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darsemnos
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 Posted - 07/13/2010 : 19:10:03
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Say you wanted to buy gold. Forget for now the arguments in favor of silver vs gold, or visa versa.
What would you do? But a fraction of an ounce regularly in 1, 2 grams, 1/10 oz, or save up an buy it in larger quantities, 1 oz or more?
I've been reading up on the freegold blog. It has an interesting take on gold, that I have to admit is influencing my thinking significantly on this matter.
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Market Harmony
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1274 Posts |
Posted - 07/13/2010 : 19:41:32
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Originally posted by darsemnos
Say you wanted to buy gold. Forget for now the arguments in favor of silver vs gold, or visa versa.
What would you do? But a fraction of an ounce regularly in 1, 2 grams, 1/10 oz, or save up an buy it in larger quantities, 1 oz or more?
I've been reading up on the freegold blog. It has an interesting take on gold, that I have to admit is influencing my thinking significantly on this matter.
The larger size that you buy, the smaller the premium you pay. Gold is easily divisible and there are many tests that you can perform to confirm purity. |
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Neckro
1000+ Penny Miser Member
Saudi Arabia
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Posted - 07/13/2010 : 19:57:50
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| I'd buy smaller. It's easier to find 10 buyers willing to pay 150 a coin, then finding 1 to spend 1300 |
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Ardent Listener
Administrator
USA
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Posted - 07/13/2010 : 20:04:27
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| I buy one ounce coins. I save my money until I have enough. I then try to time my buys during dips in the market. I also try to get as much gold as I can for my money. That means I try to pay as little premiums as I can. When I sell I never have any problem finding a buyer. Gold coins are very liquid. |
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argent_pur
Penny Sorter Member
78 Posts |
Posted - 07/14/2010 : 00:39:25
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I buy both large and small coins. My largest is Mexico 50 Peso (1.2057 AGW) and my smallest is a Mexico 5 Peso (.1205 AGW). One-tenth oz. have too high premium for my liking. Mexican gold pesos offer the absolute best price over spot. I also have 100 Coronas and 100 Koronas, Krugerrands (1 oz.-1/4 oz.), and French Roosters (and also, hypocritically), a St. Gaudens $20 Double Eagle for historical value). Diversify with different sizes is what I say b/c you don't know what will happen. I'm taking the Michael Kosares approach to safe-haven investing. Good luck whatever you decide |
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Lemon Thrower
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
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Posted - 07/14/2010 : 06:31:39
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agree one should diversify.
the smaller you buy the more of your money goes into the premium than into gold.
i dont' like anything below 1/10 ounce because its not a coin and a bit more difficult to measure.
the thing with the smaller sizes is they can be hard to find. if you find them at a reasonable price, buy them. |
Buying:
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copper cents at 1.3X
wheat pennies at 3X
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highroller4321
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
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Posted - 07/14/2010 : 10:40:26
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| 1/2oz to 1oz because you want to try to avoid the premiums. Gold coins are liquid so you shouldn't have a problem selling almost any size. |
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beauanderos
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
2408 Posts |
Posted - 07/14/2010 : 12:29:39
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What everyone else said about the premiums means you will always get more for your money if you supersize  Save your money and do like Ardent does. If you just have to have some smaller fractions, then wait for a severe pullback to buy them. I wonder if you'd have any luck offering to trade an ounce for fractionals on Craigslist? You might also sell some junk 90% silver to APMEX on a spike, and take gold fractionals "in trade." Just wait until the ratio is in your favor. |
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natsb88
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USA
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Posted - 07/14/2010 : 18:35:34
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| I only deal with the small stuff. Yes, they have higher premiums, but in my experience those premiums exist when you're buying AND when you're selling, so it's really not a big deal unless you're planning to sell your coins as scrap. I like the added liquidity of small gold; I can buy/sell $130 dollars at a time instead of $1300. |
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Roadrunner
Penny Collector Member
USA
413 Posts |
Posted - 07/14/2010 : 21:31:58
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| Just my opinion, but I think the 1/10th ozs. are almost too small. They're a good bit smaller than a dime and very hard to see even with good vision. I like the 1/4, 1/2 and 1 ouncers. |
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totalcount
Penny Sorter Member
USA
77 Posts |
Posted - 07/15/2010 : 13:22:23
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Originally posted by Lemon Thrower
the thing with the smaller sizes is they can be hard to find. if you find them at a reasonable price, buy them.
I think the smaller sizes might be hard to find even if you know where you put them. |
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Jangles
Penny Sorter Member
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Posted - 07/15/2010 : 16:44:45
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If you have to pay a premium and you want to buy small I'd suggest the mexican 5, 10, and 20 peso coins. These have the lowest premiums and are close to 1/10, 1/4, and 1/2 ounce.
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Oldpagan
Penny Sorter Member
USA
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Posted - 07/20/2010 : 10:22:11
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Originally posted by Jangles
If you have to pay a premium and you want to buy small I'd suggest the mexican 5, 10, and 20 peso coins. These have the lowest premiums and are close to 1/10, 1/4, and 1/2 ounce.
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Great Idea! Thanks!!!! |
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Lemon Thrower
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1588 Posts |
Posted - 07/20/2010 : 12:26:26
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Originally posted by totalcount
quote:
Originally posted by Lemon Thrower
the thing with the smaller sizes is they can be hard to find. if you find them at a reasonable price, buy them.
I think the smaller sizes might be hard to find even if you know where you put them.
in case you are serious, what i meant was that not all dealers carry fractional gold, and those that do do not always carry them. availability is limited. if you see them at a reasonable premium you should buy because you might not get another chance. the amount of fractional relative to full ounce gold is but a fraction, no pun intended. |
Buying:
Peace/Morgan G+ at $15.00
copper cents at 1.3X
wheat pennies at 3X
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Kurr
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