I'm thinking of buying some gold coins

[bif]

Any recs for reputable dealers?

[Pobeka]

1. Don't know if it matters to you but gold prices look historically high now.

Generally, you want to buy when it is low, not high, so you guard yourself from losing value over time.

[multigraincracker]

2. Silver has been doing well.

Pretty easy to buy and sell.

[c-rational]

3. There are a number of shows on coins, most relating to collecting and rare coins vs. an

investment in gold. You may want to check some out.

[bif]

8. I'm interested in coins.

Collectible ones, not necessary rare ones.

[3Hotdogs]

4. Coins, for the sake of coins, is one thing. I like coins. They are fun to hold, especially gold.

But as an investment, think twice.

You pay a commission when you buy and when you sell. The price of your coin has to rise above the cost of the two commissions in order to make a profit.

If you just want to invest in gold, buy shares of a gold mining company. Investment cost is from zero dollars to a couple of bucks per trade.

Mining shares rise and fall with the price of gold.

[keithbvadu2]

5. Beware of 'collectible' gold coin scams.

https://www.bing.com/search?q=glenn+beck+goldline+scam&form=ANNTH1&refig=b27da1f2da2743ac81de3eef6a92dc54&pc=ENTPHB&sp=3&qs=AS&pq=glenn+beck+gold&sk=EP1AS1&sc=10-15&cvid=b27da1f2da2743ac81de3eef6a92dc54

[Dan]

6. JM Bullion

I’ve purchased from them and have been satisfied.

Plus, you might want to consider the US Government, don’t remember the site tho.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

7. Buy gold jewelry instead.

You can wear it, enjoy it, and maybe someday sell it.

[rubbersole]

9. Silver is as high as its ever been.

I buy 1 oz US Mint coins for my grandkids every birthday an Christmas instead of presents. I've paid as little as $20 and as much as $34. Just bought 4 "dollars" at Christmas at $39 each. The reputable coin dealer suggested to wait until next year when he thinks they will be in the low $30's. Anecdotal, but I have trusted this guy for 18 years.