What We Buy
How It Works
We believe in a straightforward, no-surprises process for evaluating and purchasing your gold jewelry
Note
All evaluations are conducted in front of you. You’ll never lose sight of your jewelry during the process, ensuring complete transparency and peace of mind.

What we buy
- We buy gold jewelry
- We buy gold bars, wafers, and ingots.
- We buy gold bracelets, necklaces, and earrings.
- We buy gold rings, brooches, etc.
- We buy old or broken gold jewelry.
- We buy luxury and designer brands.
- We buy scrap gold.
- We pay for gold value, not the watch.
- We pay only Gold value, no numismatic value
- We Buy Silver Bars 999 Pure
- We Buy Silver Coins 999 Pure
- We Buy and Sell Silver Bullion.
- We pay only Silver value, not numismatic value.
What we don’t buy
- We DO NOT buy gold-plated items.
- We DO NOT buy gold-filled items.
- We DO NOT buy catalytic converters.
- We DO NOT buy rocks or dust.
- We DO NOT buy computer parts.
- We DO NOT buy: GP. GV. GF. GE. RGP, EPNS, HGE,GS, GP
- We Do Not Buy Silver Jewelry
- We Do Not Buy old coins unless they’re 999 silver
FAQs
What do we buy?
Express Gold buys Gold Jewelry, Gold Coins, Gold Bars, Silver Bars and Silver Coins.( In Silver we don't buy silver Jewelry- we Just buy and sell silver Bullion i.e., 99.9% silver. )
Do I need an appointment?
Only If you have more than 10 items, we highly recommend that you contact us in advance to make an arrangement.
Can I come into your store and get cash today?
Express Gold is open 6 days a week (We are close on sunday), and we make every effort to pay you in cash. For larger transactions, we may need to pay by wire, e-transfer or company cheque.
What don’t we buy?
Stolen or suspicious metals
Any metals that contain toxic elements
Anything that does not contain precious metals
GP: Gold Plated
GV: Gold Vermeil
GF: Gold Filled
GE: Gold Electroplated
RGP: Rolled Gold Plate
EPNS: Electroplated Nickel Silver
HGE: Heavy Gold Plate
GS: Gold Shell
GP: Gold Plate
Silverware with steel or other metals
Silver Jewelry.
Do I need to supply photo ID?
Yes! As per Provincial and Canadian law, we are required to record the details from one of the following forms of “valid” ID
These forms of ID work by themselves
Driver's licence
Ontario Photo Card (or other province or territory)
These forms of ID require proof of address
Passport (Canadian or Foreign)
Canadian Citizenship Card
Permanent Residence Card
Certificate of Indian Status
Possession and Acquisition License (PAL)
Nexus Card or Enhanced Driver’s Licence
Canadian Armed Forces ID Card
Provincial Health care cards are not acceptable forms of ID
For International customers visiting Canada, we are required to photocopy your "valid" passport as well as the address of where you are staying in Canada.
How do I know that your scales are accurate?
All our scales are certified and regularly checked by Measurements Canada, so you can be assured that Express Gold will be able to determine the exact weight of your items.
How do you test my precious metals?
Express Gold uses X-Ray Spectrometers (XRF) that do not damage your metals in any way, and give an extremely accurate report on the purity of your metals.
Will you damage my precious metals when testing?
Our XRF and density tests are completely non-destructive and will not damage your item.* In the rare case that the readings suggest something unusual, we may offer additional testing options—such as a small scratch or cut—to confirm the item’s purity. These steps are always done with your permission, and only if you’re comfortable proceeding.
How many free XRF tests can I have?
Express Gold offers every customer three (5) free XRF tests a day.
Can I send my jewellery, scrap, bars or coins to you for appraisal and payment?
No, we will require to bring your Precious Metals to the Express Gold store to get the Payment for them.
Diamonds & Gemstones
We do not buy diamonds or gemstones. If you have an item with gemstones, we will only be able to return stones that are easily removable.
How much will you pay me?
Express Gold gives you top cash for gold on the spot after weighing and testing the Karat of the gold with competitive make prices.
please email us at Expressgolddealers@gmail.com or call us at +1 905-318-5000 to get a live quote. Please note that our payout percentages change frequently based on demand for certain products and market conditions.
How do you pay me?
In our store we can pay by:
Cash
e-transfer/Interac (Interac daily limits apply)
Company Check
Wire
Bank Draft (notice required)
For mail-in transactions, we can pay by:
Bank Draft
e-transfer/Interac (Interac daily limits apply)
Company Check
Are there any taxes when I sell?
Express Gold does not charge any taxes when you sell any precious metals. Express Gold recommends that you seek independent financial advice from an accountant or financial advisor when selling bullion products to us.
Are there extra fees?
There are no extra or hidden fees when selling any precious metals to Express Gold.
Why do you pay less for certain items?
In Canada, Express Gold as a precious metals dealer has to charge Premium on bullion products we sell that do not have a high purity. Examples of bullion products with a low purity include (but not limited to) gold sovereigns, Krugerrands or gold eagles that each have a purity of 91.67 (22k). These bullion items are far harder to resell in Canada, so our payouts need to be lower.
Does the condition of my item affect the payout?
Not always. Standard bullion products, we do pay more if the item is in pristine condition with its packaging and documentation. If the item is an old coin, then normal wear and tear is expected. But if the item is damaged in any way, you can expect a lower payout, as our resell price will reflect that damage.
For Gold Jewelry: we buy gold jewelry in any condition.
