Important Factors to Consider When Identifying Coin Dealers
1. Working directly with coin dealers provides you with the
easiest access to coins, bars, and any variety of items you
can invest with in the precious metals market. Coin
dealerships are the most likely to provide you with high-
quality products and financial instruments whose value or
worth you do not have to doubt. We will take this
opportunity to discuss what coin dealers can usually
readily provide to you, as well as give a few reminders as
to what qualities you should be on the lookout for when
finding the right coin dealer for your needs.
2. The vast majority of coins that are offered by gold and
silver coin dealers are those that are made in large part
from precious metals, that is, of gold, silver, or platinum.
The amount of precious metal in each of these coins can of
course vary from coin to coin. There are two broad
categories that coins considered as investment can be
placed in, that of rare and collectible coins, and that of
"junk silver" coins.
3. Some coins fall into the broad category of being known as
rare and collectible coins. These coins tend to be desired
because of their historical value, as opposed to a pricetag
that is fixed solely to the amount of metal in each piece.
Coin collectors, museums, and specialized collections are
usually the parties who find these coins most valuable.
These with a high historical value tend to be more rare
and difficult to find, and so it is not surprising to see some
astronomical prices for individual pieces. Collectors tend
to check-in with coin dealers to see if a particular coin is
available, and if it is, how much the going rate is for the
piece.
4. Junk silver coins. This is a very specific term referring only
to silver coins with silver composition equal to or less than
90%. In the case of gold, there are also coins that have
lower gold content and are sold in bulk. In general, junk
coins are valued more for their metal content than for
anything else. An important caveat to this statement is
that a junk coin must be abundant and common. Any coin
that is exceedingly rare will always sell for a high price
regardless of its composition.
5. There are other ways to invest in precious metals, and the
means most prevalent in popular media is that of investing
in bulk forms of the metal, usually shaped in bars, rounds
or ingots. Because investors all have varying needs, these
gold and silver bars, rounds or ingots can range in weight
from a few grams to hundreds of ounces. The brand of the
bar is also a significant piece of information here, since a
brand can be an indicator of the bar's purity.
6. You might also be surprised that some coin dealers accept
dental gold to later on refine and purify it to become a
much more attractive investment vehicle. This emphasizes
the value of precious metals and how each and every form
of investment is important towards safekeeping wealth in
an otherwise rough economy.
7. Finding a reliable coin dealer will take a little bit of
research, but it is well worth the reward. When looking
for a potential coin dealer with whom to do business, take
advantage of the opportunity to review customer
feedback if possible. This information will be able to
illustrate in a real way how a particular coin dealer will
deal with your potential transaction. Finding a reputable
dealer who has also been in business for a significant
amount of time-which may prove that the dealer is able to
engage in the business during economic ups and downs--is
another piece of common sense advice.
8. Coin dealers are like any other merchants on the market,
and they can offer the investor a wealth of information
gained by experience in the field. Coin dealers are an
invaluable asset to anyone who is thinking of investing in
precious metals, regardless of the form the metal may
take.