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I was wondering, when you go to sell your gold coins at a coin shop do they pay you the true value (IE if you’re selling a 1/10th oz coin and gold closed at 880 per oz do they give you $88?) I know shops charge a little extra then the coins true value, but what is a rough average markup amount? For instance today I was shopping around at a coin shop, and they had a 1/10th oz kruggerand for $100. But today gold was 875 per oz, so the shop would be making a $12.50 profit on an $87.50 coin. To me this seemed like a lot, considering gold would have to go up $125 per oz before I broke even, let alone made a profit. (and yes I only have about $120 to invest right now, hence why I’m interested in 1/10 oz coins.)

Christina Goldman


Does your gold bullion collection include Dutch Gold coins? If it doesn’t, it definitely should! You may or may not be aware of the scarcity of these coins, and why you should add then to your portfolio. These gold coins not only have true historic value, they are unusual in appearance. Whether you are an experienced collector or a complete beginner, expanding your gold investing horizons can be a profitable idea.

Gold coins in the Netherlands are distinct in appearance. If you like variety in your collection, these will add value as well as uniqueness to your portfolio. Prices for any type of gold coins vary greatly, but investing in your collection is wise. The value will increase, and gold is one of the most stable markets today. Whether pure gold, bullion or bars, gold is hard to beat for financial security.

No matter where their origin, gold coins have always been known as something of “real” value. It is one market that is constant, and appreciates in value as other markets fail. Adding value to your portfolio is very important, and can add a great measure of security to your financial future. It is also a “liquid” market, meaning it can be easily traded.

When searching for Dutch Gold coins, you may find terms such as ducats, florins, florins d’or, duits, stuivers, cavaliers, gulden or guilders, and ducatons. This can be confusing when you go to purchase an addition for your collection, but don’t let it stress you too much. Just like the country has many names (Holland, The Netherlands, or Der Nederlanden to the Dutch), so does its coins.

Many collectors have coins from a variety of countries. Why limit yourself, when you can increase the value of your collection, and vary the interest? In the future, if you decide to sell your gold, having a diverse collection will enable you to better yourself financially.

Most North American people who have a passion for collecting coins start with United States coins. Although they are of great value, there is no reason to limit yourself. Diversify and add Dutch Gold coins to your portfolio - increase your financial assets!

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Can i buy some property from Africa online??? If anyone knows of any website with such info go ahead and email me..I want to invest in Africa…I want to have Oil fields like some Nigerians..

Samuel Taliaferro


American has weathered more than a dozen recessions after the end of the Great Depression, but many financial analysts consider the tough economic times of 2008 and 2009 to be both “historic and extraordinary.” Although some will blame the lower lending standards pushed on financial institutions during Bill Clinton’s two terms, the fact is that the makings of the present crisis go back at least to FDR, if not all the way to the creation of the Federal Reserve Bank in 1913.

Despite government interventions in the economy, or ever perhaps because of them, the commonly heard phrase even now is that things are “likely to get worse before they get better.” It really is not dependent on who the President is or what he does. Experts are predicting “a serious contraction” of the economy that could ease possibly by the beginning of 2010. However, these predictions are being made by many of the same people who were behind some of the “bonehead” moves of the last decades. What can you really do to protect your investments?

Diversity plus understanding

First of all, the age-old advice not to put all your eggs in one basket is still good today. Your portfolio should be diversified, and with deliberation and thought going into it, not just diversification for the heck of it. If you think you will make some “easy money” by “flipping” real estate or buying the popular, high-flying stocks, you have come up with that idea about a year or two too late. The familiar mix is still a good one – some real estate, some savings, some bonds and some mutual funds (which are themselves invested in stocks, bonds and money market accounts). Now that’s diversified.

It is critical that you understand what you expect from your savings and investments. What is the goal, and what do want the money for? The purpose of investing should never be “to get rich quick,” but to provide income now or later, for current needs or retirement. Reconsidering your aims will help you to focus your efforts in the right places. In fact, one little known way to protect your investments is to change some of them, especially if your goals have dramatically changed. How sad it is that ongoing reviews of your investments and goals have become “little known ways” of protecting your investments!

Communication and calmness

Obviously, you need a good relationship with your financial advisor. Or perhaps this is not so obvious, since studies indicate that only half of even serious investors know their account executive by name. You need to know yours, and have a serious discussion about your goals, whether stable or changing, and get the information and advice you need to make the important decisions. Younger investors may accept a higher level of risk, but at any age you must balance potential return with the potential downside.

The closer you get to retirement, the less sense it makes to take on additional risk. No matter what your situation, of course, never take on more than you can handle, and make sure your financial advisor understands your overall investment philosophy.

If you have that good relationship with your advisor, and your have these conversations regularly, then you have tremendous incentive to keep calm, though others around you “may lose their heads,” as the saying goes. Among the biggest problems in tough economic times is the propensity of people to panic. However, panic has a hard time taking hold in an environment of rational discussion and common sense.

Cashing in your investments out of fear, with the plan to selectively buy your way back into “solid gold” investments, is a strategy doomed from the outset. Be very cautious about TV financial commentators telling you that “now is the time to buy” and that there are “bargains galore.” Skepticism is a little known way to protect yourself in this arena, as it is in so many others.

Patience and preparation

It is almost scary how little known it is that the main thing that makes a difference in all of these considerations is time. A down market may or may not be a great time to buy stocks, but the most important thing to realize is that gains take time to manifest. If you are not an experience online trader getting good, professional advice, don’t try to time the markets. Never think that you can pull off one “big deal” to make a “killing.” This is a formula for disaster.

Preparation, of course, is key. Whether you are trading stocks or taking the buy-and-hold approach, you need to be aware of what your money is doing. Even if you use a professional portfolio manager, you need to stay abreast of what your money is doing, and who is doing what with it, and when. Do not let total control slip from your fingers, but don’t micromanage unless you are handling your own trades and other financial transactions. Find a balance, look for underutilized approaches, stay on top of things as much as you can, and you will likely come out the better for it.

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Wilson Snyder


With the gold prices rising steadily over the past few years, more and more smart investors are turning to investing in gold against the declining US economy. After all, no other investment has the wealth preserving power as gold does. As a result, gold Bullion such as American gold Buffalo coins are considered as a safe investment.

So here are 4 reasons why you should invest in gold Buffalo coins now.

First, as stated previously, gold is one of the safest and most effective investment to preserve personal wealth during times of financial uncertainties and depressions. With the recent economy turmoil and foreclosures are at an all-time high, seasoned investors have turned to gold as a safer investment alternative.

Secondly, for average Americans, the easiest way to physically own gold is to buy gold Bullion coins in order to protect their hard-earned money during recession. gold Bullion such as Buffalo coins are easier to store and trade than standard gold Bullion bars, because of their smaller denominations and sizes. In addition , gold coin is classified as a collectible, which means that profits are not taxed as capital gains but as ordinary income. Long-term capital gains are taxed at a 15% rate for those in the 15% bracket, but gold investments can be taxed at rates of up to 39.6%. Those considering putting their money into gold coins should consider what these rates might do to their returns.

Thirdly, American gold Buffalo coins are the first 24-karat pure gold bullion coin offered to the public by the US Mint. Before gold Buffalo coins issued in 2006, investors only had the option to purchase 22-karat gold coinages, because 24-karat gold is technically “softer” than 22-karat ones, and is harder to hold up to the rigors of circulation. US investors end up buying foreign 24-karat gold bullion such as the Canadian gold Maple leaf. So the US Mint released America’s first 24-karat gold Bullion coin, 2006 gold Buffalo coin, on June 22, 2006.

Last but not the least, each gold Buffalo coin’s gold content and purity are guaranteed by the U.S. government. Gold Buffalo coins must contain one troy ounce of 24 Karat gold (0.9999 fineness), making them not only recognized as America’s official investment-grade gold bullion, but widely accepted and traded all over the world. This allows you to sell gold Buffalo coins for cash easily should the need arise. As one of the highest quality, purest gold coins, gold Buffalo coins are the ideal coin to add to your investment portfolio.

To sum up, now is the time to invest in gold. American gold Buffalo coins offer a safe, yet effective way to protect your assets against the falling US dollar. Get in now, before gold prices get too high! I recommend you checking out American Gold Buffalo Coins. It is a specialized Buffalo Gold Coin for Sale site, offering a great selection of American gold Buffalo coins, silver Buffalo and Buffalo Nickels for sale. This website makes finding your dream American Buffalo Coin a million times easier. Be sure to try this website before you buy.

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When the chips are down invest in gold, argiculture, energy and infrastructure. When they’re really down nobody wants gold. I’m thinking of stockpiling whiskey and cigarettes in my basement. How about you?

Sam Ness


ould you invest in gold today? Because of the uncertaing economic times, with banks exposed for their tardy lending practices and wasting capital, gold is the commodity you want to have. Yes, as far as the security of your investment is concerned, nothing beats gold. Buying and selling gold can also bring you serious profits, and you don’t have to be a jeweler or a gold trader, to do just that.

There are many reasons as to why people would sell gold at the moment. More and more people sell their jewelry, to pay the bills, as the credit crunch bites. As a result gold dealers are thriving. However, selling gold coins and jewelry is a world away from using the precious metal to make gold investments. When you buy and sell gold in that capacity then you will find it much more exhilarating and profitable.

To buy and sell gold now, would be a very shrewd investment move. This might seem a little like stating the obvious but it is a fact worth pointing out given that property, businesses and stocks have lost an awful lot in terms of their value in the recent past. In unstable economic and political situation, gold tends to hold its value better than any other forms of investment. Of course, the price when you sell gold always mirrors demand but it might be just the thing to put your mind at rest in the era of bank corruption and tumbling stocks and shares. So what exactly is gold investing and how could you buy and sell gold? Well, it is not as hard as most people believe it to be and certainly is not as complicated as it would be if you chose to invest in the stock market!

If you want to buy and sell gold for gold investment purposes then you should start by looking into the institutions and companies that can help you to do just that. For those who want to go big, investing in gold bars will be easy, with banks providing the credit needed. You might also be offered the choice to make an investment in a gold mining company by institutions that sell gold company shares as well. Stocks are not as resilient as gold. As with any company, if there are changes in management or problems within the company itself then the share price will go down. The gold price will not. Stick to actual gold if you can.

Yes, gold coins are much more popular amongst small investors than gold bullion and bars. Coins are my favorite form of gold investment, as they are easy to trade. Similarly, you will find it easier to sell gold in precise amounts rather than trying to sell gold bars that are big and might not be what buyers are looking for at that moment! If you are looking to buy and sell gold then make sure that your investment is secure at all times. A safe deposit box at your investing institution might be a good idea, as might employing a really reputable company to manage your investment. Never do anything that you do not feel comfortable with though if you want to maximize your return.

John S.


According to one source, China has been declining to invest in any more U.S. Treasury Bonds as of Fall 2007.

Source: http://www.criminalpolitics.com/content/patriotact.htm

Is this accurate? And if so, how does the Obama administration intend to fund the $787 Billion Stimulus Act if they cannot get it all from new taxes and the Treasury cannot sell new Treasury bonds to China, one of the leading historic lenders (T=bond investors) to the U.S.?

This particular research source (see above link) claims that China is petitioning the U.S. Treasury for assets to invest in other that Treasury Bonds, namely real estate, home mortgages, and gold.

Is that accurate?

Dom


I was just thinking about it on my way work when on the radio it said that gold was up to a new high. So I know that when I buy a stock, I am buying a specific company. Am I buying gold or the right to some gold?

Even that doesn’t make sense because there are businesses that mine the gold. To me, this is like buying ‘car’ but then what do I own? Cars? I wouldn’t think so. I would think that if I want to buy cars then I would invest in Ford, Toyota, or Nissan or something like that.

So what does ‘buying gold’ mean?

Australasian Investment Review


So with the credit crunch and economic slump still with us, oil still sliding (and giving confusing pricing signals) what will gold do this year?

The inflation bears look at all the government debt and say, it’s good news for us, even though price deflation is more likely than an upturn in price inflation.

The strength of the slump is too strong and economies from Australia, to the US, Japan and Europe, are still feeling the pinch and will go on doing so for months to come.

But the combination of low interest rates, government bailouts and huge Government debt, makes gold bugs bullish and feel giddy.

Just how that will stimulate inflation in the midst of the worst economic downturn for 80 years, is a little mysterious.

The respected London-based researcher, GFMS said last week in its first look at the prospects for gold in 2009, that gold prices may climb to a record in the first half of this year because those historically low interest rates could weaken the dollar and government bailouts spark inflation.

Gold reached a record $US1,033.90 an ounce on March 17 and since then has fallen back to trade between US800 an ounce and $US900 an ounce.

According to media reports GFMS reckons gold could very well top the $US1,000 an ounce mark in the June half.

GFMS forecast in its September gold update that gold would rally to $US950 an ounce at the end of 2008. That was $US70 more than the actual year-end price.

The group still believes the gold bull market may now be extended, with a peak higher than previously expected sometime in the first half. It sees a weaker US dollar boosting the metal; (So far no sign of that though).

But the group also cautioned that the deflationary pressures, which should emerge more strongly in the second half of the year, could push gold prices down to around $US700 an ounce.

“It might be thought that recessionary conditions and an associated decline in inflationary pressures could undermine” demand, lowering prices to about $700 an ounce.

“This money-printing will at some point usher in a period of high inflation. Deflationary pressures could only be in evidence for a relatively short time.”

“The rally is unlikely to be derailed by supply due to relatively flat mine output, subdued central bank sales and, unless prices go to $950, little change for scrap supply,” GFMS said.

The group said that the massive fiscal commitments made by the US government could alarm foreign investors and cause official inflows into the Treasury debt market to weaken, undercutting support for the dollar.

(The US Treasuries market in particular seems to be a bomb waiting to explode with yields at record lows which do not seem sustainable)

Expecting stimulus and bank support spending in the US and UK to be announced this week and next will add more than $US1.2 trillion to that already bloated spending.

GFMS said in the report that it believed that strong investor demand for the metal had been “masked” by heavy selling by hedge funds which required cash to cover losses elsewhere, meet margin calls and pay for redemptions. And if it wasn’t for the selling, prices would have bounced back over the $US1,000 level.

While it expects mine production to remain stable at 1,170 tonnes in the first half, it predicts investment demand for bars may climb 49% to 201 tonnes, while consumption from jewelers and other fabricators probably could drop 4% to 1,254 tonnes.

Demand for gold has been hit by the downturn from the jewellery and industrial sectors, while demand for coins and investment in physical metal has been very strong for months. Many producers of specialist gold coins and other products have a long waiting list of clients wanting to buy.

On the supply side GFMS said gold output in South Africa in 2008 fell by the largest amount in 107 years, pushing the country into third place in the league of global producers behind China and the US.

The country’s gold output dropped by an estimated 14%, the sharpest decline since 1901.

South Africa gold production was a provisional 232 tonnes, down 38 tonnes on 2007, thanks to power supply limitations, an industry-wide skills shortage and an overhaul of mine safety procedures.

China extended its lead as the world’s largest gold producer, with output up 3% last year to 288 tonnes while output in the US eased 2% to 234 tonnes.

GFMS said the fall in South African output contributed to a substantial drop in global mine production which sank 3.6% to 2,385 tonnes, the lowest level since 1995.

Selling by central banks dropped sharply in 2008, down 42% from 2007 to 279 tonnes, the lowest annual total since 1996.

GFMS said it expected central banks to sell 127 tonnes of gold in the first half of 2009, down 23% on the same period of 2008.

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