The carat (abbreviation ct or kt) is a measure of the purity of gold alloys, 24-carat being pure gold. The carat system is increasingly being complemented or superseded by the millesimal fineness system, in which the purity of precious metals is denoted by parts per thousand of pure metal in the alloy.

Where did such an unusual unit of purity come from?

The word carat is derived from the Greek kerátion (κεράτιoν), “fruit of the carob”. Carob seeds were used as weights on precision scales because of their reputation for having a uniform weight. (However, a 2006 study by Lindsay Turnbull and others found this not to be the case). This was not the only reason. It is said that, in order to keep regional buyers and sellers of gold honest, potential customers could retrieve their own carob seeds on their way to the market, to check the tolerances of the seeds used by the merchant. If this precaution was not taken, the potential customers would be at the mercy of “2 sets of carob seeds”. One set of “heavier” carob seeds would be used when buying from a customer (making the seller’s gold appear to be less). Another, lighter set of carob seeds would be used when the merchant wanted to sell to a customer.

In the distant past, different countries each had their own carat, roughly equivalent to a carob seed. In the mid-16th century, the Karat was adopted as a measure of gold purity. The most common carats used for gold in jewelry making are 9 and 10 carat in New Zealand.

The value of your gold is determined by three things – the weight, the carat and the current market price. Higher carats of jewellery contain more gold (e.g. 18ct has two times more gold than 9ct) and the heavier the total weight means more cash for you.

At Gold Smart you will receive the highest price for your gold and silver because we are transparent about the entire pricing process.

Original Source – http://en.wikipedia.org/

Recent movement in the markets have caught some by surprise. Technically we are in the summer doldrums for gold prices and as gold buyers we have seen many customers pleasantly surprised by the recent strength in rates.

Again it appears that concerns around the Eurpoean Union and in particular the downgrade by Moody’s of Portugal’s credit rating to junk has seen markets respond by moving to investments seen as safe (or safer than government bonds). The New Zealand dollar also responded to the earthquake by moving down against the United States dollar – yet has bounced back to record high levels.

When selling gold it’s naturally a benefit to have higher prices because you get more from your items. This can be hard to time perfectly however as markets move quickly and as the common saying goes, “Bulls move up the stairs and bears go out the window”! The ideal timing really depends on what works for you and the benefit of the cash instead of unwanted jewellery.

The diversity of uses for “gold capital” is always something we find interesting and enjoyable to see the benefits Gold Smart is creating.

Gold Smart customers often ask what happens to the gold and silver that we purchase. Basically our gold buying service is related to our gold refining methods and processes. Almost all of the metal that we buy gets melted, processed and refined to recover the precious value contained in the gold jewellery, bullion and scrap gold.

Gold Smart’s refining service and recovery process begins the moment we view and appraise the items customers bring to us. When we view the jewellery we are looking at things such as hallmarks, quality of manufacturing, makers stamps, colour and texture of the gold, depth of sheen and so on.

The recovery and assay of all material is ultimately determined by melting (at over 1064.18 °C/gold’s melting point), and refining to separate the metal and remove impurities.

Advances in technology mean that we refine gold and silver to very high levels using the most environmentally-friendly methods that we can. The best option to sell gold is Gold Smart today.

Did you know that the Sterling Silverware cutlery sitting in your kitchen draw is a veritable “silver mine”? With the price of silver reaching record levels more and more people are realising that Nana’s old spoons, forks, knives, serving spoons, dishware, candlesticks, tea-service set, tableware, silver flatware and so on is worth it’s weight in silver!

Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% of silver and 7.5% of an “alloy metal”, usually copper. The sterling silver standard has been around for a very long time.

Silverware has been the standard for setting a proper table when hosting guests, however given the rise of sterling silver and other manufacturing methods, it’s become less popular and troublesome to maintain. In the house steads of old, wealthy families would have butlers responsible for maintaining the collection of silver – including cleaning and polishing. In middle-income families a few items of silver or silverplate may have been displayed on a buffet table, cabinet or simply locked away for security.

If you have silver cutlery yourself you’ll know how time consuming it can be to store, use and clean all silverware associated with special functions!

Sterling silver will be appropriately hallmarked with stamps to indicate it’s authenticity. This could include fine silver of 99.9% silver or better (normally only used in the making of bullion bars), Britiannia silver at 95.84% sterling (more pure than sterling), Mexican silver of 95% purity, North American coin silver, German silver of between 80%-90% depending on the manufacturer.

Hallmarks on silver are not to be confused with makers’ marks, which alone are not considered “hallmarks”. A hallmark is simply an indication of the metal content, such marks may read: 800, 813H, 925, 925S, 935, 960, sterling, etc. Symbols on the items may include: an eagle’s head, boar’s head, triple crown, the lion passant (walking lion), etc.

Perhaps you inherited a silver-set from family and you simply cannot bother with the hassle of cleaning and safety storing it – no matter the reason, your silver flatware can net you a pretty penny!

When selling silverware in New Zealand, talk with the silver buying experts at Gold Smart to turn that unwanted dining set into piles of cash!

Silver prices have been doing extremely well lately and outpacing gold in terms of it’s rise. This is making it an excellent time to sell silver in New Zealand with spot silver hitting a new 31-year peak! How long will this rally continue is anyone’s guess with many commentators saying that “silver is overbought” and due for a correction.

Gold Smart will purchase any silver bullion, silver coins, silverware (sterling) and silver jewellery that you want to sell. Examples of silver to sell include 1oz Silver Bullion (including silver Kiwi Ferns, Silver Kookaburras, Australian Silver Koalas, Canadian Silver Maples, Mexican Silver Libertad, Chinese Silver Panda, American Silver Eagles, Austrian Silver Philharmonics), 99.99% 1kg Silver Bars (PAMP Suisse, J&M, AGR, NZ Pure Silver, ABC, Perth Mint Silver), old silver coins that have no numismatic or collectors value (including Morgan Dollars, Liberty Head “Barber” half-dollars, some quarters, dimes and nickels, Crowns, Half Crowns, Florins, Shillings, Six Pences, Three Pences).

Silver prices have reached record-levels making now a great time to sell silver for cash to Gold Smart in New Zealand.

We are Gold AND Silver buyers!

The best feedback we can get at Gold Smart comes from customers that sell gold to us. Often these customers are smart and have shopped around a few dealers to get prices for their unwanted items. Two recent sellers had this to say…

From Murray in Auckland - “Thanks so much to Goldsmart who I called recently to facilitate a quote for the sale of my no longer in use wedding ring. They were fantastic and informative and upon me mentioning I would like to shop around suggested I gather quotes and call them with the weight and carat of the ring to see how the prices compared. The next morning I visited a franchise in a popular shopping mall and got the ring weighed and valued and was underwhelmed with what was offered. I was also underwhelmed with the aggressive nature of the attendant trying to persuade me to sell it on the spot. I returned home (with my ring) and called Goldsmart who immediately offered me a price that was 68% more than I had been offered earlier in the day. I was invited to stop by Goldsmart and was met by Anita and her colleague who then wrote me a cash cheque. The Goldsmart team are very professional and I was satisfied that I hadn’t just given my ring away, after all, even though I no longer had use for it, there is still emotional attachment and it would have severely devalued that (if that makes sense) to have let it go so cheaply. I would recommend anyone go to Goldsmart to sell their gold, they conduct their business with integrity and respect, which was such a contrast to the franchise I had originally dealt with, who seemed to be blatantly profiteering from peoples misfortune.”

From Robin – “Just a quick note to say I shopped around for months before deciding to sell my gold to you. I was first taken with your website which seemed to promise a more professional and respectful approach in comparison to many others I’d tried which implied the seller was desperate to acquire cash as the sole motive for selling – which of course isn’t true. I got quotes from three places on the same day and earlier and all were well below your quote which you fully honoured when I called to sell. Many thanks for a professional, friendly and efficient transaction.”

Save yourself the time, sell your gold to Gold Smart!

We are humbled to receive such warm reviews from our customers – it’s rewarding to provide the best services and incredible rates to Kiwis around New Zealand.

Deadly riots because of high food prices have been raising a lot of media attention lately. From Haiti to Egypt, dramatic increases in world food prices are causing political and economic instability. This has been resulting in social unrest particularly for poor and developing nations.

“Price spikes have been influenced by rising oil prices (costs of fertilizers, transportation, etc), falling food stockpiles, expanding middle-class populations of Asia, subsidies in developed nations (e.g. Corn subsidies in the US), market speculation, climate change and world population.”

In the latest edition of its Food Outlook report, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)  warned the international community to prepare for harder times ahead unless production of major food crops increases significantly in 2011.

Sugar climbed for a third year in a row in 2010, and corn jumped the most in four years in Chicago. Food prices may rise more unless the world grain crop increases “significantly” in 2011, the FAO said Nov. 17. At least 13 people died last year in Mozambique in protests against plans to lift bread prices.

“There is still, unfortunately, the potential for grain prices to strengthen on the back of a lot of uncertainty,” Abdolreza Abbassian, senior economist at the FAO, said by phone from Rome today. “If anything goes wrong with the South American crop, there is plenty of room for them to increase.”

Global food production will have to rise 70 percent by 2050 as the world population expands to 9.1 billion people from about 6.8 billion people in 2010, the FAO has said.

In response to the 2008 crisis, countries from India and Egypt to Vietnam and Indonesia banned exports of rice, a staple for half the world. Skyrocketing food prices sparked protests and riots in almost three dozen poor nations including Haiti, Somalia, Burkina Faso and Cameroon.

So what can you do to protect yourself and your family?

First off, plant a garden – New Zealand has by most standards plenty of arable land suitable for growing tomatoes, carrots, radishes, brussel sprouts, herbs, potatoes, etc. Planting a garden can be an inexpensive and fun activity for the whole family. If you’ve never grown a vegetable garden before, there’s plenty of books from the library or websites that will help you know how to grow nutritious food.

Secondly, consider how you will store your freshly grown food – such as a food dehydrator, zip lock bags, freezing, etc. This will ensure the long-life of your supplies. This could be considered your “Food Bank” a place where you store canned goods, dried foods and other essentials that may become much more expensive in the near future. Consider storing salt, peanut butter, cooking oils, sugar, coffee and powered milk.

Thirdly, you could consider selling your unwanted gold jewellery to help fund your emergency food supplies for yourself and your family!

THE GOLD SMART VALUE GUARANTEE

Gold Smart promises to provide you excellent service and fantastic rates. Our commitment to providing the best rates and professionalism has seen us quickly become a favourite choice for selling gold in New Zealand.

WE UNDERTAKE TO BEAT ANY PRICE

In the unlikely event that you receive a higher offer for your gold, Gold Smart will pay more!

We simply require a written offer from the New Zealand gold buying company that contains accurate weights, the purity of each gold item and the price offered.

THE FASTEST TURNAROUND TIME

At Gold Smart we pride ourselves on being fast, friendly and professional. If you need your gold sold today – we promise to complete your transaction as quickly as possible. Typically we can help you immediately and put cash in your hands for the things you want.

FULL AND COMPLETE COMMUNICATION

With every purchase the Gold Smart team will guide you along each step of the way, making clear what to expect and helping answer any questions or reservations you may have. Rest assured you will feel comfortable and confident selling gold to Gold Smart.

KNOWLEDGEABLE AND PROFESSIONAL TEAM

We understand that selling your unwanted gold is something you may not have done before and you must feel we have your best interests at heart. Our professional team are experts in appraising the gold content and value of your items.

NO PRESSURE

The last thing you need is to feel pressured into selling your gold. At Gold Smart we promise to give you the right information and with no-obligation so you are free to decide if you sell or not.

NO HIDDEN COSTS

The price we offer you, is the total price and we promise there are no hidden fees or charges, with fair weights and measures.

www.goldsmart.co.nz

Over 4 Troy Oz Alluvial Gold

Gold Smart is proud to announce that we are now purchasing Alluvial Gold! If you are a weekend-gold-fossicker or more serious commercial mining operation looking for the best rates to refine and assay your gold material – then Gold Smart is ready to help you!

If you have alluvial/placer gold that’s taken blood sweat and tears to find then you’re going to want the best metals analysis and refining processes. The Gold Smart gold refining service is fast and we use the latest technology to ensure accuracy and speed. We will also purchase all alluvial gold that gets refined at excellent per gram rates.

Refining alluvial gold has never been easier! We don’t however purchase Alluival Gold Dust from Ghana – so if you’re thinking about asking, please DON’T. Only gold that’s already in New Zealand will be considered by the team at Gold Smart.

Please contact Gold Smart for more details about our Gold Refining Services: 0800-465-376

Santa's (Siberian Husky) Reindeer

Wow, it’s only 12 days until Christmas! If you’re looking for money for gold then you call sell your gold to Gold Smart – The Gold Buyers paying cash 4 gold!

Gold Smart will buy any kind and carat of gold making it easy when selling gold jewellery. Customers often ask us how they can sell gold for the best prices and the answer is simple – come to Gold Smart first!

We have made the process of getting money for gold a breeze – we look at three things: the carat of gold (so how much gold do the items contain), what’s the precise weight in grams (gold price per gram) and what’s the international gold spot price (converted to New Zealand dollars).

Selling gold has never been so easy and with record high gold prices you can forget hoping to strike it rich at the casino – the real gold is waiting in your jewellery box!

Gold Smart is NOT a pawn shop or a Kiosk in a Shopping Mall – we are Gold Buyers that buy gold (and silver) paying you fantastic rates that give you more.

Call us today for a FREE quote on any gold and silver jewellery items you may have. We buy gold in ANY condition!

"The Deflation Bear is Waiting..."

We apologize in advance because this blog post is going to get heavy and perhaps a little obtuse… however we’ll let you be the judge of that!

There’s been plenty of debate recently if we will see inflation or deflation. The people that believe we will see inflation point to the ‘money printing’ by the Federal Reserve in the United States and the ‘monetisation’ of debt (purchasing their own bonds) as warning signs of impending and rampant inflation. The other side that believes we will see deflation point to the very high unemployment rates which puts heavy pressure on wages and consumer enthusiasm. Adding to their case is the large budget deficits at the federal level (deflationary), slowing tax receipts that put pressure on budgets and decreasing business growth.

Both sides have compelling arguments for and against and it could be said that gold and silver prices do trade on sentiment – fear and greed which are really not rational states of mind. The amount of money (US Dollars as the World’s reserve currency) in circulation has increased markedly yet if you talked with most business owners, particularly small businesses they will tell you accessing credit and loans is almost impossible right now. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and money/capital could be considered the live blood for many – without it they will die. Leading to decreased production, staff redundancies, lower wages therefore lower consumer spending and so it continues in an ever worsening cycle.

If we see deflation then owning dollars could be very good because your purchasing power is in fact increasing, meaning you can buy more tomorrow than you could today. From what Ben Bernake (Chairman of the Federal Reserve) has said, it’s their intention to keep inflating the money supply – however one must consider where this money is going… of the US$3.3 Trillion Dollars most of the money went to the large global banks.

Some believe that the super wealthy are unloading securities, selling gold and buying dollars because the US will default on it’s loans. They claim the US is undergoing deflation with “fewer dollars chasing goods, chasing the worker’s labor, chasing factors of production — this means that each dollar in circulation will buy a bigger slice of pie (or, holding pie slice size constant — it will take fewer dollars to by a given slice of pie) — thus those holding dollars and IOU’s denominated in dollars are getting a big unearned premium — a windfall — on each dollar and on each dollar-denominated IOU they hold because of deflation.”

It’s not hard to see how large money players would want deflation because this increases the purchasing power of the money they hold. By starving the consumer of their purchasing power they in turn become more wealthy. So if you’re still following this post then you’ll be able to appreciate the summary… “when you buy gold, you are giving needed blood from our national veins — our dollars — in exchange for gold which is not spendable, which only adds to the deflation behind this depression.”

Buying gold under this argument has a negative effect on the economy as a whole and selling gold is good because this creates liquidity in the system.

It’s our view that in a stable healthy economy we would see continual price deflation as the cost to produce goods becomes cheaper through technological efficiencies across all sectors.

"The Golden Santa"

Christmas is just around the corner and you’ll soon be bombarded with messages about shopping, sales, presents and giving. It can be a stressful time of year for many families especially if money is tight and things are not planned well. This can be especially true for families with kids and the demands to make the Christmas experience enjoyable and memorable for them.

We’ve compiled some easy tips for how to save money this Christmas!

1. Plan it! Before you shop or do anything create a plan of what you’d like to achieve, what memories you want to create and what your budget will be.
2. Use Discount Cards! If you do decide to buy presents then discount cards are a great way to make your money go further.
3. Use Envelopes to Allocate Cash! Throw away the credit cards and apportion your gift money into envelopes – this way you avoid overspending and can remain within budget.
4. Have a Secret Santa! See if your family is happy to give only one gift to one person – the giver can remain anonymous and you can even set a maximum dollar amount such as $20.
5. Give Time! Remember that what makes Christmas and the Holidays memorable for many people is the gift of time spent with loved ones – what memories and experiences would make your Christmas Golden?
6. Sell Gold! If you have unwanted, worn or damaged gold jewellery consider selling it to raise spending money for Christmas – You’ll be amazed with what your items are worth!

“Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas.”
~ Peg Bracken.

New Zealand Mint Gold Kiwi Bullion Coin (Coin Values)

If you have any old gold or jewellery sitting around, you should consider selling it for cash today. There really has never been a better time to sell gold than right now – however it’s important that you select the right gold buying company to avoid being ripped-off. Many companies offer Cash for Gold (or “Cash4Gold”) buying services, yet Gold Smart customers tell us how they fall short of their expectations of fair prices, service and knowledge.

The process for selling gold and silver jewellery in New Zealand is very simple – Gold Smart has created a new solution based on three things: the weight of the item, the carat of the gold and the gold spot prices. The basis is our promise to provide a fast, friendly and professional gold buying service. Giving you a fair and open process for selling gold, gold jewellery and silver.

Canadian Maple Gold Bullion Coin (Sell Gold Coins)

At Gold Smart we also purchase Gold and Silver Bullion – the common types of gold bullion that we buy includes:

1oz New Zealand Gold Kiwis (99.99% pure)
1oz Perth Mint Nuggets and Kangaroos (99.99% pure)
1oz South African Krugerrands (91.6% pure)
British Sovereign Gold Coins (91.6% pure)
Gold Cast Ingots (98.9%-99.99% pure)

The value of gold coins and gold bullion depend on the size of the coin (weight in grams), gold purity, who minted the gold coin and the condition – is it worn, damaged or “mint condition”.

South African Gold Bullion Coin (Krugerrand Value)

When selling your gold you will need to make sure you don’t get ripped-off by the many “Sharks” out there. To get excellent prices for your gold you will need to talk with the trusted gold bullion buying experts – Gold Smart!

We buy gold bullion from sellers across New Zealand and offer excellent prices!

Sell Your Gold Bullion today!

As you may have heard, the price of gold has hit record levels recently at over US$1,400 per ounce. This could literally mean you are sitting on a gold mine with your old, damaged or simply out of date gold jewellery. Imagine what you could do with the extra cash – holidays, gifts, pampering, paying down debts, giving to charity, or simply saving for your future!

"The Golden Ticket!"

When selling gold jewellery you may be tempted to accept the first or easiest offer that comes along – however, be warned that not all gold buyers are as generous as Gold Smart. A small change in the rates will make a big difference in what you receive in your hands and some companies charge “handling fees” so the total amount for your gold may be different from what’s quoted.

The reason we started Gold Smart was because I couldn’t find anywhere to sell gold that made me feel like I was getting a fair price for gold jewellery and the level of service I wanted. The combination of a weak global economy and the soaring price of gold has been driving gold prices to new highs. This means you can cash in on the current gold prices when selling gold to the 100% New Zealand Owned Gold Buyers, Gold Smart.

When looking at the gold price per gram, you’ll need to have an idea of the carat of your jewellery as this is what determines the gold content and therefore the “gold price” of any items.

Carats or Purity of typical gold jewellery items:

• 9ct is 37.5% gold
• 14ct is 58.5% gold
• 18ct is 75.0% gold
• 22ct is 91.6% gold
• 24ct is 99.9% gold or higher

If you’re interested in making extra money, you can host a Gold Smart Gold Party because everyone loves having a party! At the Gold Party a Gold Smart Representative will evaluate each person’s gold and make a no-obligation offer on the spot. Think of a fun evening with your friends where your guests who sell gold actually leave with money – the host also receives a percentage of the total gold!

Gold parties are fun, safe and a convenient way to sell old gold.

Call Anita today to book your event: 0800-465-376

GOLD SMART^TM, Gold Buyers in NZ!

The Gold Smart® Scales, Gold Buyers in NZ (the best gold buying prices Guaranteed*)

Selling your old gold jewellery may be easier than you think. Most pawn dealers make people feel uncomfortable and jewellery shops refuse to buy such items because they are difficult to sell to their customers. So what is the process if you want to sell gold in New Zealand? What are your options?

The first option would be to use a site like TradeMe – however do you want a stranger coming to your home to collect your valuable jewellery? Also you are competing against a large volume of gold and silver jewellery items, some with very low reserve prices.

The second option would be to give your jewellery away to your daughter, niece, etc – however customers often say to us that their kids/family don’t want their old jewellery so there can be a surprising lack of sentimentality. As a suggestion, if you sell to Gold Smart you could use the money as the gift to family or a worthy cause – I’m sure they will take cash!

Another option would be to offer your gold jewellery to your friends – however it may be difficult for you to ascertain the correct value and sometimes people don’t feel comfortable wearing second-hand jewellery.

An undesirable option would be to take your items to a “pawn shop” or similar store that will undoubtedly try a “low-ball” offer as they like to take advantage of “uneducated sellers”.

The last and best option is to call 0800-GOLD Smart and talk with one of our friendly Gold Buyers. We weight your gold using precise scales, test the items and calculate a gold value for you. It’s as simple as that!

Gold Smart is changing the way KIWIS sell gold – customers call us their favorite Gold Buyers!

The company that customers love [GOLD SMART^TM] have been helping people benenfit from the massive increase in gold prices seen over the past 10 years. This week saw a new record established for the price of gold in ounces and US Dollars. This means when selling gold you receive more cash for your gold.

Gold by it’s nature has a price and a value… and this is why Gold Smart constantly reviews prices to match increases in spot prices. Spot prices or the “Gold Price” is basically the price that gold contracts trade for on the world markets – this helps provide a guide for the value of gold in all its forms.

Different forms of gold can have different values, such as minted coins and highly refined gold bullion – for example if you are looking to sell proof-quality coins, these attract a premium over and above the “gold value”. Common bullion coins include the New Zealand Gold Kiwi (1oz), Canadian Maple Leafs, Krugerrands, Gold Philharmonics, Gold Sovereigns, Gold Kangaroos and Nugget coins, etc. Because the coins are in a “tradeable” format they don’t have the same spread as jewellery – because you’re not paying for all the associated design and overheads (just mining and minting).

Because Gold Smart are expert buyers of gold jewellery and bullion you can be assured that you are talking with someone who’s trusted and can be relied on to provide a professional value to your items.

Yes the New Zealand dollar has strengthened, however the gold price has risen slightly more – meaning more money in your pocket!

Gold prices are still at record highs making it a perfect time to sell gold to Gold Smart, Gold Buyers in New Zealand!

During times of financial troubles and hardship, one has to swallow his pride in order to take action against a rising tide of debt. Critical cases need urgent action. Most people in this category will be prepared to take action because there’s always a way to improve your situation.

The first place to start is by looking at how to reduce expenses and overheads. These could be simple luxuries that eat away at cash you could be using to reduce debt and pay bills. The next area to consider is how to bring in more income to ease any burden – if you have gold jewellery, then you are fortunate to have a way to get instant cash from gold buyers like Gold Smart.

The question can become, “I have gold jewellery, but don’t know who to sell gold to.”

If this is something you’ve considered, then feel at ease that your concerns are shared by many people who have been in the same situation feeling the same emotions. You need to feel comfortable with the people you sell gold to – most people wouldn’t feel comfortable selling to a dogdy pawn shop, selling to teenagers, in public and in-front of strangers or via a mail-in service where you can’t meet the people behind the business.

Your gold jewellery could contain hidden riches that will give you a large cash boost for paying bills, taking a holiday, going shopping or simply treating yourself. There’s a lot of hype out there and being a discerning seller doing your research will pay dividends!

“How do I know if I have chosen a reputable company?”

You can check this rather easily – firstly visit the company of gold buyers, do they seem professional and proficient, are they knowledgeable about gold and jewellery, are they focused on providing answers to your questions and excellent customer service? Do they have extensive and credible customer testimonials, are they transparent with their processes and most of all – does it feel right? Intuition is a wonderful thing that when listened to will often prove to be correct.

Don’t be pressured into selling anything, or be afraid that prices will move against you.

It’s also important to get an idea of how gold buyers are going to price your gold. Your gold jewellery valuables will be bought based on gold-content, however rates between companies can vary significantly – do they give you a PER GRAM RATE? At Gold Smart we provide rates so you can easily compare us against anyone else – you’ll be surprised what difference a few dollars in the per gram rate of gold prices will mean for your pocket!

Gold Smart is a pioneer is making gold selling a professional, friendly and pleasurable experience. We buy all kinds of gold from all ranges of customers – there’s nothing too big or too small for us to look at.

Gold Smart provides FREE APPRAISALS and a PRICE GUARANTEE*.

Check out our website now and call one of our friendly team to book your Gold Selling appointment!

At Gold Smart we think a happy customer is the best recommendation that we can get and it’s surprising some times just how much people appreciate our wonderful service! If you’re sitting on the fence about selling gold and not sure what to expect from the process, you need to look no further than our glowing testimonials… here’s one from another happy Gold Smart customer:

“It was an absolute pleasure doing business with Gold Smart. They are highly professional and the nicest people too. Felt extremely comfortable dealing with them and the way they communicated with me. I went to a well known jeweller on Broadway before I went to Gold Smart and was most disappointed with their attitude, service and especially the price they offered me. Don’t go anywhere else if you are thinking of selling your gold. They will give you the best price and you will be amazed at what your old gold is worth.”

- Debby, Auckland.

When you meet with the friendly team, you’ll see why we are so popular and customers rave about the quality service!

You’ve probably seen the news about the record high gold prices and wondered if you can cash-in for yourself? Perhaps a friend has mentioned about Gold Smart – buyers of scrap gold for cash in New Zealand?

This week has seen a strong move in favor of people wanting to sell gold with the price touching it’s record high and the New Zealand dollar weakening against the US dollar. When this happens we advise customers to move quickly because prices are changing all the time and no one can accurately predict what the next move will be.

The condition of worn, broken or damaged gold/silver does not matter because at Gold Smart we are basically recycling gold. The environment benefits too because when you are selling gold in New Zealand it’s far more efficient than mining new gold from the ground – which requires large amounts of energy and highly toxic chemicals (including cyanide, lead and sulfuric acid). It can take around 1 ton of grade ore to extract as little as 5 grams of fine gold!

At Gold Smart we pay high prices for the value of your unwanted gold jewelery – please check out our impressive and growing list of Testimonials from Successful Sellers to see what people say about selling to us! Don’t take our word for it because the best referrals we get are from happy customers!

So if you are wondering what that old jewelery in your draw is worth, the price of gold, gold coin values, or simply want to learn more about how simple it is to create significant amounts of cash, then call the friendly and professional Gold Buyers at Gold Smart today!

www.goldsmart.co.nz

Are you ready to turn carats into cash? The team at Gold Smart are buying gold in large quantities and for the highest prices in years. Worn, damaged and out-of-style gold jewellery represents a great way to create cash when you need it.

A lot of people ask us how do I sell gold and used jewellery for cash? The process is quite simple and the price you receive will depend on three things: #1 what you are selling, (9ct gold or 18ct gold, gold bullion or gold coins, etc), #2 how much you have to sell (grams, ounces, kilos) and the #3 current market prices.

Carat (or Karat) is a unit of measurement to measure the purity of gold alloys. It’s represented by the symbol ct or kt. Carat can also be used to describe the mass or weight of gemstones. Carat means the proportion by weight of one part in twenty four. Examples of indicative gold content are as follows:

• 9ct = 37.5% gold (or 375 millesimal fineness)
• 14ct = 58.5% gold (585)
• 18 ct = 75% gold (750)
• 22ct = 91.6% gold (916)
• 24ct = 99.99% gold (999 or pure/fine gold)

As a general rule the higher the carat value, the higher the gold content, and the higher the cash value from Gold Smart. The team at Gold Smart are experts in determining the actual carat of any gold item.

Bullion and Gold Bars

The term “Bullion” describes a mass of precious metal typically in the form of gold/silver bars or ingots.  Bullion is traded on its precious metal value because of the high purity content and the most common forms of gold bullion are recognised internationally – making it an efficient mode of trade. Gold Smart pays high prices for bullion – gold prices can fluctuate, so call today to and lock-in favourable prices.

Examples of ‘Good Delivery’ Gold Bullion Coins inclue:

• US Gold Eagle – embossed with the image of a bald eagle (91.67% pure)
• Canadian Maple Leaf - embossed with the symbol of Canada (99.99% pure)
• Chinese Panda – depicting a panda bear which changes each year
• South African Krugerrand – the first bullion coins ever released by a Nation (91.6% pure)
• Australian Gold Kangaroo Nugget – (99.99% pure)
• Gold Sovereigns - Full or Half (91.6% pure)

Others include:

• New Zealand Gold Kiwi (99.99% pure)
• ABT Gold Ingot (99.9% pure)
• CMIT Gold Bar (99.9% pure)
• AGR Matthey Gold Ingot (99.9% pure)
• Morris and Watson Gold Ingot (99.99% pure)

When selling your gold you will need to make sure you don’t get ripped-off by the many “Sharks” out there.  To get excellent prices for your gold you will need to talk with the trusted gold buying experts – Gold Smart!

Gold Smart (New Zealand’s leading gold buyers) are happy to announce our new TV commercial coming to a screen near you!

Anita from Gold Smart says, “Gold Smart offers the most competitive and professional service for people wanting to sell their worn and out-of-style gold for cash. Being open and transparent we are creating a new standard for New Zealanders wanting the best price and a personal service. The results speak for themselves and our testimonials give clear indication to the many happy customers that sell gold to Gold Smart.”

At Gold Smart you can sell your worn, damaged and out-of-style gold for cash today to enjoy what you want tomorrow. For a personal service that pays you more, call 0800 Gold Smart.

If you want to cash-in on the record high gold prices to sell gold, talk with the friendly team at Gold Smart – New Zealand’s Gold Buyers. Selling gold has never been easier so make the most of your gold jewellery and turn it into something you can enjoy.

Every New Zealander needs to know about the new and professional service from Gold Smart so please forward this message onto all your friends and family!

www.GoldSmart.co.nz

Spring and Summer seem to have finally arrived in New Zealand – the lambs are jumping, the birds are singing and the grass is growing. Spring is the time of year to clean out old stuff, leave the past behind and move forward into the new season.

Spring has also brought continued high gold prices making it a perfect time to sell your gold to Gold Smart – New Zealand’s Gold Buyers. It makes us smile every time we help someone move on from their broken, worn or damaged gold jewellery that’s no longer worn or in fashion.

Here’s what Lisa (another happy customer) had to say about Gold Smart: “It was fast, it was easy, and the Goldsmart team are incredibly nice people. Plus, it’s not creepy or sleazy like a pawn shop — it’s totally professional and upfront. If you’re at all on the fence about going, get off and go!”

And from Vanessa: “Goldsmart have been nothing but professional since the minute I registered my interest with them. Within hours of requesting further information I was contacted and asked if I would like a courier bag or if I would like to drop in to the premises with my goods. Being a fairly long way away from where Goldsmart is situated I opted for a courier bag. I was called the day after I couriered my things to them to say that they had been received and that a price for purchase could be offered.”

“Excellent service, extremely re-assuring by receiving calls and information so soon after sending your items to them. I highly recommend this service to anyone who has anything that they no longer wear or require. For me, it was a matter of having stuff locked away in a box never to be worn again and not really knowing what to do with. As soon as I was recommended to Goldsmart it seemed like the perfect solution.”

“Thanks Goldsmart for a bit of extra cash in my pocket!”

If you’ve heard about high gold prices the time to call the friendly team at Gold Smart about selling gold is now – do you know what your gold is really worth?

The simple fact is that Gold Smart pays more – meaning more money in your pocket (not on large overheads and fancy offices).

Do you have 1oz Gold Kiwis, Canadian Gold Maples, Gold Eagles, Gold Krugerands, Gold Sovereigns, Gold Pandas, or any other gold bullion to sell?

It’s a great time to cash in on high gold prices on Gold Bullion and Coins that are sitting around not generating interest or paying bills!

Gold Coins can come from many different countries in all kinds of sizes and quality of gold. Bring you gold bullion and gold coins to Gold Smart if you want the best prices (not to mention our fast, friendly and professional service).

If you are serious about selling, contact us now to make a confidential appointment and appraisal. Immediate cash settlements.

Cash For Gold - New Zealand's Gold Buyers

Gold the precious metal so long coveted is now being exchanged for cold hard cash.

The uncertainty in the global economy and the record high price of gold is leading to many people looking for new ways to find some extra cash.

“It’s simple – gather up any old gold jewellery you may have (including any broken gold, mismatched pieces, broken gold chains, single earrings, etc) and bring them to goldsmart. A goldsmart expert will weigh and test each item and calculate a price for you on the spot for your old scrap gold.” – says Anita from Gold Smart.

Chances are you’ll walk away with hundreds of dollars (in some cases thousands of dollars). Use the extra money to buy yourself something to wear without feeling guilty!

Many of our customers say how dirty and untrustworthy “Pawn Shops” and “secondhand dealers” are (not to mention many have been treated rudely by Jewellers and Jewellery Shops). It almost goes without saying that they take advantage of people when they might not know any better. Have you had or heard of similar experiences – we have, many times.

That’s why we recognised the need to provide an open and fair process for you to sell your scrap gold and old gold jewellery. Gold Smart offers a professional and friendly solution – providing a comfortable and safe way to get the best price for your items.

Do you have a lot of jewellery you haven’t used – perhaps gone out of style, sitting in a drawer not being worn?

Talk to Gold Smart because we have perfected the process of helping you get immediate cash for your unwanted gold jewellery.

Come and see us today – there has never been a better time to sell gold.

The current recession is creating a golden opportunity for an innovative new company that specializes is buying old and unwanted gold jewellery.

Auckland based start-up gold smart is turning gold into cash in a time when gold prices are at historically high levels. “It’s a fun and interesting way for people to make some extra cash”, says Anita Elliott, lead Gold Buyer. Think of the old jewellery sitting in your drawer collecting dust, that’s out-of-date, damaged or hasn’t been worn in years. Not to mention gifts from ex-boyfriends or husbands where the sentimentality has gone – sometimes it turns out that all that glitters is not gold.

The gold buying process revolves around direct buying and gold smart parties where friends gather for drinks, fun and conversation and turn their unwanted gold into cash. A professional Gold Buyer tests and appraises guests’ jewellery and offers a price on the spot. It’s certainly the recession’s answer to the Tupperware® party. Anita says “There are not many parties where you’ll have a great time and leave with more money than you came with. Guests are using the money for all sorts of things, from buying new jewellery and clothes, a weekend away or just to pay some bills”. “People say to us that going to a second-hand shop or an old hall in the middle of nowhere is a real turn-off. They can now sell their gold in a fun, warm and relaxed atmosphere”.

The gold party is a hugely successful phenomenon that started in the USA and has now arrived in New Zealand. People can run their own gold smart parties and as a host they get a commission for everything bought during the party. Host commissions can even be paid to a nominated charity. “Gold prices are at historically high levels and the timing to get a good price on your gold is right now.”

The next gold rush is on at a gold smart party near you.

Visit the gold smart Website now: www.goldsmart.co.nz