The US economy is like an addict whose drug of choice is Quantitive Easing (QE). Right now, things have gotten so bad, it’s like the economy is passed out on a urine-soaked couch in an abandoned crack house. The most recent round of QE hasn’t done much. Because the economy has built up a tolerance…
DetailsA brief discussion on how to sell scrap gold and get the most money for your jewelry and odds and ends… Separate your gold into karat weight. Usually it’s marked on the piece. If you’re my age (46) you’ll need a magnifying glass or a jeweler’s loupe to see the mark. You’re looking for marks…
DetailsAnyone selling gold coins should consider several things when they begin to think about selling: Are the coins the most recognized coins, can you afford NOT to sell and do you know the dealer. If you hold coins that are recognized, meaning one of the top five or six coins minted by governments throughout the…
DetailsIt’s August 17, 2012 and the price of gold is $1616.20 and climbing.
It’s mid August in Houston, and two things are hard to escape: the Texas heat and the proliferation of gold stores popping up around town. It’s a seller’s market to be sure, but only informed buyers can take advantage of record prices. So what should people do? First, use our gold estimator to get an…
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