Education, scam alerts, and market analysis for precious metals buyers. We summarize and synthesize — we never advocate or opine.
The spot price is what gold trades for on the futures exchange. What you pay at the counter is something else entirely. Here’s why — and how to minimize the gap.
High-pressure phone sales, misleading fee structures, and celebrity endorsements for garbage products. The gold IRA industry has more than its share of predators. Here’s what to watch for before you sign anything.
The ratio tells you how many ounces of silver it takes to buy one ounce of gold. Ratio traders use it to time swaps between the two metals — compounding total ounces without adding new dollars.
That “We Buy Gold” sign in the strip mall? They’re paying 30–50% of melt value. Here’s how to know what your gold is actually worth before you walk in the door.
Not all one-ounce gold coins cost the same. The difference is the premium — and understanding why certain coins carry higher premiums can save you hundreds of dollars per ounce.
Pre-1965 U.S. coins contain 90% silver. They’re called “junk” but they’re anything but. Here’s how to value them and where to find them.