| Old-timers will tell you that one of the best things | | | | in the world. By the same coin, 'hidden' gold |
| you could have done when things were hunky | | | | (where marks have been deliberately pounded out |
| dory is to buy gold. There are certain times when | | | | to make it impossible to trace) fetch a lower |
| investment in gold pays rich dividends. For | | | | price. |
| instance, in the 1980's, oil prices were high, the | | | | This is a good time to be selling gold coins and |
| dollar was fragile and there was the cloud of war | | | | bullions because the rate of gold has shot up. |
| hovering over the Middle East. During this time, | | | | Even so, it is important that you sell to a reputed |
| gold prices shot up. Something similar seems to | | | | dealer, who has the resources to pay up |
| be happening now. Gold prices have scaled an all | | | | immediately. Gold prices are changing by the |
| time high, due to which institutions are buying gold | | | | minute and your objective is to capitalize on the |
| like there is no tomorrow. All this activity is | | | | high prices. Also, before you use the services of a |
| pushing up gold prices creating an incredible | | | | dealer, compare them with other dealers. Ideally, |
| opportunity for those who have gold to sell. | | | | you could try contacting multiple dealers before |
| Gold coins and bullions are much in demand all | | | | you settle for one dealer. It's true that dealers |
| over the world. There are several kinds of gold | | | | depend on the standard value of gold and there |
| coins. Rare, antique coins fetch more money. | | | | won't be significant differences in rate offered by |
| Newly minted coins that are not in circulation also | | | | different dealers. Even so, some dealers may |
| fetch a premium. These could be bought online | | | | offer a percent premium when you sell through |
| from mints. However, to get maximum money | | | | them. There's no reason to miss out on this |
| for freshly minted coins, it is important that they | | | | opportunity. |
| be purchased as soon as they are issued the first | | | | One great option is to sell online. Many reputed |
| time. | | | | dealers sell gold in large volumes directly to |
| While selling gold, the rate you get depends | | | | retailers. Thus, they are in a position to offer you |
| directly on the amount of pure gold in the item | | | | great rates. Also, they make immediate payment |
| you are selling. Gold coins and bullions can be sold | | | | to sellers. In fact, such dealers may give you |
| for a good price because there is a guarantee on | | | | better rates than local jewelers. Reputed dealers |
| the quality. These contain pure gold and the | | | | may even bear the charges incurred while |
| guarantee makes it easy to sell them anywhere | | | | remitting money. |