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Inherited a Coin Collection? Here’s What to Do First

Inherited a Coin Collection? Here’s What to Do First

Inherited a Coin Collection? Here's What to Do First One of the most rewarding parts of my job is helping families understand collections that hav...
  • Nick Grovich
How Do You Know What Your Coins Are Really Worth?

How Do You Know What Your Coins Are Really Worth?

How Do You Know What Your Coins Are Really Worth? One of the biggest misconceptions I encounter is that determining the value of a coin is as simp...
  • Nick Grovich
Why One Coin Dealer May Offer More Than Another: What Every Seller Should Know

Why One Coin Dealer May Offer More Than Another: What Every Seller Should Know

Received two different offers for the same coin or precious metal? Learn why prices vary between dealers and how to determine whether you're receiving a fair and informed appraisal.

  • Nick Grovich
How to Avoid Traveling Gold Buyers: 7 Questions to Ask Before Selling Your Gold or Coins

How to Avoid Traveling Gold Buyers: 7 Questions to Ask Before Selling Your Gold or Coins

How to Avoid Traveling Gold Buyers: 7 Questions to Ask Before Selling Your Gold or Coins Every year, I see the same advertisements appear around t...
  • Nick Grovich
What Happens to Gold Prices When the Middle East Is at War?

What Happens to Gold Prices When the Middle East Is at War?

War and geopolitical uncertainty often drive investors toward gold, but the relationship isn't as simple as many believe. Learn how conflicts in the Middle East, oil prices, inflation, and interest rates influence gold prices—and what every precious metals investor should understand before making a decision.

  • Nick Grovich
What Happens to Your Money When the Dollar Weakens (And Why Most People Don’t Notice Until It’s Too Late)

What Happens to Your Money When the Dollar Weakens (And Why Most People Don’t Notice Until It’s Too Late)

Most people think their money is safe because their bank balance isn’t changing. But when the dollar weakens, purchasing power quietly declines. Here’s what that actually means—and why it often goes unnoticed until it adds up.

  • Nick Grovich
How to Buy Gold and Silver Without Getting Burned — A Straightforward Guide for First-Time Buyers

How to Buy Gold and Silver Without Getting Burned — A Straightforward Guide for First-Time Buyers

For most people, buying gold or silver for the first time feels uncertain. Not because it’s complicated—but because it’s unfamiliar. There’s a lot ...
  • Nick Grovich
Why Gold Is Moving Right Now (2026) — And What Most Investors Are Getting Wrong

Why Gold Is Moving Right Now (2026) — And What Most Investors Are Getting Wrong

Gold has crossed historic price levels in 2026—but the real story isn’t the price. It’s why it’s happening, and why most investors are still misreading the signal.

  • Nick Grovich
How to tell if gold is real: Bullion Testing Methods Explained

How to tell if gold is real: Bullion Testing Methods Explained

Think your gold or silver might not be genuine? This guide explains how to spot fake gold and identify counterfeit silver bars with simple at-home ...
  • AmFed Coin & Bullion
Is Platinum more valuable than gold: Which Precious Metal is Best?

Is Platinum more valuable than gold: Which Precious Metal is Best?

It is common to hear people talk about how they have invested in gold and silver as part of their overall investment approach. These metals have lo...
  • AmFed Coin & Bullion