Oh my goodness, I cannot recommend these guys enough! I'm up in Brisbane and honestly couldn't find anyone local offering anything decent, so I took a chance and posted my scrap gold down to Melbourne. I was so nervous popping it in the mail, but they guided me through the whole insured postage thing and kept me in the loop the entire time. When it arrived they tested it properly and sent me photos of the readings! The offer blew the local quotes out of the water, even after postage. Money was in my account same day. Seriously, just do it!
Lost Designer · Postal Gold
Sell gold by post. From anywhere in Australia.
Sell gold from anywhere in Australia. Request your label, pack your pieces and send them to our Toorak boutique.
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Tracked postage · Postal rates lock on arrival

A clear starting point
Postal gold rates & payout calculator
Start with our postal buying rates in Australian dollars per gram. Your rate locks when your parcel arrives.
Today’s in-store rates
For gold brought to our Toorak boutique.
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Today’s postal rates
For selling gold by post. These are separate from our in-store rates.
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Estimate your payout
Add the weight for each purity. Don’t know the weight or carat? You can still enquire below.
Indicative estimate only, not a price lock. Your postal rate locks when the parcel arrives. Verified weight and purity determine the final gold value.
Request my postage labelFrom label to payment
How selling gold by post works
Start with a label request. We’ll email your label and packing instructions before you send your gold.
Choose what you are sending and enter your contact and address details. Photos are optional.
We normally provide an Australia Post label with tracking. If we arrange another carrier, your label email will name it and confirm any transit cover. Without confirmed Extra Cover, Australia Post says compensation may be available only up to $100 and claims are assessed under its terms. Keep your lodgement receipt. If a parcel is lost, contact us and we will help with the carrier claim. If your estimated value is over $100, or you are sending bullion, wait for us to confirm higher-value transport and cover in writing before posting.
Read Australia Post's valuable-items guidancePlease do not include bank details or identity-document numbers in this initial enquiry. Privacy policy
How should I pack my gold?
Once postage is arranged, wrap each piece separately and secure it inside a sturdy, discreet box. Fill empty space so items cannot move, seal the box well and keep your lodgement receipt. Follow the specific packing and handover instructions we provide.
Request your label
Choose your item types and enter your details. We review your request, then email the label and packing instructions.
Pack & post
Pack your pieces, attach the supplied label and lodge the parcel. Keep your tracking number and lodgement receipt to follow its journey.
Arrive, lock & test
Your postal rates lock when the parcel arrives. We weigh and test your pieces and request your secure seller and payment details.
Payment within 24 hours
We send payment within 24 hours once your assessment and required identity and payment details are complete. Bank processing times can vary. We email your itemised receipt after payment is sent.
Gold customer reviews
What gold sellers say
In-store and Postal Gold experiences shared by Lost Designer customers.
I engaged this service after conducting comparisons with several local buyers in Perth, none of whom offered competitive rates. Given the distance, I elected to send my items via insured post, a process the team explained clearly and handled professionally. Upon receipt, each item was subjected to thorough testing, and I was provided with documented results before any offer was made. The valuation was fair, the communication prompt, and payment was transferred the same day. I would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone seeking a transparent and reliable service.
Look, I'm from Adelaide, so my options were pretty thin to begin with. Posted my gold over to Melbourne figuring it couldn't be worse than the mob down the road offering me peanuts. Turns out it was a cracking decision. They tested the lot properly, no dodgy scales or sleight of hand, and the rate was well above what I'd been quoted here. Money landed in my account before I'd finished my coffee. Can't fault them. Reckon I'll be digging through the shed for more.
I'll be honest, I was quite anxious walking in with my mother's old jewellery. I'd never sold gold before and had no idea what to expect. The gentleman took his time, tested every single piece in front of me, and explained what the readings meant without any pressure at all. I never once felt rushed or talked down to. The rate they offered was fair and better than I'd been quoted elsewhere. It felt less like a transaction and more like being looked after. Thank you.
Straight up, I've been burned before by those pop-up gold buyers. Dodgy scales, vague answers, the lot. These blokes are different. Tested everything in front of me, showed me the numbers, made an offer, paid me. Done in fifteen minutes. Rate was better than the two other places I tried in the city. No mucking around. If you want a fair price without the runaround, go here.
What we buy
Gold jewellery & scrap gold you can sell
Gold doesn’t need to be in perfect condition. We assess the gold content of each piece and explain how its value is calculated. No amount is too big or too small — one piece or a larger collection.
Gold jewellery
Rings, chains, bracelets, earrings and pendants. If your jewellery has stones, tell us so we can explain how these will be assessed.
Scrap & broken pieces
Single earrings, snapped chains, damaged clasps and pieces you no longer wear. Bring them as they are, or enquire about posting them.
Coins & bullion
Bring coins and bullion to the boutique, or contact us first about transport. Do not send bullion using a standard postal label.
A question before you post?
Call our Toorak boutique for help with your pieces, tracking or postage arrangements.
Visit the boutique
Prefer to come in?
Bring your gold to the boutique. We weigh and test it in front of you, explain the offer and arrange payment if you accept. Walk-ins are welcome.
428E Toorak Rd, Toorak VIC 3142
Monday–Friday 10:30am–6pm · Saturday 11am–5pm · Closed Sunday
Bring your gold and current photo ID. Receipts or appraisals are helpful if you have them, but aren’t essential.
Our Lost Designer boutique in Toorak, Melbourne.
Before you decide
Selling gold by post: your questions
When does my postal gold price lock?
Your rate locks when your parcel arrives, using our postal buying rates at that time. The calculator is an estimate, not a price lock. We then verify the weight and purity of each piece. Later changes in gold prices do not change the rate locked for your parcel.
Why are postal and in-store rates different?
Postal and in-store sales have separate buying rates. Postal rates are selected by default above.
Do you charge for the postage label?
No. We provide the approved postage label at no charge. Any return charges that apply under the Gold Terms & Conditions are separate.
Will you send me an offer to accept?
No. For postal gold, you authorise the payment process when registering. After your parcel arrives, we calculate the payout from the locked postal rates and verified weight and purity, then arrange payment.
How quickly will I get paid?
We send payment within 24 hours once your assessment and required identity and payment details are complete. Bank processing times can vary.
How do postage, tracking and cover work?
We normally provide an Australia Post label with tracking. If we arrange another carrier, your label email will name it and confirm any transit cover. Without confirmed Extra Cover, Australia Post says compensation may be available only up to $100 and claims are assessed under its terms. Keep your lodgement receipt. If a parcel is lost, contact us and we will help with the carrier claim. If your estimated value is over $100, or you are sending bullion, wait for us to confirm higher-value transport and cover in writing before posting.
What if I don’t know the purity or weight?
That’s fine. Describe the pieces and any stamps or hallmarks you can see. The calculator is optional. We confirm the actual gold weight and purity during assessment, and explain any deductions for non-gold components separately.
Sell gold by post across Australia
Our postal gold service lets you sell jewellery and scrap gold without visiting the store. Send rings, chains, bracelets, earrings or broken pieces, whether you have one item or a larger collection. Start with a postage label request and we’ll email your label and packing instructions.
Post your gold from your city or town
You can post gold to us from Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart and Darwin, as well as regional towns across Australia. Your parcel comes to our Toorak boutique, where our team weighs and tests your gold.
Get to know Lost Designer
Our boutique is at 428E Toorak Road, Toorak VIC 3142. Read our story, find visiting information or get in touch with our team if you have a question about selling your gold.