Bottom lineOur rankings rely on public data, a criteria grid published in advance and identical for all, and a monthly refresh.
Our criteria
- Transparency & price — spot price shown, competitive buyback price, rate disclosed to the customer.
- Reviews & reputation — Google rating weighted by review volume.
- Compliance — verified scale, police register, ID check.
- Opening hours — hours and days open.
- Home visits — offered or not.
- Payment — transfer/cheque (never cash), delay.
- Expertise & services — gold, silver, jewellery, watches, coins.
Sources & freshness
Google Business listings, dealers’ websites, trade registers. Every data point is dated. The ranking is refreshed every month.
Right of reply
Any listed business can request correction of its data or claim its listing via the contact form.