Articles from February 2015
Make money from your old jewellery
Article Last Updated: Thursday, February 26, 2015
Jewellery has always been a popular choice for gift giving. Many people opt for a beautiful trinket for the special people in their life when it comes to birthdays and special occasions. Not every gift works, of course, and many of us have got a ring, watch or necklace sitting at the bottom of a dra...
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Platinum’s Unusual Market
Article Last Updated: Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Whether it is for gold, silver or platinum, precious metal markets can be incredibly difficult to predict. Prices tend to change very rapidly and there are countless factors that influence them. This makes it difficult to make profits in the short term and means holding on to stock for longer is typ...
Read moreThe importance of using a reputable bullion provider
Article Last Updated: Monday, February 23, 2015
Bullion can potentially be a great way to invest money, but you need to know that you’re buying high quality, legitimate items at the right prices if you want your investments to benefit you in the future and act as a safe haven for your finances. It is crucial to use reputable sources to purchase y...
Read moreWhy is gold exempt from VAT?
Article Last Updated: Friday, February 20, 2015
When goods and services are traded in the UK, they’re usually subject to a standard VAT rate. Value added tax rates are currently 20%, with certain items, such as home energy, offered at a reduced rate of 5%. However, some are completely exempt from any VAT, including gold. This hasn’t always been t...
Read moreThe value of gold
Article Last Updated: Thursday, February 19, 2015
Gold is a metal that’s relatively hard to find in natural circumstances and takes a lot of time to source. It holds an amazing ability to stay in perfect condition for many centuries, setting it apart from any other metal contained in the periodic table. Throughout history, gold has been seen as an...
Read moreMake money from your old jewellery
Article Last Updated: Tuesday, February 17, 2015
It is probably fair to say that we all have some unwanted jewellery lying around somewhere. Many people have necklaces, rings and bracelets hiding away in boxes and drawers when they could be easily converted into cash. Selling your jewellery to us is simple and offers you fantastic financial benefi...
Read moreTurn your unwanted gifts into welcome cash
Article Last Updated: Monday, February 16, 2015
When looking to give a gift we often hear people remark that you cannot go wrong with jewellery. This is, of course, not always the case. We have all at some point or another probably opened up a box to reveal an item of jewellery that is not to our taste. Most people do the same thing: they put the...
Read moreThe Eagle or the Buffalo?
Article Last Updated: Monday, February 16, 2015
If you are seeking to buy silver bars, gold bars or coins, we can provide a wide range of different options for your needs. Gold coins are popular with collectors because they have great value and can be liquefied quite easily when you want to sell them. There are many different types to choose from...
Read morePurchasing bullion can provide additional security
Article Last Updated: Friday, February 13, 2015
Gold is one of the most precious materials in the world and was the basis for how we originally determined the value of goods and services. For many years people bought it by relying on exchange traded funds (ETFs) but a lot of investors have moved away from these in recent years. One of the main re...
Read moreIs gold investment right for me?
Article Last Updated: Thursday, February 12, 2015
For many years, all kinds of investors have included gold and silver bars, coins and other items as part of their portfolio. This is partly due to the fact that gold offers a fair amount of stability and security through unstable economic times. Throughout history gold has been referred to as a time...
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