A lot of people associate gold panning with the 1849 California Gold Rush, not a lot of people know that you can also find gold in the rivers, lakes and mines of the UK. There is said to be a rich supply of the precious metal in the Highlands and North Wales.

The UK had a gold rush of its own in 1869 when gold was found in Scotland. Unlike the 1849 California Gold Rush, the UK equivalent was over quickly, with most people seeing gold prospecting in the UK as just an amiable pastime.

However, with the bite of recession being felt very keenly in the UK, the hobby became more serious for many people and gold panning began to be taken seriously again.

The massive increase in the price of gold has also contributed, as it has gone up around 27% since January 2010.

How to find gold in the UK

Panning for gold requires you to have excellent patience and an acquired skill. Don’t be put off by this though, as you can definitely learn!

• First of all you have to know where to look. You are unlikely to find it under a bush in your back garden. Places where gold has historically been found the most are in Devon, Cornwall, Scotland and Mid to North Wales.
• Decide on your technique: Are you going to pan for gold in Highland rivers and streams or do a bit of metal detecting on Exmouth Beach? Metal detecting on beaches is particularly advantageous because of the discarded coins and jewellery you could find.
• Network: Get together with other gold prospectors and hunt together. Collective experience and knowhow will get you far. You know what they say, two (or more) heads are better than one.

What to do once you’ve found gold

So you’ve struck lucky and seen a glimpse of golden beauty in your pan, but what do you do once you’ve struck lucky?

First of all you’ve need to be aware of legal technicalities like land ownership, but if the gold is definitely yours then you can sell it for cash to fund your next expedition or something else you really want.

Sometimes we don’t have the resources to go hunting for gold; however you can go for an exciting treasure hunt in your own home. So many people have pieces of gold jewellery or other artefacts that they have either forgotten about or don’t know the true value of. These can be sold for cash!

However, finding a good gold buyer is very hard. After all, how do you find a gold buyer that will give you the best price for gold and also a fast, efficient and friendly customer service?

Go to http://www.postgoldforcash.com.

Who is Postgoldforcash.com?

Postgoldforcash.com is a Bournemouth-based gold buyer who will give you the best possible price for your gold. They are well known for their generous cash for gold offers and also for the excellent service they provide their customers with.  Postgoldforcash.com also holds a monthly prize draw where you can win £500. The draw is open to anyone who decides to sell gold for cash to Postgoldforcash.com.

Postgoldforcash.com is unlike many gold buyers in their passion for their customers and experience in the industry, for example, the founding directors of the company have over 20 years experience in the gold buying and selling industry.

Gold prices per gram have never been higher! Take advantage now.

Why not head across to Postgoldforcash.com and order your free gold selling pack today?

Treasure hunting has never been easier!

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The World Gold Council in London, which represents the gold mining industry, suggests that the huge demand for gold is due in part to the uncertain economic situation worldwide, but also to an increasing market for gold jewellery in China and India.

There are many indications that now would be an excellent time to sell gold bracelets, rings, necklaces and other items of non-cherished jewellery, including that single earring missing its mate.  However, before you try to sell anything gold, you should be aware of the possibilities and the risks involved.

There are quite a few companies, both online and off, that buy and sell gold jewellery.

Many of them are untrustworthy or downright scams, but some are reputable and respected.  The latter you will usually find rated by the Office of Fair Trading and/or Trading Standards, and if there is no recommendation or information on a particular company, you would do well to avoid it.

If you decide to sell gold bracelets or chains such as the type that were so popular with men back in the ‘70’s but have little value as ‘art’, you will get far more than you paid for them in the first place.  Remember that “worth its weight in gold” has a literal translation when it comes to jewellery.  Pawn brokers, scrap gold dealers and refiners only want the scrap gold, so if you have a beautifully crafted item that’s just gold filigree around precious or semi-precious stones, you will probably lose a lot in the transaction.

Online sites for buying and selling gold will generally require a detailed description of your jewellery including weight, size, etc. as well as a picture or video.  The experts offer advice about how to deal with a potential buyer, including a warning about websites that claim ‘best price, no questions’ and the admonition to never, never drop your jewellery items in the mail, since there is no proof and no insurance, even if the buyer claims there is.

A couple more tips from those who know are, if you’re dealing with a pawnbroker and you are not asked for legal identification, take your pawnables and leave immediately.  Also, when dealing with online buyers, never send your gold for appraisal and wait for whatever they choose to pay.  A trustworthy gold dealer will be willing to send you a registered envelope to use for mailing, and then give you a quote and return the item(s) if you do not accept their offer.

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