I’ve been doing research for a couple weeks now trying to find the best place to buy gold. I figured online would be the obvious answer, but the more I read, the more people say local coin shops can be better.
I live in a medium-sized city and there are a couple of places nearby, but I’ve never stepped foot in one. Are local dealers more trustworthy or flexible? I worry about not being knowledgeable enough and getting taken for a ride. But I also like the idea of seeing the product in person and not dealing with shipping insurance or online scams.
What’s your experience buying locally vs online? What should I ask or look for when walking into a physical gold shop? Would love some insight before I make a rookie mistake.