.
Today the town is better known for its beaches and surf. But plenty of Newquay homes still hold family jewellery passed down over the years, alongside newer pieces bought on travels further afield. We're happy to value all of it, old or new.
Visiting us from Newquay
The drive to Bodmin is straightforward. Head out on the A392, join the A30 eastbound, and you'll reach Bodmin in about half an hour, a bit longer on a busy summer day. Our branch is at 3 Fore Street, in the former HSBC building.
Walk in any weekday between 9:30am and 4:30pm. We'll weigh and test your gold at the counter, explain every figure, and pay you the same day if you're happy.
Our Bodmin branch
3 Fore Street, Bodmin, PL31 2HT. Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 4:30pm.
Sell by post
Stay in Newquay and post your gold to us. You'll get the same price as in branch.
Gold-plated or solid gold?
Holiday jewellery isn't always what it seems. Some pieces are gold-plated, which means a thin layer of gold over a cheaper metal. Plating has very little gold in it, so it has little scrap value.
Rolled gold is different. It has a thicker layer of gold bonded to the base metal, and we do buy it at our rolled gold rate. If you're not sure which you have, bring it in. Our XRF test tells us in seconds, and there's no charge for checking.
Why Newquay sellers choose Gold Traders
- Trading Standards approved. We were the first precious metals company in the UK to earn Buy With Confidence approval.
- Unmarked gold tested properly. Our XRF machine measures the gold in foreign and unhallmarked pieces without damaging them.
- Two prices shown. We show the live market value and the price we pay. Today we pay 91.6% of the market price for scrap gold.
- Paid fast. In branch, we usually pay the same day. By post, we pay within 24 hours of your parcel arriving.
- Official Partner of The Royal Mint®. We are the only partner of The Royal Mint in the South West of the UK.
Why a missing price list hurts holiday gold sellers most
Selling gold bought abroad already comes with one unknown: the carat. If the buyer doesn't publish their rates either, you're now guessing twice.
Some buyers only tell you what they'll pay after your gold is in their hands. With high-carat gold, like 21ct or 22ct, that's where a low offer costs you most. The more pure gold a piece holds, the more every missing percentage point is worth.
Here's a real example. A 10g 22ct chain from Turkey has a market value of £919.99 today. We'd pay £842.30 for it, and we show you both numbers before you sell.
Before you sell holiday gold anywhere
- Ask what carat they've found, and how they tested it.
- Ask for their price per gram for that exact carat.
- Get both answers in writing before you agree to anything.
Selling gold elsewhere in Cornwall
We buy gold right across the county. If you're not in Newquay, one of these local guides may be closer to home.
Get a free valuation today
See what your gold is really worth, whether it came from a Cornish jeweller or a market stall abroad. Contact us for a free valuation, or call our Bodmin branch on 01208 420331.
