Selling to Safe Haven Metal
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Sell your bullion coins, bars, numismatics, gold, silver, platinum & palladium.
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Looking to sell your precious metals? Choose Safe Haven Metal for a fast, secure, and transparent selling experience. We offer competitive prices based on current market rates. Ensure safe transactions with expert appraisals. Sell your gold confidently with trusted professionals who prioritize your privacy and satisfaction. Start your hassle-free precious metal selling journey with Safe Haven Metal today!
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Selling your gold, silver, platinum, or palladium? At Safe Haven Metal, we buy coins and bars, including numismatics, PCGS-graded, and NGC-graded coins. Please note, we do not purchase error coins, pennies, or paper currency.
Selling Minimums:
Mail-in: $1,000
IRA Accounts: $7,500
In-person – appointment only: $12,500
Call us now to get a competitive, no-obligation quote and experience a secure, professional selling process. Whether you visit us or send your precious metals by mail, we offer fast payment and expert service you can trust.
By placing a sell order with Safe Haven Metal, your price is locked at the current market rate at the time the sell order is signed, protecting you from market fluctuations while your metals are in transit and during intake.
For mail-in orders, a valid credit card is required to secure pricing. Your card will not be charged if the metals listed on the signed invoice are shipped within the required timeframe and received as described.
If the sell order is canceled, metals are not shipped, or all listed items are not received, your card may be charged for market loss, or the invoice may be adjusted to reflect the metals received.
All metals are verified for authenticity, weight, and condition upon receipt prior to payment.
Precious Metals We Buy:
Gold
We buy gold coins and bars with a minimum purity of .9000 (90% or 21.6 karat) or above. Popular gold coins we accept include:
- And many more
Silver
Silver coins and bars must have a purity of .900 or higher. We accept a variety of silver items including:
- Too many to list them all
We also purchase numismatic coins, including PGCS-Graded and NGC-Graded coins, provided they meet our quality and authenticity standards.
Please note: We do not buy error coins, pennies, or paper currency.
Precious Metals We Buy:
Platinum
We buy platinum coins and bars with a minimum purity of .9995 fine platinum (99.95%) or higher. Popular platinum coins include:
Palladium
Palladium coins and bars must meet a minimum purity of .9995 fine palladium (99.95%).
We also purchase numismatic coins, including PCGS-Graded and NGC-Graded coins, provided they meet our quality and authenticity standards.
Please note: We do not buy error coins, pennies, or paper currency.
Shipping & Packaging
After accepting the quote, its time to package and ship your metals for verification. You MUST follow these instructions exactly. Failure to do so, will cancel insurance protection.
Required Packaging Instructions
** Plan for safety ** A maximum of $45,000 per package is covered under our insurance program. If the total value exceeds $45,000, then multiple shipping labels will be provided. Learn more.
Double-box your shipment:
- Start with a smaller, sturdy inner box. Place your precious metal items inside, protect them with packing paper, peanuts, or other cushioning materials. Securely tape this inner box closed.
- Place the sealed inner box inside a second, larger outer box.
Outer box requirements:
- The outer box must be plain with no branding or logos, except for FedEx branding if applicable.
- The outer box should be just large enough to fit the inner box snugly. If there is extra space, fill it with cushioning materials.
Seal your package:
- Tape every edge of the outer box thoroughly to ensure it is fully sealed and secure.
Apply the shipping label:
- Affix the prepaid FedEx shipping label to the outside of the outer box.
- More details in the next segment below.
FedEx Shipping Label
A standard ground FedEx shipping label is free and paid for by us.
- You may upgrade to 2-day shipping for an additional cost at 1% of the content’s value. (Quote x 1% = cost)
- You may upgrade to overnight shipping, the upgrade cost is 2.5% of the content’s value. (Quote x 2.5% = cost)
All shipping labels are provided through FedEx for your convenience.
All packages using labels with SHM come with full insurance protection. Read more below on how to stay compliant.
Shipping Your Package
Drop off your package only at a FedEx location. Do not use other carriers or drop-off points.
After you apply your FedEx shipping label to your box(es) (see above segment), hand your package directly to a FedEx shipping clerk and request a receipt for your shipment.
Take a clear photo of the FedEx receipt and text or email it to us immediately for tracking and confirmation purposes.
Important:
Failure to follow all of the above packaging and shipping instructions will void your insurance protection.
Checklist:
- No more than $45,000 per package.
- Double-box.
- Pad the metals inside the first box, tape closed.
- Put inside second box, secure it, tape every edge.
- Use the prepaid FedEx label(s)
- Drop-off only with a FedEx representative, and
- Provide a photo of your receipt to Safe Haven Metal
- You will be solely responsible for lost or damaged packages if these steps are not followed.
Verification Process
Received. Verified. Paid.
Once received, our team of expert evaluators carefully inspects each item to ensure quality. Advanced machines are used to test metal purity and verify precise weights typically within 4 to 6 days. If any discrepancies arise, a SHM representative will contact you to discuss and approve a revised quote.
Once our team completes the verification process and you have reviewed and approved any price adjustments, we’ll quickly and securely process your bank details, then your funds are on their way.
Payment options include: Wire ($20 fee under $10,000) or Paper Check
Turn Around Time
From packing and shipping your metals to verification and getting paid.
Shipping time can vary depending on which option you choose. Standard Shipping time is 3 business days.
Most orders are processed within 4-6 business days of intake at our depository. For more complex orders, please allow up to 8 days for processing.
Due to record precious metal prices, orders may take an additional 7-15 business days to process, regardless of size or complexity. Our team is working overtime to minimize the impact. Effective (12/01/2025) until further notice.
Your funds will be available based on the option you select.
Wire transfers: within 1 business day (a $20 fee applies for amounts under $10,000).
Banking with Chase: (Free) transfers within 1 business day.
Paper checks: (Free) within 3 business days.
In-person appointments may qualify for next-day funding or down payments, which can be processed within 1 business day of your appointment.
