Anyone buying silver?

[elderboy02]

Is anyone else investing in silver? I bought my first 6 ounces yesterday. Anyone else see this as a good investment?

[smitdavi]

Is anyone else investing in silver? I bought my first 6 ounces yesterday. Anyone else see this as a good investment?

I personally haven't, but I know some investors that have sold off all of their precious metals.

[Eleven]

Depending on how much of a premium you paid, it's not a bad investment. Did you look at the trends lately? Silver has come down a little, it was pushing $50 at the beginning of the year.

Now if you'd bought 5 years ago, we'd know you were a genius!

Gold is where I think it's at, but of course $1500 vs. $35 is a big difference.

[Apoco]

It is a good hedge against the dollar/euro race to the bottom. As part of a diversified portfolio, it is important to own some tangible goods such as precious metals.
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[elderboy02]

Depending on how much of a premium you paid, it's not a bad investment. Did you look at the trends lately? Silver has come down a little, it was pushing $50 at the beginning of the year.
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Yeah, I know it was around $50 earlier. I am buying silver on the hope that it goes somewhere in the $40 range at least.

I paid around $39/oz. this weekend.

[wayner123]

I have been investing in silver for years now. I also have invested in coins too. To buy silver now is not the best idea, as the price is so high. But if it's something you enjoy, then go for it. At 6 ounces you aren't going to be a millionaire, but you aren't going to break the bank either.

[mosesbotbol]

Are you buying silver bars? Any pictures?

[elderboy02]

Are you buying silver bars? Any pictures?

Yeah. I got 4 1oz bars that say Smith & Wesson with pictures of guns on them. I am totally new to silver, so when I went to the coin shop, I was thrilled to see guns on silver. I bought all 4 of them. I also got coin that has an angel and says A Christmas Wish 1998 on it. I also bought a coin that has an Eagle on the Front and Liberty on the back. I am keeping a spreadsheet that has the price I paid for everything so I can keep track of all that.

I did take some pictures before I put them in the safe deposit box and I will post them later on.

[wayner123]

Stagecoach silver is another interesting coin/bar. If the dollar does tank to nil, then you can break off 1/4 size pieces of the stagecoach. It's a gimmick, but a fun looking one.

[elderboy02]

Stagecoach silver is another interesting coin/bar. If the dollar does tank to nil, then you can break off 1/4 size pieces of the stagecoach. It's a gimmick, but a fun looking one.

I just saw that. It looks pretty sweet!

[Mugen910]

Where do you buy silver? Also, where do you end up selling silver?

[elderboy02]

Where do you buy silver? Also, where do you end up selling silver?

One store I went to is a coin dealer. I think they are kind of like a pawn shop in a way because he had other collectibles as well. The other dealer I went to sells coins and baseball cards.

I would just google coin shops in google and it should find stores based on your location. These types of shops are opening up all over the place due to the prices of metals.

One other shop I visited said they had the pure silver that I was looking for, but they weren't taking it out of their safe until silver hits above $40/oz because they bought a ton of it at or above that price.

[mosesbotbol]

Although not silver, the Credit Suisse gold ingots are really cool. An one ounce ingot on a gold chain is player.

http://cdn3.iofferphoto.com/img/item/949/146/51/E6y6RO84ynjIW1r.jpg

[Eleven]

Where do you buy silver? Also, where do you end up selling silver?

Here is where NOT to sell gold and silver:

Pawn Shop
Jewelry Store
Check Cashing Joint
Yard Sale (Although buying here is great!)
Cash4Gold <---biggest ripoff there is.

[wayner123]

Where do you buy silver? Also, where do you end up selling silver?

You can buy silver a variety of places. There are also premiums for certain silver coins, so be aware of that. If you are looking just for bullion or silver for melt value, coin shows or coin dealers can help you out there. Ebay and yard sales are also great places to buy melt value silver.

As far as selling it goes, it depends on what form of silver you have. Most coin dealers will buy silver for melt value and coin shows again will buy your premium coins and/or melt value silver. You could try putting a reserve on ebay and sell there.

Coinflation.com is a great tool in determining melt value. When you do find a shop that will buy the silver, ask them if they will first buy it for today's melt value. Remember, they are there to make a profit and will usually quote you the lowest price.

[themoneycollector]

IMO, I think silver and gold are timebombs and now is the time to sell instead of buy. You could still make money buy & sell in the short run, but the market has pushed up prices way too high. The only people who are going to make some serious money are those who invested 3-5+ years ago. I will be selling my silver collection soon. Due to it's practical purpose, I think silver is better than gold to hold onto longer term.


Although not silver, the Credit Suisse gold ingots are really cool. An one ounce ingot on a gold chain is player.

http://cdn3.iofferphoto.com/img/item/949/146/51/E6y6RO84ynjIW1r.jpg

Haha, I remember the rappers wearing them in the 80's. :r

[mosesbotbol]

IMO, I think silver and gold are timebombs and now is the time to sell instead of buy.

I did too (3 years ago) and made a decent profit at that time. If only I held on... A warn out phrase in investing, but I am happy with what did make. I was told (1.5 years) $1400 would be the breaking point by a financial expert I know. I would be scared making a big move on gold, silver seems safer to me. How about the copper market?

[acarr]

Where do you buy silver? Also, where do you end up selling silver?

www.apmex.com

They have some of the best prices anywhere. If you hear an add on the radio or tv for a place you should probably stay away. Those are the most expensive because they have to pay for all that advertising.

[elderboy02]

Are you buying silver bars? Any pictures?

Here are the pictures. Everything is 1oz.

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z282/elderboy02/Shiny/IMG_0933.jpg

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[elderboy02]

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z282/elderboy02/Shiny/IMG_0945.jpg

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z282/elderboy02/Shiny/IMG_0944.jpg

[jmsremax]

Its a shame you didnt get in sooner......you missed the boat on some serious gains as far as paper is concerned. Keep your eye on the movement and maybe have a stop loss on your position just in case you forget about it and things turn on you.

If you bought silver coins or bars then disregard haha. I'd much rather physically hold silver than paper. Either way good luck with your investment. :tu

[elderboy02]

Its a shame you didnt get in sooner......you missed the boat on some serious gains as far as paper is concerned. Keep your eye on the movement and maybe have a stop loss on your position just in case you forget about it and things turn on you.

If you bought silver coins or bars then disregard haha. I'd much rather physically hold silver than paper. Either way good luck with your investment. :tu

What is a stop loss?

[gettysburgfreak]

A guy I work with buys all his silver from here:

http://www.apmex.com/

[pnoon]

Personally, I would buy from here (http://www.apmex.com/)

I hear it's the best. :2

[elderboy02]

Personally, I would buy from here (http://www.apmex.com/)

I hear it's the best. :2

I heard that it is the best online place to buy. However, I find it hard to buy online when I paid $38/oz with no tax at one local shop and $40 tax included at another shop. Now, if the online shops had clearance sales and I could get it around that price after shipping, I would be all for it.

[Apoco]

What is a stop loss?

A stock tool. It will tell your broker/website to sell when the stock price dips below a set amount.

I.e. you own ATVI. The current price on it is around $16 per share. You might put a stop loss at $10. If the stock price hits $9.99 a share, the broker will trigger a sale of your stock.

Same idea holds true for a stop gain. If you set a stop gain at $20.00 and the price hits $20.01 then your broker will trigger a gain.

Note: these are also called limit loss and limit gains.
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[elderboy02]

A stock tool. It will tell your broker/website to sell when the stock price dips below a set amount.

I.e. you own ATVI. The current price on it is around $16 per share. You might put a stop loss at $10. If the stock price hits $9.99 a share, the broker will trigger a sale of your stock.

Same idea holds true for a stop gain. If you set a stop gain at $20.00 and the price hits $20.01 then your broker will trigger a gain.

Note: these are also called limit loss and limit gains.
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Oh. I don't have stocks in gold/silver. I have physical silver.

[elderboy02]

On a somewhat un-related note, I did purchase my first ounce of gold (South African Kruggerand) yesterday. I am glad I have a safe deposit box. Gold is very expensive.

What are your opinions on gold?

[Mugen910]

On a somewhat un-related note, I did purchase my first ounce of gold (South African Kruggerand) yesterday. I am glad I have a safe deposit box. Gold is very expensive.

What are your opinions on gold?

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[wayner123]

On a somewhat un-related note, I did purchase my first ounce of gold (South African Kruggerand) yesterday. I am glad I have a safe deposit box. Gold is very expensive.

What are your opinions on gold?

Buying gold right now is alright, but like silver it was better bought 2-3 years ago. I don't know how much higher it will go. When buying gold it depends on what you are buying it for. Are you planning to hold it till sometime in the future when you can sell it and make a profit? Or are you buying it in case of the dollar collapsing and going to use it for buying things?

[landhoney]

I buy/am buying silver. :tu

[elderboy02]

...Are you planning to hold it till sometime in the future when you can sell it and make a profit? Or are you buying it in case of the dollar collapsing and going to use it for buying things?...

I would like to sell it a long time down the road. Hopefully it will be a lot higher in the future.

[wayner123]

I would like to sell it a long time down the road. Hopefully it will be a lot higher in the future.

Then buying ounces is probably the best bet. I would buy the gold which had the lowest price over spot. While selling gold bullion in the future might prove difficult, gold coins are the best bet.

[Rock Star]

well its more than doubled in a year. i would buy the stock just because you dont have to actually have it and then go sell it..and its imediate value. some dealers wont even buy or sell till it dips or rises. at least your getting your money at that time for what its worth. but all in all it should be a good investment but you have to invest a lot to really make the $.. If you would have bought a year ago for $15 and bought 20. You spent $300 and sold today at $38 you would have made $470 in a year. not much money but a good percentage. So if y ou have like $2K to drop..you could really do some damage..I look at the precious metals now as a bubble like anything else. I mean look at the housing market. it was hot t one time. I think it has to dip soon cuz its rising pretty fast. thats speculation and i could be wrong..im just looking at trends from other bubbles

[elderboy02]

Then buying ounces is probably the best bet. I would buy the gold which had the lowest price over spot. While selling gold bullion in the future might prove difficult, gold coins are the best bet.

This is what I bought: http://www.apmex.com/Product/62/1_oz_Gold_South_African_Krugerrand___Random_Year.a spx

Did I do ok on the price? Is it true that the Kruggerand is one of the best gold coins to collect. I heard the gold american eagle is good, but that is more $$$ over spot.

[themoneycollector]

This is what I bought: http://www.apmex.com/Product/62/1_oz_Gold_South_African_Krugerrand___Random_Year.a spx

Did I do ok on the price? Is it true that the Kruggerand is one of the best gold coins to collect. I heard the gold american eagle is good, but that is more $$$ over spot.

That's very reasonable for today's spot. And yes, Kruggerands are good for storing bullion.

[elderboy02]

That's very reasonable for today's spot. And yes, Kruggerands are good for storing bullion.

Thanks. I like buying from local coin shops, but the guy on the phone said he wanted to charge me $70 over spot and tax (6.5% here). With APMEX, all I had to do was pay $40 over spot I believe and $25 shipping.

[wayner123]

This is what I bought: http://www.apmex.com/Product/62/1_oz_Gold_South_African_Krugerrand___Random_Year.a spx

Did I do ok on the price? Is it true that the Kruggerand is one of the best gold coins to collect. I heard the gold american eagle is good, but that is more $$$ over spot.

The best place I have found is to go to a coin show. Go around to each gold dealer and ask them about the different coins. Online buying is ok, but coin shows can pull up some good hits too. Just let them know you are not there for collecting, but simply to diversify your portfolio. You can come away with some good deals, and in the future you can also sell your gold at the shows.

[Ashcan Bill]

This is what I bought: http://www.apmex.com/Product/62/1_oz_Gold_South_African_Krugerrand___Random_Year.a spx

Did I do ok on the price? Is it true that the Kruggerand is one of the best gold coins to collect. I heard the gold american eagle is good, but that is more $$$ over spot.

KRands are good. You can buy them a bit cheaper, but bear in mind, when you go to sell them, you'll also end up selling them a little cheaper. While very popular when first released, they fell out of fashion years ago as people began to take a dim view of South Africa's apartheid practices, and have never fully recovered.

As long as you stick with the major bullion pieces, such as AGEs, maple leafs, pandas, KRands, etc. you'll do fine. I've been buying this stuff off and on for the last 40 years. ;)