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4 Important Facts to Know Before Investing in Coins

January 19, 2020 By The Fortunate Investor | This article may contain affiliate links. For more information visit our Disclosure

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4 Important Facts to Know Before Investing in CoinsBefore investing in coins, you should know a thing or two about who you’re buying from and how it all works. Knowing all about the process is the best way to ensure you’re getting the best deal.

When looking to make an investment you’ll, unfortunately, need to worry about a company trying to make a profit rather than helping you make the right decision.

This is where we come into play. We’re here to help you understand all you need to know before investing in a coin! Continue reading below to learn more.

1. Work With a Big Bullion Dealer

When buying and selling coins, it’s always best to work with a major bullion dealer over other companies. Telemarketing companies who spend big money on advertisements, for example, then need to make up for this in profits. They’ll do so by making a profit off of you.

Big bullion dealers are easier to find than you may think. Use the search tool on the Accredited Precious Metals Dealers’ website to determine which dealers are accredited. This is your first step in ensuring you get a fair deal.

2. Do Some Investigating

Your next step is to do some investigating. This might mean you look into the dealer you’re selling or buying from to ensure they’re reputable. It could also mean that you learn everything there is to know about the coin.

This article from Investor Crate explains the mintage of coins, which is essential information when investing in them. Be sure you do as much research as possible to gather all important information before selling or buying.

3. Avoid Scammers

Unfortunately, there are a few scammers in this world. The first step to avoiding scammers is to know your coin as mentioned above. Many scammers will trick you by giving false information about a coin’s current value, grading, or buy-back options.

Examine the coin in person before making a purchase and ask to see all grading documents. If the dealer doesn’t allow you to do either of these things before buying, then it’s best to walk away.

4. Know What You’re After

As you begin to invest in coins, you’ll soon learn that as much as you know about coin investing, there’s just as much to be learned. It’s a never-ending learning cycle and as you get deeper into it, you might find that you have more interest in a certain type of coin.

Know what you’re after before making a purchase. This will help narrow down your search and you can focus all of your research on one particular type of coin.

Investing in Coins Is a Specialty!

Investing in Coins Is a Specialty!

The more you get into it, the more you’ll realize that investing in coins is a specialty. There’s a lot to learn, but that’s what makes the hobby that more interesting. You might even begin to feel like a kid again!

For more topics similar to this one, be sure to check out our website on a regular basis!

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The Fortunate Investor is the finance half of the husband and wife duo behind this website. Michael's finance and investment advice is rooted in an MBA and 20 years experience as an entrepreneur, banker, and manager in the financial services industry.
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