Why the Volatility of Precious Metals Should be Viewed as a Good Thing

Why the Volatility of Precious Metals Should be Viewed as a Good Thing We have discussed in the past how various precious metals correspond to stock sectors and specific stocks, but we haven’t specifically addressed how the volatility in precious metals can be viewed as a good thing. Most people are under the impression that […]
Why Gold & Silver Spot Prices Differ and Which One You Should Use

Why Gold & Silver Spot Prices Differ and Which One You Should Use If you’ve been investing in precious metals for any period of time, you may have noticed that there are multiple published gold and silver spot prices and that they can vary – sometimes considerably. The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) is one […]
5 Situations in Which a Coin Dealer is Most Likely to Extend Discounts

5 Situations in Which a Coin Dealer is Most Likely to Extend Discounts We all love deals. Even coin dealers love deals. The idea of getting a deal on an item – especially one that you’ve had your heart set on for a while, is a rewarding experience. It’s all part of the hunt. In […]
Three Important Factors to Consider Before Buying Coins and Bullion

Three Important Factors to Consider Before Buying Coins & Bullion The coin and bullion markets are as broad and deep of a market as any other industry you might find. There’s literally an item for everyone regardless of your budget and interests. Furthermore, the size of coins, bars and rounds run the gamut from less […]
Why We’re Accepting Fiat Currency for Real Money – Precious Metals

We occasionally get asked by our customers why we’re willing to accept depreciating fiat currency in the form of dollars for valuable real money in the form of precious metals, most notably gold and silver. In fact, this question, among others, was recently asked by one of our newsletter subscribers (subscribe here, if interested). Here […]
Our 5 Favorite Modern Commemorative U.S. Gold Coins and Reasons Why

Our 5 Favorite Modern Commemorative U.S. Gold Coins & Reasons Why As a coin dealer and coin collector, we have our share of favorite coins. There are some that we prefer based solely on the demand for the items and others due to the history, design, mintage and design(s). As a bit of an old […]