Friday, 24 June 2011

3 Rules For Buying Gold and Silver Online

By Mike St. John


Purchasing precious metals on the web is probably the most convenient method for getting started off in precious metals investing. However, a specific standard of research is essential on your behalf. Over the following few paragraphs, we'll go through 3 Rules to follow when you buy gold and silver online.

Rule 1 - Verify the Dependability of the dealer Initially, you must explore the credibility of the vendor you are thinking about using. This should come first, prior to receiving the best price or whatever else. For if your order never arrives, nothing else matters. One of the things I'd recommend doing is performing a Google or Yahoo search for the dealer you are looking at working with. This really is easily accomplished on places like E-bay who actually rate the dealers. Additionally, several of these sites, will have forums where you can ask questions about the dealer in question.

Rule 3 - Look For The Best Offer Price One of many conveniences of buying precious metals on-line is the pace at which you can verify the cost of what you're being quoted for your order versus the spot price on the real market. While seeking for best offer price, be sure to question any offer that seems too good to be true, or that is more than 3-5% over spot for gold.

Rule 3 - Figure Out The Dealer's Order Process First A good purchase of precious metals involves a safe and well thought out transaction. So, before you purchase silver and gold online, figure out the dealer's process upfront, like on paper. A number of the things you want to ask the dealer upfront is: how they process orders, their bank's routing numner, shipping costs, if the order has delivery insurance, how to track your order, when you should expect your order and who to call if there is an issue with your order. I'd also ask the dealer their process for selling silver or gold, in the event you decide you want to sell part your gold or silver. Buying gold and silver on the web is definitely one of the more conveient methods for getting started in the precious metals market. Before you purchase or sell, be sure you consider these rules first.

Bonus Rule: One last rule I wanted to throw in here at the end here is the following: "Start Small" - If you're ordering from an online dealer for the very first time, I'd highly recommend starting with a small order. Once you've become more comfortable with their process, their shipping costs, customer service, you can always up the size of your order later.




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