Some complicate buying gold, but
in reality it is a relatively simple process. The following guideline
is the result of our experience helping thousands of investors make
their initial gold purchase. If you have questions at any point along
the way, we welcome your telephone call. We think you will find our
low-key, no-hassle approach conducive to your making good decisions
about gold ownership.
1. Develop a good sense
of the role you would like gold to play in your overall portfolio. For beginners, our Q&A section, What you need to know before you buy your first ounce of gold, provides
a quick and helpful introduction to gold ownership. This page is well
worth your time. It will help you avoid some of the costly mistakes
often made by first time investors.
If you would like to gain a more comprehensive introduction to buying gold coins and bullion, we offer the widely-read book, The ABCs of Gold Investing: How to Protect and Build Your Wealth With Gold. This well-received ownership guideline is also available online through Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and at most bookstores.
2. Decide how much of your
overall portfolio should be committed to gold coins and bullion. The old
adage still applies: "Put 10% of your money in gold and hope you never
need it." Recently, CNBC television commentator Jim Cramer strongly
advocated a 20% diversification. We suggest between 10% and 30%
depending upon your level of concern about the economy (after
subtracting the equity in your home).
3. Match your portfolio choices
to your objectives. Our two most popular portfolio inclusions at this
time are contemporary gold bullion coins and historic pre-1933 gold
coins (the low-premium variety that track the gold price). In fact
USAGOLD's overall volume is split roughly 50%-50% between the two
groupings. Each plays a particular role in the portfolio. The reading
material suggested in step one offers details in this regard, or we
invite you to contact our trading desk to be referred to one of our
experienced consultants.
4. Choose the right gold firm.
You can probably imagine the horror stories we have heard over the
years. It is surprising though how so many of these bad experiences
could have been avoided with a simple background check at the Better Business Bureau
or by spending a little time with the right reading material like the
suggestions made above. Ultimately, your choice of a gold firm can mean
the difference between success and failure as a gold owner.
(Note: USAGOLD has been awarded the Better Business Bureau's Gold Star Certificate, its highest accolade. In addition, the firm has been rated A+ by the BBB with zero consumer complaints. The firm has been accredited since 1991.)
5. Make an informed decision.
This website offers a significant amount of information on gold
ownership to help first-time investors. It also offers news, opinion and
constantly updated market information to keep you posted after you
become an owner. We invite you to browse and get to know us.
Placing Your First Order with USAGOLD
1. Prepare a list of questions you would like to have answered by one of the firm's expert gold ownership consultants.
2. Contact our trading desk for current pricing and to have your questions answered.
3. Lock-in your order over the phone. It will be followed by an e-mail confirmation for your records.
4. Remit payment by wire or personal check.
5. Sit back and relax while we fulfill your order. In
our 38 years as a gold firm assisting thousands of clients, we have
never failed to honor an agreed-upon price or to deliver metal as
ordered in a timely manner.
