Best Way To Buy Gold

Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   whats the best way to buy gold at the moment ?
   Due to the current market in gold going upwards, whats the best way to buy it ? coins, bars, how safe to but it over the net ? is there site that explains in simple terms the best way without having to register. Thankyou.

   • ANSWER:
     Buy shares ina gold mining company otherwise if you buy actual gold you apy 17.5% VAT to this theiving Government and you have to make up that 17.5% before you are in profit.

2. QUESTION:
   what is the best way to buy gold or platinum?
   what is the reliable way to buy gold or platinum?

   • ANSWER:
     Buy only from a reputable dealer.

3. QUESTION:
   What is the best way to buy Gold, as of today Gold has gone up 60%, I have 0.000 how do I buy Gold?
   My bank gives me a lousy 2%, and the money just sits there, but I am clueless on buying gold, when I buy gold, does it come in coins that I have to put into a safe deposit box?
   And how legite are these Gold selling companies?
   And which one would you recommend, in other words, how does one buy Gold?

   • ANSWER:
     You can buy gold coins (if you can find them) and store them in your safe or a safe deposit box.
     If you trade stocks, look up:

     http://www.centralfund.com

     or

     http://www.gold-trust.com

     These folks stockpile precious metals, and they are honest. The only problem is the shares are trading at a premium right now. You can wait, if you wish, and the premium may go down, but the price of gold will go higher, so it's your call.

     You can learn quite a bit about gold here:

     http://www.kitco.com

     Good Luck!

     Grandpa

4. QUESTION:
   What is the Best Way To Buy Gold and Silver?
   I'd like to invest in some gold and silver. Can someone tell me the best way to do this? (I am concerned that if our dollar collapses, the U.S. government will seize my gold... as has happened in the past).

   • ANSWER:
     I believe the same thing as you. Did you see what happened yesterday? Obama announced he's picking a federal reserve guy to be the head of the treasury - that's a disaster. The market knew it and the price of gold jumped 7% - or in other words, the value of the dollar fell 7%.

     There's three ways to trade gold:

     1. Buy it in a brokerage account. The symbol is GLD (its an etf that buys gold for you). The only problem is that there is no proof they actually hold the gold somewhere.

     2. Buy it from a broker/dealer and keep it in your house. Hide it because Uncle Sam is going to try and steal it like he did in the 30's.

     3. Buy some at the Perth Mint in Australia. The gold mining industry is too large over there for their government to make gold illegal, so it will be safe there - especially if we need to pack our bags and leave the country.

5. QUESTION:
   Whats the best way to buy £5000 worth of gold if you live in the UK?
   I know there are different ways to buy gold, ie. gold coins, or gold in a vault that you never see and was wandering if anyone might know whats the cheapest and best way to buy £5000 worth of gold if you live in the UK. Do you have to change your pounds over to dollars first? Please help me out

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6. QUESTION:
   What is the best way to buy gold and silver coins in small quantities?
   I would like to buy only so many a month depending on the current price.

   • ANSWER:
     bulliondirect put a bid for coins store them in your account then take dilevery when you have a bunch ready to ship

7. QUESTION:
   What is the best way to buy Gold bonds or certficates?
   Would it be through a bank or gold merchant? And which is safer

   • ANSWER:
     buy a gold etf. it trades like a stock, but it's based on a commodity.

8. QUESTION:
   What is the best way to buy gold coins (Krugerrands etc.) in Europe?
   Best means:
   - low dealer commission,
   - certified source,
   - preferably prices and the like available in the Internet.

   • ANSWER:
     I can't suggest somth9ing that I don't believe in and I am confident will lose money over time.

     If you live in Europe, I'd be looking at shorting the EU, and going long the USD.

     The economy is on a downward trend. Gold will not save it.

9. QUESTION:
   What is the best way to buy gold - etfs or physical gold? Also need info on ETFs...?
   I am strongly considering investing in gold. But from what I see on here some people on here recommend buying ETFs and some seem to think physical gold is at least okay. Also, is an ETF like a share of gold stock. Please tell me more about ETFs and how they are traded. For all of the above please provide sources and or your credentials below your answer.

   • ANSWER:
     Gold ETFs: you trade them like funds or stocks. Pros: fast trading, low premium over the actual gold value. Drawbacks: quality of the management matters, fees vary, you really need to read the prospectus (e.g. some ETFs lease gold to 3rd parties - i.e. the gold is physically not really there), it may not be backed 100% by gold but just 90%, etc.. it really depends -> prospectus and a lot of research. But, gold ETF is taxed as a mutual fund, which can result in slightly lower capital gain tax than physical gold..

     Physical gold: you pay a premium (usually -70 over spot with 1 ounce coins). But then, you also get the premium back (partly) when selling gold (even if you sell on ebay, you still get more than the spot price - check out http://www.goldprice.org/ebay-gold-prices/). Pros: You hold the physical and you know it's 100% there, in any type of meltdown. Govt doesn't need to know you have them or you sold them (purchases under ,000 or sales up to 25 ounces don't have to be reported) -> consider capital gains tax. If you buy from BBB A rated dealers you can be sure it's genuine. Drawbacks: you need a safe place (safe at home or safe deposit 0-300/year), shipping cost when buying online (-50). If you believe there may be a serious market crash (exchanges may be down and ETFs not tradeable), this is the better option.

     Allocated gold: this is a compromise between an ETF and physical gold. You are a partial owner of a standard 400oz gold bar. The total cost of gold ownership about the same or lower as ETFs. Gold is held as bailment, i.e. you really hold title to it. Only two companies offer this so far: BullionVault and GoldMoney. Pros 24/7/365 instant transactions, low cost, gold is 100% physically there unlike many ETFs. Drawbacks: possibly higher taxation than ETFs or coins..

     All in all, my favorite would be probably gold coins (and silver coins too > gold to silver ratio tends to get narrower in crisis times so silver may appreciate more if the dollar hits the fan, plus silver is much more practical - 1oz coin is worth only so you can actually effectively use it for daily transactions etc..) .. but that's my opinion. I'm very conservative and don't trust the management of most funds.

10. QUESTION:
    for infaltion, whats the best way to buy gold? does it have to be bought a certain way?
    or could i buy a lot of gold jewlery for my gf, and that would be the same thing?

    AND is it a good idea to buy 100,000$ in gold -jewlery then sell it when my kids go to college so it keeps up with inflation, and since mutual funds are not gauranteed?

    • ANSWER:
      If you want to buy gold, I sure wouldn't do it in jewelery. Jewelery has a huge mark-up when it's sold to you. The actual value of the gold in a ring is probably less than a fourth of what you are paying for gold jewelery.

      Jewelery is probably one of the worst investments I can think of. Besides, the gold in jewelery isn't pure gold anyway.

      If you want to buy gold, do some more research. I personally don't know a thing about investing in gold but I found some websites that may give you some more info.

11. QUESTION:
    What is the best way to buy gold without being ripped off?

    • ANSWER:
      In an investment brokerage account.
      GLD is an example.

      Consider this though: Gold could be in a massive bubble right now.
      Don't put too much in.
      Both Money Magazine and Kiplingers had articles on a possible gold bubble.
      Quote: When everyone and their grandmother jumps in the bandwagon - it's time to sell....

12. QUESTION:
    What is the best way to buy physical gold and silver?
    I am looking to buy small amounts of gold and silver on a regular basis as way to safe guard my income. So many places to choose from!

    • ANSWER:
      Hi Julie,

      I have researched this a lot and there are some trusted places online you can buy from. But first, in order for you to learn how and where to buy gold and silver I recommend you keep it simple. Only buy physical gold and silver bullion. Avoid numismatic coins because they have the highest mark up. Also avoid ETF's like GLD and SLV, holders of those contracts will eventually get burned.

      So basically it comes down to government and non-government issued coins/bars. I dislike the idea of being just the legal bearer of my gold so I went with non-government. It's all about the melt value here.

      Fractions of an ounce are often very over priced and come with a massive markup. e.g. The Perth Mint in Australia sells it's 1/10th oz .9999 pure gold coins for USD 4.37 (dated 6 October /2010). I looked further afield and came across other problems where the price per coin was competitive but you had to buy a set quantity. The company I buy from sells their product of equal if not superior quality for USD 1.74 for 1/10th oz. That's a massive difference! And with no minimum purchase.

      So I buy from a company called YOUnique. The reason is:

      - Gold and Silver products are manufactured by Argor-Heraeus Refinery Switzerland
      - LBMA accredited refinery (London Bullion Market Association)
      - Assayed to highest purity 999.9 fine
      - Assayed fine weight to 1/1000gram
      - Carries the Argor-Heraeus LBMA certified Melter Assayer Hallmark
      - Produced to highest quality of Swiss Refining
      - Privately issued non-legal tender accepted globally
      - Ability to set up a savings plan where you purchase grams on a regular basis (for as little as USD per month. )

      Please remember. Buying gold and silver is very simple but if done the wrong way you could end up with financially devastating results. So make sure you do it the right way. Do your due diligence and visit : http://goldsave.co/

13. QUESTION:
    Best way to buy gold?
    I would like to know where to actually buy gold that I physically own and can keep in my bank vault instead of just having a piece of paper! Best gold coins?

    • ANSWER:
      The best way to own gold in in the form of coins minted by government. In the US you want American Eagles or pre 1933 US gold pieces in raw ungraded condition see examples here.

      http://www.amergold.com/vault/pageview.php?coin=20_Liberty_gold_coins_au

      http://www.amergold.com/vault/pageview.php?coin=20_Liberty_gold_coins_xf

      http://www.amergold.com/vault/pageview.php?coin=20_Saint_Gaudens_au

      WARNING!!!! If in the US DO NOT BUY FOREIGN GOLD. The only exception to this is fractional gold such as 1/10th 1/4 ounce, 1/2 ounce Canadian Maples, Krugerrands, fractional gold from Australia, China, and European Union Philharmonics. Stay away from British sovereigns, swiss gold francs and other older foreign gold. Only buy American gold eagles and US raw gold when ever possible There are many advantages to owning US material that would take time to explain. There are many disadvantages to foreign gold. Also stay away from Goldline because they push the foreign gold on people who are uneducated in gold buying.

      I buy gold from only 2 companies and will consider using a third. They are American Gold Exchange http://www.amergold.com/ Patroit Trading Group http://allamericangold.com/index.html and the third is APMEX http://www.apmex.com/ Selling gold back is as simple as reversing the buying process. Just call the coin dealer and sell it back to who you bought it from or call some other dealer, broker or coin shop. The dealers work with bullion banks and will buy gold on the spot.

      First off you need to understand that gold is not an investment. Gold is and acts more like an insurance policy. You are insuring that something in your portfolio can never go to [FAQ-ANSWER].00. All paper assets have the ability to go to [FAQ-ANSWER].00. This is what you are insuring against. Silver is also in the gold realm as well, so when talking about gold, silver is included.

14. QUESTION:
    What is the Best way to Buy and sell Gold fast?
    I just want to know if you can buy gold when it is cheep and then sell it when it is more expensive and make a small profit?

    • ANSWER:
      Yeah, it is always good to buy Gold when the prices are down and sell it when the price go too high. You can do same at your Local Jewelry Shop, you can also find this at Ebay, but the best way to do it is, Buy Gold when the pricing is low, and sell it to direct websites which buy Gold. I did same but not for profit but to get rid of my debts in this time of recession. I had attached the link to my personal blog in the source box. Checkout my experience.

15. QUESTION:
    what is the best way to buy gold in Australia?
    the Perth mint is the best value i can find is their any others

    • ANSWER:
      I would buy gold the same way in Australia that I buy it in the United States: Through a reputable stock brokerage company. You can buy coins and take possession, or they will keep them for you for a fee. The coins, of course, are guaranteed and insured.

16. QUESTION:
    What is the best way to buy gold in small amounts?

    • ANSWER:
      http://apmex.com/

      I've been using them for years, gold and silver delivered to your front door.

      You can buy in bulk bars or pretty little coins; everything imaginable in precious metals.

17. QUESTION:
    What's the best way to buy gold?
    And by this I mean a way in which I can invest money in gold (or something with a similarly stable value) such that the price you pay is as near as possible to the metal's value, for example, with gold coins you're paying for the minting and the polishing, and even with the ingots that you see advertised there's got to be a hefty mark-up on the actual price the metal itself is worth.

    • ANSWER:
      Well it,s going to cost you to buy it and I forget the premium and then its going to cost you to sell it, I looked into it a while back, and decided it wasn't worth it, unless your in it for a long time.

18. QUESTION:
    What is the best way to buy Gold, for example, how about eGold?

    • ANSWER:
      In my opinion there are two avenues open to you.

      The index gold funds of which one is GLD. One share is the equivelent of 1/10 oz. of gold. You buy it just like a stock. There is one disadvantage that you need to be aware of. There is an annual management fee on the fund.

      The other avenue open to you that you may wish to consider is a gold mining stock. ABX is the most profitable. There are others. Buying shares in a less profitable company may prove a better investment if gold goes up another 0 an ounce because it will mean a more significan increase in earning for the less profitable company. Along those same lines there are mutual funds that invest in gold mining companies. You might wish to investigate those.

      Those are the two investments that I believe other you the most potential.

19. QUESTION:
    what is the best way to buy gold? is buying online a good option?

    • ANSWER:
      That depends if you want gold for gold's sake or for investment purposes. If the latter, you can buy the GOLD ETF as someone has noted. Another alternative, if you become more sophisticated, is to buy gold futures, which is considerably more risky and requires more capital, but can generate larger gains as well.

20. QUESTION:
    What is the best way to buy real gold bracelets in Thailand?
    I am going to Thailand later this year(2011). This is going to be my first time.
    I hear that there are alot of fakes. i dont want any of those. I want real gold. I also want to know if i can get a better price over there than the US. What is the average price of a gold bracelet in Thailand vs USA?

    Thanks in advance!

    • ANSWER:
      Do not buy anything from roaming sales persons or little shops in the market, because you can bank on them being fake.
      The gold shops sell by weight, and gold is on an international price basis using the U.S. dollar.
      Only thing is that the labor of doing the object (art work) is cheaper in Thailand.
      But if you have a problem, it is along way to return to just to have a guarantee honored.

      Please pick a "Best Answer", even if it is not mine.
      That way we can tell if we really do help people.

21. QUESTION:
    What is the best way to buy gold and silver?

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22. QUESTION:
    what is the best way to buy gold online as an investment?

    • ANSWER:
      wow i never knew you could do that... good luck sorry im no help to you...

23. QUESTION:
    What's the best way to buy silver/gold for investment when your just starting out without a lot of m?
    I bought one of those silver 9/11 bills but I was recently told that was a waste.

    • ANSWER:
      The best way to invest in silver or gold is NOT to invest in it, especially any of the crap you see advertised on TV, magazines or newspapers. A lot of that stuff is only gold plated and is worthless. But even with legitimate gold and silver, over the past 30 years, you would have made a lot more money in a simple bank account (and that is a bad investment) than in owning precious metals. Right now, gold and silver prices are dropping - and that is likely to continue for quite a while. If you really want an investment that tracks silver and gold, you can buy stocks in the companies that mine gold (example: Freeport McMoran, symbol FCX), or even companies that sell mining equipment (example: Bucyrus, symbol BUCY). There are also mutual funds made up of stocks in mining companies you can buy. Stocks are much easier to buy and sell than owning the metal itself.

24. QUESTION:
    What's the best way to buy gold?
    Does TD Ameritrade allow you to buy gold?
    yeah, its better than having dollars though

    the dollar is going so far south i would just like to buy gold than have nothing

    • ANSWER:
      Depends...Do you want to buy Physical gold, gold ETFs that track gold or Gold mining stocks?
      I suggest either physical or ETFs.

      Try this site:

      http://alpha-investing.com/

      Under "commodities", it gives you different gold ETFs/stocks. Also check out goldline if you want to buy physical gold.

25. QUESTION:
    What is the best way to buy gold Thru GOLD ETF as a stock /Thro bank as an investment /Physicthough gold deale?
    What is the best way to buy gold or silver
    1. Thru GOLD ETF as a stock or 2. Through bank as an investment or 3. Physically though gold dealer?
    The leading Exchange of India is NSE or National Stock Exchange. There are six different Gold based ETF`s available for trading as well as investments on the NSE. Below, we list them one by one:

    Benchmark Gold BeES:

    UTI-Gold Exchange Traded Fund:

    Kotak GOLD ETF:

    Reliance Gold Exchange Traded Fund:

    Quantum Gold Fund:

    SBI GETS or SBI Gold Exchange Traded Scheme:

    Load Structure of SBI GETS : Entry Load: Up to Rs. 25 Lakhs - 2.50 %, From Rs. 25 Lakhs to Rs. 50 Lakhs-1.50%, From Rs. 50 Lakhs to Rs. 1 Crore - 1.00 %, Rs. 1 Crore above - Nil.
    Now this is where I would recommend that investors should NOT opt for subscription during NFO period. The reason - the entry load is heavy - 2.5%. Instead, wait for this SBI GETS ETF to list on the NSE Exchange, and then you can buy the units through your broker and have the following advantages:
    1) You will pay a brokerage (maximum 1%) to your broker, instead of the heavy 2.5% entry load during the NFO
    2) You will not have to meet the minimum 5000 Rs. requirement during the NFO.
    So, the choice is yours.
    The capital Allocation will be as follows: Gold and gold bullion - 90 - 100 %, Debt & Money Market Instruments - 0 - 10%

    So oevrall, the investors looking for investing in Gold that too specifically in Gold based ETF now have a wide variety and choice. The interesting thing is that the returns on all these various Gold based ETF`s have been almost similar. The only thing an investor should be careful about is the expense ratio or fund management charges. Though the are ETF, so the only thing an investor needs to pay is the brokerage, but sometimes the ETF may also levy a fund management fee from the investors.

    Basically, ETF`s are good - any ETF is good, as long as it can track the underlying prices correctly

    • ANSWER:
      First Rule in Precious Metal Investing
      "IF YOU DON'T HOLD IT, YOU DON'T OWN IT"

      Gold ETF is an IOU of the company to pay you in gold, all you get is a paper contract (entirely worthless paper)

      The question is how many gold do they have? Will you take their word for it when they say they have 2000 tonnes of it (which is the annual production of gold). Don't be gullible to think they have enough gold to back up their paper promises, they haven't been audited and there are no means on how to audit them. And same with banks, if they have your gold they can use it as collateral when they default, and send you a mail that they're sorry they sold it without your consent. So go out there and buy PHYSICAL GOLD NOW!

      Final Quote:
      "What is the Golden Rule? He who has GOLD, RULES!"

26. QUESTION:
    Which is the best way buying gold jewellery or coin for investing my money?
    I want to invest my money..Buying gold jewelery or gold coin??which is affordable

    • ANSWER:
      Coin is better. You are just paying for the gold.

27. QUESTION:
    what is the best way to buy 1 oz gold coins?
    instead of buying gold etf's such as gld, iau, etc...

    • ANSWER:
      You can buy coins online at places like eBay. I've purchased some St Gaudens double eagles from there before and have been very happy with them. But I also don't buy from anyone that has feedback of less than 98%. Always check a seller's feedback and read if there are any negatives.

      Here's an article I found about buying coins online that's pretty informative:

28. QUESTION:
    What is the best way to buy GOLD?

    • ANSWER:
      Go to a coin ship and ask for bullion coins: krugerrands or pandas, maples, kangaroos and such.

      You can keep an eye on gold prices and learn a lot here:

      http://www.kitco.com/

      If you have a stock broker, you can buy GLD or GTU and a number of others.

      You can read about GTU here:

      http://www.gold-trust.com/

      Grandpa

29. QUESTION:
    What's the best way to buy wow gold?
    I am looking for ways to ensure account safety when purchasing wow gold. I have been using the site http://www.BuyGameCurrency.com to find the cheapest and most reliable gold sellers.. however I still don't know what to do about ways to ensure account safety. Any suggestions?

    • ANSWER:
      Most of those companies are fly by night rip joints but some are ok. Look for ones that offer in game person to person delivery as those seem safer then others (in game mail is not safe at all) make sure you use pay pal because if they do try to rip you off you can normally get your money back.

      Also don't pay mind to mr my dad works for blizzard. I've had friends who have bought gold in the past with no issue. The "ban all who buy" myth is just that, a myth. yes you might get caught and temp banned but that chance is small as they want the sellers more then they buyers. And if you should get perma banned and want to play again, use a different credit card, or better time cards and a friends name.

      I was banned for glider on an account that I named after my nephew then made a new one named after my nieces daughter both paid for with time cards.

30. QUESTION:
    what is the best way to buy gold?

    • ANSWER:
      A very good way is to buy the ETF, GLD. One share is equal to 1/10 ounce of gold. You actually do own the gold but you can not take delivery. There is a small expense ratio involved but it is no where equivalent to the retail mark up and the wholesale mark down if you hold it under 5 years. There are brokerage commissions involved with buying and selling GLD but if you buy at least 50 shares they are not too great an expense. There is one drawback to buying GLD. That is taxes. There is no way to avoid the taxes and it is taxed at the collectibles rate. With buying physical gold you might be able to avoid taxes maybe.

31. QUESTION:
    what is the best way to buy a pure bullion gold?
    who are the best vendors who sell pure bullion gold?

    • ANSWER:
      Be Careful when you buy bullion gold. What you buy may depend on your preference. It is however advised that you go for coins and bars with one troy ounce size since they are very popular and easy to sell.

      You can confirm the authenticity of the gold piece by checking for the serial number and calling the grading service.

      http://www.stockexchange9.in/opendemataccount.html

32. QUESTION:
    What’s the best way to buy Guild Wars 2 gold?
    Guild Wars 2 beta soon. Where can we buy a lot of cheap gold?

    • ANSWER:
      http://www.playerassist.com/gw2 is selling cheapest guild wars 2 gold.

33. QUESTION:
    What is the best and least expensive way to buy gold coins?

    • ANSWER:
      Least expensive would be to buy modern gold bullion coins like the American Eagle coins, or the Canadian Maple Leaf coins. If you want to keep it simple, this is the best way to go.

      If you want something more historical, consider US gold coins from prior to 1933. I'm working on a section of my web site about these coins.

34. QUESTION:
    best way to buy gold?

    • ANSWER:
      I don't know the best way, but I would not want to be holding the metal, I would rather be able to buy and sell it in the open market at will:

      GLD - 1x long gold index
      DGP - 2x long gold DB index

35. QUESTION:
    Whats the best and safest way to buy Gold?

    • ANSWER:
      use a reputable dealer. if you are going to hold bullion. make sure you have a safe place to store it. you can do some price shopping by googling gold bullion or silver bullion and then you simply buy the amount you like.

36. QUESTION:
    My buddy wants to buy gold, but wonders what the best way to do it is? Gold Super Bowl cards or plain gold?
    I have a buddy that wants to get into some kind of investment and he is thinking about either getting these gold dipped super bowl cards that they have come out with or real gold. He was just wondering which one he would be better off purchasing. Anyone have any suggestions for him, as I know nothing about gold investing.

    Thanks in advance!!

    • ANSWER:
      "gold dipped super bowl cards" are not an investment.

      If he truly wants to invest in gold then he should buy "real" gold'; in the form of bullion.
      Buy only only recognized forms, such as US gold eagles or Canadian Maple Leafs and only buy from a reputable dealer. (There are a lot of fakes floating around).

37. QUESTION:
    GOLD... whats the best way to buy / invest?
    I'm looking into buying some gold, does anyone have any experience / advice. I was thinking of Britania 1oz coins..
    Thanks

    • ANSWER:
      Gold bullion and coins are very hard to get these days and it's selling for way over what the spot market is trading at right now....i.e. spot gold closed at 742 Friday but bullion could cost ya 0-00 or even more depending on who you buy from and their supply/demand.
      If you can get your hands on the physical metal then that is probably better in the long run but if not then the second best way to play it is to buy the GLD ETF shares. This is an Exchange Traded Fund that tracks the price movement of gold and trades just like a stock (on the Amex). Also, if you want an index that contains the top gold miners then check out the GDX ETF. It's just like a mutual fund and trades like a stock but you own a basket of the top miners.
      I own shares in both GLD and GDX. I LOVE gold in this economy. It will be the best place to invest over the next few years. The GDX is sooo under-valued it's not even funny. Gold will most likely at least triple from it's current level but the mining companies will go up 10X or more because they are so beaten down and liquidated by hedge funds. And if you really want to make a killing check out the Canadian junior miners. I like Noront Resources at 60-70 cents best but there are dozens out there that will make people fortunes if they get in right now before the upcoming stampede.

38. QUESTION:
    I live in ireland. What is the best way for me to buy gold?

    • ANSWER:
      The best way to buy a gold is to come over to Ghana.If u cn i can link you to some dealers.

39. QUESTION:
    What is the best way to earn enough gold to buy a mount in WoW?
    The server i am in is Ursin, it IS PVP, i try to do AH, but can't seem to make enough off of it. Specific items that sell well would be apprectiated, along with any other plans that work well. Thanks!
    Without breaking the rules!!

    • ANSWER:
      First use your professions to get money. If you are already getting mageweave cloth then you can sell that for around 3 or 4 g a stack on my server. You can always run instances and sell the items you get. If you are an enchanter then I suggest that you look on the AH for cheap rings that JC's put on there. On my server I found quite a few engraved truesilver rings that were selling for 50s each. I bought about 8 of them for 4g, de'd them and sold the stuff i got for around 8. If your a miner just go farm a ton of metals, copper ore sells for a bit under 2g a stack and if your high enough it will only take you 5 copper mines to get a stack. Other then that just find stuff that sells well and don't spend any money unless your reasonably sure that you will make cash on what your buying.

40. QUESTION:
    I want borrow money from the bank to buy gold is it the best way to do that during world recession?

    • ANSWER:
      I agree. Just save it. Gold is not a liquid asset.

41. QUESTION:
    What's the best way to start buying gold?
    I never have and it's supposed to keep going up. I have limited funds, about 500 bucks. Which online websites are best? What should I be careful of
    I still want to buy some and look at it. Are gold coins best? What if I hang onto the old for a long time? Why do these online trading websites let you start trading with as little as 500.00 bucks then?

    • ANSWER:
      When buying gold, usually one gets the most leverage by buying shares of gold mining stocks.

      Since you are limited on funds, perhaps begin acquiring small blocks of shares and add to them when you get more capital, some of the larger companies also may have a DRIP (dividend reinvestment plan) where you can buy shares directly through the company each month or quarter, saving you on commissions.

      I would stick with the quality names and avoid the debt laden, small speculative penny stocks when it comes to gold.

42. QUESTION:
    What is the best way to invest in gold without buying buying gold coins.?
    Also now that gold is so high what is the best way to invest in gold thru the stock market.

    • ANSWER:
      The Gold ETF:

      http://www.top10traders.com/ViewHolding.aspx?symbol=GLD

43. QUESTION:
    What is the best way to make gold in World of Warcraft?
    whats the best way to make gold in WoW without buying the gold guides or buying gold. please help im a lvl 24 gnome warlock

    • ANSWER:
      Professions, quests and the AH, mining and herbalism, are big money earners on my server, also get some addons from Curse like Questhelper, Auctioneer and there are some for Professions also.

44. QUESTION:
    what company or what way is the best to buy gold?

    • ANSWER:
      Gold ETF via your local broker,or any of the quality online providers such as Goldmoney or my personal favorite BullionVault.Depending on the amount you intend to purchase you could also look at gold coins as these would have to be kept somewhere very safe.A free report is available online which provides many of the answers you are looking for and much more...hope it helps.

45. QUESTION:
    What is the best, safest and least expensive way to buy 12 one oz gold coins?
    Do I need to go through a gold dealer which tend to have questionable reputations as a group?

    • ANSWER:
      http://Apmex.com is a good place to get them. If your not buying them all at once you could try Ebay. Local coin shops and pawn shops.

46. QUESTION:
    is now a good time to buy gold and if so what is the best way?
    mines/stocks/coins/etc?

    • ANSWER:
      Gold is close to record high prices...does that seem like a "good time to buy" to you?

      If you want to buy a new car, or a new house, should you wait until prices are as high as you've ever seen them? Or do you think that might indicate it's NOT the "right time" to buy them?

      Stocks are a bargain right now. Gold can really only go sideways or down...

47. QUESTION:
    What's the best way to sell gold jewlry to raise cash?
    I need cash for down payment. I've heard people selling gold by mailing in. Doesn't sound possible to me to send off valuables to an unknown person and get desired outcome, that's why I'm asking here. I haven't seen buyers coming to my area to buy gold, that sort of thing. Your input is much appreciated!

    • ANSWER:
      You have two options:

      The first is to shop your valuables around town to local jewelers. You can generally price compare them so that you know you are at least getting a competitive bid. The problem is that most jewelers are simply middlemen to a refiner which means you aren't going to get the absolute most for your items.

      The second option is to use a national buyer. I would avoid the suggestion of the poster below who recommended goldintomoney since they are simply a front for Cash4Gold. Cash4Gold has a horrible reputation and doesn't pay anything compared to reputable buyers. See their BBB report here: http://www.seflorida.bbb.org/businessreport.aspx?companyid=16000679

      I have had two good experiences with American Gold and Silver. They paid me decent money for the gold and diamond rings I sent them and I was more comfortable with them because they are a subsidiary of a publicly traded company (DGSE Companies, Inc.) Plus their BBB rating is A+: http://www.bbb.org/dallas/business-reviews/gold-silver-and-platinum-dealers/dallas-gold-and-silver-exchange-in-dallas-tx-356

      Hope that helps. Good luck on the new home!

48. QUESTION:
    What is the best way to make gold fast on World of Warcraft without cheating (buying gold)?
    I've always woanderd if it was worth buying those books about making gold fast. I asume that they're a waste of time. Is that true?

    • ANSWER:
      Well, the first thing you should do is do daily quests. If you're level
      70, there are many different quests you can do DAILY that give you 10+
      gold per completion. If you're NOT 70 there are a few other things you
      can do.

      RUN INSTANCES: Instances offer much more gold and loot than regular
      questing. You'll get better drops, better money, and better experience.
      Not only will your cashflow increase, but you'll gain levels faster,
      making the more profitable high level spots available to you.

      Utilize the auction house: Most 'white' drops you get will sell on the
      auction house. From savage fronds to crypt fiend parts, you never know
      what the new 'trendy' quest is. Not to mention reagents for
      blacksmithing/jewelcrafting/etc. I'm sure this goes without saying, but
      more often than not a green drop (or even blue/purple) will sell on the
      auction house much better than to a vendor. People will pick up cheap
      greens simply to disenchant. Others, who have higher level characters,
      will pick up greens to get their lower level characters better gear.
      Gear with level requirements on the higher end of the battle ground
      tiers (19, 29, 39, 49 etc.) all sell much better than level 31,41, 51
      gear. This is because many players like to keep characters at the top
      level of certain battleground tiers and gear them as best they can in
      order to dominate on that level.

      Mage/healer combo: Mages can kill many monsters at a time using Arcane
      explosion. By themselves, they can usually take about 3 at a time; but
      with some healing, they can pull as many as 10! Farming gnolls on fenris
      isle is a great low level place to do this. They drop tons of wool, and
      have a large population density. As you get higher in level, you can do
      the following areas: Hillsbrad Fields ~20-28 (Horde exclusive)
      Dustwallow Marsh 32-40
      Feralas (gnolls) or Tanaris (pirates) 38-46
      PLAGUELANDS (This is a good one) : 48-58
      From 58 on you'll be in outlands. Pretty much anywhere you go there are
      a ton of mobs and plenty of ways to make money.

49. QUESTION:
    Best way to do Gold Investment?
    Does anyone have experience in buying gold? Is it better to just buy gold (bars, coins, etcs) or invest in gold fund? And what is the best way to go about it?

    • ANSWER:
      My favorite is GLD. One share equals 1/10 ounce of gold less expenses. Gold bars and coins are subject to a very large buy/sell spread. GLD is not.

50. QUESTION:
    What is the best way to trade gold certificates?
    I am thinking about trading precious metals, and I was wondering what the easiest way to do it would be without having to get physical gold. I heard about gold certificates, and was wondering if they have the equivalent for silver? What is the easiest way to buy these, do they have comission fees, and how liquid is the market for them? I live in the US.

    Also, last time I posted I learned that Scottrade is an option, any others?

    • ANSWER:
      Gold and silver certificates can be traded.

      You can also trade gold and silver futures.

      Some forex brokers even allow you to buy gold or forex vs. the USD on leverage (Oanda.com).

      GOld and silver certificates do have some fee's associated with them.