The Cash4Gold place is definitely shady. Just go to the site
www.complaintsboard.com and type in Cash4Gold. The amount of complaints are ridiculous. Apparently it is a multi level rip off. You send your items in an insured envelope they supply (by the way, it is only insured for up to $100). They cut you a check and mail it back to you. You have 10 days from the time the check is dated to send it back to get your money back. Their typical offer is 1/4 to 1/3 the true value. If you call them to refuse or question the offer they made, they will quickly up the offer. They are gambling most people will not complain and just take the low ball offer and be done with it. The complaints I have read are typically all the same...very low offer and that they didn't receive the check in time to send it back within the 10 days, thus their stuff is supposedly melted and they cannot do anything about it. If you have every thought about using their "service" or just want to kill some time with numerous complaints, please check out the Complaints Board website. I foresee this company will get shut down before long...too many expose's run on them.