Bullion Spot Sales Explained: Are “Buy at Spot Price” Deals Too Good to Be True?

By Joe Beasy on March 6, 2026

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If you’ve ever seen an ad claiming you can buy bullion at spot price, it probably grabbed your attention, and your skepticism.

The spot price is the current market value of raw gold, silver, platinum, or palladium. It’s the price you’ll see quoted on financial news sites and metal markets, updated constantly throughout the day.

But here’s the reality: most bullion products do not sell at spot price.

So when a dealer advertises a “spot price sale,” it’s smart to pause and ask what’s really being offered, and what the fine print says. Read more »

Should You Buy Gold & Silver Bullion Online or In Person?

By Shane Maguire on February 27, 2026

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Buying bullion isn’t hard, but buying it the right way matters.

If you’re new to precious metals, one of the first decisions you’ll face is where to buy bullion:

Should you buy gold or silver online, or purchase it in person from a local dealer?

Both options have advantages. Both come with risks. And choosing the wrong one for your situation can cost you more than you expect.

This guide breaks down the real differences between buying bullion online and buying in person, so you can decide confidently. Read more »

Mining Stocks vs. Physical Precious Metals: What Beginner Investors Should Know

By Joe Beasy on February 20, 2026

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If you’re new to precious metals investing, you’ll run into one big question fast:

Should you invest in mining stocks, or buy physical precious metals like gold and silver?

At a glance, they might seem similar. Both are tied to precious metals prices. Both are common ways people “invest in gold.” But in reality, they are very different assets with very different risks.

Understanding this difference early can save you from costly mistakes. Read more »

What Are Premiums? (And Why Gold Isn’t as Cheap as Google Says)

By Shane Maguire on January 16, 2026

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You check the gold spot price online — $X an ounce.

Then you see a coin selling for $X + $100.

What gives? Did the market just jump $100 while you refreshed the page?

Not quite. You’ve just met one of precious metals’ most misunderstood quirks: the premium.

And it’s not some scammy add‑on. It’s the hidden handshake between the market price and reality — the cost of turning molten metal into hold‑in‑your‑hand wealth.

At The Gold Guys, we explain this stuff without the financial fog. Because knowing what you’re actually buying makes you a smarter (and often richer) investor. Read more »

Bullion vs Collectible Coins: Many New Investors Get This Wrong

By Joe Beasy on January 9, 2026

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Most first‑time gold and silver buyers don’t realize they’re paying “trophy” prices for coins that behave like basic metal. The result is painful: big premiums going in, disappointing offers when it’s time to sell.

This is where people quietly lose hundreds (or thousands) of dollars—by confusing bullion with collectibles, or assuming “rare” always means “smart investment.”

I recently met with a customer who bought 37 1/8 ozt “never forget 9/11” gold coins. He bought the coins 3 years ago, and was excited to sell because the price of gold had doubled since he bough them, only to find out that he was losing money!

How?

He paid an exorbitant premium for these gold coins when he first bought them; he paid over double their gold value, all because he purchased more collectible coins as opposed to more standard bullion.

By the end of this guide, you’ll know exactly when bullion is the right move, when collectibles make sense, and how to avoid overpaying for a story when you really just want metal. Read more »