One of the most common ways to store precious metals for free is in the home. When you choose this option you can either keep the metals in a home safe or hide them away in a secret location. There are even companies who make hidden or “diversion” safes, as well, which can help hide […]
No matter where you choose to store your metals, you will want to keep your coins and bullion in a place with a stable temperature and low moisture. Exposure to excessive moisture and heat can cause damage to the metal and decrease its value.
Once you make a purchase of precious metals you have several options when it comes to storage. Many choose to store their metals in a home safe, safety deposit box or bank vault. While there are a few advantages and disadvantages for each option, this decision really just comes down to personal preference.
TDS invoices clients quarterly for storage fees, and you can pay your invoices by paper check or ACH transfer.
Segregated storage simply means that your metals will be kept separate from other customers and your holdings will be allocated specifically to your name and account. This is different from unsegregated storage where the metals are often mixed together and the investor is only guaranteed a specified amount of metal (not specific bullion or coin […]
A precious metals IRA account is set up specifically for retirement savings. All of the metal purchased for an IRA must meet certain criteria to be eligible. There are also maximum yearly contributions for precious metal IRAs, as well as many other regulations that the IRS has put in place. When storing precious metals through […]
If you are currently storing your metals through another vault company, you will be able to transfer them over to your TDS account if you choose to do so.
If you have already acquired precious metals and are looking for a secure place to store them, you can have them shipped to one of the TDS vault locations. To do so you simply need to speak with TDS, set up an account and arrange for the shipment of your metals. Once you have an […]
One of the main reasons we see investors store their precious metals overseas is due to the political stability and the minimal amount of government regulation in many foreign countries. Some popular countries include Singapore, Switzerland and Germany. Before making a decision to store your metals overseas, however, we highly recommend speaking with an investment […]
When one is buying large volumes of precious metals, it can often be more secure to have them stored in an off-site location than keeping the metals in their home where there might be a higher risk of theft.