Australia - Best Places To Buy Gold

Many people find that the best places to buy gold in Australia are online. Many people prefer shopping online from the comfort of their own home and why wouldn't you with excellent customer service, quick shipping and some of the most competitive prices in the business?

Gold and silver and other precious metals tend to do well in times of inflation and political 'complications' because it's REAL money. While traditional, stock market products can oscillate alarmingly because of external factors, precious metals normally only become more valuable. For investors who prefer a hands-off approach, you can certainly buy stocks in gold and silver that are traded daily on the stock market just like any other stock. However, many people prefer to also keep a physical store of their precious metals to be available for immediate use when required.

If you are wondering whether you should invest in silver, gold, or gold stocks then you should know that there are a few different routes you can take to get there. You can purchase shares of mining companies that produce those precious metals or you can purchase shares of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the price of gold or silver or actually buy real, physical gold and silver bars and coins. My personal preference is to HOLD my precious metals physically. Stock market shares or options are electronic 'money' and are subject to the same wild fluctuations as the stock market and that's something I don't know much about so I avoid them. Often, people hold physical gold to avoid losing their savings on the stock market so buying gold 'shares' doesn't make sense for them either.

If you can afford some risk in your investment portfolio then you really should include some gold IRA's in the mix.

Like lots of other online buying, you just set up your account then buying gold online really is as easy as 1,2,3. The most reputable dealers always have a well-organized website with easy navigation to find and compare products by category (for example, by bullion, weight, coins, out-of-mint coins, etc.) 

When you find some gold you want to buy, then you just click into the listing to review all the details to make exactly sure it's what you are looking for. As with any online shop, you can add it to your cart or just buy it now. You can then change the quantity if you want or add more to your cart. From there you just click through to checkout.  

The special thing to note about buying gold online is that once you start the checkout process with most dealers, your price is locked in for a short time, usually just 10 to 15 minutes. You need to complete your purchase before that price expires and your cart page refreshes and you see the price will have adjusted, based on the live markets. Once you complete the checkout process and make your payment you will receive an email confirmation along with ongoing, email shipping notifications.