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orevilleoreville Posts: 11,972 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Can you list them as I do not like reccomending just one company anyway?

Suggestions as to favorable pricing vs absolute safety (Here I am thinking US Mint).

Thanks.
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  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,138 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Provident
    JM Bullion
    APMEX
    Silvertowne
    Scottsdale
    Goldmart

    I could name more but I've had smooth transactions with these companies. Suggest that once he decides what to buy he should do some price comparisons before he buys and to be sure to include the cost of shipping in his comparison.

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  • nibannynibanny Posts: 2,761 ✭
    I agree with PerryHall.
    Safest to deal with is APMEX, in my opinion.
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  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,138 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I agree with PerryHall.
    Safest to deal with is APMEX, in my opinion. >>



    They are also the most expensive unless you find one of their eBay specials.

    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
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  • derrybderryb Posts: 36,824 ✭✭✭✭✭
    dbscoins.com is my first choice

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  • dantheman984dantheman984 Posts: 863 ✭✭✭
    Last Month when I purchased some Silver, I bought from dbs coins. They were cheaper than the rest of them. I bought from the others too in the past. They all were good to purchase from. (Apmex, JM etc.) Years ago, I use to always purchase from tulving.
  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,138 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>dbscoins.com is my first choice >>



    I've never bought from them. What is it that you like about them? I'll have to give them a try.

    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
    "Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
    "Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire

  • OPAOPA Posts: 17,121 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Provident
    JM Bullion
    APMEX
    Silvertowne
    Scottsdale
    Goldmart

    I could name more but I've had smooth transactions with these companies. Suggest that once he decides what to buy he should do some price comparisons before he buys and to be sure to include the cost of shipping in his comparison. >>



    Agree as deryb indicated...I would add dbscoins to the list (free s&h)
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  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,138 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Provident
    JM Bullion
    APMEX
    Silvertowne
    Scottsdale
    Goldmart

    I could name more but I've had smooth transactions with these companies. Suggest that once he decides what to buy he should do some price comparisons before he buys and to be sure to include the cost of shipping in his comparison. >>



    Agree as deryb indicated...I would add dbscoins to the list (free s&h) >>



    JM Bullion also has free shipping. That's why I said to include the cost of shipping when doing a price comparison. Also, they all charge more if you pay by credit card.

    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
    "Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
    "Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire

  • derrybderryb Posts: 36,824 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>dbscoins.com is my first choice >>



    I've never bought from them. What is it that you like about them? I'll have to give them a try. >>


    good prices, fast shipping with wire payment. I always call first to confirm item is on hand. Ask for David.

    "Interest rates, the price of money, are the most important market. And, perversely, they’re the market that’s most manipulated by the Fed." - Doug Casey

  • carew4mecarew4me Posts: 3,471 ✭✭✭✭
    APMEX now takes Paypal now. Not a small change in the data breach era.

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  • BAJJERFANBAJJERFAN Posts: 31,082 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>I agree with PerryHall.
    Safest to deal with is APMEX, in my opinion. >>



    They are also the most expensive unless you find one of their eBay specials. >>



    Right now their pricing for AGEs is very competitive with some of the other sources mentioned here. FWIW, IMO they are one of the best/better places for buying back stuff that you decide to sell i.e. spot + $25 for 1 ounce AGEs. I don't know of anyone paying more. Otherwise your choice might be a local dealer or a private sale such as the BST. Also JMBullion for one does not purchase bullion from the public.
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  • BAJJERFANBAJJERFAN Posts: 31,082 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Can you list them as I do not like reccomending just one company anyway?

    Suggestions as to favorable pricing vs absolute safety (Here I am thinking US Mint).

    Thanks. >>



    A issue not mentioned that is important to many is anonymity. If that's a factor for you, then you'll probably want to pay cash at shows. May or may not be the best price, but you'll get to see the goods before you plunk your cash down.
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  • BAJJERFANBAJJERFAN Posts: 31,082 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Can you list them as I do not like reccomending just one company anyway?

    Suggestions as to favorable pricing vs absolute safety (Here I am thinking US Mint).

    Thanks. >>



    Generally, one can't buy serious bullion from the mint but I wonder if you'd call and want to order 1000 AGEs if they'd refuse you.
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