Know who you're
selling your gold to.
Every year, Pretoria sellers lose real value to buyers who weigh fast, test vaguely, and pay in ways that can't be traced. This guide exists to change that — before you sell a single item.
Not every buyer tells you what your gold is actually worth.
Pretoria has no shortage of gold buyers — pawn shops, pop-up stalls, "cash for gold" vans. Some are excellent. Others rely on rushed testing, vague weighing, and cash-only deals to quietly under-pay sellers who don't know what to look for. This site exists to help you tell the difference before you hand anything over, and to connect you with a buyer that's been independently trading gold since 1997.
See How Sell My Gold WorksTesting, weighing and payment — in full view.
A trustworthy buyer never asks you to take their word for it. Here's what that looks like in practice.
Every item tested where you can see it.
Sell My Gold tests karat and purity using XRF scanning in front of you — not in a back room. You see the reading, you understand the result, before any price is discussed.
Accurate weight, explained line by line.
Weight is measured on calibrated scales and shown to you directly. The price calculation — karat, weight, market rate — is walked through, not summarised into a single take-it-or-leave-it number.
No pressure, no rushed decisions.
You're welcome to take time, ask questions, or walk away. A legitimate buyer's price holds up under scrutiny — it doesn't depend on you deciding quickly.
Under the same leadership since 1997.
Sell My Gold has been run under consistent leadership for over 29 years — not a pop-up operation or a name that changes every few months. That continuity is part of what independent reviewers look for when judging trustworthiness.
A real office, not a folding table.
Behind the transaction is an established office — not a stall that disappears next month. Physical presence and trading history are two of the simplest ways to judge whether a buyer is accountable.
Paid the same day, by traceable EFT.
Once your items are tested and you accept the offer, payment is made the same day by direct EFT — a documented transaction, not an unmarked envelope of cash.
Sell My Gold vs. a fly-by-night buyer
Most "cash for gold" problems trace back to one of these gaps. Know them before you sell.
✓ What Sell My Gold Does
- Tests every item with XRF, in front of you
- Trading continuously since 1997
- Pays by traceable, same-day EFT
- Only buys certificated diamonds
- Established office plus insured courier option
- Explains the price calculation, unrushed
✕ Signs of a Risky Buyer
- Tests items out of sight or skips testing
- No verifiable trading history
- Pushes for untraceable cash only
- Buys uncertificated stones at a guess
- No fixed address or contactable office
- Pressures you to decide on the spot
Jewellery, certificated diamonds and Krugerrands.
Rings, chains, bangles, earrings
Broken or intact, any karat. Tested and weighed on the spot.
Certificated stones only
Loose or set. A valid certificate is required for purchase.
Investment coins, market rates
Full, half, quarter or tenth ounce, priced against the live market.
Pretoria office & Gauteng home visits
Meet in the office, or arrange a home visit across Gauteng and surrounding areas.
Nationwide, fully insured
Reach out by call or WhatsApp, we send secure packing instructions, and you're paid the same day your items are verified.
Same-day EFT, always
No cash-in-hand ambiguity — every payment is a direct, documented bank transfer.
What Sell My Gold clients say
"They explained every step of the testing before mentioning a price. No pressure at all, and payment was in my account the same day."
"I'd been to two pawn shops before this. The difference in how they weighed and tested was obvious."
"Used the courier option from out of town — fully insured, and I could track it the whole way."
Before you sell
How do I know a gold buyer in Pretoria is legitimate?
Look for in-person testing, a clear weighing and pricing process, verifiable trading history, and payment by traceable EFT rather than undisclosed cash.
Should I accept a cash offer for my gold?
Be cautious of buyers pushing for untraceable cash and a fast decision. A reputable buyer is comfortable paying by EFT, which leaves a clear record of the sale.
Does Gold Buyers Pretoria buy my items directly?
Gold Buyers Pretoria is a guidance channel connecting Pretoria sellers with Sell My Gold, trusted since 1997, for the actual testing, purchase and payment.
Do you buy diamonds without a certificate?
No — Sell My Gold only purchases diamonds that come with a valid certificate.
Can someone come to me instead?
Yes. Home visits are available across Gauteng and surrounding areas, alongside the Pretoria office and a fully insured nationwide courier option.
Sell with the buyer that shows you the process.
Get a same-day quote from Sell My Gold — tested, weighed and explained, with payment the same day.