Pawn shops are not the best as far as I have seen, very big markups.
Try to find a local coin shop or bullion shop. Pay in cash (mine only takes cash), and it won't be traced by the gov. If you shop online, it will be traceable.
Online has a much better selection and is very convenient. I have always had great service with JM Bullion, but many of the big reputable sites are fine. I had a bad experience with Apmex, but many here seem to like them.
If you shop online, check the different sites for their "deals" or sales. You can probably find a better price if you shop around. Also, I would suggest not using a credit card, they charge you a higher price if you do. Bank wires and bank transfers are "free", but your bank might charge a fee to do it.
My local coin shop has the best prices, but he only has what he has. A few pieces of gold and a few tubes of silver eagles (last time I was in there). But, you buy it there and leave with it, without the gov or banks knowing that you bought it.
Should check out https://www.goldenstatemint.com/deals/, they don't charge sales tax which makes quite a difference at checkout. Especially on larger orders...
Pawn shops are not the best as far as I have seen, very big markups.
Try to find a local coin shop or bullion shop. Pay in cash (mine only takes cash), and it won't be traced by the gov. If you shop online, it will be traceable.
Online has a much better selection and is very convenient. I have always had great service with JM Bullion, but many of the big reputable sites are fine. I had a bad experience with Apmex, but many here seem to like them.
If you shop online, check the different sites for their "deals" or sales. You can probably find a better price if you shop around. Also, I would suggest not using a credit card, they charge you a higher price if you do. Bank wires and bank transfers are "free", but your bank might charge a fee to do it.
My local coin shop has the best prices, but he only has what he has. A few pieces of gold and a few tubes of silver eagles (last time I was in there). But, you buy it there and leave with it, without the gov or banks knowing that you bought it.
Should check out https://www.goldenstatemint.com/deals/, they don't charge sales tax which makes quite a difference at checkout. Especially on larger orders...