Selling Your Gold Coins
People who have gold bullion coin coins don’t often know where to go to sell them. If you are confused about how to sell and where to sell your precious gold bullion coins for cash and are worried about being low-balled, then there are a couple of things you need to know.
Getting the best price
Anyone selling gold bullion wants to get the best possible amount of money for it, but the gold buyer is also looking to make a profit. By following the tips outlined below you should be able to get what you want from the gold buyer you are selling to:
- Do research and find what the current price of gold is
What is the current price of gold? The gold market and the overall precious metal market prices fluctuate all the time. The best time to sell is when the price is high. You need to find what the gold spot price is to get a better idea of the realistic price you can expect from any gold buyers. The spot price is basically the current price of gold being sold on a particular day and specific time. It changes a lot of a day or week.
- Understand what the value of your coins is
Do not try and sell your bullion coins if you don’t have enough information about what they are and how much they are really worth. There are some factors that you need to consider when postulating the price: Weight, age, condition, and size. Gold bullion coins are easier to appraise because they contain 99.99% gold, the purest quality your gold can ever be. What is tricky is selling rare, collectible coins also referred to as numismatic coins. In that case, you should have your rare coins appraised by an expert who deals in such coins.
- Take care of Your Coins
Gold coins like your house or your car, are physical assets whose value depreciates with time and condition. You should keep your coins safe and handle them safely. Gold bullion coins are delicate because they are made from the purest form of gold 99.99% or 24K. At that level of purity, gold is really soft and prone to scratching and dents. Any imperfections on the gold bullion being sold will affect the price.
When it comes to gold bullion, you should keep it in secure packaging that is sturdy and harder to scratch. Failing to do so can result in damage. Even the smallest scratch on a gold bullion coin will have a negative impact on its pricing.
Choose a reputable gold dealer
There are a lot of gold buyers out there who advertise “incredible prices” for your bullion coins. However, you can only know how incredible the prices are if you shop your gold around and find out as much as you can if they are worthy of your trust. Ask around. What is the reputation of this gold? A well-established, reputable gold buyer is safe if you want to get the best price for your gold bullion coins.
Consider the dealer’s experience
If you are selling gold bullion coins it’s better to find a reputable company that has been around for years. The longer a buyer has been around the more experience they probably have and the more likely they are to remain in business for the foreseeable future.
