How Payment Methods Affect Gold & Silver Premiums
Dealer premiums are normal. Payment method premiums are normal too. The mistake is treating them like “background noise.”
Dealers
APMEX CEO Letter Signals a Bullion Market Under Real Strain
Gold and silver have hit record highs causing bullion demand to surge sharply from both new buyers and experienced investors.
2025 Cyber Week Bullion Deals: Gold & Silver at Spot in a Real Bull Market
Cyber Week 2025 is hitting very differently from last year. Gold at spot and silver at spot or even under while metals are ripping higher.
Bullion Exchanges Opens a New UL-Class-3 Vault in NYC
Bullion Exchanges has integrated the storage directly into its retail ecosystem, eliminating friction points that can add cost and risk to gold ownership
A-Mark Precious Metals Becomes Gold.com
What impact will the Gold.com rebranding have on the precious metals industry?
SD Bullion Named a U.S. Mint Authorized Purchaser & What it Means for the Bullion Market
SD Bullion announced in a press release and email to their customers that it has been named an Authorized Purchaser for U.S. Mint gold bullion coins.
Junk Silver Below-Melt Deals and What to Consider Before Buying
Multiple reputable dealers are advertising 90% coin lots ($100 face bags of quarters or mixed face) at prices below the melt value, with additional offers at spot price.
Gold and Silver Price Volatility Impacting Dealer Premiums
Volatility has returned as a feature rather than an aberration in 2025’s precious metals markets.
Top 5 Gold Scams: How to Identify & Avoid Getting Ripped Off
Learn the top gold scams, red flags, and what to do now. Expert checklists for fake dealer websites, counterfeit coins, gas-station gold, and gold-bar courier scams.
US Mint Adds Upstate Coin & Gold as an Authorized Purchaser
Upstate Coin & Gold joins the U.S. Mint’s elite Authorized Purchasers, boosting gold bullion liquidity and wholesale access for Eagles and Buffalos.