When buying gold, silver, platinum or palladium bullion, the advertised product price is only part of the cost.
Most Australian bullion dealers charge separately for insured shipping, courier delivery or registered post. Depending on the dealer, the size of your order and its value, delivery charges can vary significantly.
That means the cheapest gold coin or silver bar on a dealer's website may not be the cheapest purchase once delivery and insurance are included.
The Poppet helps investors compare the total delivered cost of bullion, making it easier to identify genuine value across Australian bullion dealers.
Bullion delivery costs by dealer
The table below compares estimated delivery costs for common bullion purchases from participating Australian dealers.
Example order sizes:
- 1oz gold coin
- 10oz gold
- 10 × 1oz silver coins
- 1kg silver bar
- 5 × 1kg silver bars
| Dealer | 1oz gold coin | 10oz gold | 10 × 1oz silver coins | 1kg silver bar | 5 × 1kg silver bars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Gold Company | $94.55 | $720.54 | $34.04 | $54.07 | $205.33 |
| Ainslie Bullion | $49.78 | $362.77 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $112.67 |
| Australian Bullion Company | $83.76 | – | $28.29 | $51.64 | $183.22 |
| Australian Gold Capital | $94.55 | $720.54 | $34.04 | $54.07 | $205.33 |
| Box Hill Gold Company | $94.55 | $720.54 | $34.04 | $54.07 | $205.33 |
| Brisbane Gold Buyers | $94.55 | $720.54 | $34.04 | $54.07 | $205.33 |
| Brisbane Gold Company | $94.55 | $720.54 | $34.04 | $54.07 | $205.33 |
| Bullion Now | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $28.00 | – |
| Cash for Old Gold | $94.55 | $720.54 | $34.04 | $54.07 | $205.33 |
| Geelong Gold Company | $94.55 | $720.54 | $34.04 | $54.07 | $205.33 |
| Glenroy Gold Company | $94.55 | $720.54 | $34.04 | $54.07 | $205.33 |
| Gold Bullion Australia | $59.38 | $346.29 | $34.13 | $48.82 | $150.58 |
| Gold Stackers | $53.98 | $314.81 | $31.03 | $44.38 | $136.89 |
| Hobart Gold Company | $94.55 | $720.54 | $34.04 | $54.07 | $205.33 |
| KJC Bullion | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Liberty Bullion | $0.00 | – | $0.00 | $0.00 | – |
| Melbourne Gold Company | $94.55 | $720.54 | $34.04 | $54.07 | $205.33 |
| Perth Bullion Exchange | $41.79 | $224.37 | $23.27 | $34.98 | – |
A dash means the dealer doesn't publish a fee for an order that size.
Example costs
A 1kg silver bar currently costs between $0.00 and $54.07 to deliver, depending on the dealer and delivery method.
Understanding the figures
The delivery estimates shown are based on the delivery rates each dealer publishes on its website. Dealers that only quote delivery at checkout are not included in the table.
Order values are calculated using spot prices at the time of publication:
- Gold: $5,796/oz
- Silver: $75.34/oz
Actual shipping and insurance costs may vary slightly as bullion premiums and market prices change.
Before completing a purchase, always confirm the final delivery charge in the dealer's checkout.
Dealers that quote delivery at checkout
Some bullion dealers do not publish shipping rates in advance and instead calculate delivery costs during checkout.
These dealers include:
For these dealers, product prices displayed on The Poppet are shown as “+ delivery” because a reliable shipping estimate is not available until an order is placed.
How Australian bullion dealers calculate delivery charges
Australian bullion dealers typically base shipping costs on one or more of the following factors:
- Order value
- Parcel weight
- Insurance requirements
- Delivery destination
- Courier or postal service used
The table below summarises how each participating dealer applies its delivery charges.
| Dealer | Delivery |
|---|---|
| Adelaide Gold Company | Insured Australia Wide Delivery: $25 up to 1 kg ($30 to 2 kg, $40 to 3 kg, then $10 more per kg), plus insurance of 1.2% of the order value. Read from the cart's delivery estimate. |
| Ainslie Bullion | Silver $8 per kg, gold $15 flat, plus 0.6% insurance, minimum $31 per order. |
| Australian Bullion Company | Australia Post registered: $20 up to about 830 g of metal, $25 to 2.5 kg, $30 to 4.2 kg, then $10 per kg, plus compulsory insurance of 1% of the order value, all plus GST on the insurance. Orders over $20,000 go by secure courier, quoted separately. |
| Australian Gold Capital | Insured Australia Wide Delivery: $25 up to 1 kg ($30 to 2 kg, $40 to 3 kg, then $10 more per kg), plus insurance of 1.2% of the order value. Read from the cart's delivery estimate. |
| Box Hill Gold Company | Insured Australia Wide Delivery: $25 up to 1 kg ($30 to 2 kg, $40 to 3 kg, then $10 more per kg), plus insurance of 1.2% of the order value. Read from the cart's delivery estimate. |
| Brisbane Gold Buyers | Insured Australia Wide Delivery: $25 up to 1 kg ($30 to 2 kg, $40 to 3 kg, then $10 more per kg), plus insurance of 1.2% of the order value. Read from the cart's delivery estimate. |
| Brisbane Gold Company | Insured Australia Wide Delivery: $25 up to 1 kg ($30 to 2 kg, $40 to 3 kg, then $10 more per kg), plus insurance of 1.2% of the order value. Read from the cart's delivery estimate. |
| Bullion Now | Insured parcel, $20 under 1 kg, $28 for 1 to 3 kg, $35 for 3 to 5 kg. Over 5 kg is quoted on request. |
| Cash for Old Gold | Insured Australia Wide Delivery: $25 up to 1 kg ($30 to 2 kg, $40 to 3 kg, then $10 more per kg), plus insurance of 1.2% of the order value. Read from the cart's delivery estimate. |
| Geelong Gold Company | Insured Australia Wide Delivery: $25 up to 1 kg ($30 to 2 kg, $40 to 3 kg, then $10 more per kg), plus insurance of 1.2% of the order value. Read from the cart's delivery estimate. |
| Glenroy Gold Company | Insured Australia Wide Delivery: $25 up to 1 kg ($30 to 2 kg, $40 to 3 kg, then $10 more per kg), plus insurance of 1.2% of the order value. Read from the cart's delivery estimate. |
| Gold Bullion Australia | Same weight bands and insurance rates as Gold Stackers, plus 10% GST on both. |
| Gold Stackers | Australia Post Registered, $25 up to 4.99 kg ($40 to 9.99 kg, $50 to 19.99 kg), plus insurance of 0.8% of order value for silver or 0.5% for gold. |
| Hobart Gold Company | Insured Australia Wide Delivery: $25 up to 1 kg ($30 to 2 kg, $40 to 3 kg, then $10 more per kg), plus insurance of 1.2% of the order value. Read from the cart's delivery estimate. |
| KJC Bullion | Silver $4.18 per kg, gold $1.95 per oz, insurance included, minimum $40 per order. |
| Liberty Bullion | Free insured delivery in our tests on 11 November 2026: no fee was charged on a 1oz coin purchase, and checkout showed $0 delivery for a 1kg silver bar and for a 1oz gold coin. Liberty doesn't publish its rates (they depend on location and order value), so orders over $6,500 show "+ delivery". Orders over $20,000 are split into insured packages. |
| Melbourne Gold Company | Insured Australia Wide Delivery: $25 up to 1 kg ($30 to 2 kg, $40 to 3 kg, then $10 more per kg), plus insurance of 1.2% of the order value. Read from the cart's delivery estimate. |
| Perth Bullion Exchange | Australia Post satchel, $18 up to 900 g, $23 up to 2.7 kg, $27 up to 4.5 kg, plus secure delivery of 0.7% of the first $1,000 and 0.35% above (at least $5). Free from 20 items (orders of $5,000 or more still pay secure delivery). Over 4.5 kg goes by courier, quoted at checkout. |
Examples:
- Flat-rate insured shipping
- Weight-based delivery tiers
- Value-based insurance brackets
- Free shipping above a specified order value
- Courier-only delivery for high-value orders
Because delivery policies can change, we regularly review and update the information shown.
Collection-only bullion dealers
Some Australian bullion dealers do not offer delivery services and instead require customers to collect their bullion from a showroom or branch location.
The following dealers currently operate on a collection-only basis:
For these dealers, collection is generally free of charge, although identification and collection requirements may apply.
If you are comparing dealers on The Poppet, you can filter results by selecting “Collect in” your city under “How you get it” on the comparison.
Why delivery costs matter
Delivery fees can have a significant impact on the overall cost of a bullion purchase, particularly for lower-value orders.
For example:
- A dealer with the lowest advertised gold coin price may become more expensive once insured shipping is added.
- A dealer with slightly higher bullion prices may become the better value option if they offer lower shipping rates or free delivery.
Comparing the delivered price, rather than just the product price, gives a more accurate picture of the true cost of buying bullion online.
How The Poppet calculates delivered prices
Where reliable delivery information is available, The Poppet combines:
- Dealer bullion pricing
- Shipping charges
- Insurance costs (where applicable)
to estimate the total delivered cost of an order.
For full details of how delivery estimates are calculated, visit our Methodology page.