I apologize ... there have been lots of threads about purchasing gold/silver here on PPOT. I've purchased all my minted coins (I only like US Eagles/Buffalo now), and have never even seen them in the few coin shops, etc. years ago. I've had all kinds before ... all purchased online when it was spot +50/100 ... cheaper than what local retailers wanted ... for icky Mapleleafs & Krugs
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When selling to a local metal buyer/seller (I dumped some once to buy land) it's just spot -x ... no difference in any of them really ... or so he said
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It cost a bundle to buy & sell gold I have found ... but they sure look shiney
I've used three different online sources to buy ... none recently.