Long Position on Silver and Gold?

[roberth]

Rod,

I realize you are hoping for an automated process, but I have had good luck purchasing from Modern Coin Mart and APMEX on Ebay. They almost always offer free shipping, and everyone once in a while offer pretty good discounts. I set price alerts on ebay items so I get an email when, for example, a roll of ASEs goes under $450. I spend about an hour each month looking for the best deal and then it shows up a week or so later at my door or PO box.

If you just want to stash away a set amount of cash each month to invest in PMs, you can do that without the premiums. Just set up a general purpose savings or short-term investment account with your bank and when it reaches your desired goal, place a big order from a reputable company. If that's too complicated, just send the checks to me and I'll keep them safe for you.

I've used Modern Coin Mart and Aydin off eBay with great success.

[brutal]

I've used Modern Coin Mart and Aydin off eBay with great success.

Having had, and currently going through a dispute with e-bay, I'm loathe to purchase larger $$ amounts through them.

Placed two orders for bulk batteries through a single seller on the same transaction - first mistake since it was free shipping anyway. Seller shipped only one order and claimed delivery on both. My second mistake was not immediately realizing they had the SAME USPS tracking number on both orders. Seller refused to fix it. First time through the dispute, e-bay sided with seller and refused to refund. They also removed the NEG feedback I posted after the refusal. I've clarified the issue and sent pics, now awaiting the appeal. I also opened a case against the other order since the seller had blocked me from even trying to contact them. I calmly explained THEIR COCKUP and that while I understand mistakes can happen, I expect them to make it right. If I lose again, it's off to AMEX to dispute the charge and then I'll have to reevaluate my need for e-bay.

[rbeau30]

Having had, and currently going through a dispute with e-bay, I'm loathe to purchase larger $$ amounts through them.

Placed two orders for bulk batteries through a single seller on the same transaction - first mistake since it was free shipping anyway. Seller shipped only one order and claimed delivery on both. My second mistake was not immediately realizing they had the SAME USPS tracking number on both orders. Seller refused to fix it. First time through the dispute, e-bay sided with seller and refused to refund. They also removed the NEG feedback I posted after the refusal. I've clarified the issue and sent pics, now awaiting the appeal. I also opened a case against the other order since the seller had blocked me from even trying to contact them. I calmly explained THEIR COCKUP and that while I understand mistakes can happen, I expect them to make it right. If I lose again, it's off to AMEX to dispute the charge and then I'll have to reevaluate my need for e-bay.

I just called ebay and told them to close my account. The data breach was the straw that broke the camel's back for me. Might even close paypal.

Where did you read that?

Post #403. Maybe I am reading it wrong. I do have a Migraine today.

[NFATrustGuy]

Post #403. Maybe I am reading it wrong. I do have a Migraine today.

You have to connect all the dots... Mr. Brutal commented on Nogaroheli's suggestion to use CloudHardAssets as a silver dealer because they only charge $1.25 over spot. Mr. Brutal stated that Provident charges less than $1 over spot. When Mr. Nogaroheli posted in #403, the "them" he was referring to was CloudHardAssets.

I agreed with Mr. Brutal's assessment and found that even though Provident charges for shipping, they're still a better deal than anything I've found.

As for the eBay suggestion from different folks, I think I'll pass. I don't like what eBay has become.

As for Mr. Brutal's suggestion to just send my money to him... While it'd probably be safer in his hands than in mine, I think I'll pass!

[brutal]

You have to connect all the dots... Mr. Brutal commented on Nogaroheli's suggestion to use CloudHardAssets as a silver dealer because they only charge $1.25 over spot. Mr. Brutal stated that Provident charges less than $1 over spot. When Mr. Nogaroheli posted in #403, the "them" he was referring to was CloudHardAssets.

I agreed with Mr. Brutal's assessment and found that even though Provident charges for shipping, they're still a better deal than anything I've found.

As for the eBay suggestion from different folks, I think I'll pass. I don't like what eBay has become.

As for Mr. Brutal's suggestion to just send my money to him... While it'd probably be safer in his hands than in mine, I think I'll pass!

Counselor,

It was HB that wants your money.

But if you want to send it my way, please do. You already have my address on file.

[HoneyBadger]

Counselor,

It was HB that wants your money.

But if you want to send it my way, please do. You already have my address on file.

He should still have my address too!

[brutal]

He should still have my address too!

If I still had your address, well, you know what I would send you...