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Posted 03/27/2011 10:32 am
Follow up. I took the forums advice and opted NOT to deal with Craigslist. After thinking about it, I just didn't feel right. As an update, I will be attending my local coin show in TX (next weekend) where I know it's legit. I went to one last month to observe and take notes, yet I was dying to walk out with SOMETHING.
Side note: This weekend, I did purchase a 1 Gram Engelhard gold bar from my local store dealer (as an appetizer) and a couple of oz's of Engelhard silver bars to add to the mix. I'm about supporting the local shops in the community. They are cool guys who are willing to help and answer my newbie questions. When giving back my change he asked me if I wanted a $2 bill or two $1 coins - funny. It's things like that which keeps me going back.
But yes, I will be looking into the coin side of gold investment as well. I also appreciate the rarity of the coin & mintage itself. It's true that you kill two birds with one stone when going for the numismatic perspective as well - not just the bullion perspective.
After researching gold and silver for many many months and reading through many forums, websites, monitoring ebay (creating my custom watch list)- I feel a lot more educated before ever making a single purchase. I passed on a 1 Gram Pamp Suisse the dealer had this weekend because there was no certificate. I did purchase from him the 1 Gram Engelhard signed by a certified assayer. All 1 Gram bars were the same price FYI. While some might not care, it certainly doesn't hurt from a resale perspective. Wouldn't you guys want a gold piece signed by a certified assayer?
I will say buying bullion of any metal (or coin) is a test of temptation as I almost purchased the certified/signed Credit Suisse 1/4 oz Platinum bar ($478+tax). Then I remembered the sweet US Minted Liberty Platinum coins....so many options!
1 oz (or gram) gold bars are minted all the time. A 2008-W Gold Buffalo isn't minted every year. I see both sides for sure and will be diversifying my gold / silver portfolio as such. Thanks ya'll.
Side note: This weekend, I did purchase a 1 Gram Engelhard gold bar from my local store dealer (as an appetizer) and a couple of oz's of Engelhard silver bars to add to the mix. I'm about supporting the local shops in the community. They are cool guys who are willing to help and answer my newbie questions. When giving back my change he asked me if I wanted a $2 bill or two $1 coins - funny. It's things like that which keeps me going back.
But yes, I will be looking into the coin side of gold investment as well. I also appreciate the rarity of the coin & mintage itself. It's true that you kill two birds with one stone when going for the numismatic perspective as well - not just the bullion perspective.
After researching gold and silver for many many months and reading through many forums, websites, monitoring ebay (creating my custom watch list)- I feel a lot more educated before ever making a single purchase. I passed on a 1 Gram Pamp Suisse the dealer had this weekend because there was no certificate. I did purchase from him the 1 Gram Engelhard signed by a certified assayer. All 1 Gram bars were the same price FYI. While some might not care, it certainly doesn't hurt from a resale perspective. Wouldn't you guys want a gold piece signed by a certified assayer?
I will say buying bullion of any metal (or coin) is a test of temptation as I almost purchased the certified/signed Credit Suisse 1/4 oz Platinum bar ($478+tax). Then I remembered the sweet US Minted Liberty Platinum coins....so many options!
1 oz (or gram) gold bars are minted all the time. A 2008-W Gold Buffalo isn't minted every year. I see both sides for sure and will be diversifying my gold / silver portfolio as such. Thanks ya'll.
Edited by tripncoins
03/27/2011 7:32 pm
03/27/2011 7:32 pm
