Calculate the material value first
Multiply total weight by fineness to obtain fine-gold weight, then apply the same current reference price to every offer. This provides a common benchmark, not a guaranteed selling price.
Coins with genuine collector value require a separate numismatic assessment. Treating every item as scrap can conceal value; assuming every old coin is collectible can be equally misleading.
What is my gold roughly worth?
Enter the weight, unit and carat. The calculator shows the pure gold value at the current reference price.
- Actual gold content
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- Gold price per gram
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How it is calculated: weight × gold content × gold price per gram. The result is the pure gold value, not a binding buying or selling price. Testing, dealer premium, selling deduction, delivery and processing are excluded.
Ask for the final payout
Record testing deductions, refining charges, postage, insurance and any commission. Compare the net amount and the time at which the price becomes binding.
An online estimate may change after physical inspection. The provider should explain the process, the right to reject a revised offer and how the goods are returned.
Make testing traceable
A transparent buyer explains weight, fineness and testing method. Where practical, retain a receipt or measurement record and do not allow irreversible processing before accepting the price.
For a material amount, more than one independent offer can reveal an unusually wide spread. Security and reliability still matter alongside price.
Keep transaction records
Invoices, original purchase evidence, offer details, payment record and the final statement should be stored securely. German tax treatment can depend on holding period and individual circumstances.
This guide provides general information only. Legal or tax questions require advice based on the specific transaction.
Separate bullion from jewellery and collectibles
A standard bullion bar or coin can often be compared primarily by fine-gold content and spread. Jewellery also reflects workmanship and condition, while a genuinely numismatic coin may require a specialist valuation.
Treating every item as scrap can miss collector value; accepting a collector story without comparable transactions can overstate it. Ask the buyer to identify which valuation method is being applied.
Control shipping and testing
Before sending metal, establish insurance limits, packaging rules, the point at which price becomes binding, and who pays for a rejected offer or return. Photograph the contents and retain tracking without publishing sensitive details.
A transparent buyer records weight, fineness and test method. Avoid irreversible melting or cutting until the valuation and net price have been accepted.
Warning signs
Pressure to decide immediately, refusal to provide a written net quote, unexplained deductions and an unwillingness to return rejected items are warning signs. For significant values, independent offers can expose an unusual spread.
Do not let a high advertised percentage replace the calculation. The amount actually paid after all deductions, and the timing of that payment, determine the economic result.
Frequently asked questions
Concise answers based on the explanations above. The full section provides the relevant detail and limitations.
What should readers know about “Calculate the material value first”?
Multiply total weight by fineness to obtain fine-gold weight, then apply the same current reference price to every offer. This provides a common benchmark, not a guaranteed selling price.
What should readers know about “Ask for the final payout”?
Record testing deductions, refining charges, postage, insurance and any commission. Compare the net amount and the time at which the price becomes binding.
What should readers know about “Make testing traceable”?
A transparent buyer explains weight, fineness and testing method. Where practical, retain a receipt or measurement record and do not allow irreversible processing before accepting the price.
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