If you think you HAVE to sell your gold for money right now, for gosh sakes don’t send it through the mail to someone you have no idea what they will pay you for it.   Take it to a legitimate dealer locally.  Know what the price of gold is today.  Right now it’s at $932 according to www.kitco.com/market.  Get informed to get the best deal.  Also, you might want to call your elderly friends and family and mention that to them also.  They may not know.  They may not keep up with anything other than what the tv tells them.  Help them to stay smart!  You, too.  Me, too.