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Virginia's precious metals market spans several distinct regions: the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, the Richmond metro, Hampton Roads, and the Shenandoah Valley. Northern Virginia's affluence and federal workforce support a substantial investment-oriented buyer base, while the state's older communities and military heritage generate steady estate flow. Virginia also has an unusually engaged market in pre-1933 United States gold, reflecting a collector culture that predates the modern bullion trade and that still supports numismatic premiums well above metal content on the right material.
Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Hampton Roads each support competing dealers, and Northern Virginia buyers also reach the Washington and Maryland markets easily. That regional density is worth using — compare at least two local quotes on a significant purchase. Online dealers shipping to Virginia are competitive on standard bullion. If you hold pre-1933 US gold or graded collector coins, the Virginia market's depth in that category means a numismatic offer may substantially exceed melt, so do not sell to a metal-content buyer without getting a collector opinion first.
Virginia law puts the documentation burden on the transaction itself, which changes what a legitimate sale looks like here. Dealers must obtain seller credentials and a statement of ownership, so a Virginia buyer who does not ask for identification and an ownership representation is not following the statute — and a seller who is not asked should treat that as a warning rather than a convenience. Some Virginia localities go further. Loudoun County requires pawnbrokers, precious metals and gem dealers, secondhand dealers, and scrap metal dealers to deliver a report to the Sheriff's Office every day except Sunday, within twenty-four hours of the transaction, including the seller's full name, address, date of birth, and a copy of government identification. Loudoun also requires precious metals and gem dealers to record the true weight or carat of items purchased. That last requirement is the useful one for a seller: a Loudoun dealer is obligated to document what they are actually paying you for, by weight or carat, not by a vague description. The operators to avoid are the ones who skip the paperwork and pay cash without a record.
Virginia regulates dealers in precious metals under Code of Virginia section 54.1-4100 and following, and the chapter authorizes examination of dealer records and property by law enforcement — oversight that only functions if the dealer is actually inside the system. Permits are administered locally, so the practical questions are which locality issued the permit, whether it is current, and whether it names the address where you are standing. In counties with additional reporting obligations, ask whether the dealer files the required daily report, since that single question separates a compliant operation from one working around the rules. Confirm that any weight-based offer is documented with true weight or carat. For numismatic purchases, confirm grading comes from PCGS or NGC; for bullion, get written pricing relative to current spot.
Virginia exempts qualifying gold, silver, and platinum bullion from state sales tax, with the exemption defined by metal content and product form. Jewelry, processed items, and accessories generally remain taxable, and local taxes affect the rate on taxable items. Exemption criteria in Virginia have been revised more than once in recent years, so confirm the current treatment of a specific purchase with the dealer before transacting rather than relying on older guidance.
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Precious metals advisory firm established in 1972 by Don McAlvany, now led by CEO David McAlvany. Over $3 billion in client precious metals purchases over five decades. Offers gold, silver, platinum, and palladium coins and bars, precious metals IRAs, and ratio trading strategies.
Digital precious metals platform operated by McAlvany Financial Group, a Durango, CO-based precious metals firm established in 1972. Allows users to buy and sell physical gold and silver through a mobile app or website with fractional purchasing starting at $10.
Dallas-based online precious metals dealer established in 2011. Offers gold, silver, platinum, and palladium in coins, bars, and rounds. Posts premiums on all products with payment-method pricing clearly displayed. Free insured shipping on orders over $199.
Oklahoma City-based online precious metals retailer operating since 2000. Carries a large online inventory of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium products, including certified numismatic coins. Posts pricing for all products by payment method. Free shipping on orders over $199.
North Dakota-based online dealer founded in 2012. Focuses on low premiums and has executed over $5 billion in total sales. Offers gold, silver, platinum, and palladium in coins, bars, and rounds. Free insured shipping on orders over $199. Maintains a buyback program for sellers.
Maryland-based online precious metals dealer founded in 2014. Carries specialty and limited-edition releases alongside standard bullion products. Posts premiums on all products. Free shipping on orders over $199. Maintains a buyback program. Accepts multiple payment methods including cryptocurrency.
Texas-based online precious metals dealer founded in 2017. Operates with a curated product catalog rather than an exhaustive inventory, focused on popular gold and silver bullion coins, bars, and rounds. Free insured shipping on orders over $149. No phone solicitation — email support only.
California-based online precious metals dealer. Offers gold, silver, and platinum bullion products along with PCGS and NGC certified numismatic coins. Free shipping on orders over $199 with no order minimum. No phone solicitation. All shipments are insured and discreetly packaged.
Idaho-based precious metals dealer founded in 2010. Offers a monthly savings plan that allows buyers to accumulate metals in small increments through automatic purchases. Carries gold, silver, platinum, and palladium products. Operates a buyback program.
New York City-based dealer founded in 2012 with both an online store and a retail location in Manhattan’s Diamond District. Offers gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and certified numismatic coins. Operates a rewards program for repeat buyers. In-person transactions available at the NYC storefront.
Dallas-based online precious metals retailer. Offers domestic and international bullion products including coins, bars, and rounds from government and private mints worldwide. Free shipping on orders over $199.
US private mint based in Arizona and Wyoming that designs, manufactures, and sells its own gold and silver bullion products. Known for distinctive stackable bar designs and collector-oriented rounds. Also produces bullion for governments and banks. Free shipping on orders over $199.
Dallas-based online precious metals dealer. Offers gold, silver, platinum, and palladium products. Free insured shipping on orders over $199. Provides live chat, phone, and email customer support.
Austin-based online precious metals dealer founded in 2017. Focuses on building direct relationships with mints and distributors. Offers gold and silver bullion products with posted premiums.
Online precious metals dealer offering gold, silver, platinum, and palladium in coins, bars, and rounds. Features a competitor price comparison tool on the website.
bullion.com →Huntington Beach-based coin dealer established in 1964. Offers both bullion and numismatic products online. Carries gold, silver, platinum, and palladium coins, bars, and rounds alongside collectible and certified coins.