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Arrest of Scammer Shows Importance of Using Reputable Dealer
In a case that illustrates the paramount importance of purchasing and selling precious metals through a well-established and reputable dealer, a North Carolina man was arrested for selling phony rhodium, as well as scamming someone out of $210,000 of the same. … Continue reading →
Chiefs and 49ers Play Super Bowl Game for…. SILVER!
Here is a very special interest story regarding the Super Bowl by Mike Maharrey who is a journalist and market analyst. On Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers will take on the Kansas City Chiefs. The winner will take home the silver! … Continue reading →
Must-Know Facts About Insuring Your Precious Metals – Money Metals Exchange
Making an investment in physical gold and silver is easy. Insuring these new valuables stored at home is more difficult. It may be outright impossible in larger amounts. The standard homeowner’s insurance policy provides little, if any, coverage for … Continue reading →
Gold:Silver Ratio Signals Silver on Sale
Silver is underpriced. In other words, silver is on sale. The current gold-to-silver ratio reveals this. This ratio tells you how many ounces of silver it takes to buy one ounce of gold. Or to put it another way, the gold:silver ratio tells you … Continue reading →
Selling to a Coin Shop
The following is excerpted from Clifford Mishler’s Coins: Questions & Answers Selling Your Coins or Collection to a Coin Shop Your local coin shop has the advantage of the personal touch that might be lacking in, for example, mail-order sales or … Continue reading →
Here’s Why Gold and Silver are Tough to Sell on Friends
If you’ve already picked up some precious metals, you certainly have a right to be proud. You are probably quite comfortable with your decision to turn some paper money into sound money. Over the past several years, you’ve come through … Continue reading →
Government Reporting | Precious Metals Resource Guide
Do You Tell the Government Anything When I Buy or Sell Physical Gold or Silver? This is a guide from the Money Metals Exchange. In accordance with their privacy policy, Money Metals is dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of our customers. Investors … Continue reading →
Indispensable advice for coin collectors and their heirs
Many coin collectors — and family members who inherit coins and related numismatic items from a loved one — need help disposing of a collection. Like any transaction it is best to be prepared to know what you have. This as … Continue reading →
Neuroscience Says Maintaining Lifelong Intelligence, Focus, and Mental Agility Comes Down to the Rule of 3
Your brain naturally ‘rewires’ itself as you age. But it doesn’t have to, at least not as quickly. We all thought Derek (not his real name, for reasons that will soon be obvious) had gotten stuck in his ways: too … Continue reading →