Below is a step-by-step guide to purchasing, storing and protecting your wealth and precious metals.
PRO TIPS
- Start small and build your position over time (dollar-cost averaging)
- Buy from established, reputable dealers
- Keep receipts and documentation for tax purposes
- Diversify between gold and silver
- Don't buy from random sellers on social media or Craigslist
- Don't pay extreme premiums during panic buying
- Don't store all your metals in one location
- Don't tell people how much you own or where you keep it
Quick-Start: The tips on this site will start you on your journey to a gold-and-silver connoisseur, which can take a little time. Or grab the quick-start guide here:
- Premiums are lowest on generic bars and rounds
- Sovereign coins (Eagle, Maple) are easier to resell
- Physical metals have no counterparty risk
- Consider tax implications - Some states exempt bullion from sales tax
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