Friday, 1 March 2013

What To Look Out For In Silver Bars Before You Purchase Them

By Larry Orum


If you are thinking about buying one or more silver bars then there are some things to look for, and some things that you should know before you make any move in this area. There are many different sizes that you will be able to choose from, and some of the products that are found are counterfeit. In general the smaller the size the more you will pay in premium due to the fabrication expenses. The opposite is true with larger specimens.

The very first thing you ought to consider is the manufacturing origin as well as the vendor itself. There are many refiners and some will be much more established than the others. Opting for well known manufacturers would be your best bet so that you wouldn't be exposed to the risk of acquiring counterfeit silver. The vendor of course is similarly as important and the choice of your vendor would also directly affect the final price you have to pay. Certain vendors would charge a higher premium. Nonetheless, whatever you do, ensure that their reputation is top-notch.

You should also take note of the fact that there are a couple of elements which will exist on any silver bars you are looking to purchase. The first would be the name or sometimes the logo of the mint that had produced the particular bar. The bullion should also have the purity content marked on it with a number of 0.999 or more. Besides that, the precise weight of the bar would also be listed on it. If any of these 3 things cannot be found on the bar, you're probably looking at a counterfeit product and you should move on to another seller.

Liquidity is an important element for most investors, and this is true with precious metals as well. If you choose products that are not popular or that have little name or brand recognition then you may find it is harder to sell these later on. It could take longer to find a buyer, and you may end up selling for less because there are few other options to choose from.

The issue with privacy will also be paramount. Regardless of whether you're planning to buy or to sell a bullion, it would be ideal that your trading details remain private. There is really no reason at all for your activities to be reported to the government unless you're conducting trades on a huge scale of a certain limit. As such, the website whereby you provide your personal details as well as your financial information must be secure so that no one else can access it. Most importantly, be cautious in all the transactions that you conduct and you'll be able to secure great deals.




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