1. 5 Reasons to Buy Gold
Here are 5 reasons to buy gold. While the internet is filled with information on why you should buy
gold, the vast majority of those offering advice are also trying to sell gold. Taking advice from a gold
salesman is as bad of an idea as taking advice from a used car salesman. It is always possible that the
gold salesman and the used car salesman are giving you good advice, but you are taking quite a chance.
Whether you are buying gold or a used car you need to know for yourself why you want to buy it in
order to not get taken. Here are some reasons to consider for buying gold from someone who is not
trying to sell you any. Cash for Gold
Gold has always had value and for those who fear drastic inflation or government instability gold is a
good place to store wealth. Before the dollar existed gold had value and after the dollar ceases to exist
gold will still have value. Those expecting a dire future for the dollar or the American government can
expect to find a safe store of wealth in gold.
The liquidity of gold is another of the great reasons to buy gold. The value of gold is always well
known (you can find it on financial websites, newspapers, and television) and gold can be quickly
converted to cash.
Gold is easily divisible and measured. A knife and scale are all that is needed to divide gold into a
useful amount. Gold is also not destroyed by being divided. An ounce of gold is worth the same amount
whether in one piece or a hundred.
Another of the reasons to buy gold is that it is a physical item that you do not have to trust others to
secure its value. Wealth kept in a savings account, stock investment, and other similar places depend on
an institution to preserve the wealth. Those who possess gold only need to depend on themselves.
The portability of gold is one of the best reasons to buy gold. A significant amount of gold can be
carried by one person. A hundred thousand dollars worth of gold currently weighs about 6 pounds
(Avoirdupois Pounds, normal pounds). Trying to carry $100,000 in silver or other similar materials
would be quite difficult!
These are just some of the many reasons to buy gold. Do some research for yourself and decide
whether or not gold is for you. If you do decide to buy gold, shop around before making your purchase
to assure that you are not paying too high of a markup. Sell Gold