New Posts For Thread: Advice on buying physical goldhttps://community.betfair.com/tradefair__financials/go/thread/view/94198/29540603/advice-on-buying-physical-goldHi everyone. I believe this may be my first post on the finanicals forum.I would like some advice on buying physical gold but i would be interested to hear if i should consider any other precious metals. I am not seeking an investment but rather someI would research hyperinflation more before buying then as it may help.https://community.betfair.com/tradefair__financials/go/thread/view/94198/29540603/advice-on-buying-physical-gold?post_id=527606373#527606373I would research hyperinflation more before buying then as it may help.Sun, 30 Dec 2012 13:29:25 -0600After a lot of browsing online i have finally found a few suppliers at more competitive prices. A small firm called atkinson jewellers for gold coins at very good prices and the guernsey mint for silver coins at around £20 an ounce.Regarding the usehttps://community.betfair.com/tradefair__financials/go/thread/view/94198/29540603/advice-on-buying-physical-gold?post_id=527605793#527605793After a lot of browsing online i have finally found a few suppliers at more competitive prices. A small firm called atkinson jewellers for gold coins at very good prices and the guernsey mint for silver coins at around £20 an ounce.Regarding the useSun, 30 Dec 2012 13:14:21 -0600Also how much insurance do you need? If you think economy will blow up then surely you need lots.https://community.betfair.com/tradefair__financials/go/thread/view/94198/29540603/advice-on-buying-physical-gold?post_id=527595059#527595059Also how much insurance do you need? If you think economy will blow up then surely you need lots.Sun, 30 Dec 2012 04:53:24 -0600No the you was just a general comment I did not mean you personally.https://community.betfair.com/tradefair__financials/go/thread/view/94198/29540603/advice-on-buying-physical-gold?post_id=527595047#527595047No the you was just a general comment I did not mean you personally.Sun, 30 Dec 2012 04:52:04 -0600At least the small number of coins i have picked up so far look pretty! Anyway, i always wanted to to get some coins of value to tuck away for my little boy. Krugerrand and american buffalo gold coins will make nice keepsakes for him to have.https://community.betfair.com/tradefair__financials/go/thread/view/94198/29540603/advice-on-buying-physical-gold?post_id=527590133#527590133At least the small number of coins i have picked up so far look pretty! Anyway, i always wanted to to get some coins of value to tuck away for my little boy. Krugerrand and american buffalo gold coins will make nice keepsakes for him to have.Sat, 29 Dec 2012 20:12:06 -0600With some questions there seems no answers just more questions. Like i would be surprised if i knew a single person who recognised a silver eagle dollar coin so i am wondering if it would be readily used in a worse case scenario.https://community.betfair.com/tradefair__financials/go/thread/view/94198/29540603/advice-on-buying-physical-gold?post_id=527590113#527590113With some questions there seems no answers just more questions. Like i would be surprised if i knew a single person who recognised a silver eagle dollar coin so i am wondering if it would be readily used in a worse case scenario.Sat, 29 Dec 2012 20:09:11 -0600I am not buying silver coins as a gamble on the spot price going up. Its just the cheapest silver coins i can find any dealer in the uk selling for is around £27. I think you can get in the usa for around £20 as they have no vat. I have quite a bithttps://community.betfair.com/tradefair__financials/go/thread/view/94198/29540603/advice-on-buying-physical-gold?post_id=527590071#527590071I am not buying silver coins as a gamble on the spot price going up. Its just the cheapest silver coins i can find any dealer in the uk selling for is around £27. I think you can get in the usa for around £20 as they have no vat. I have quite a bitSat, 29 Dec 2012 20:04:08 -0600I see it and its only my opinion that you are buying over spot as a gamble on the spot price going up. As a side I have been buying scrap silver to refine (was going to pay to have it reined but may try it myself in summer) and one bargain is .925 cohttps://community.betfair.com/tradefair__financials/go/thread/view/94198/29540603/advice-on-buying-physical-gold?post_id=527589377#527589377I see it and its only my opinion that you are buying over spot as a gamble on the spot price going up. As a side I have been buying scrap silver to refine (was going to pay to have it reined but may try it myself in summer) and one bargain is .925 coSat, 29 Dec 2012 19:16:03 -0600Just a quick update. Bought some silver eagles 1 oz coins. Have to say the look very nice asthetically speaking over and above any value although on the other hand i guess sometimes asthetics is related to value. Nice that you can get these coins inhttps://community.betfair.com/tradefair__financials/go/thread/view/94198/29540603/advice-on-buying-physical-gold?post_id=527583287#527583287Just a quick update. Bought some silver eagles 1 oz coins. Have to say the look very nice asthetically speaking over and above any value although on the other hand i guess sometimes asthetics is related to value. Nice that you can get these coins inSat, 29 Dec 2012 15:06:33 -0600I'm not sure many agree with melly but he is spot on with most info. I am heavier with silver than gold and intend to stay that way. It's all purchased as a long term plan so won't be selling in a rush. Consider how you will store it. I have a couplehttps://community.betfair.com/tradefair__financials/go/thread/view/94198/29540603/advice-on-buying-physical-gold?post_id=527369261#527369261I'm not sure many agree with melly but he is spot on with most info. I am heavier with silver than gold and intend to stay that way. It's all purchased as a long term plan so won't be selling in a rush. Consider how you will store it. I have a coupleThu, 20 Dec 2012 09:18:04 -0600