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<p>[QUOTE="CommemHalfScrub, post: 5190071, member: 111545"]+1. I would check the price difference of slabbed vs non slabbed. If it is a reputable dealer who can show you how they test them I don't see raw as an issue. The LCS I work for sells American Gold eagles for 6-8% over spot and gold maples for 5-6% over spot, to give you a good idea of the markup. You can compare prices with apmex/provident medals to get the best deal. </p><p><br /></p><p>I think American Eagles or gold maples would be the best option. They are slightly easier to sell and appeal to a wider range of buyers than old gold in my experience. Eagles tend to go for 1-2% mark up more than maples, something which you also tend to get back when you sell them. I always tell my customers "if the market doubles you will get the 2% back when you sell them, but your 2% hasn't doubled." Essentially that you want the lowest premium possible if you are looking for gains in the price. </p><p><br /></p><p>Also ask your LCS what percentage they will buy them back for when the time is right. </p><p><br /></p><p>The only comment I will make on the investment logic is that I tend to turn more towards stocks/bonds for security and safeguarding. Gold is good but in the end most will lose money due to the costs of buying and selling on each end, along with inflation and taxes if your state charges them. </p><p><br /></p><p>just my 2c[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="CommemHalfScrub, post: 5190071, member: 111545"]+1. I would check the price difference of slabbed vs non slabbed. If it is a reputable dealer who can show you how they test them I don't see raw as an issue. The LCS I work for sells American Gold eagles for 6-8% over spot and gold maples for 5-6% over spot, to give you a good idea of the markup. You can compare prices with apmex/provident medals to get the best deal. I think American Eagles or gold maples would be the best option. They are slightly easier to sell and appeal to a wider range of buyers than old gold in my experience. Eagles tend to go for 1-2% mark up more than maples, something which you also tend to get back when you sell them. I always tell my customers "if the market doubles you will get the 2% back when you sell them, but your 2% hasn't doubled." Essentially that you want the lowest premium possible if you are looking for gains in the price. Also ask your LCS what percentage they will buy them back for when the time is right. The only comment I will make on the investment logic is that I tend to turn more towards stocks/bonds for security and safeguarding. Gold is good but in the end most will lose money due to the costs of buying and selling on each end, along with inflation and taxes if your state charges them. just my 2c[/QUOTE]
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