Record gold: Codacons’ suggestions for not getting scammed

With the gold prices that they achieved record levels on international markets, the number of citizens who decide to get rid of necklaces, rings and bracelets at shops “is increasing significantly”.I buy gold“, widespread throughout our territory, in exchange for immediate liquidity. This is reported by Codacons who launches thealarm: this kind of transactions could give rise to ambiguous situations, “disadvantageous conditions or real rip-offs to the detriment of users who want to do business”.

Il Codacons remember them rules to be followed with the utmost attention when intended sell jewelry or other gold goods at such establishments.

Weigh the gold and check the carats

Before going to a “I buy gold“It’s good weigh at home the object you intend to sell and verify the daily gold prices expressed in grams and not in once – explains the association – It is then a good idea to check whether the number is shown on the necklace caratsthat is, theunit of measurement of metal purity: the price of gold on the markets, in fact, refers to 24 carat pure metalwhile most of jewels and jewelry marketed to consumers is a 18 carats. Regardless of the type of gold (yellow, white or rose), what matters is the quantity of pure gold present.

The evaluation of the object and the commissions

At the time of evaluation of the objectthe merchant must weigh the goods in front of the customer with a precision scale and present your own offer referring to the weight in grams: this will also take into account the commission applied by the shopkeeper, i.e. one “spread“to remunerate theexercise activitieson average between 15% and the 25%.

Compare quotes and offers

Before selling the jewel, it is a good idea to obtain a written quote e compare different offers of the “I buy gold” of your area: the differences in the conditions practiced can be very different from one exercise to another.

Contact authorized businesses

Finally, it is essential to only contact authorized businesses and registered in the appropriate register register of professional gold tradersconcludes the Codacons.