How to Sell Gold by Mail in Spain: A Step-by-Step Guide

We do almost everything online these days — banking, grocery shopping, even buying cars. So why are so many people still carrying their valuable jewellery through the streets to haggle at a local "Compro Oro" shop?

Selling your gold online by mail is not only safer and more private — because online buyers don't have the heavy overhead costs of physical stores, it usually results in a much higher cash payout.

If you have never sold precious metals through the post before, it might sound intimidating. At OroSeguro we have engineered the process to be entirely frictionless, 100% insured, and completely risk-free.

Here is exactly how you can turn your unwanted gold into cash in four simple steps, without ever leaving your house.

Step 1 — Request your free insured pack

The process begins on our website. You simply fill out a short form with your name and address to request your free OroSeguro selling pack.

Within a few days a discreet, unbranded package will arrive at your door. Inside you will find everything you need:

• A secure, padded envelope for your items.
• Simple, step-by-step packing instructions.
• A pre-paid, fully tracked shipping label.

Step 2 — Pack and send (fully insured)

Gather the gold, silver, platinum, or palladium you wish to sell — whether it is a pristine 18k necklace, a broken bracelet, or a single earring. Place the items securely inside the provided padded envelope and seal it.

Is it safe? Absolutely. Your shipment is protected from the moment it leaves your hands. We partner with top-tier couriers, and every single pack is fully tracked and comprehensively insured by Generali. Simply drop the pre-paid parcel off at your local post office or courier point, and keep the receipt with your tracking number. You can monitor its journey to our lab every step of the way.

Step 3 — Professional appraisal in our lab

As soon as your package arrives at our secure facility, our expert appraisal team gets to work.

We do not use scratching acids or guesswork. Your items are evaluated using state-of-the-art XRF (X-ray fluorescence) technology, which lets us instantly and accurately determine the exact karat (purity) of your gold without causing a single scratch to the metal.

We then weigh your items on highly calibrated, laboratory-grade scales. Based on the exact weight, the purity, and the live market price of gold that day, we work out your offer.

Step 4 — Accept your offer and get paid fast

Once the appraisal is complete, we send you the offer in writing, by email: a firm offer with a transparent, detailed breakdown of what each of your items is worth.

Here is where you are in total control:

• If you say YES — you accept the offer through the link in that email, and we pay you by bank transfer, sent within 24 business hours of accepting.
• If you say NO — there is absolutely no pressure and no obligation. We simply package your items back up and return them to you safely, fully insured, and completely free of charge.

The smart way to sell your gold in 2026

With gold prices currently at historic highs, there has never been a better time to clear out your jewellery box. By choosing to sell by mail with OroSeguro, you skip the stressful negotiations, avoid the security risks of physical shops, and guarantee yourself a highly competitive market rate.

The whole process happens on your terms.