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PointOmega
Penny Sorter Member
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 Posted - 09/07/2010 : 19:18:20
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I want to buy silver bullion. Who does everybody recommend? Monex? Goldline? US Go'vt Mint? Also, what is a fair mark-up above the closing spot silver price? Any advice is appreciated. Especially who to stay away from.
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Neckro
1000+ Penny Miser Member
Saudi Arabia
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Posted - 09/07/2010 : 19:27:56
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| Lol, The obvious to stay away from. Monex, Goldline. Anyone who runs adds on TV and in Major magazines. |
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rodebaugh
Penny Collector Member
USA
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1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
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Posted - 09/07/2010 : 20:18:37
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Check out Bullion Direct for SILVER too. You can buy a little at a time and have them only send you the PMs when you are ready. It's free storage until you are ready to have it shipped.
You can buy (and sell) on their Nucleo Exchange or buy directly from their catalog.
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hawkeye
New Member
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Posted - 09/07/2010 : 21:06:25
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| I've bought from both APMEX and Bullion Direct and have never had problems with either. Both are, to me, very reasonably priced. APMEX is usually a little more expensive (but not always), but they have a much wider selection and probably have a little higher quality overall. I do like Bullion Direct's storage option because I don't usually have several hundred dollars to spend on bullion at once. You can buy a few ounces at a time until you accumulate a good amount to save on shipping costs. If you want bullion coins like American Eagles or Canadian Maples, I would say that you are probably going to get them at a markup of around 10 percent, maybe a little less or more depending on the day and the volume that you're buying. Good luck with the bullion! |
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dakota1955
1000+ Penny Miser Member
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Posted - 09/07/2010 : 21:28:45
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| you could try feebay sometimes you can score there |
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argent_pur
Penny Sorter Member
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Posted - 09/07/2010 : 21:40:31
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Your title specifically mentioned Silver Eagles, so a few places that have ASE's at a good price are APMEX, Bullion Direct, and Provident Metals. No one here knows your budget, but assuming you don't have wads of cash, shipping charges come into play. APMEX has the highest, then Provident, then BD (when you factor in the storage option with periodic delivery). I have dealt with all three companies and highly recommend all of them.
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rickygee
New Member
USA
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Posted - 09/07/2010 : 22:02:49
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| Thumbs up for Provident. Have ordered from them 3 times. I'm a satisfied customer. Eagle prices are very competitive and the service is fast. If your budget is small you can still order from them. They don't have the 20 or 60 ounce minimums. In fact, I think my first order was for under $75 testing the waters, so to speak. You do pay a charge for credit card use. |
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BamaJoe
Penny Sorter Member
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Posted - 09/07/2010 : 22:05:04
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AMPEX and BD are both top of the line companies that I would recommend to anyone.
I would also strongly suggest that you look into a local seller. It would have several benefits. The top two are: 1. After a while you build relationships and can benefit you with good prices and help on special requests. 2. It's cash and carry, no paperwork if you want it that way. I can walk into places that I have been visiting for close to a decade and they only know my first name. |
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Quagmire
Penny Sorter Member
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Posted - 09/07/2010 : 22:27:42
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Originally posted by PointOmega
I want to buy silver bullion. Who does everybody recommend? Monex? Goldline? US Go'vt Mint? Also, what is a fair mark-up above the closing spot silver price? Any advice is appreciated. Especially who to stay away from.
I only do business with apmex. Everyone else is varying degrees of bad. |
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AGgressive Metal
Administrator
USA
1937 Posts |
Posted - 09/07/2010 : 22:33:01
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| Please never buy anything from Goldline they are basically criminals. Northwest Territorial Mint is good. I can't personally vouch for APMEX but they obviously have a good reputation on this board. |
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jadedragon
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Canada
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Posted - 09/07/2010 : 22:38:43
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| NWT Mint has a reputation for slow to ship, especially when the silver price moves. You might just go to your local coin shop. |
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hawkeye
New Member
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Posted - 09/07/2010 : 22:44:41
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Originally posted by rickygee
Thumbs up for Provident. Have ordered from them 3 times. I'm a satisfied customer. Eagle prices are very competitive and the service is fast. If your budget is small you can still order from them. They don't have the 20 or 60 ounce minimums. In fact, I think my first order was for under $75 testing the waters, so to speak. You do pay a charge for credit card use.
Thanks- I've not dealt with them before but I'll have to check them out. I'm always looking for silver sources that don't have minimums, as my budget is pretty "minimal." |
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Copper Member
Penny Sorter Member
USA
88 Posts |
Posted - 09/08/2010 : 05:10:32
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| buy them here. There's usually some available. |
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PointOmega
Penny Sorter Member
50 Posts |
Posted - 09/08/2010 : 14:57:52
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| thank you all. very good insight. |
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coinwolf
Penny Collector Member
USA
277 Posts |
Posted - 09/08/2010 : 18:40:36
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| I like Monarch precious metals, I've had several good transactions with them! |
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oober
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1304 Posts |
Posted - 09/09/2010 : 00:41:52
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| Always look local first. Are there any shops local? |
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ScottyTX
Penny Hoarding Member
USA
508 Posts |
Posted - 09/09/2010 : 00:52:11
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| I used to order from coloradogold.com when they were the cheapest. I have ordered from tulving.com a few times in the past as well. It all really depends on how much you want. I think you can get a heck of a deal on amark if you want to buy 5,000 of those buggers :) Otherwise Apmex and bullion direct are decent as well. |
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PointOmega
Penny Sorter Member
50 Posts |
Posted - 09/10/2010 : 17:36:20
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oober,
there is a pretty good local shop. And I guess it would be a cash exchange with no shipping charge. It's just that when I sold to the guy two summers ago, before I found this website that educated me on coins, I think he sort of short changed me on a bunch of Morgan and Peace dollars I inherited. The guy is not a rip off. But he's no bargain either, and if I can find a place that people at RealCent recommend, then at least I have something to compare him to. Thanks to all. |
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RxForPain
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Flbandit
Penny Hoarding Member
USA
851 Posts |
Posted - 09/13/2010 : 17:42:08
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| I've been getting a few at the flea market lately. The guy there had some fairly reasonable. Unfortunately I think he's about to go up on his prices. I also catch deals on ebay sometimes. I've found that I have better luck with auctions that end mid week. |
Are you throwing that out? |
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525erving
New Member
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Posted - 09/14/2010 : 17:58:45
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| [fIont=Arial Black][/font=Arial Black][black][/bl ack] I have bought from gainsville coin fl . good on delivery prices are ok |
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