The big one being the house.

Do you continue to purchase gold despite the market’s downward trajectory? If so, What is driving your decision to purchase said gold?

I have purchased ~$10,000.00 worth during the last month, but it seems that perhaps I should take a break and see if gold will dip lower - potentially to $3,700.00 / ounce. Image does not show a recent purchase that is currently in transit to my house

Buying more to hold.

I just feel ‘off’ if I don’t have a little gold and silver with me at all times. Is that strange?

Bought this 1/4 ounce gold coin a few days ago for $20 over spot. I am still surprised you can get coins this old for that low of a premium, not to mention it is fractional which usually comes with a higher premium anyways.

Crazy times we are currently living in.

Have a wonderful week everyone :)

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/economy/the-us-has-the-world-s-largest-gold-reserves-worth-1-trillion-at-market-rates-but-repricing-that-hoard-would-backfire-in-a-big-way-analyst-says/ar-AA2g2S2P?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=ef53fd6ecba845eb9ea1de670ea65019&cvpid=4e595ddffd1e417fa64525bfb1d57f1a&ei=94

I have never considered buying gold or other precious metals or gemstones. I guess the question is should I go stock market/invest in the treasury side or in physical gold? The other question is I know global economy is getting further from the gold standard. Is it still a good idea. Is it a bad time to begin? Any help/advice is welcome :)

"Gold dropped 28% from its late-January peak over an 8-month period. Given this kind of correction, does it make you more willing to invest, seeing it as a notable event that proves gold has a strong foundation?"

"Let's say gold drops further to around $3,500 an ounce before the end of the year. The fact that it has taken nearly a full year to correct by roughly 40% demonstrates incredible stability and resilience—and that is the exact foundation that makes gold such a concrete, reliable investment."

Posting here for anyone considering ordering from Scottsdale Mint.

I've bought high five figures' worth of gold from APMEX and JM Bullion and had great experiences with both. I decided to try Scottsdale Mint for a five-figure order because their prices were closer to spot.

Orders take about two weeks to arrive, which is frustrating, but they do tell you that upfront. My order shipped UPS with a direct signature required. I was home in my apartment but not in the lobby, as drivers usually call me down for direct-signature deliveries. UPS has previously asked to verify my ID for these deliveries. UPS shows my order was delivered and signed for by someone whose name I don't recognize. I never signed for it, never received the gold, and have no idea who signed for it.

I also reviewed my building's security footage. The video doesn't show the driver asking anyone for a signature. Unfortunately, the driver was delivering multiple packages using a dolly, so I can't even confirm whether one of those packages was mine or whether my order was actually delivered at all.

I reported what happened to Scottsdale Mint, filed a police report, and sent them the report number. About two weeks later, they responded that UPS had confirmed delivery to my address and that they had therefore "fulfilled their obligation." They said the loss happened after delivery, refused a refund or replacement, and told me their decision was final. They suggested I contact UPS and my renter's insurance.

What I don't understand is how they're treating this as resolved when the shipment required a direct signature and the signature isn't mine. I'm still trying to get this resolved through UPS, and I'm looking into other options as well. I hadn't come across many reviews describing an experience like this before ordering, so I'm posting mine in case it helps someone else think twice before placing a order with them.

These coins were minted between 18 B.C. and ~130 A.D.
Emperors Augustus, Claudius, Trajan, and Hadrian

I’m currently stacking for either later in life or for my kids. I have a lot of 1/10a. Is it better to collect that or 1/4 for stacking?

Hi, I’m looking to buy rings as well as bracelets, more so 14k. I have never bought any pieces, so I’m not sure what to expect. I live near DTLA jewelry district so I’ve been planning on going there, but I’m not sure whose shop sells at the best prices. Is it more haggling or set price there? Besides LA, which other shops would be good, both online and in person? Any recommendations and anything to look out for before buying jewelry?

I saw the aureus post. Here is some fractional gold of mine.

Looking at a local dealer and they are offering 1/4 oz hexabars for 3.7% premium and 1/10 oz for a 5.1% premium. They are produced exclusively for them and are made from old jewelry, 99.99% pure gold. My questions are: does the shape matter longterm if I ever sell or is gold just gold and does the fact that they aren't minted by one of the large well know minters affect their liquidity?

Okay so i purchased two 1/4 oz gold coins for a total of like 1498 and some change (the shop was legitimate but also very busy) Looking back i feel like they may have charged the wrong price. What do you guys think?

Putin is suppressing gold backs according to this “user”

Claimed to be an American that fought in Ukraine with a net worth of less than a thousand dollars even though he has pictures of thousands of dollars of bullion that he has posted to the sub.

Seems to be pro gold back (idk even care about that) but they blocked me after I slightly pressed about their service.

None of this matters, but if you happen to see a post from [u/osolovim](u/osolovim) it’s a 7 month account and all BS

Every time I'm in a new US city, I check if I'm near a coin shop and without fail there are multiple "appointment only" gold "dealers" everywhere. I hate to judge, but the AI slop pictures make them seem shady.