Do you have gold or silver coins or bars and want to sell them now, without posting a listing or waiting for a buyer? Sell them directly to Gold Silver Global. You find your piece in our catalog, see right away what we will pay you, lock that price, ship the piece to us insured at the GSG Vault strongroom, and once we have received and verified it, we pay you by bank transfer. No haggling and no selling commission.
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How it works, in five steps
1. Identify your piece Search for your coin or bar in our catalog by name, series, year or mint, or upload a photo. If you find it, you see right away the price we pay for it. If it is not there, you send it for review and our team looks at it by hand.
2. Lock the price When the price works for you, you lock it with your account and your verified identity. From that moment the price is fixed in your favor while you ship us the piece, whether the market rises or falls. You receive a transaction number and a confirmation email.
3. Ship us the piece, insured When you lock the price, we give you the address of the GSG Vault strongroom where you must send it. Shipping is at your expense and is always insured. You can insure it with your own carrier or use the insured label we offer, at your cost. You have 2 business days to ship it.
4. We verify it Our team checks weight, purity, authenticity and condition using the same protocol we use at GSG Vault Custody. The target time is 5 business days from when the piece arrives at the GSG Vault strongroom.
5. Get paid by bank transfer If everything matches what you declared, we pay you the amount by bank transfer within a maximum of 2 business days of verification, always to an account in your name. You receive the payment receipt and the bill of sale.
What we buy and what we do not
We buy
- Investment gold and silver coins that are in our catalog and can be identified by series, year and mint.
- Bars from recognized refineries, with the hallmark and serial number legible.
- Art Coins with their original box and certificate of authenticity.
We do not buy
- Pieces so damaged that the metal or the coin cannot be identified.
- Pieces that are not in our catalog and that our team cannot identify after reviewing them by hand.
- Jewelry, scrap gold and items that are not coins or bars.
- Pieces shipped from countries where Gold Silver Global does not offer service.
If your piece is not something we buy, we tell you before you ship it and suggest two other ways to sell it.
If we do not buy your piece
We show you two options at once. You can list the piece yourself on the Gold Silver Global Marketplace and sell it to another collector, with protected payment. Or you can leave it in the GSG Vault strongroom with GSG Vault Full, and we catalog it, photograph it, list it and sell it for you. The terms of each service are in Fees.
Locked price, in plain terms
The purchase price follows the spot price of gold and silver, and you see it updated while you choose your piece. Once you look it up, it stays visible for 10 minutes. If you lock it within that time, it is fixed in your favor. If not, you check again and see the price of the moment.
The locked price is firm. We can only change it if relevant information about the piece is missing, if the piece arrives later than expected, if the metal price changes substantially while we wait for your shipment, or for another reasonable cause. In that case we always tell you before paying you.
Frequently asked questions
What can I sell to GSG? Gold and silver coins and bars that are in our catalog, and Art Coins with their box and certificate. If your piece is not in the catalog, upload a photo and our team reviews it by hand.
Do I need an account to see the price? No. You can search for your piece and see the price without an account. The account and identity verification are only requested when you decide to lock the price.
How is the price you pay me calculated? The purchase price is tied to the gold and silver spot price at any given moment. You see it updated while you choose your piece, and it is recalculated the same way as every other price on the site.
What does it mean that the price is locked? It means the price is fixed in your favor while you ship us the piece, whether the market rises or falls. We only change it if relevant information is missing, if the piece arrives late, if the price changes substantially or for another reasonable cause, and we always tell you before paying you.
How long can I see the price before locking it? 10 minutes from when you look it up. After that time, check again to see the updated price.
How long do I have to ship the piece? 2 business days from when you lock the price. The piece must arrive at the GSG Vault strongroom within a maximum of 7 calendar days from shipping. If you do not ship it in time or it does not arrive within that period, the transaction is canceled and you would need to start over at the price of the moment.
Where do I send the piece? To the GSG Vault strongroom. We give you the address when you lock the price, together with your transaction number and the packing instructions.
Who pays for shipping and insurance? You do. Shipping is always at your expense and must be insured for the value of the piece. You can arrange the insurance with your own carrier or use the insured label we offer, at your cost.
What happens if the piece you receive does not match what I declared? We send you a counteroffer with the actual price we have verified, and you have 2 days to accept or decline it. If you decline, we return the piece at your expense, unless the error was ours in the initial quote. In that case, we pay for the return.
When and how do I get paid? By bank transfer, within a maximum of 2 business days from when we confirm that the piece matches the transaction. We only pay to an account in the seller's name.
Do I need to verify my identity to sell to GSG? Yes, always. Below €1,000 (or the equivalent in your currency) we need your ID or passport and a bank account in your name. From €1,000, we also need proof of address. We never ask you to prove the source of your funds.
What if I want to sell for a large amount? Transactions above €5,000 are not locked on the website. They move to personal attention and we contact you to close the transaction with you.
What document do I receive for the sale? A bill of sale with the transaction number, the details of the piece and the amount. It also serves for your own tax return. If you have questions about how to report it, consult a tax professional in your country.
What happens if the piece turns out to be fake? We keep the piece and tell you in writing, with the reason. It is not returned while the case is open.
Can I cancel after locking the price? Yes, but if you cancel without having shipped the piece, or let the shipping deadline pass, a penalty applies of €15 or 5% of the locked amount, whichever is greater.
Is there a minimum amount? No. If the cost of shipping is close to the value of your piece, we let you know before you lock the price so you can decide whether it is worth it.
Terms in brief
The purchase price is tied to the gold and silver spot price and stays visible for 10 minutes before you lock it. Once locked, it is fixed firmly, with a transaction number, a confirmation email and the address of the GSG Vault strongroom. You have 2 business days to ship the piece, which must arrive within a maximum of 7 calendar days from shipping. GSG may change the locked price for lack of relevant information, for a delay in arrival, for a substantial change in the spot price or for another reasonable cause, and always communicates it before paying. Shipping is always at the customer's expense and insured, with the customer's own carrier or with the GSG insured label at the customer's cost. Verification follows the GSG Vault Custody protocol. If the piece does not match what was declared, GSG sends a counteroffer with 2 days to respond, and the return after it is declined is paid by the customer unless GSG made an error in the quote. Payment is made by bank transfer within a maximum of 2 business days of verification, only to an account in the seller's name. Below €1,000 an ID or passport and a bank account in the seller's name are requested, from €1,000 proof of address as well, and never the source of funds. Transactions above €5,000 move to personal attention. Each sale generates a bill of sale with a transaction number. A fake piece is kept and communicated in writing. Canceling after locking without shipping the piece, or letting the shipping deadline pass, carries a penalty of €15 or 5% of the locked amount, whichever is greater. There is no minimum amount. If GSG does not buy the piece, the Gold Silver Global Marketplace and GSG Vault Full are offered. The full conditions are in Terms and Conditions.
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