You can also visit a physical store to buy gold bars or coins. This allows you to inspect the gold in person and ask staff any questions you have about its authenticity, purity and other factors.

“And the shipping is free.” While he doesn’t expect to routinely buy gold bars at the big-box retailer, Williams is now among ...

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