I guess it depends on how long one expects to hold. For the short term it's far more efficient to use an etf such as GLD or SLV. Low transaction...
The ANA also offers classes on how to grade. However they cost $200-$300, but if you're serious about learning to grade it may help to take one of...
I like the look of it the way it is. Although I generally like toned coins. Most ASE/bullion collectors like everything blast white like it was...
Several weeks ago when spot was lower Apmex had a deal on Ebay to buy 10 ASE's for $225 with free shipping. It only lasted for 24 hours though.
I agree with you about measuring your investment returns in inflation adjusted dollars. That is one thing that gives stocks an advantage over non...
I know what your trying to say medoraman but taking such a short time period when the stock market was at generational lows until now on the very...
You have only had a brokerage account since 2009 which was the lows of the stock market. Stocks have gone up in a straight line since then due to...
You may lose some of the premium but I find it highly unlikely that you will lose money with a 20 year holding period.
I see we are off the topic of safes since I've last checked and are now on 90%. The truth is you have to find your own answers Lasers. Doug444...
Like others have said, just slow down and learn. Do some research on investing in precious metals before you buy anything else and take your time....
You need to calm down Lasers, he's trying to help you not insult you. Any safe worth having is going to cost thousands of dollars. You don't need...
Good luck, but you don't need a safe for just 4 ounces of silver. Besides you'll get a really crappy safe for $40.
No, I wouldn't recommend it. Never heard of using car polish but a dremel tool will remove metal and you don't want that. Just leave it alone.
I agree with what you are saying on junk silver. Junk silver meaning pre 1965 dimes, quarters, halves, and dollar coins which are all 90% silver....
A word about fakes. They're out there but they're not nearly as common as you might think. As long as you buy from reputable businesses you'll be...
If you walk in to a coin shop to sell a bar or coin they can usually tell if something seems "off" about a particular bar or coin. They can weigh...
This is very true and the fakes are getting better and better and tougher to spot.
I believe a hedge fund had some bright idea about investing in rare coins. They participated in a few auctions and were bidding stupid amounts of...
Yes, I believe if it's over a certain dollar amount. Not sure how much, but they will require an adult signature at the time of delivery. If no...
Here is a website that has the silver price in real time. The name is Kitco and they are a widely followed site for precious metals info....
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