Compare the complete item
Jewellery has design and fabrication value in addition to its metal. Coins and bars can also carry minting, packaging and dealer premiums. Compare a written all-in quotation, not only the displayed metal rate.
Ask about resale before purchase
Find out whether a seller repurchases the product, how purity is assessed and which charges are non-recoverable. A purchase price is not a buyback guarantee. Keep packaging and proof of purchase where the seller's terms require them.
Consider practical costs
Storage, insurance, transport and future assay fees can affect the economics of physical ownership. This guide does not recommend an investment allocation or promise a return.