Bullion Buying Guides
Editorial guides with live pricing data — product comparisons, dealer analysis, and buying-decision help for retail stackers.
Junk Silver Guide 2026: The Cheapest Silver You Can Buy
What junk silver is, what pre-1965 90% silver coins are worth and why junk silver is often the cheapest silver per ounce, sometimes under spot.
By GSS CoFounder · 6/11/2026Bullion Tax Implications in the United States (2026 Guide)
How the IRS taxes gold and silver bullion in the US. Capital gains rates, sales tax by state, IRS reporting forms and what to avoid when buying and selling.
By GSS CoFounder · 6/8/2026How to Buy Silver: A Beginner's Guide (2026)
A no-fluff guide to buying silver for the first time. Premiums, coin choices, rounds vs bars and where to actually buy without overpaying.
By GSS CoFounder · 6/8/2026How to Buy Gold: A Beginner's Guide (2026)
A no-fluff guide to buying gold for the first time. Premiums, coin choices, fractional options and where to actually buy without getting ripped off.
By GSS CoFounder · 6/5/2026American Gold Buffalo vs American Gold Eagle: Which Should You Stack in 2026?
A head-to-head breakdown of the American Gold Buffalo and the American Gold Eagle. Purity, premiums, design history and which one belongs in your stack.
By GSS CoFounder · 6/2/2026How to Store Your Precious Metals Safely in 2026: Home, Bank, Vault Compared
Where to actually store gold and silver in 2026. Home safes, bank safe deposit boxes and vault storage compared on cost, insurance and real-world security.
By GSS CoFounder · 5/29/2026How to Sell Gold and Silver in 2026: Best Places, Prices and What to Avoid
A practical guide to selling gold and silver in 2026. Where to sell, how to price your metal, what buyback spreads to expect and the mistakes that cost you real money.
By GSS CoFounder · 5/26/20261/4 oz Government Gold Coins vs Fractional Sovereigns: Where the Real Value Hides in 2026
Sovereign coins like the 20 Franc Rooster carry premiums 5-8% lower than the 1/4 oz Gold Eagle. Here's how the math works and which fractional gold coin gets you the most gold for the dollar.
By GSS CoFounder · 5/21/2026Silver Coins or Silver Bars: Which Should You Stack in 2026?
A straight-talk breakdown of silver coins vs silver bars. Which one costs less, which one sells faster and which one belongs in your stack.
By GSS CoFounder · 5/14/2026Is It Better to Own More Gold or Silver? 25 Years of Performance Data
A head-to-head look at gold and silver returns over the past 25 years. Which metal performed best, what the data actually says and how to weight your stack.
By GSS CoFounder · 5/11/2026American Gold Eagle vs Canadian Gold Maple Leaf: Which Should You Stack in 2026?
A head-to-head breakdown of the American Gold Eagle and the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf. Purity, premiums, resale and which one belongs in your stack.
By GSS CoFounder · 5/7/2026The Gold to Silver Ratio: How to Pick the Right Metal in 2026
A straight-talk breakdown of the gold to silver ratio. What it is. When it matters. How I once turned silver profits into a free ounce of gold.
By GSS CoFounder · 5/4/2026Gold Bars or Gold Coins: Which Should You Stack in 2026?
A straight-talk breakdown of gold bars vs gold coins — premiums, resale, recognition, and what actually belongs in your stack.
By GSS CoFounder · 4/30/2026American Silver Eagle vs Canadian Maple Leaf: Which Is the Better Investment in 2026?
A side-by-side comparison of the American Silver Eagle and Canadian Silver Maple Leaf — premiums, purity, resale, and which one belongs in your stack.
By GSS CoFounder · 4/29/2026Wire Transfer vs Credit Card: How to Buy Bullion Without Wasting 4%
Why every major bullion dealer's listed price assumes wire transfer, and what credit card payment actually costs you on a real stack.
By GSS CoFounder · 4/28/2026What's the Cheapest Way to Buy an Ounce of Gold in 2026?
A live, dealer-by-dealer look at the cheapest way to buy 1 oz of gold right now — coins vs rounds vs bars, with real premiums over spot.
By GSS CoFounder · 4/28/2026What's the Cheapest Way to Buy an Ounce of Silver in 2026?
A live, dealer-by-dealer look at the cheapest way to buy 1 oz of silver right now — coins vs rounds vs bars, with real premiums over spot.
By GSS CoFounder · 4/23/2026