Resources

 

We are pleased to recommend number of resources to expand your knowledge of precious metals and coins.

Articles

Consumer Affairs – provides this excellent guide on to how to buy gold
FAQ: Precious Metals IRA – Article about Using Gold Eagle Coins and other Precious Metals in Self-Directed IRAs.

Our Leading Competitors

Is there another dealer who gives links to his competitors?
We doubt it, but we believe that an educated customer is a happy customer. We have built our reputation through great prices and concierge level customer service (at Vault Wholesale, you’re always speaking with an owner), but we are also very well known for our transparency. No secrets = no surprises and no surprises = happy, healthy long term customer relationships.
And hey – if you find a “better deal”, please give us call to see if we can match or beat it. 503-213-3352.

A-Mark Precious Metals
Blanchard
Goldline
Kitco
Monex

Commodities Markets & Investing Silver Markets

24h Gold “The Information Portal on the Economy, Precious Metals and Natural Resources”
GATA “Exposing the manipulation of the gold market”
Gold Report
Investment Rarities
Resource Investor
SilverBearCafe
Ted Butler Precious Metals Commentary
World Gold Council

Bullion Depositories

Brinks Incorporated
Delaware Depository
First State Depository

Grading & Certification Services

Since their introduction in the 1980s, Grading Services have been the single greatest innovation in coin collecting, eliminating the differences of opinion about grading and authenticity.  As a result, coins have become a sound investment and the hobby has gained in prestige.

The two leading grading services are:

PCGS—Professional Coin Grading Service
NGC—Numismatic Guaranty Corporation

General Coin & Bullion Information

Coin Week‘s excellent US Coin Guide

Government Mints

US Mint
Royal Canadian Mint

Precious Metals IRAS

There are several reputable firms who are custodians for Self-Directed IRAs that accept physical bullion.
Here are a couple we’ve had good success with.

Goldstar Trust
Equity Institutional

Industry Organizations

American Numismatic Association
“The ANA is a century-old, not-for-profit educational association for collectors of coins, tokens, medals and paper money.”
Vault Wholesale proudly follows the guidelines of the ANA Code of Ethics.

Industry Council for Tangible Assets (ICTA)
ICTA is the national trade association for all who have an interest in precious metals, rare coins, US and foreign currency, and other numismatic and tangible assets.