[Gillny]

I use APMEX.

Top quality. Reliable.

[Yo-Yo]

Go to a coin shop and buy U.S. 1/10 oz bullion coins. They’re about the size of a dime. You should pay spot price plus a couple of percent.

[nascarnation]

I bought a bunch of Krugerrands and US silver dollars back in the 70s. They’ve been hidden away since. Likely my grandkids will play with them after I croak.

[Jane Long]

It’s at a high, right now.

[whitney69]

Why not take a trip to Alaska and pan it if you just want a little gold. I’ve done that a number of times and have had success at Fairbanks. And it’s a good trip with a lot of things to see and do.

wy69

[reintarnation]

I've never had a problem with these guys...
jm bullion

[RoosterRedux]

Ammo is more valuable than gold.

[heavy metal]

start drinking goldschlager... 😁

[Intar]

Use Apmex and have shipped to a PO box (which is what I do). You will pay about 10%-15% over market price, but that is pretty standard. Think of it as a "shipping and handling" fee.

I stick to assayed ingot and wafers as the markup is lower than most coins. Coins are generally collectable and I just want the metal, so no coins for me unless they are sold at discount. Look at the clearance or discounted items to save even more money.

[Vermont Lt]

Amped is good. I’ve been buying from JM Bullion for years.

[Delta 21]

I have been looking at this for a gift. Jewelry is not worn by the recipient and I like the premade scores to break $60-70 chunks off and barter with. Been wondering about delivery of a high dollar item like this.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/373264725562

[Leaning Right]

I’m not a gold bug. But I’ve read that a good rule of thumb is to buy government-issued gold only. A US one ounce gold coin might be more expensive than a “Gold by Jimmy” one ounce gold coin. But it’s also less likely to be fake.

[POWG]

I also recommend Apmex.com. Very reliable and competitive prices.

[real saxophonist]

https://allamericangold.com/

[alexander_busek]

Not interested in an investment. It's purely for the sake of just having some gold. Now is not the time to buy it, but, I've heard of people buying gold from dealers, and later discover it's not real. I understand the difference between spot price and market price, but a couple of stores have been recommended. Tulsa Gold and Silver. For example. My question is, can such a place be trusted?

You've been here at Free Republic since 2004, but are only now beginning to give serious thought to this / do the work and research it?!

Don't want to offend you, but my impression is that you are too naive to even consider diving in.

Regards,

[Craftmore]

If shtf 1 ounce of gold might buy you 1 ounce of green beans,,,

[moovova]

There's only one way to be sure the gold is real...

[ponygirl]

I have used APMEX and Provident Metals for over a decade. I started buying with them after I got swindled out of $1000 with another site that was "storing my metals."

That guy went to jail, but my "metals" were gone if they ever existed).

Don't ever let anyone store your metals. Always take delivery, even if, like me, you were just storing it until you accumulated enough to save on shipping price.

[Cornfed21]

Gold is high right now. If you’re not in a hurry, you can get a bit more for your $$ if you wait for it to come down, which it always does. But if you’re not too worried about it as an investment, I’d guess it’s not likely to come down by more than 10% anytime soon, so that’s not really that big of a deal, IMO.

The major dealers are pretty safe. I know that JM Bullion is one reputable source. A well established local coin shop should be pretty safe too. Compare prices, but don’t expect too much difference. It’s a commodity.

[SaxxonWoods]

Fidn two recommneded dealers. Go to one dealer and get the price for an ounce of Gold. Immediately call the other dealer and say you want to sell an ounce of Gold.

You’ll learn how much you are getting screwed.

Next, buy a gold pan, heh.