Buying Gold & Silver
What to buy, what it should cost, and how to avoid the common traps when buying physical metal.
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Buying gold coins: which coins to choose, what to pay and where to buy
A buyer’s guide to gold bullion coins: the main coins compared, sizes and premiums, IRA rules, where to buy, and the mistakes that cost the most.
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Gold bars: sizes, brands, premiums and how to buy and sell them
How gold bars are made and sized, what 1 oz bars cost compared with coins, which bars can go in an IRA, and how to avoid fakes when you buy.
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The spot price of gold: what it means and how often it changes
What the gold spot price is, where it comes from, why it changes almost around the clock on weekdays, and why you can’t buy coins or bars at spot.
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How to buy gold locally: finding a coin shop you can trust
Where to buy gold in person, how to check a local dealer, what you will pay, cash reporting rules, and when buying online is the better deal.
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Gold coins or gold bars: which should you buy?
Coins and bars compared on cost per ounce, resale, flexibility, fakes, IRA rules and tax reporting, with a simple way to decide which suits you.