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Message:: [QUOTE="scoinca, post: 174697, member: 7075"]I've been very happy with APMEX and their service, though I've also heard good things about Kitco.  APMEX had the best prices when I was looking earlier this year, and I've stuck with them since. To answer your question about the pricing, APMEX usually offers the "mixed years" for gold and silver bullion as the best price, since they get to pick whatever year is in plentiful supply.  If you want a particular year, then you pay a little extra for that.  At least that's how I figure it.  Some years are rarer than others, and it apparently matters even for bullion.  Notice also that APMEX has PCGS MS-69 2006 Gold Eagles for a little more than the "mixed years" price - save yourself about $50 over the mint price and you have the authentication to put your mind at ease (may also make it easier to resell if that matters to you). Maybe the mint coins will come in fancier packaging?  I figure the mint charges a premium because they hold their price fixed for longer periods, whereas APMEX updates their price all the time as the spot price changes.  We'll see how the mint reacts when/if spot approaches $720!  And yeah, coins are way cooler than the little bars.    Scott[/QUOTE]