How Counterparty Risk Arises Based on How & Where You Store Your Coins

How Counterparty Risk Arises Based on How & Where You Store Your Coins A few months back, we addressed the FTX collapse and the issue of counterparty risk. We covered a number of topics, including details on the FTX situation, various gold and gold-related investments and how and where to store coins and bullion. It […]
How Coin Dealers Compare to Stock Brokers & Financial Planners

How Coin Dealers Compare to Stock Brokers & Financial Planners In the world of investing, there are basically three different levels of service that are available to the general public. For folks that are well versed in stocks, portfolio diversification and investment strategies, they may only need the services of a discount broker, such as […]
Why Your Coin Dealer May be Less Likely to Purchase Some of Your Items

Why Your Coin Dealer May be Less Likely to Purchase Some of Your Items The coin and bullion industry is cyclical like most other industries. For coin dealers and collectors, there are times when certain items are in high demand and others when they are not. Additionally, at times, individuals may be interested in liquidating […]
Why Keeping Your Certified Coin Holders in Good Shape is Important

Why Keeping Your Certified Coin Holders in Good Shape is Important We regularly purchase certified or professionally graded coins that have holders or cases in varying degrees of condition. Some were kept pristine in NGC or PCGS holders, in custom foam cases or individual wood boxes while others have clearly been mistreated. In today’s tip […]
What Gold and Silver Items are Useful for Barter & Trade

Gold and Silver Coins Useful for Daily Transactions While it might seem silly today, using silver coins and even small gold pieces for daily transactions is a more realistic scenario than many people might think. In today’s geopolitical roulette, previously followed norms are being broken almost every week and the potential for an international […]
The Federal Reserve Announcements and The Impact on Gold & Silver Prices

The Federal Reserve Announcements and Their Impact on Gold & Silver Prices The Federal Reserve’s reports and announcements can have a significant impact on gold and silver prices. At the time of writing this Tip of the Week, the Fed’s most recent report focuses on the Current Employment stats and can be found HERE. Here’s […]