Want to Sell Gold? Read This: New Sites from Cash for Gold USA Help Crack Down on Internet Buying Scams

With the price of gold (http://www.cashforgoldusa.com) at an all-time high, Americans are seeking relief from the slowing economy by exchanging old, broken or unwanted jewelry for cash. Two new sites from Cash for Gold USA, help educate consumers so they can make smarter, well-informed decisions about who to sell gold to before it’s too late.

Washington, D.C. (Vocus) November 4, 2008 -- With the price of gold (http://www.cashforgoldusa.com) at an all-time high, Cash for Gold USA (http://www.cashforgoldusa.com) today launched Cash-Gold.info and TruthAboutGold.com to help consumers find and sell gold (http://www.cashforgoldusa.com) to a reliable online buyer and avoid being scammed. The sites come at an opportune time, as Americans everywhere are seeking relief from the slowing economy by exchanging their old, broken or unwanted gold jewelry for cash.

Recently, selling gold (and other precious metals) online seems easier than ever – many companies are advertising on TV and radio, the Internet, and in print – and they're all claiming to offer the “highest prices.” But they can't all be offering the highest price. As discussed on TruthAboutGold.com, some people get taken in by companies that use deceptive marketing techniques.

Gary S. (Sedona, AZ) sent his gold to one of the top online buyers and received a lot less than he expected. He explains, “For a 14K gold bracelet that I was offered $75, $85, and $90 for on Craigslist I received a whopping $4.73!” Another consumer, David R. (Miami, FL), sent his jewelry to the same buyer, waited two weeks and received nothing. When David called the company to speak with a representative about his late payment they called him “a liar”, claiming he “never even sent the package in.”

Unfortunately, these stories are fairly common when dealing with certain high-profile buyers, explains Norm Schneider, President of Cash for Gold USA. He states, “In today’s competitive gold buying market, a number of Web sites boast false information and employ deceptive marketing techniques to gain consumer confidence.”

The company’s new sites help educate sellers about the price of gold (http://www.cashforgoldusa.com) and other aspects of the market so they can make smarter, well-informed decisions about who to sell gold (http://www.cashforgoldusa.com) to before it’s too late. Schneider believes that if people are willing to do a little research they can prevent themselves from falling victim to a fraudulent online scheme.

Although almost all companies claim to offer “highest prices paid,” Cash for Gold USA stands behind its offer. “We know how our prices compare with our competitors’ because we’ve actually put them to the test,” Schneider explains. “However, the average consumer would not be privy to that kind of information unless he or she did their share of research.” Cash for Gold USA’s new sites provide such information for free, including the following tips:

1. Consumers should check out a buyer carefully before sending gold items through the mail. A good starting point is the Better Business Bureau. The bureau will disclose any complaints received about a prospective buyer. If there are a lot of complaints, it’s probably smart to look elsewhere until you find a reliable, trustworthy buyer.

2. Consumers can also search for information about any company on Google or Yahoo! Just type the company’s name in the search bar along with the word “complaint” or “scam” and see what comes up. Or, visit ComplaintsBoard.com or ConsumerAffairs.com to see if consumers have logged any grievances about a prospective company:

3. Also, make sure the site agrees to insure items in case they get lost or damaged. And read the Terms & Conditions. Don't be seduced by mere claims of safety and security -- read the fine print.

Cash for Gold USA: Honest, Trusted, Millions of Dollars Paid

Cash for Gold USA is a safe, reliable site for sellers looking to turn their broken and unwanted gold jewelry into cash -- without long delays or slow payments. Cash for Gold USA (as seen on TV) is endorsed by the Better Business Bureau, Truste, JVC, and MJSA. Its "Pay-More-Faster" philosophy is one reason the company is so successful.

With over 50 years of cumulative precious metals experience in assaying, refining, buying and selling, Cash for Gold USA is a trusted, honest and reliable name customers can count on. The company is wholeheartedly committed to customer satisfaction.

To learn how to find reputable buyers to sell gold (http://www.cashforgoldusa.com) to, or for more information about the price of gold, visit Cash-Gold.info, TruthAboutGold.com or CashForGoldUSA.com.

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