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A BBC report has announced that energy bills for a typical household will rise to £3,549 per year on October 1st. A new price cap is being introduced, which limits the amount energy companies can charge a household for each unit of energy it uses. 

In this article, we will highlight the opportunities available for anyone with scrap gold to sell in these trying times. Keep reading to learn how easy it is to sell scrap gold with UK Scrap Gold. 

How high might energy bills rise next year? 

Prices have been rising dramatically in the UK since the beginning of 2022. In April, the energy cap rose £708 from £2,107. Prices could jump even further in January 2023. Analysts at Cornwall Insight forecast the energy price cap could rise to £5,386 per year when it’s updated next year. However, Ofgem states that price cap forecasts should be viewed with “extreme caution”. 

It’s worth remembering that the price cap is just an indication of where prices could rise to. Your bills may end up being higher or lower than the price cap depending on how much energy you use in your household. Those that work from home permanently might see their bills rising higher than they have ever seen before. 

With bills so far out of control, a grim decision could be facing many, “heat or eat”. The government has promised help to tackle rising fuel prices, however current pledges don’t go far enough. So, some Brits will be looking elsewhere for ways to pay their bills. This is where selling scrap gold can come in. 

Sell your cash gold to UK Scrap Gold 

Whether it’s a broken watch, a piece of unwanted jewellery or dental gold, those with unwanted scrap gold lying around at home can benefit from gold’s elevated price when energy bills start to mount. Why leave your unwanted gold to gather dust when it could go towards paying your bills? 

Gold is favoured by investors as a hedge against inflation. As inflation is currently at a  highs its price is favourable for sellers. This is because investors flock to gold to balance their portfolio during times of economic crisis, in this way riskier forms of investment are balanced by the dependability of gold.  

Should you face a high energy bill in the next few months that leaves you strapped for cash or unable to settle your invoice, remember that selling scrap gold can release some much-needed cash. 

Why Choose UK Scrap Gold? 

In the interests of transparency, there are many businesses operating online that will offer you a competitive price for gold. However, we believe our service stands head and shoulders above our competitors. 

Here are 5 reasons to choose UK Scrap Gold to facilitate your sale of scrap gold: 

1. Over 20 years of experience – UK Scrap Gold has helped people just like you turn unwanted scrap metal into cash within 24 hours for almost three decades. 

2. Established customer base – we have a huge, loyal customer base. Many of our customers return to sell gold on multiple occasions. 

3. Transparent pricing – we offer some of the best prices for scrap gold online. Check our latest gold price comparison to see how we favourably measure up against other online gold buyers. 

4. The latest prices – our prices are a fair reflection of live market prices. 

5. Secure, traceable delivery – your items are traceable every step of their journey through Royal Mail Track and Trace. 

Ready to sell in 3 simple steps? 

Selling your Scrap Gold to UK Scrap Gold is as easy as 1,2,3. Firstly, calculate the value of your gold or other precious metal using the calculator on our homepage. You’ll just need to weigh it first and have its purity to hand. 

Then securely package your item and complete our seller’s form. Send in your parcel by insured Royal mail Special Delivery. 

Finally, you’ll receive your payment by bank transfer within 24 hours of us receiving your items. 

If you have any questions about the process of selling your items don’t hesitate to get in touch with our dedicated team. If you would like to visit us in person, we offer consultations at our head office in Wolverhampton by appointment. 

So far in 2022 a recession has been sidestepped. But can Brits breathe easy? Or will the cost-of-living crisis continue to escalate ending in a recession for the UK economy? These are the questions we will seek to answer in this article as experts warn a recession is not off the table yet. 

A potential recession could prompt many Brits to consider how they can manage to afford their household expenses in the coming year. If you have unwanted gold at home the solution could be closer to hand than you might think. We buy a range of precious metals at some of the best prices online, so why not take the option to sell scrap gold today? 

What does the data say? 

ONS data reveals that a recession was narrowly avoided, as the UK economy grew 0.5% in May. Far from being time to rejoice, the warning signs that inflation could increase, and the cost of living will escalate are stark. If a recession does occur, Brits will undoubtedly feel the squeeze. Inflation is already at a 40-year high, and many have struggled to pay their household bills due to the hike in energy prices following the war in Ukraine. 

Although, the Bank of England is not predicting a recession this year, they caution that a significant downturn is expected between October and December with a contraction of almost 1% forecasted. 

Yet, 68% of economists said they believe there will be a recession in 2023 when asked in a Financial Times survey. As many as 38% said a recession would come in the first quarter of 2023, while 30% forecasted recession in the third or fourth quarter of the year. For a recession to be confirmed, GDP must decline for two successive quarters, meaning a recession could be called as soon as the end of 2022, if the economy continues to decline. 

Will households cut spending and look to save? 

The Bank Rate, the interest rate set by the Bank of England, increased in June 2022 from 1% to 1.25%. This comes at a time when the institution is uncomfortable with the high cost of living and level of inflation. In effect, the UK’s national bank is attempting to control inflation by curbing spending and encouraging saving. 

Household bills, however, are currently at an all-time high and look set to rise again in October. So, despite the inclination to save and take advantage of higher interest rates, Brits may need to channel their current levels of disposable income into paying higher bills in future. 

Scrap gold can be one solution to support paying household bills during the cost-of-living crisis and predicted recession. UK Scrap Gold offers some of the best prices for scrap gold online, as you can see in the table of 9 carat prices below. 

July 25^th 9 carat gold prices:

Gold prices are currently healthy. At the time of writing, 25^th July, gold prices are at £45.80 per gram, up from £43.20 per gram in January. It’s worth noting that the gold price tends to rise in times of economic crisis. If you have ten grams of 9 carat gold to sell today, you stand to earn £164.60! 

Sell scrap gold today to beat the squeeze 

You can find our scrap gold calculator on our homepage; with just a few clicks of this handy tool we’ll calculate the value of your gold. All you need to know is the weight and purity of your precious metal. 

We accept a range of precious metals including, jewellery, coins, gold bullion, watches and dental gold.  

Once you’ve determined the estimated value of your gold you can sell your scrap gold in three simple steps. Should you have any questions about selling your gold or if you would like to book a face-to- face appointment at our head office in Wolverhampton, please don’t hesitate to contact us. 

“We’re all going on a summer holiday”. If these words from the classic song strike a chord with you, but you’re struggling to afford your typical summer holiday this year, you won’t be the only Brit in this unenviable situation.  

The cost-of-living crisis is squeezing the typical household budget as prices rise and savings are squeezed. There is a solution in the form of scrap gold. Did you know you can sell scrap gold for a profit? 

In this article, we will explain how you can release some quick cash and book that all-inclusive holiday for you and the family.  

Do you have scrap gold at home? 

If you or a family member has unwanted gold at home, we accept your scrap gold in return for a fair price. Gold is always in demand due to its finite nature and its appeal as a hedge against inflation for investors. 

We accept a variety of gold and other precious metals in different forms: 

• Jewellery – necklaces, rings, brooches, pins, bracelets, wedding rings 
• Damaged gold – broken chains, jewellery with missing stones 
• Other forms of gold – dental gold, medals, statues, lockets 
• Other precious metals – silver, palladium, platinum 

Whether you think you have any of these items at home or not, you might be surprised to discover that you have inherited gold from a family wedding, or have a broken necklace you no longer wear. So, don’t let your unwanted scrap gold gather dust in your jewellery drawer or attic when you can sell scrap gold with UK Scrap Gold and get paid in as little as two hours.

How much can I get for my scrap gold? 

Investors know that gold prices have spent the best part of the last decade rising steadily. The latest prices per gram are displayed on our homepage. Today (June 15^th) 24 carat gold is priced at £45 per gram. If you had 10g of 24 carat gold to sell you would make £450. 

We offer some of the best prices for scrap gold online.  

Online sellers: gold price comparison 

Sell your scrap gold in three steps

We aim to simplify the process of selling scrap gold as much as possible, allowing you to release cash from your sale in as little as two hours.  

To begin the process of selling your gold, calculate the value of your items using our scrap gold calculator, you can do this on our sell your gold page. Simply enter the weight of your items and their purity to get started. 

Step 2 is to send your precious metals to us by post. Please enclose the description form from our website. We always advise our customers to choose Royal Mail Insured Special Delivery for peace of mind. 

The final step is to receive your payment by FPS bank transfer – you could receive your cash within 2 hours. 

Are you ready to sell your gold?

If you are ready to sell your gold, please follow the steps laid out above. If you would like us to value your gold for you and send you our best price, please contact us and we’ll send you a quote. 

If you would like to meet us in our head office in Wolverhampton, we’d be happy to oblige, so please send us a message and choose a suitable time. 

Remember that old saying “Saving for a rainy day”? Well for many across the country that rainy day may have come as inflation continues to rise like a proverbial hot air balloon. Rather than saving your money in a bank account and watching your interest grow, you could be watching your savings increase by selling unwanted gold. 

The much in-demand yellow metal is always attractive to investors, particularly during times of economic crisis because gold is seen as an effective hedge against inflation. 

In this article, we’ll explore whether today is that rainy day and outline how you can sell scrap gold in just three simple steps. 

Sell your scrap gold in the wake of inflation 

The price of gold has risen 9% in 2022. Beginning the year on January 5^th at £43 per gram, today (May 26th), gold is priced at £47 per gram. This goes to show that the price of gold can rise quickly in a seemingly short time frame. 

This means it can pay to time your sale just right. By checking our gold price charts regularly, which are updated every day, you can follow the ups and downs of the gold price and time your sale when the price is high.  

Looking at the gold price at the time of writing, if you have 5 grams of 24 carat gold to sell you could net £235. Compare that to if you had sold at the beginning of the year, you would have made £4 pound less per gram, making £215 in total for the same amount of gold.  

Sell scrap gold today 

It is easy to sell your unwanted gold or other precious metals. From family heirlooms to dental gold, we accept a range of precious metals including gold, silver, platinum and palladium.  

For a clearer picture of what we buy read our FAQs. 

There are many reasons to choose Scrap Gold UK as your gold buyer, one being that we offer some of the best prices available online.  

Sell scrap gold in 3 simple steps 

Step 1: Value your precious metals 

You can value your precious metals using our scrap gold calculator, we also have silver, platinum and palladium calculators. You will require the weight and purity of your items to hand. To gauge the weight of your items you can weigh them with a set of household scales. Determine the purity of your gold by checking its hallmark, if you cannot find a hallmark we can still value your items for you. 

Step 2: Post your items 

Simply fill in the details of your items on our seller’s form. Enclose the form with your items in your package and be sure to post using Royal Mail Insured Special Delivery to ensure it arrives at our offices safely. If you do not wish to post your items, you can arrange an appointment with us at our head offices in Wolverhampton. 

Step 3: Receive your payment 

We can transfer your payment on the same day that we receive your items by: 

• FPS – receive within 2 hours 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us, and we’ll be delighted to assist you. 

Gold prices are on the rise  

The price of gold tends to increase during periods of political turmoil and global uncertainty. Far from calming down, 2022 has had more than its fair share of these – and we’re only in April!  

The Russia – Ukraine conflict has fuelled economic volatility, on top of the ongoing challenges of Covid and, of course, rising levels of inflation. True to historical form, the price of gold has risen. You can take advantage of the increased gold prices by selling your scrap gold today. 

Why it may be time to turn your gold into cash 

It’s possible that you are holding onto a gold item that you no longer value as you once did. If you’ve got a gold ring or an item of jewellery that you are happy to part with to make some quick cash, it may be a good time to think of selling.  

The other side of the coin: sellers beware  

As the conventional saying goes, buyers beware. This phrase refers to the idea that buyers should be wary of the seller as they have less information than the seller about the goods or services they are purchasing.  

With gold, this is not always the case. It is the sellers who should beware as the buyer of gold often holds more information than you. Purity is the big issue here; a reputable buyer should be able to test the purity of the gold and offer you an honest price based on their findings. You need to trust that what they tell you is the truth and that they have offered you a fair price for the quality of your gold.  

We want you to be a savvy seller 

The gold buying market is not full of dishonest individuals and operators. We just want you to be aware of the possible risks when selling your gold.  

The likelihood of getting an unfair price for your gold is higher when the precious metal is doing well. That’s why we’ve put together a few of the strategies a gold buyer could employ to fool you so you can be on the lookout. 

The red flags to look out for   

A dishonest buyer will use sneaky tactics when buying your gold. Firstly, they may list the spot price of gold rather than the price they are willing to pay. They may also label the price in ounces to confuse you. As you are selling scrap gold, you will most likely have grams of the precious metal – not ounces. 

Be very suspicious of a gold buyer that does not publish their rates before receiving your items. “Best price guaranteed” is not the same as a genuine guide price! 

Most buyers will not give you a value anywhere near the spot price. However, UK Scrap Gold pays 95% of the gold spot price to the seller. To be clear, the spot price refers to current value of gold on the investment markets. 

Moreover, UK Scrap Gold is the only company in the UK that offers a fixed price based on “Live Spot Rates”. 

A great way to release cash  

Selling your unwanted gold can be a quick and efficient way of liquidating cash. At UK Scrap Gold, you’ll always get the price you deserve, whether your gold is hallmarked or not. The reason for this is that we always check the purity of your precious metal; the price we pay you is determined by its true purity.  

Sell your unwanted gold today  

Our process is very simple. To estimate the value of your gold, use our gold calculator. Enter the weight and carat of your gold, and we will estimate its value. For example, 2 grams of 14 carat gold would get you £52.98 today (5^th April). 

If you feel it’s time to say goodbye to your gold, please fill in our seller’s form. Just give us your contact details and some information about the item you would like to sell. We would be happy to help with any of your queries regarding gold. Feel free to get in touch with our team today on 01902 623 254.  

As the politically ostracized Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to wreak havoc in Ukraine, rising inflation and global uncertainty mean that now may be a good time to sell your scrap gold. 

Political turmoil supports a sellers’ market 

The war in Ukraine is by no means calming down. The statistics are a sobering reflection of this. According to the UN, there are over 2 million refugees, a testament to the extreme human suffering in Ukraine. And with this suffering and turmoil comes great global uncertainty, adding to fears of mounting inflation and pushing up the value of the safe-haven metal, gold. 

In times like these, individuals tend to move away from investments in stocks and bonds. And towards tangible possibilities such as gold. Last month, the gold price rose by 8 per cent. And with the conflict in Ukraine set to deepen, gold is likely to continue to rise. Russian President Vladimir Putin is being investigated for war crimes. Germany’s federal prosecutor is laying down the path for such accusations. On March 10th, gold was trading at around £1,517 per troy ounce.  

Why now may be a good time to sell your scrap gold 

Individuals looking to sell gold are in a good position in times of uncertainty and political turmoil. If you need to liquidate some cash and you own scrap gold that you don’t mind exchanging, this could be the opportune time. Gold jewellery, coins, trinkets, even dental gold fillings – you name it. We can convert your gold into cash so that you can buy something you plan to keep.   

Gold isn’t the only commodity affected by the situation in Ukraine. European gas prices have increased by 33 per cent in response to Russia threatening to shut off supplies following sanctions imposed by Europe on Russia. The incident at a nuclear power facility in Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine, has also driven uncertainty levels up. And therefore, gold prices too. With an air of anxiety surrounding a future nuclear disaster, and after the attack on Europe’s biggest nuclear plant, gold prices reached a six-day high at above £1,485. 

How to use our gold price calculator 

To find out how much your gold is worth, why not try out our easy-to-use gold calculator. All you need to do is enter the weight and carat of your precious belongings. And we will tell you how much you can make from selling your unwanted treasures. We’re an online business. This means that, on the whole, we can offer a more competitive price than you’ll find on the high street.  

Ready to Sell? 

At UK Scrap Gold, we have an expert customer service team who are always on hand to assist with any queries. If you’re in ownership of gold objects that you wouldn’t mind parting with and would like to liquidate some cash, please fill in our seller’s form, it’s easy to do. Simply provide your personal details, contact details and more information about the item you intend to sell. 

If you have any questions or would like to book a consultation, get in touch with our team today on 01902 623 254.  

Almost two years since we first heard about COVID-19, we approach Christmas with high prices eating into our incomes and the threat of a new variant in the headlines. These may give us little reason for festive cheer, but gold prices have remained high, and this could mean it’s worth considering selling gold today. 

A Golden Christmas 

Times have been tough for millions of us, and it can be hard to feel like there are many reasons for cheer. High inflation makes our money worth that bit less than before, and the arrival of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 could mean our freedoms are curtailed for more weeks and months to come. Gold, however, could offer some light in the darkness this Christmas. Prices have stayed stable in the last year or so, close to all-time highs set in the summer of 2020. 

Since we first learnt about the existence of COVID-19 in 2019, gold has gained 20 per cent in value. Going back to 2015, the price of gold has effectively doubled, meaning anyone who came into the possession of even a bit of gold has seen the value of their items appreciate considerably. UK Scrap Gold has seen this in the gold markets over the past few years and offers a fair slice of the action so you can benefit nicely from selling with us. 

As we facilitate sales digitally, we have lower overheads than some gold buyers, meaning the gold you sell to us will be more likely to reflect the true value of the item, as compared with market gold prices. To give you a near-instant reading of just how competitive our prices our, check out our Gold Scrap Calculator. Just one gram of 9-carat gold could make £15.57 if you sell today. 

A Merrier Christmas than Most 

Gold holds great intrinsic value, all thanks to its lack of corrosion over centuries and that distinctive yellow-y shine. You may happen to hold gold in the form of a ring, other forms of jewellery, or even collector’s items such as gold coins or forms of investment such as bullion bars. Just because an item isn’t pure gold doesn’t mean it is of no value: UK Scrap Gold has previously facilitated sales of items made from rose or white gold (gold alloys), which still hold considerable value on the gold markets. 

Now you know what just a gram of 9-carat gold can attract, imagine what an even larger item of greater purity could be worth. At a time when money is tight but you’re looking for a chance to celebrate, gold could be the ticket to a merry Christmas for you this year. 

It all begins with filling out our Seller Form, so we can help learn more about the item you wish to sell. Make sure to send one off to us by the third week of December, to ensure your sale can be processed by the festive holidays, or you may have to wait until the new year for us to facilitate a sale for you. If you have any queries about selling gold this Christmas, don’t hesitate to get in touch with UK Scrap Gold today. 

Our website will remain available throughout the festive period but our offices will close from 3.30pm on Thursday 23rd December 2021 until 10am on Tuesday 4th January 2022.

Due to ongoing disruption to the postal service in some areas, your last day for despatching Royal Mail insured Special Delivery parcels for delivery to us before Saturday 18th December.

Parcels that we do not receive by 1pm on the 23rd December will be processed after our return to work on 4th January and may be held in Royal Mail storage until that date.

We will resume normal service on 4th January 2022.

We wish all our customers a Peaceful and Healthy Christmas & A Happy New Year

With the recent UN Climate Conference, COP26, which was recently hosted in Glasgow, all industries are being challenged to find ways to improve sustainability from top to bottom. The gold markets know a thing or two about that, given that 28 per cent of the world’s gold wasn’t sourced through mining, but produced through good old-fashioned recycling in 2020. 

Something gold, something borrowed 

One of the factors which makes gold so easy to recycle as a precious metal is its longevity. Gold hardly ages over a lengthy period of time, owing to its lack of reactivity with oxygen. Gold’s melting point, at which it becomes molten liquid, is only 1,064 degrees Celsius and when it is in molten form, gold is remarkably easy to change into a variety of shapes. 

What was once a bullion bar can easily become jewellery, coins or some other shape with the right tools to hand. With the typical gold ring estimated to produce 0.8 tonnes of CO2e for each troy ounce of gold, the carbon footprint for bringing even just a new troy ounce of gold has never been higher for the planet. What a coincidence that gold prices happen to be high compared to historical averages. 

For much of human history, gold mining was an arduous task and only so much of it could be found at any one time. Generations of people simply learnt to make do with what little gold was around. In this way, recycling the gold we currently have isn’t some modern fad, but an old tradition which has stood the test of time. 

Recycle your gold today 

Selling your gold with UK Scrap Gold could be just the way to contribute towards this grand effort to cut carbon emissions in the gold markets. If more of those with unwanted gold sell it, especially during a time such as this, when prices are near record highs, the benefits can be numerous. It rebalances supply in a way which could mean less demand for mining. 

Not only does it save toxic chemicals and waste products being released into the environment, which are known side effects of modern gold mining methods. Selling your gold for recycling also allows those specialising in the crafting of gold items to show their skills in melting down and reshaping old gold into something new. 

UK Scrap Gold can process scrap gold items ranging from dental gold to old jewellery and coins. We also consider a number of items with varying degrees of purity. Rose and white gold are just two examples of gold alloy items people might wish to sell. Just because it isn’t pure gold doesn’t mean it holds no value for us. To learn more about the value of recycling gold by selling it, get in touch with us today. 

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