by ColossalContrarian » Fri 05 Feb 2010, 16:11:09
$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Jotapay', 'I')'ve always used APMEX. They have pretty good prices and only show what is in stock.
You can sell silver on ebay or craigslist. 1 ounce silver coins are selling for around $20 on ebay.
The nice thing about APMEX is that if you have an account with them you can setup "reminders" or a setting that automatically emails you when the PM of your choice hits a certain dollar amount.
I set mine at $16 an oz for silver. So APMEX emails me when the price reaches that level, they really don't need to because I check the price multiple times a week but I think it’s a neat feature.
I like APMEX, BullionDirect, and lately I been buying bars from Monarch Precious Metals. Just like anything else it's gambling but if you have a time frame of 10+ years, IMO you’re in good shape. The day to day movements are tricky and can burn you. I only do a little bit at a time but if silver drops to $13 or below I will be buying Maple Leafs and American Eagles.
Gold is out of my price range but there are 1/10th or 1 half, rounds that I may look into if the price goes below $1000.
I'm not an economics major or have any significant knowledge of investing but as personal preference I would rather my money be in PM's in personal safes throughout my family than in a Bank.