Lesley Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 There are so many adverts asking people to pop their unwanted gold in a bag and post it off for a valuation - if you like the valuation you receive the cash........... Does anyone really put their gold in a bag and pop it in the post?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 I know, I've thought exactly the same when I see the advert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 I howl every time I see that ad too. Like say red backwards. DER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 My thoughts were, "as if" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 There's a few reputable gold buyers who do this and give the going rate for gold. Hatton Garden Metals is one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainboarddude Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 i know, on one advert which might be postal gold, the ma on the advert is really weird and doesnt blink at all throughout the whole advert. dont know why i noticed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 i know, on one advert which might be postal gold, the ma on the advert is really weird and doesnt blink at all throughout the whole advert. dont know why i noticed That guy freaks me out, how on earth did they employ him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggerlady Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Dont you think its a bit strange that theyre all popping up at once??? My friend reckons it because the banking system is close to collapse so the only thing left worth anything is going to be gold,just like the (very) olden days..unless theyre all speculating that the price will rocket soon..Ive only got my wedding ring so no ppoint in me asking for an envelope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 God no! I'd only ever put my diamonds in the post for cash. Gold? Phffft! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 I've thought the same thing. Why would you send your gold away without having the money first? I think my wedding and engagement rings are the only gold things I own, and I'm not going to send them anywhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 The thing that makes me laugh on one of the ads (can't remember which) is when they say "phone now for your FREE Gold Kit". What's that then? A free stamped addressed envelope? Whoopee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 The thing that makes me laugh on one of the ads (can't remember which) is when they say "phone now for your FREE Gold Kit". What's that then? A free stamped addressed envelope? Whoopee Thats what my son said and he's 11! It does make you think though. If you were after lots of gold jewellery why not set up a company, send out some easily spotted envelopes through the mail so then someone 'working' for the postal service can see that envelope has some gold in and *swipe* gone! Disclaimer: I am in now way saying anyone who works for the Royal Mail are thieves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 It is the 'unwanted' gold bit that tickles me. I mean, unwanted! Who has unwanted gold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 I'm glad it's not just me then! After all the problems I've had sending even a birthday card and voucher to my sister I don't think I'll be putting anything in an envelope emblazoned with 'Postal Gold' or whatever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Beggars belief really I hear that the price of gold is holding though - more than can be said for most savings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 My gold goes postal - at least my wedding ring gets chucked across the room a couple of times a year - does that count? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 That sounds more like airmail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 I still want a brooch of finest green... (Blackadder II) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 I still want a brooch of finest green... (Blackadder II) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 My engagement ring has emeralds - but you can't have it! I can't get my wedding ring off now. Ooh I have a gold toothypeg but I need it to chomp with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 i know, on one advert which might be postal gold, the ma on the advert is really weird and doesnt blink at all throughout the whole advert. dont know why i noticed That guy freaks me out, how on earth did they employ him My thoughts exactly! He must be a relative of someone in the company...he's the creepiest man on telly!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 My mum took her old damaged gold jewellery to be valued last month, & got £110 cash for it. She put that money towards buying herself a new 22 carat wedding ring, she had lost her orignal ring many years ago when it fell from her finger on a really cold day, & had been wearing a replacement 9ct ring for many years instead. Incidentally she had the gold vaued the week before she cashed it in & the value of it went up £10 in that one week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 No the creepiest is the Civic Bang man who shouts at housewives as if we're all deaf or dumb We saw the Spanish version on holiday and he was so quietly spoken it was positively soothing. ES cracked up when he saw me mesmorised by it each time it came on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 No the creepiest is the Civic Bang man who shouts at housewives as if we're all deaf or dumb BARRY SCOTT HAS NO INDOOR VOICE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Are you aquainted with him then? Imagine being married to him - DO YOU WANT A CUPPA bawled in my ear would put me in a bad mood for the rest of the day Poor Mrs Scott - God help her I'd be tempted to bury him and h is Civic Bang in the compost heap. Apologies if you are married to him, hes just a bit loud thats all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
