tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19850588Tue, 20 May 2008 01:03:25 +0000http://goldprice.org/buying-gold/noreply@blogger.com (goldprice)Blogger159125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19850588.post-5862452180855914865Fri, 15 Feb 2008 01:33:00 +00002008-02-15T23:55:07.056-05:00The gold bar price of course changes daily with the price of gold. Large gold bars are a useful safe haven for storing assets for the long term in economic uncertainty, while the smaller gold bars can be easily bought, stored, transported and sold for the short term. Types of Gold Bars There are basically two types of gold bars. Cast and minted. Cast gold bars are produced by pouring molten http://goldprice.org/buying-gold/2008/02/gold-bar-price.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Author Services Pty Ltd)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19850588.post-4223981339890171450Fri, 08 Feb 2008 02:05:00 +00002008-02-07T21:50:11.297-05:00Why buy gold I hear some people ask. Gold is transitory and the price will always go down again! In fact gold is not transitory. It has been around and used by man for thousands of years as decoration, jewelry and also, importantly, as a medium of exchange and preserving assets. I may drop temporarily but it always goes up again and is now worth more dollars than ever before. Why Buy Gold Whyhttp://goldprice.org/buying-gold/2008/02/buy-gold.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Author Services Pty Ltd)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19850588.post-409465107132028478Sun, 20 Jan 2008 07:30:00 +00002008-01-20T21:32:49.284-05:00Why buy gold and when to sell gold is not as difficult as it seems. On the-privateer.com it states, " In any discussion of the future of Gold, or of the price of Gold, the first thing that must be realized is that Gold is a political metal. In the true meaning of the word, its price is "governed". "This is so for the very simple reason that Gold in its historical role as a currency is http://goldprice.org/buying-gold/2008/01/why-buy-gold-and-when-to-sell-gold.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Author Services Pty Ltd)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19850588.post-3740233599791830454Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:12:00 +00002008-01-19T20:33:37.830-05:00In January 1980 gold hit a record 850 US dollars an ounce. After reaching those dizzy heights it then plummeted down and remained steady in the 300-400 dollar range for some years before starting to climb again to new levels. Now gold has broken through the 900 dollars an ounce gold barrier and some investors and analysts are wondering, is this going to be a repeat of the 1980 gold spike? In http://goldprice.org/buying-gold/2008/01/what-happened-to-gold-price-in-1980.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Author Services Pty Ltd)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19850588.post-1225002801197406621Thu, 06 Dec 2007 02:01:00 +00002007-12-10T03:21:56.643-05:00When people buy gold, many seem to have the misconception that the US dollar is backed by gold. Well ... it used to be. The US currency, like many other currencies at the time, was backed by physical gold kept in Fort Knox and other places. In 1933 the US abandoned the Gold standard along with many other nations, such as Italy in '34, Belgium in '35 and others during the 1930s. Switzerland was http://goldprice.org/buying-gold/2007/12/dollar-backed-by-gold.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Author Services Pty Ltd)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19850588.post-7588497835416228036Thu, 06 Dec 2007 01:53:00 +00002007-12-05T21:00:58.788-05:00When you search around looking to buy gold, you might wonder, why there can be a different price for the same coin or gold bullion from one dealer to the next. Firstly the spot price of gold is the value of gold per ounce at any given time. This is generally fixed by the market and you can see the current spot price of gold in the charts show at the top of this page. Yet there is not only a http://goldprice.org/buying-gold/2007/12/ounce-of-gold.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Author Services Pty Ltd)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19850588.post-4154680459965789734Fri, 16 Nov 2007 03:55:00 +00002007-11-15T22:59:36.167-05:00Sometimes you will see the gold price dropping. There has been a substantial rise and then, suddenly,it turns around and drops. Many people then frantically sell gold but in fact it is those that buy gold (from those selling of course) who benefit the most. They get the gold at a reduced price because, sure as eggs are eggs, the gold price will rise again. Gold price has traditionally risen, http://goldprice.org/buying-gold/2007/11/gold-price-dropping.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Author Services Pty Ltd)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19850588.post-6748121108376110721Fri, 16 Nov 2007 02:35:00 +00002007-11-15T21:39:51.834-05:00Finding gold is usually an activity reserved for mining companies and prospectors, but finding gold for us ordinary folk usually means we have to find out the best place to buy gold at a good price. This is easier than it seems. Many places sell gold. Usually in the form of gold coins or gold bars as well as jewelry. Gold coins are bars generally make the best buy. Jewelry is virtually never http://goldprice.org/buying-gold/2007/11/finding-gold.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Author Services Pty Ltd)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19850588.post-7217019522334968316Wed, 14 Nov 2007 22:24:00 +00002007-11-15T02:13:31.968-05:00The properties of gold have always been a fascinating subject for man and gold seems to have had an innate attractiveness and allure for man throughout the ages hence the desire to buy gold and keep it either for investment or simply through a desire to have and hold gold. Gold is a precious metal or chemical element. It has the symbol Au which comes from the Latin aurum which originally came http://goldprice.org/buying-gold/2007/11/properties-of-gold.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Author Services Pty Ltd)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19850588.post-1321410381412473355Mon, 12 Nov 2007 07:58:00 +00002007-11-15T02:10:55.221-05:00The uses of gold are many and varied. So to buy gold for investment purposes is not the only use to which it is put. Gold has a number of unique properties which make it ideal in industry and perhaps contributes to its value thereby. Gold is resistant to corrosion, has excellent electrical conductivity, is ductile (which means it can be drawn out to a thin wire) and malleable (able to be http://goldprice.org/buying-gold/2007/11/uses-of-gold.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Author Services Pty Ltd)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19850588.post-7621066524138736078Mon, 12 Nov 2007 07:36:00 +00002007-11-12T02:40:38.838-05:00Gold investment is very much in the news today and to buy gold as an investment is easy to do provided some important factors are taken into account. It might sound obvious but the first rule would be buy the cheapest gold you can. This means shopping around and a lot of browsing and comparing notes to find the best deals. There is a difference between dealers when it comes to coins and small http://goldprice.org/buying-gold/2007/11/gold-investment.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Author Services Pty Ltd)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19850588.post-6110702863062066444Thu, 08 Nov 2007 04:21:00 +00002007-11-07T23:27:58.297-05:00Gold information is very important when it comes to buying gold. Knowledge is power and the more you understand and know about gold the more likely it is you will get a good deal when you buy gold. The more knowledgeable you are the more money you are likely to make and the more likely it is you will be able to increase your asset base. Even if you simply enjoy collecting gold coins and bars http://goldprice.org/buying-gold/2007/11/gold-information.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Author Services Pty Ltd)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19850588.post-7236565620906093566Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:45:00 +00002007-11-07T20:15:01.563-05:00What is the best way to buy gold I am often asked. There is no big secret to this but probably the best way to buy gold is summed up in the word consistency. This means that, regardless of the price of gold at any one time, one continues to buy gold on a regular basis month after month, week after week, regardless of the price. The cost of your gold is spread out evenly over time this way and, http://goldprice.org/buying-gold/2007/11/best-way-to-buy-gold.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Author Services Pty Ltd)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19850588.post-879603257302500365Sat, 03 Nov 2007 06:07:00 +00002007-11-04T18:21:05.161-05:00When we talk about how to buy gold, some people might be wondering what is happening with the gold price and the US dollar. The gold price is rising steadily and has now hit the 800 dollars an ounce mark as predicted by various gold analysts. This is due in part, of course, to the depreciating dollar but also the appreciation of gold as a safety net and possible future investment. Put simply http://goldprice.org/buying-gold/2007/11/gold-price-and-us-dollar.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Author Services Pty Ltd)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19850588.post-5578426663818619881Mon, 22 Oct 2007 01:29:00 +00002007-10-21T20:33:09.245-05:00Gold coin investments and investing are another way of investing in gold. If you intend investing in gold coins, it is important to have some knowledge of the various types of gold coins, how much they cost and their market value and even what their value is expected to be in the coming months and years. First thing to know is that there are different types of gold coins. These include the http://goldprice.org/buying-gold/2007/10/gold-coin-investments-investing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Author Services Pty Ltd)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19850588.post-4885322321850042724Tue, 24 Jul 2007 01:11:00 +00002007-07-23T20:15:13.157-05:00Precious metals are defined as those metallic chemical elements considered of high value compared to other metallic chemical elements by virtue of their comparative rarity. Examples include gold, platinum, silver and palladium among others. They are also chemically less reactive and have a higher luster. They tend to be softer metals yet have higher melting points. Precious metals, such as gold http://goldprice.org/buying-gold/2007/07/precious-metals.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Author Services Pty Ltd)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19850588.post-8674942292188043053Mon, 23 Jul 2007 02:59:00 +00002007-07-22T22:04:45.872-05:00Selling gold on eBay is now subject to some new rules and it is wise to take note of them, especially for a power seller. Nothing can be more devastating to a power seller than to have your products removed or, worse, be removed yourself, from selling on eBay for violating eBay's rules. The new rules cover the terms "gold-plated," "gold-filled," "gold-electroplated," "gold overlay," and "http://goldprice.org/buying-gold/2007/07/selling-gold-on-ebay.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Author Services Pty Ltd)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19850588.post-4440601336491478747Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:50:00 +00002007-07-22T20:00:12.242-05:00A treasure trove is commonly accepted to be an amount of gold, silver, jewelry, gemstones, artifacts and even money found either in the ground, under the sea or even in an attic or cellar perhaps. A gold treasure trove would likely be gold coins or bars or even gold jewelry. It is usually very old and the original owner unknown and any heirs are considered undiscoverable. If you find treasurehttp://goldprice.org/buying-gold/2007/07/gold-treasure-trove.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Author Services Pty Ltd)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19850588.post-3584471515064190535Wed, 11 Jul 2007 05:33:00 +00002007-07-21T18:47:28.856-05:00How do you test for gold purity? How do you know the gold you have is actually pure gold? 24 Karat gold is the purest gold you can get in gold bullion, coins, bars or gold jewelry. Coins should originate from a Mint. Smaller items such as rings and other gold jewelry should have an assay mark, or hallmark to show the purity of the gold. Bars and ingots should originate from a foundry. Since http://goldprice.org/buying-gold/2007/07/gold-purity.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Author Services Pty Ltd)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19850588.post-8824714858255871702Fri, 06 Jul 2007 23:26:00 +00002007-07-21T18:45:26.245-05:00In a contest between gold futures vs gold coins and bars, which is it best to hold? Although there has been, over the past few years, an introduction of new vehicles for gold investment such as EFTs, gold futures and the like, the feel and attraction of owning and having physical gold is still an important factor in the gold investment field. These activities require a lot of work, for example http://goldprice.org/buying-gold/2007/07/gold-futures-vs-gold-coins-and-bars.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Author Services Pty Ltd)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19850588.post-3768418231193459246Fri, 06 Jul 2007 02:22:00 +00002007-09-29T02:14:19.444-05:00One aspect of gold that is getting a considerable amount of attention lately is Gold Futures Trading. Investing in gold through gold futures trading is very different to any other forms of gold investment, such as gold coins and bars, gold bullion, shares, exchange traded funds and other investment type strategies. Here you are not investing in gold directly or in those that produce gold and at http://goldprice.org/buying-gold/2007/07/gold-futures-trading.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Author Services Pty Ltd)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19850588.post-3002259859517506520Tue, 05 Jun 2007 23:41:00 +00002007-07-20T21:45:08.857-05:00Tibetan gold coins are available although very hard to come by.An example is His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama's 60th Anniversary Commemorative Gold Coin Project The profits from the sale of the gold coins are used towards the development of small scale industries in the Tibetan settlements in India and help to become economically self-sufficient in the long run. As per The Executive Committee http://goldprice.org/buying-gold/2007/06/tibetan-gold-coins.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Author Services Pty Ltd)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19850588.post-7597851725781597029Wed, 30 May 2007 10:39:00 +00002007-07-20T21:35:17.806-05:00In a competition of gold vs the dollar investments, gold would quite likely win hands down. There are a number of reasons for this. Where you see the price of gold changing it is invariably the value of the dollar against the value of gold that is actually changing. Not the value of the gold. The value of gold has not materially changed for the past 50 years or so. You can still purchase the http://goldprice.org/buying-gold/2007/05/gold-vs-dollar-investments.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Author Services Pty Ltd)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19850588.post-8897818389363935562Sun, 29 Apr 2007 04:14:00 +00002007-07-20T21:22:15.486-05:00It is a good idea to know the origin of gold ETFs (Exchange traded Funds) as that helps to understand what they are and their place in the gold world. Gold EFTs are a way of purchasing gold for investment purposes and have some advantages over other forms of gold ownership. Gold exchange-traded funds (or GETFs) are special types of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tracking the price of gold. Gold http://goldprice.org/buying-gold/2007/04/origin-of-gold-etfs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Author Services Pty Ltd)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19850588.post-2692460456436572081Wed, 25 Apr 2007 03:26:00 +00002008-05-19T20:03:25.204-05:00The Perth Mint in Australia, runs a highly successful Gold Certificate Program called The Perth Mint Certificate Program (PMCP). This gold certificate program is designed for the individual to buy and keep gold and other precious metals without the inconvenience associated with transportation and storage of large quantities of gold. This is done by The Perth Mint issuing a Certificate confirminghttp://goldprice.org/buying-gold/2007/04/perth-mint-certificate-program.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (goldprice)