#precious-metals

23 posts

gold Jul 31, 2026

The Philosophical Case for Gold and Silver

Money isn't just a number - it's a promise. For 2,500 years, philosophers have been asking what happens when that promise gets broken.

goldbacks Jul 29, 2026

Are Goldbacks Worth Buying? (I Don't Think So — Here's Why)

I got a few Goldbacks thrown in as a freebie with my last APMEX order — and instead of just tossing them in a drawer, I figured it was the perfect excuse to finally do a full breakdown on these things.

silver-coins Jul 27, 2026

5 Silver Coins More Interesting Than the American Eagle

My top 5 favorite silver bullion coins, ranked from #5 to #1!

silver-maple-leaf Jul 16, 2026

What makes the Silver Maple Leaf so popular?

Everything you need to know about the Canadian Silver Maple Leaf — one of the world's most popular and most secure silver bullion coins.

perth-mint Jul 10, 2026

Same Mint, Same Ounce, 3 Different Prices — Which Perth Mint Coin Wins?

Kookaburra, Kangaroo, or Koala — three silver coins from the same mint, same one-ounce weight, wildly different prices.

gold-investing Jul 1, 2026

Why Gold Will Never Make You Rich (And Why You Should Still Own Some)

Gold just hit an all-time high — its first real, inflation-adjusted record since 1980. Then it fell 25% in two months.

ounce-by-ounce Jun 26, 2026

9 Stacking Myths That Are Costing You Money

Copper is the next silver. Silver's going to $1,000. The government's coming for your gold. You've heard all of it — but how much is actually true?

ounce-by-ounce Jun 15, 2026

Gold vs. Silver: Which One Are You Actually Supposed to Own?

Gold or silver — which one actually belongs in your stack? We go back to basics: what makes these two metals completely different animals, who each one is built for, and how to think about how much you should own.

budget-stacking May 29, 2026

How To: Budget Stacking

Silver is more accessible than most people think. Here's exactly how to start building a stack on a tight budget — where to buy, how to pay without getting eaten alive by fees, and what to actually buy first.

selling-silver May 27, 2026

How to Sell Silver & Actually Get Paid What It's Worth

Before you walk into a dealer or ship anything off — know what you're holding, how spot price works, where to sell, and the mistakes that cost sellers hundreds every year.

american-silver-eagle May 20, 2026

Eagle vs Britannia

Two of the most iconic silver coins ever minted, head to head. Plus: what happened in March 2026 that shook the entire silver community's trust in the Royal Mint.

coin-capsules May 18, 2026

Don't Waste Your Money on Cheap Coin Capsules

My coin capsule journey — from flimsy Amazon specials to On Fire Guy airtight capsules. Don't cheap out. Buy the right thing the first time.

local-coin-shop May 14, 2026

Local Coin Shop vs Buying Silver Online — Which One Wins?

Where you buy your silver matters almost as much as what you buy. Here's a real breakdown of local coin shops vs online dealers — including a story about a Merry Christmas round I definitely didn't plan on adding to my stack.

silver-maple-leaf May 12, 2026

Silver Maple vs American Silver Eagle

Two of the most popular sovereign silver coins in North America, head to head. Purity, design, security features, premiums, and liquidity — here's how they actually compare.

silver May 11, 2026

Why You Need Silver Right Now

You've got your index funds humming along. You're doing everything right. So why should you care about a physical commodity that's been around for 4,000 years? Because it does something your three-fund portfolio can't.

silver-ai-demand May 8, 2026

Your ChatGPT Subscription Is Making My Silver Worth More

Every time you use ChatGPT, a chain reaction starts. Servers spin up. Electricity gets consumed. Solar farms generate that power. And silver goes into every one of those panels.

gold-stacking May 6, 2026

5 Reasons Gold Has Been Real Money for 5,000 Years

Gold is sitting near all-time highs around $4,600 an ounce — and people are still buying it. Here are the five reasons that make sense.

silver-stacking May 4, 2026

Top 5 Reasons People Stack Silver

Silver is sitting around $75 an ounce and millions of people are quietly stacking it every month. Here are the five reasons that make sense.

silver-investing Apr 26, 2026

Before You Buy Silver, Watch This

Most beginners overpay, buy the wrong stuff, or walk in with completely unrealistic expectations — not because silver is bad, but because nobody explained how it actually works. Four things you need to understand before you spend a dollar.

fractional-gold Apr 15, 2026

The Fractional Gold Trap

Gold is near $5,000 an ounce, so a lot of people are buying fractional gold — 1/10 oz and 1/4 oz American Gold Eagles — because that's what they can afford. There's a hidden cost nobody talks about upfront.

gld-etf Apr 11, 2026

You Should Own Physical Gold

Everyone says GLD is the smarter way to own gold — cheaper, easier, no storage hassle. They have a point. But there's one thing the comparison articles don't mention.

silver-stacking Apr 4, 2026

I Was a Gold-Only Investor — Here's Why I Started Buying Silver

I used to think silver was pointless — gold was simpler, more efficient, easier to store. So why did I start buying silver? Three things changed my mind, and none of them were 'silver is going to the moon.'

copper-rounds Apr 3, 2026

Copper Rounds Have a 2,700% Premium

Everyone thinks copper is the cheapest way to get into physical metals. When you run the actual numbers, it's one of the worst value propositions in the entire metals space.