Seller guide

How selling works

From your first cash quote to payment in your account — here is the full path, including what you see in the seller portal at every stage.

Cash4Coins is built around transparency: you see your offer before you share personal info, track your package after checkout, and follow live pay estimates until we inspect your coins. Below is the same journey our sellers see in Check My Sale — with real portal screens (sample data).

~60 secTo your first cash quote
5 stagesIn the seller portal
PK#Your key to track everything

Before you ship: the offer funnel

  1. Pick coins & condition

    Choose your U.S. silver or gold type, enter quantity and condition. Count carefully — we verify on receipt.

  2. Review your cash quote

    See a spot-linked quote in seconds. No account required. Accept, add more coins, or decline for local dealers.

  3. Accept & checkout

    Enter contact and payout details only when you accept. You receive a PK# (packing number) and confirmation email — save both.

Your checkout quote is a reference — not a price lock

Your checkout quote is a snapshot for reference only. Screenshots, printed slips, and old emails do not lock in a price. Final payment follows inspection and current pay rates. The seller portal shows a current pay estimate that updates with the market until inspection is complete.

Check My Sale: your dashboard

After checkout, open Check My Sale with your PK# and email. One login covers every sale tied to that address.

Check My Sale sign-in screen with PK number and email fields
Sign in — PK# from your confirmation email plus the same address you used at checkout.

Portal status walkthrough

Each sale moves through five milestones. The portal header, timeline, and payout card all update automatically — here is what you see at every step.

Stage 1

Awaiting shipment

You accepted but have not shipped yet (or tracking is not uploaded). The portal shows your checkout quote, a current pay estimate, and an Action required block to add USPS tracking.

  • Print your packing slip and ship USPS Priority Flat Rate
  • USPS tracking is required. Add it on Check My Sale as soon as you ship so we can follow your package.
Seller portal awaiting shipment status with pay estimate and tracking form

Stage 2

In transit

After you save tracking, the status badge switches to In Transit. The timeline advances to Shipped. Pay estimate still updates with spot while your package is on the way.

Seller portal in transit status with USPS tracking link

Stage 3

Inspecting

When we receive your box, status becomes Inspecting. We verify coin types, counts, and condition. You will get an email — the portal message explains we are working through your lot.

Seller portal inspecting status

Stage 4

Ready to pay

Inspection passed. Status shows Ready to Pay and the timeline reaches Inspected. Payment is queued to your chosen method (check, PayPal, Zelle, etc.).

Seller portal ready to pay status after inspection

Stage 5

Paid

Once payment goes out, the payout card shows Total paid to you — coins plus any shipping reimbursement. Timeline completes at Paid. Line items and payment reference stay on file for your records.

Seller portal paid status with total paid breakdown

Close-ups: what to look for

These are the same panels from the Awaiting shipment screen — the parts sellers use most.

Close-up of portal status header showing Awaiting Shipment badge and message
Status header — current stage and what happens next.
Close-up of five-step sale timeline
Progress timeline — accepted → shipped → received → inspected → paid.
Close-up of current pay estimate card with spot prices
Pay estimate — live estimate vs. checkout quote, with today's silver and gold spot.
Close-up of upload tracking form
Tracking upload — paste USPS tracking as soon as you ship.

Quick reference

Where is my PK#?

Checkout confirmation email, packing slip, and the top of every portal screen (PK# 31898 in our samples).

When does payment finalize?

After we inspect your coins — not at checkout. Estimates help you follow the market; inspection sets the final amount.

Multiple sales?

One email can have several orders. The portal lists each sale — tap to switch without signing in again.

Shipping help

USPS Priority Flat Rate only. Full packing guide: How to ship your coins.

Ready to start — or already selling?

New sellers: get your quote on the homepage. After checkout, track everything in the portal.