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What is the safest way to buy gold as an investment?
I want to actually have it in my safe at home – not just in an ira or mutual fund. Is there a standard coin or grade which is easily bought and sold? I don’t care about rare coins or that kind of thing, I just want a hedge for my other Investments.
You can buy pampe suisse certified ingots. They come in 1 oz, 3.5 oz, and 10 0z sizes. You can purchase them thru www.golddealer.com.
That is a reputable company. You call them, buy the gold, send them a wire-transfer, then they deliver your gold to you at your home or business. They are very easy to do business with, and they will buy the gold back from you, should you ever decide to sell it. This company also sells silver,platinum and palladium. I found that their premium was smaller than some of the other gold dealers online. I liked doing business with them very much, it was very easy. I only wish I could buy more!
Good luck!
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