Hallmarking charges nearly doubled

[Anna Wales]

Just had my first lot of hallmarking back since the change in prices in April. I must admit to not having checked the new rates but was cheered by the statement from Goldsmiths' Company of making charges easier to understand.
They may well be easier to understand but the cost to me in March for a similar parcel was £48.00 this one was £87.72!!!! I do use the early hall service quite often but the boast to be "the lowest priced Assay Office" has to be a joke.