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Tips For Precious Metal Investing
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Investing in precious metals like gold and silver can be a tricky business but with the right information just about anyone can do it. The first and foremost thing that any potential investor needs to do is secure their capitol. Without a secure funding source for the purchase of gold and silver there is no way that investing can take place. In most cases, using something like a savings account or a separate bank account from the money that you use for every day expenses is best. It is important that you keep the money you intend to invest apart from the money that you need to live. 
It is important that the money be secured in a way that it is spent only on investing, keeping investments away from money that is intended for bills is the best way to insure that you still have money to live but that you are still able to invest properly. After securing your money for the initial investment it is key to decide which precious metal you want to invest in. Gold is historically the best investment for those that are looking for a quick or rapid return. The price of gold has skyrocketed in the past few years and is now sitting at a historic high of around $1600 per ounce. Though this is the quickest way to make big bucks, it does take a bit more capitol to get started than other precious metals. 
For those that are just starting out it may be beneficial to buy something like silver to start off your portfolio. Though silver is around $300 per ounce, it is not quite as pricey as gold which makes it a great starter metal. After deciding which metal to invest in it is important to decide where your precious metals will come from. There are a few different ways to secure your investment, you can purchase from a broker, purchase from stores, or even purchase from online auction sites. With purchases that are not through a broker it is crucial that authenticity be assured prior to purchase. 
With things like pawn shops and jewelry stores there is always the guarantee the metal is real and that it is not filled, plated, or even imitation. Buying from a reputable shop is always best as you can always take purchases back if a problem occurs. Buying from a shop that has a jeweler on staff is always best as they are able to accurately weigh and measure the quality of any precious metal that is being sold. For those that want to purchase online there is a great risk that these metals may not be pure. In this case it is always best to take the time to ask lots of questions about things like providence, weight, and purity to make sure that the metals you are getting are authentic. 
With brokered purchases you always have the assurance that you are getting a good price and that the metals are authentic. You can ask brokers about pricing, metal purity, providence, and more with little trouble or outward effort. Brokered deals are always best for those that are unsure of the market or