Gold $1,980.20 -0.63%
Silver $23.97 -1.98%
Platinum $1,012.92 -0.64%
Palladium $1,401.58 -1.93%

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★★★★★ 4.7
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Company ratings:

The Better Business Bureau gives American Hartford Gold an A+ rating alongside its 4.93 out of 5-star reviews. Business Consumer Alliance awards the company an AA rating. The company has a 5 out of 5 rating on TrustLink and TrustPilot.

The Better Business Bureau gives Augusta Precious Metals an A+ rating and 4.97 out of 5 stars. Additionally, Facebook gives the company 4.8 out of 5 stars while TrustLink awards them 5 stars.

Birch Gold Group has received an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and a triple-A rating from Business Consumer Alliance.

Goldco has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau alongside a triple-A rating from Business Consumer Alliance. To add to that, TrustLink awards the company 5 stars, and TustPilot gives the company 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Unfortunately, Goldline has several poor reviews, resulting from complaints and allegations of fraud and theft. The company still retains an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau but has 1.5 out of 5 stars. Business Consumer Alliance rates the company a B, and Trustlink gives Goldline 2.3 out of 5 stars.

Recently, Lear Capital faced legal scrutiny for misleading elderly customers, which led to a slight drop in ratings. Lear Capital holds a B rating from the Better Business Bureau and triple-A status from Business Consumer Alliance. TrustLink gives the company 4.5 out of 5 stars, and TrustPilot gives the company 4.9 out of 5 stars.

The Better Business Bureau awards Money Metals Exchange with an A+ rating. However, consumers on TrustPilot beg to differ, giving the company an average rating of 2.3 out of 5 stars.

Noble Gold Investments holds an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and an AA rating from Business Consumer Alliance. TrustLink awards the company 5 stars.

Oxford Gold Group has all-around positive reviews from the Better Business Bureau, Business Consumer Alliance, and TrustPilot: 4.93 stars, AA, and 4.9 stars, respectively.

Patriot Gold Group has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and a 4.9 out of 5 rating from TrustPilot. Business Consumer Alliance awards the company a double-A rating.

Due to the allegations of fraud and theft, the company’s ratings have significantly dropped. Business Consumer Alliance gives Regal Assets an F rating. Similarly, the Better Business Bureau also gives the company an F, and TrustPilot awards Regal Assets 1.7 out of 5 stars.

Rosland Capital has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. However, consumers on TrustPilot and TrustLink disagree, giving the company, on average, 3 out of 5 stars.

Costs:
  • Minimum $10,000 investment for IRA accounts
  • Minimum $2,500 purchase for physical assets
  • $180 annual IRA fee, but ranges based on investment amount
  • No annual fees for cash gold or silver purchases
  • Minimum $50,000 investment for all purchases
  • $50 one-time IRA setup fee
  • No setup costs for non-IRA accounts
  • Annual $100 storage and $80 maintenance fees for all accounts
  • One-time IRA setup fee of $50 and wire transfer fee of $30
  • Annual $100 storage and $80 maintenance fees for IRA accounts.
    The company has one-time and annual fees for IRAs. One-time fees include a $50 setup fee and a $30 wire transfer fee. Annual costs include a $100 storage fee and an $80 maintenance fee. If investors transfer more than $50,000 to their IRA account, Birch Gold Group will cover all first-year fees. Additionally, shipping is free for cash purchases over $10,000.
  • Minimum $25,000 investment for IRA accounts
  • Non minimum investment or annual fees for cash physical asset purchases
  • $175 annual fee for IRA accounts holding $25,000 to $100,000
  • $225 annual fee for IRA accounts holding more than $100,000
    When making a $25,000 minimum purchase, Goldco will reimburse the yearly storage cost in like-value silver.
  • Storage costs are billed bi-annually
  • Charged 1% of the total asking price for the investments, or $15, whichever is lower
  • Minimum $25,000 investment for IRA accounts
  • No minimum investment or annual fees for physical asset purchases
  • $180 annual IRA fee for investments below $100,000 (includes shipping, storage, and insurance)
  • $225 annual IRA fee for investments over $100,000
  • Annual storage fees are based on the investment amount
  • $96 fee for holdings up to $15,999
  • Investments between $16,000 and $99,000 are charged a 0.59% fee on the total amount
  • Investments between $100,000 and $999,999 are charged 0.49%
  • Investments between $1 million to $2.5 million are charged 0.39%.
  • Minimum investment amount and annual costs vary by account type
  • Minimum $2,000 investment for gold IRAs, silver IRAs, coins, and bars
  • Minimum $5,000 investment for Survival Packs
  • Annual $80 administration and $150 storage fees for gold IRAs and physical previous metals (includes insurance)
  • Annual $225 administration and $250 storage fees for silver IRAs (includes insurance)
  • Annual $150 storage fee for Survival Packs (includes insurance)
  • Minimum $7,500 investment for IRA accounts
  • Minimum $1,500 investment for non-IRA accounts
  • No annual fees for cash purchases
  • Annual $175 fee for IRA accounts holding under $100,000 (includes storage)
  • Annual $225 fee for IRA accounts holding over $100,000 (includes storage)
  • Minimum $15,000 investment for IRA accounts
  • One-time $225 setup fee for IRAs with less than $30,000
  • Annual $140 fee for IRA accounts (includes insurance and storage)
  • No fees for life for IRA investments of $250,000 or more
  • Minimum $10,000 investment for IRA accounts
  • Minimum $5,000 investment for non-IRA accounts
  • Annual $250 fee for non-IRA accounts (includes storage and administrative costs)
  • No annual fees for IRA accounts. Additionally, Regal Assets waives all fees for the first year.
  • Minimum $10,000 invesment for IRA accounts
  • One-time $25 fee for IRA accounts
  • Annual $225 fee for IRA accounts (includes maintenance)
Pros:
  • Price matching
  • $2,500 in free silver for qualifying purchases
  • All orders include free shipping, insurance, and tracking
  • Annual IRA fees and storage costs covered for up to 3 years on eligible accounts
  • All purchases come with price protection and a money-back guarantee
  • Accepts returns within 7 days for a full refund
  • Five depository options with shipping and insurance
  • If more than $50,000 is transferred to an IRA account, the company will cover all first-year fees
  • Free shipping for cash purchases over $100
  • Large selection
  • First-year fees waived for new investors and 10% back in silver coins
  • Yearly storage cost is reimbursed in like-value silver when making a $25,000 minimum purchase
  • Live online market reports
  • Been in business for several decades and was once the largest retailer
  • Price guarantee program
  • Large selection
  • Depository is insured by Lloyd’s of London
  • No additional charges for rolling over traditional IRAs to precious metal IRAs
  • Yearly storage cost is reimbursed in like-value silver when making a minimum purchase
  • Investors receive more like-value silver for every additional $25,000 investment
  • Monthly investment plan that includes different asset options and amounts
  • Buyback program
  • Access to real-time prices and alerts
  • Insured shipping for all orders
  • Insured depository storage
  • Buyback program
  • Three depository options
  • Two depository options: Delaware Depository or Brink’s Global Services USA
  • 24/7 online account access
  • Large selection
  • Investor direct pricing
  • Real-time online account access
  • Pre-packaged investment options in various amounts
  • Investors can track and monitor all investments in a single account
  • Segregated storage
  • First-year fees are waived
  • International offices in the U.S., Hong Kong, Germany, and the UK
  • Investors receive $1,000 in free gold if they order a minimum of $20,000
Cons:
  • Prices not listed online
  • No international shipping
  • No international storage
  • Cannot open an account online
  • No international depositories
  • Prices not listed online
  • No custodian or storage options
  • High minimum IRA investment amount
  • Previously charged with fraud and theft, but the case was settled
  • Add-on costs and higher premiums
  • Negative reviews
  • Only offers silver and gold assets
  • Lengthy IRA transfer and delivery process (14 to 30 days)
  • Small investments may incur additional fees
  • Legal action was taken against the company, which led to Lear Capital filing bankruptcy
  • Charged 4% fee when paying with a credit card, debit card, or PayPal account
  • Minimum and maximum amounts for each payment type
  • May incur additional fees on top of the storage costs
  • No online pricing
  • High minimum investment amounts and fees
  • Cannot open an account online
  • Some assets or accounts may incue additional fees
  • Cannot purchase assets online
  • No prices listed online
  • Not accredited by the Better Business Bureau
  • No online pricing
  • Lenghty IRA transfer process
  • Allegations of fraud and theft
  • Prices not listed online
  • No segregated storage

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