COSTCO

blitzdude · December 22, 2024 9:09AM

@pragmaticgoat said:
for that price with cash back, I'm going to buy myself one for X-mas

Currently out of stock. They usually update on Monday.

pragmaticgoat · December 25, 2024 6:19AM

I don't see the 100oz Pamp Silver bars this week, but they do have some Platinum this week that I almost ordered
1 oz Platinum Bar PAMP Suisse Lady Fortuna Veriscan (New in Assay)
Item 1848908 Price 999.99
SALES TAX for CA kept getting applied to the order. I contacted Costco about the 2000 exemption on Metals. They replied.

"You purchased non monetized bullion,

The state of California does not include Platinum in the description of non monetized precious metal bullion, the law only exempts gold and silver. I have included the definition and a link below to the California website.

https://www.cdtfa.ca.gov/lawguides/vol1/sutr/1599.html

"Nonmonetized bullion means gold or silver which has been smelted or refined and has a value dependent primarily upon its gold or silver content and not upon its form."

Since the State of California law does not call out platinum bullion, in the definition of non monetized bullion, it remains taxable."

derryb · December 25, 2024 7:13AM

California? you should move to Florida, for many reasons.

blitzdude · December 25, 2024 7:55AM

I was hoping they would put those Platinum Maples back up at the lowered prices. I just received my executive reward certificate which I had to take to the store and convert to a Costco card so I could use on the website. Not sure why they don't honor the certificate directly on the site. Anyway, I am ready to order once back in stock. THKS!

pragmaticgoat · December 25, 2024 9:15AM

@blitzdude said:
I was hoping they would put those Platinum Maples back up at the lowered prices. I just received my executive reward certificate which I had to take to the store and convert to a Costco card so I could use on the website. Not sure why they don't honor the certificate directly on the site. Anyway, I am ready to order once back in stock. THKS!

I used to just get Cash at Costco with the rewards, is it true they no longer do that? If so, sounds like a cash card option is next best.

blitzdude · December 25, 2024 9:56AM

@pragmaticgoat said:

@blitzdude said:
I was hoping they would put those Platinum Maples back up at the lowered prices. I just received my executive reward certificate which I had to take to the store and convert to a Costco card so I could use on the website. Not sure why they don't honor the certificate directly on the site. Anyway, I am ready to order once back in stock. THKS!

I used to just get Cash at Costco with the rewards, is it true they no longer do that? If so, sounds like a cash card option is next best.

Correct, can only be used for purchases through their in-warehouse front end registers. can't even use for food court/gas. Luckily you are able to convert to their gift/shop card but must do so in person. I usually shop at the warehouse every couple of months so I would have been able to use there but my whole intention was to rack up the rewards to turn directly back into more metal. Did that for many years with eBay bucks, I sure do miss those. RGDS!

taxmad · December 25, 2024 12:21PM

Last year was my first as an Executive member and I got cash. My check was just under $1000 - and naturally was not issued when it should have been. Went to customer service and they were going to put it on a gift card - said no thanks to that - and got cash. Hope that is the case this year as well - although I doubt I will max out as the metal deals are not quite as good...

blitzdude · December 25, 2024 1:45PM

@taxmad said:
Last year was my first as an Executive member and I got cash. My check was just under $1000 - and naturally was not issued when it should have been. Went to customer service and they were going to put it on a gift card - said no thanks to that - and got cash. Hope that is the case this year as well - although I doubt I will max out as the metal deals are not quite as good...

Using The 2% Reward Certificate
"The Reward certificate is mailed with the Executive Member's annual renewal notice and mailed to the Primary Member. Rewards totaling less than $1 will not be sent. The Reward may be redeemed toward purchases of most merchandise through the front-end registers (not currently available at self-checkout) at Costco warehouses in the U.S. Reward certificates may not be used: (i) toward purchases that are not recorded through Costco's front-end registers, such as purchases at gas stations, Food Courts, and online at Costco.com; (ii) as payment on credit card accounts; (iii) on purchases of services, such as travel and auto; (iv) where prohibited by law or regulation; or (v) on certain other categories as determined at Costco's discretion, which may change without notice. Reward certificates may not be redeemed for cash. Reward certificates will not be replaced if lost or stolen. Regulatory restrictions on Rewards subject to change at any time."

Not anymore. THKS!

blitzdude · January 6, 2025 2:06PM

Gutter currently $29.85, these are $28.80 after rebates. Gutter under spot. RGDS!

MsMorrisine · January 6, 2025 7:26PM

attractive buff, better than the other generics

but the reverse is a fail

pragmaticgoat · January 7, 2025 5:16AM

@blitzdude said:

Gutter currently $29.85, these are $28.80 after rebates. Gutter under spot. RGDS!

Well the 100oz Bars never came back up, but I did get 100 of these instead which I prefer anyway to one heavy brick of silver

derryb · January 7, 2025 6:41AM

Gold Maples are back up

derryb · January 12, 2025 5:08PM

Costco now let its customers check if an item is in-stock at their local store before they make the trip to purchase it

blitzdude · January 12, 2025 5:12PM

I asked last week when I stopped in, and they had nothing in stock. Last week they apparently had the 10oz RCMs. Missed it. RGDS!

blitzdude · January 14, 2025 11:57AM

Pricey. THKS!

blitzdude · January 14, 2025 4:48PM

Pamps back at sub-gutter prices again. RGDS!

derryb · January 15, 2025 7:46PM

silver eagles are back

$700 per tube

Gold buffs are back

$2780

Bochiman · January 16, 2025 10:13PM

@derryb said:
silver eagles are back

$700 per tube

Gold buffs are back

$2780

Thanks!
I need the 2025 SAEs (3x) for our danscos.
Didn't really want to buy a lot of extras, but....

blitzdude · January 17, 2025 10:32AM

Yikes. RGDS!

taxmad · January 17, 2025 12:37PM

@blitzdude - Yikes is right!

blitzdude · January 17, 2025 2:54PM

@taxmad said:
@blitzdude - Yikes is right!

Lowered $20 on the Maple. About $60 under spot if factor in executive rewards + 2% CC points. Still Yikes. lol. THKS!

derryb · January 18, 2025 5:16PM

2% executive rewards point checks are in the mail.

derryb · January 19, 2025 4:57AM

@blitzdude said:

@taxmad said:
@blitzdude - Yikes is right!

Lowered $20 on the Maple. About $60 under spot if factor in executive rewards + 2% CC points. Still Yikes. lol. THKS!

Not too much YIKES! for me. I'm in.

blitzdude · January 19, 2025 5:11AM

@derryb said:
Not too much YIKES! for me. I'm in.

Nice, I was tempted but I am holding out for a Plat Maple and/or some of those elusive 10oz hunks or RCM gutter metal. I cashed in my executive certificate for a cash card so I could use online over a month ago. It's been burning a hole in my pocket ever since. Enjoy. RGDS!

jmski52 · January 19, 2025 6:01AM

Platinum is a great metal. It's been down for too long.

blitzdude · January 21, 2025 5:34PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoQZ0qmf-mk

THKS!

derryb · February 1, 2025 3:59PM

Gold Buffs have re-appeared, higher price, but only $22 over spot for those getting the 4% rebate

bstat1020 · February 3, 2025 7:04AM

I just bought some 10oz Pamp Lady Liberty bars for $31.99/oz this weekend. They also had 1oz gold Pamp bars in stock

MsMorrisine · February 3, 2025 7:08AM

don't buy gold bars, bid prices poor

SONOMOSCA · February 5, 2025 2:17PM

2024 ASE rolls currently up for sale at $679.99, just .40 cents over with 4% money back.

blitzdude · February 5, 2025 2:59PM

@SONOMOSCA said:
2024 ASE rolls currently up for sale at $679.99, just .40 cents over with 4% money back.

Yup $32.63 after rewards. Added a few rolls for a quick flip. RGDS!

pragmaticgoat · February 7, 2025 4:41AM

@SONOMOSCA said:
2024 ASE rolls currently up for sale at $679.99, just .40 cents over with 4% money back.

Did not see any 2024 Eagles, but did grab these 2025 1 oz American Eagle Silver Coin, 20-count for 689.99/roll plus 4% back

pragmaticgoat · February 19, 2025 5:19AM

2025 1 oz American Eagle Gold Coin highest Price I've ever seen 3059.99

pragmaticgoat · February 19, 2025 5:25AM

@blitzdude said:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoQZ0qmf-mk

THKS!

2025 1 oz American Eagle Gold Coin now at highest Price I've ever seen 3059.99

blitzdude · February 19, 2025 9:05AM

@pragmaticgoat said:

2025 1 oz American Eagle Gold Coin now at highest Price I've ever seen 3059.99

Yeah, it's sad. I've had to pretty much stop all buying of the Au. Wish Costco would get it in gear and get some 2025 Pt Maples listed. RGDS!

pmbug · February 22, 2025 6:09AM

FYI, if you have an X account, there is a fellow who posts alerts when Costco lists gold/silver items (and follows up when they sell out):

https://x.com/CostcoPM

Definitely worth a follow if you are looking for Costco deals.

blitzdude · April 16, 2025 9:36AM

$3460 for an AGE. Holey Moley. What ever happened to them Platinum Maples Costco? Haven't seen one listed since 2024. RGDS!

derryb · April 16, 2025 11:40AM

boom and bust cycles at work

jmski52 · April 16, 2025 12:59PM

Wish Costco would get it in gear and get some 2025 Pt Maples

Kitco has them.

blitzdude · April 16, 2025 1:47PM

@jmski52 said:
Wish Costco would get it in gear and get some 2025 Pt Maples

Kitco has them.

Thanks, but I need the 4% rebate / under spot Costco deal. RGDS!

Bochiman · April 16, 2025 5:54PM

@blitzdude said:

$3460 for an AGE. Holey Moley. What ever happened to them Platinum Maples Costco? Haven't seen one listed since 2024. RGDS!

~$1400 more than Costco had them for 15 months ago

pragmaticgoat · April 17, 2025 1:46AM

In January you could trade 1BTC for 41 ounces of Au, Now you can only get 25, what a move in only 4 months

RedneckHB · April 17, 2025 3:55AM

@pragmaticgoat said:
In January you could trade 1BTC for 41 ounces of Au, Now you can only get 25, what a move in only 4 months

Does that mean folk are losing faith in BTC?

derryb · April 17, 2025 10:03AM

@RedneckHB said:

@pragmaticgoat said:
In January you could trade 1BTC for 41 ounces of Au, Now you can only get 25, what a move in only 4 months

Does that mean folk are losing faith in BTC?

Maybe they are currently having more faith in gold. Doesn't mean they lost faith in BTC. I constantly move money between assets, doesn't mean I lost faith in the last one, simply saw even better opportunity with the new one.