I’ve been quietly watching the economy do its thing (aka spiral into weirdness), and I’ve finally decided I want to hold a little gold—not a massive stack or anything, just enough to feel like I’ve got something real backing part of my savings. SD Bullion came up a lot during my searches, and their prices seem competitive. But I still don’t feel totally confident pulling the trigger.
So here’s where I’m at: I’m mostly looking at 1 oz gold coins, maybe an American Eagle or Maple Leaf, and I want to actually hold them myself—not in some vault in Delaware. SD Bullion looks like they offer direct shipping, which I like, but I’ve never wired money to buy gold and that honestly freaks me out a bit.
Has anyone here bought gold from them recently? Did your order arrive fast? Was it properly packaged and discreet? I saw some people saying the packaging looked like it came from Amazon, which I guess is okay, but I’m more concerned about what’s inside and whether it’s legit.
Also, are they good about sending tracking info or updates? I know there’s usually a delay with checks and wires but I’m not trying to sit in silence wondering if I just threw money into the void.
Bonus question: how do you all store your gold? I don’t have a fancy safe at home, and I’m not sure I trust a bank box long-term. Open to suggestions there, too.