The Gold Buying Home Parties also known as the "Hosted" Gold Buying Parties are the latest fad, another concept to prey on the high price of gold. They are a fun social event for a group of family and/or friends but surely not the best way to sell your gold. The "Host" is doing it to make money, they often receive 10 to 20% of the total amount purchased! . . . . 10 to 20% that you could keep.
Now, often the "Host" is a charity. If you like the charity . . . you can still give the charity the exact same amount but write off more as a gift if you sell your gold for more, and give the entire amount as a donation. Simply, the Charity nets the same amount, but you can write off the 10 to 20% commission they receive as the "Host".
Also, note that many of the companies that help the "Host" set up the Gold Party provide an advertising allowance and/or provide assistance by providing post cards and door prizes . . . all these expenses are being taken from YOUR gold!