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Ask any buyer these five questions
We publish our answers. Ask any other buyer for theirs, in writing.
| The question to ask | GoldVara | reDollar | Express Gold Cash | Cash for Gold USA | Alloy Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government-licensed dealer, verifiable online? | Yes: NYC DCWP license #2136701 (verify) | Not shown on their site | Not shown on their site | Not shown on their site | Not shown on their site |
| Publishes the full price list, every bracket, terms included? | Yes, all three brackets, daily | Headline rate only; qualifying quantity not shown | Spot price only, "informational" | No | No |
| Itemized offer with photos of your items? | Yes, every offer | No | No | No | Not stated |
| Fees deducted from payout? | None, in writing | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | "No hidden fees" |
| Beats competing offers, in writing? | Yes, by up to $100 | Not stated | Matches only | Not stated | "Highest payout guarantee" |
| Bonus gimmicks & deadlines? | Never | none | none | "10% bonus" offers | none |
verified from each buyer's public website, July & August 2026