FAQs

Find answers to common questions about ordering, payments, our services and the Lois Bullion Free Seller Pack.

If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, please contact us and our team will be happy to help.

Orders

We deliver to the United Kingdom Including BFPO’s (British Forces Post Office). Unfortunately, we do not deliver to the Channel Islands.

Royal Mail will be our carrier and all orders must be signed for. Orders over £150 will be sent via Royal Mail Special Delivery. Orders under £150 will be sent via Royal Mail 24H tracked. Larger orders may be split across multiple packages.

Orders placed before 3 pm are dispatched that day.  Orders Made After 3 pm on Friday will be dispatched on Monday (excluding bank holidays).

Orders over £150 will be sent via Royal Mail Special Delivery. Orders under £150 will be sent via Royal Mail 24H tracked For. All orders will need a signature.

Once an order has been placed you may not alter it or cancel it. Please see terms and conditions.

Once an order has been placed you may not alter it or cancel it. Please see terms and conditions.

We can only deliver to your billing address, this is to prevent fraudulent activities.

General Questions

We buy all precious metals – gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and rhodium. We buy these metals in all forms, jewellery, scrap, cutlery, investment pieces, lab equipment, dental metal and more.

You can get a guide price for your items using our scrap calculator. If sending items in the post the price listed on the day we receive the items is the price you will receive not the price on the day you send them.

Yes, we have the equipment to test unhallmarked or broken jewellery and are happy to purchase it from you.

You do not have to remove the stones from your jewellery. If the stones are valuable, we will consider this when making our valuation of your jewellery. If the stones are not valuable an experienced member of our team will deduct weight relative to the weight of the stones. If we require an accurate weight for an item we will remove the stones.  If you wish to keep the stones in your jewellery we suggest you have them removed before sending the goods to us.

If you are unsure of the weight or carat of your items, you can fill out the form and leave that part blank. When we receive the items a member of our team will weigh and test the items to give our quote.

Please try to retrieve your password via our ‘forgot password tool’ from our website. If you are unable to do this please call us and a member of our team can assist.

Yes, we have a large showroom in the heart of Birmingham’s famous Jewellery quarter. We also offer complimentary parking for customers in our secure car park at the rear of the store. You can drop in, or call ahead to book an appointment.

Lois Bullion,
41-42 Frederick Street,
Hockley,
Birmingham,
B1 3HN

If you’d like to visit us in-store, our opening hours are:

  • Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Closed: Sundays and Bank Holidays

Good news! You do not need an appointment to visit. Simply stop by, and a friendly member of our team will be happy to assist you.

We have our own secure car park which is free to use for our customers.

ID is required for anti-fraud and anti-money laundering reasons. All ID is stored in accordance with GDPR regulations.

Payments

We accept payments from all major credit and debit cards. We do not accept American Express or payments over the phone. We accept in store cash payments up to a maximum of £3,500.

Free Seller Pack

If your items are too large for the provided bag:

  • You can use your own box or secure packaging.
  • Attach the pre-paid Royal Mail label to the outside of your package.
  • Ensure your package meets the following requirements:
    • Weight: Under 20kg
    • Dimensions: Maximum size of L 61cm x W 46cm x D 46cm

The post office will accept your package as long as it adheres to these guidelines.

Lois Bullion seller pack attached to a secure box with a pre-paid Royal Mail label

Lois Bullion seller pack taped securely to a box

Lois Bullion seller pack attached to a secure box with a pre-paid Royal Mail label

Lois Bullion seller pack taped securely to a box”

The seller pack allows you to send parcels weighing up to 20kg.

If your items are too large or heavy for the provided pack, you can use your own box or secure packaging. Simply attach the pre-paid Royal Mail label to your parcel before sending it to cover the postage.

No, there’s no minimum amount required to send your items using our seller packs. However, if you choose to use a pre-paid seller pack, a £9 fee will be deducted from the total value of your items to cover the cost of insured postage.

Each parcel is insured for up to £2,500 and sent using the Royal Mail Special Delivery service, which also provides:

  • Track and trace, so you can monitor your parcel’s progress at every step.
  • A signature on delivery for added security and confirmation.

With these features, your items are fully secured and delivered safely to us.

If you order a seller pack before 3pm, Monday to Friday, it should arrive the next day.

Orders placed on Saturday are typically delivered by Tuesday, as Royal Mail starts collections on Mondays.

Yes. Use the tracking number on your prepaid envelope to arrange collection from your address. See our Royal Mail Home Collection guide for booking instructions.

No, if you’re unhappy with our offer, we’ll return your items free of charge. Terms and conditions apply.

If your items are too large for the seller pack provided, here’s what you can do:

  • Use your own packaging: Ensure it’s sturdy and secure.
  • Attach our pre-paid Royal Mail label: This will cover your postage costs.
  • Make sure the package does not exceed 20kg in weight.
  • Ensure the dimensions are within Max L 61cm x W 46cm x D 46cm.

As long as the parcel does not exceed 20kg or £2,500 in value, you can put both metals in one pack.

If your items exceed Royal Mail’s £2,500 insurance limit per seller pack, simply order enough packs to cover the total value. Make sure each pack contains no more than £2,500 worth of items to ensure full insurance and protection during transit. Please note that £9 will be deducted from the value of each pack to cover the cost of insured postage.

Each seller pack includes up to £2,500 of Royal Mail insurance. To determine how many packs you need, calculate the total value of your gold or silver and divide it by £2,500. For example, if your gold or silver is worth £6,000, you’ll need three seller packs. Please note that £9 will be deducted from the value of each pack, so for three packs, a total of £27 will be deducted to cover the cost of insured postage.

If you’re unsure or have additional items to sell, it’s a good idea to order an extra pack. This ensures all your gold and silver is fully insured and protected during transit.

 

No. Your Seller Pack is pre-paid, so there is nothing to pay when you post it at a Post Office.

If you are asked to pay, please show the member of staff the Royal Mail licence number NAT26778/PB2 and the “Please DO NOT charge” wording on the envelope.

If they still ask for payment, please ask them to contact their internal helpline for guidance.

Please do not pay any postage charges yourself, as we cannot reimburse Post Office charges. Our postage account is with Royal Mail, which operates separately from the Post Office.

Royal Mail Seller Pack showing the pre-paid licence number NAT26778/PB2

Where to find your licence number

As our shop does not receive Royal Mail deliveries on Saturdays, your Seller Pack will be held securely by Royal Mail over the weekend and delivered to us on Monday.

Yes. You’re welcome to send your items directly to us using your own postage.

For discretion, please address your parcel to:

Lois
41 Frederick Street
Birmingham
B1 3HN

We recommend using a tracked delivery service with insurance appropriate to the value of your items.

Before sending your parcel, please complete the seller form and include it inside your package. This gives us the details needed to send your offer by SMS and email.

Complete the seller form