Is This Gold Offer Fair?
Enter the weight, karat and the price you were offered or quoted. We measure it against the live melt value and tell you where it sits.
Last updated · market open (Asia session) · Spot source: gold-api.com · Spot is the wholesale mid-market — dealers add premium over it; use the calculators for real-world figures · See the full methodology.
Enter the offer
Type the price you were offered or quoted to compare it with melt value.
Last updated · market open (Asia session) · Spot source: gold-api.com · Spot is the wholesale mid-market — dealers add premium over it; use the calculators for real-world figures · See the full methodology.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if a gold offer is fair?
Compare it with the melt value — the weight × the live gram price for the karat. When selling, an honest buyer can tell you their payout as a percentage of melt; when buying, the price above melt should be explained by making charges, tax and margin.
What percentage of melt value is a good selling price?
Refiners and specialist buyers typically pay 80–95% of melt; high-street and pawn shops often 60–80%. Anything under 60% is well below the usual range and worth a second quote.
Why would a buyer pay less than melt value?
The buyer has to test, refine and resell the metal, and keeps a margin for that. The more the item needs (testing, separating stones, small quantities), the larger the deduction tends to be.