If you have any unwanted gold Lego pieces or jewellery, for that matter contact us for a recycle pack today!

According to The Business Insider one Abu Dhabi hotel reportedly served 11 pounds of edible gold to its guests in 2008, running up a bill of nearly €400,000!

If you’re thinking of feasting on gold leaf, bear in mind that the current high price of gold might make abstainence a tastier option!

So what’s the most common piece that our Gold Valuation team see. They see a range of items from all kinds of people but we’ve done up our Top 5 most popular recycled items.

TOP 5 Countdown of Recycled Old Jewellery:

5. Men’s Chains

4. Necklaces

3. Claddagh Rings

2. Plain Rings

1. Charm Bracelets.

If a customer had one of each of these they’d be taking home a cheque for over €500!

To recycle your gold jewellery simply click here.

1. Trust the company. Make sure the company you deal with are trustworthy, treat the sale of your gold like any other financial transaction.

2. Get the Best Price. Be wary of claims of highest price per gram, sometimes the price advertised and the price paid can be very different!

3. Ask Questions. A reliable company will be happy to answer any and all questions you have.

4. Free Post & Return. Ensure that it is free to send your gold, and free to get items returned if you change your mind.

5. Make sure they call you. If the company don’t call you with a valuation, don’t use them! Ensure you deal with a company who will talk through your valuation with you.

6. Keepsakes. Remember to only recycle items of no sentimental value.

7. All gold good to go! The condition of the gold is not important, so don’t discount broken or tangled jewellery items.

8. Make sure your 100% satisfied. If you are not 100% satisfied don’t be afraid to ask for your gold to be returned to you. Reputable companies will have no problem with this.

9. Get a Receipt. Ask for a detailed receipt of your transaction.

10. Use an Irish Company. ForgottenGold.com is 100% Irish with our head office in Galway.

If you have a specific question about selling gold contact us directly and we’ll be happy to help.

Sell Goldwith ForgottenGold.com

Following feedback from many of our several thousand customers, we’ve decided to create this blog to keep you updated on developments within ForgottenGold.com and on the overall gold recycling industry in Ireland.

It’s a little over a year since we launched Ireland’s first gold recycling service and in the past year we’ve established ourselves as the leading gold buyer in the country.  We thank our many customers for spreading the word about the quality and professionalism of the ForgottenGold service and every day we work very head to ensure that this standard is maintained and improved where possible.

We look forward to providing you with regular updates on the Gold Recycling Industry and for those of you contemplating how and when to sell your old gold, we will be providing free advice and guidance to help you along the way.  Of course, once you’re fully informed on the process and the options available to you, we sincerely hope you’ll decide to use ForgottenGold.com