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I’m a norwegian millenial and have invested ~50% in precious metals, and I know no one in my age who owns ANY gold. I listened to you 4 years ago and got educated in real economics (and I am an economist from before), and this lead me down the path of PMs and even moving to a cheap area where real estate with land etc was in deflation due to lack of demand. In this way we eliminated all debt and sleep great at night with fjords and mountain views during the day😊 Most poeple I know have EVERYTHING, in their house with max mortgages 80-85% and are getting swallowed by interest rates that have gone from 2.5- 6+% in two years! With inflation and almost 30% loss in our local currency vs the euro and usd, people are suddenly a lot poorer and norwegians who thought they were rich, come to a slow realization it was an illusion (masked by cheap to free debt)…

If you don’t hold it, you don’t own it.

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My husband and I have 100% of our life savings in precious metals. We are baby boomers.

Bottom line: Costco can undercut Mike’s business.

Mom was buying veggies and I bought a 10 ouncer silver bar in the mix. She gets 2% cash back, and I got my bar. Not complaining 😁

Costco’s biz model is razor thin margins. Their profit is in the membership fees. I think it’s great that they’re selling gold bars - so much to like here. Limited purchases because they sell out instantly. This exposes the average person to gold at an excellent price and is a good way to get started owning gold. You should probably educate yourself about Costco - they are in the biz of making their customers very happy. Not everyone wants or needs to pay storage costs or mess with an IRA to own a few ounces of gold.

Pay with your cash back credit card to save even more. 😊

I’m a millennial and we moved all our excess savings after building a small home to gold and silver. Our small IRA is 2/3 gold, 1/3 silver. We bought our gold last fall.

I collect silver never to "cash" it out, but to USE as real money in bad times, local farmers market, etc

If you don’t hold it ,you don’t own it , 💯% accurate !

Costco is selling Pamp Suisse Lady Fortuna in Canada and it’s actually cheaper than the dealers I typically deal with.

I wish I had bought a lot of gold when it was $250/oz.

Kirkland salted cashews also worth their weight in gold. 😋

In Canada the limit is 1 transaction max 2 units per 7 days, at the moment the premium is less than the local bullion dealer when comparing website prices.

In Canada you have to pay a premium usually around $150 above spot. Costco is offering a really good deal. I imagine Costco offers it as a perk to their members.

Gen X stacker checking in💪😎

They are saving 1.5% over typical online retailers. Its a nice bar and nobody wants storage services for anything less than 10 bars.

I love that Mike has taught me so much about this subject over the last 15 years or so. However, I'm not a fan of this video's tone and tactics. I understand Mike's a dealer but this is not a good look. Buying gold (more importantly silver, which Costco is selling too) should be the number one idea being drilled into people's heads. We all know that if it's not in your hand you don't own it. Client ownership, allocation, insurance, armed guard storage etc are only as good as the world's ability to remain stable. How do you think that's going to work out? My point is, buy it from whoever gives you the best price and situation for yourself. Store it with Mike, put it in a safe at home, a bank vault or put it under your mattress. But you better get some now because us old timers know that when people on the street (or Costco) are talking about it the momentum is headed for skyrocket trajectory. Thank you for the knowledge Mike but bashing Costco and promoting storage vaults while living off grid in P.R. when you know what's ahead is really kind of gross.

COSTCO GOLD CURRENTLY $2449.99 😢

17% invested in gold. No way. I am the only one I know in all my circles of friends and family that has gold. No one has even mentioned buying gold, even when inflation was high

Always sounds and feel suspicious when you try to convince people to use your storage. If you don’t hold it you don’t own it. States away doesn’t make me feel safe, I’ll keep it in my safe where it’s safe.

Thomas Sowell is a great economists but credit must be given also to Peter Schiff as a great economist..

Costco sold $200,000,000 worth of Gold in the Month of March. That is almost $2.4 Billion Dollars annually, extrapolated over 12 months.

No, the all-in price is significantly back of spot. That's a credit card price which yields 2% rewards plus another 2% rewards for Costco Executive members. Free shipping is included in the price. Find any dealer selling for 4% below spot... they don't exist!

Costco limits are only a per transaction, per day or per offering limit. These deals come and go within a day and in a week or couple of weeks, you can buy again. They do the same thing with tp and paper towels, etc. It’s to allow many members the opportunity to buy and not hoard.

I know I don't speak for all Millennials... but I'm a Millennial who has 71% of their assets in Gold and Silver. I've been buying since 2010 (2 years prior to becoming a prepper).

It is so comforting that each of you ask how you are doing before speaking.......

It's not a good idea to self-custody gold? Is this a joke?

Well I'd have to agree most millennials are either house poor or broke.. however I'm a millennial and I'm 25% in physical gold 25% in physical silver.. and 50% cash.. soooo?

Thanks Mike

if you can't hold it you don't it Mike that's your own words most people can't afford much

But Costco is below spot. All of us know you pay ABOVE spot via a dealer. Costco is cheaper than anyone’s dealer.

Not sure how you can beat up Costco for making Gold more available for more people. The transaction and unit limit is not about the overall market... come on... its about having supply for more customers - not selling out or slowing down the sell-out. And when's the last time you didn't pay a premium above spot? And costco is offering a price very near if not below spot? I love you guys buy you are missing the mark on this one

They are getting retail excited for it but limiting the supply. This could be huge.

It's such a relief to hear a couple of clear headed and careful thinkers have a discussion. Thanks.

Very informative and insightful of the general public's interest... thanks guys!

May God bless those who believe in him. Quite unusual to be selling it $3 below spot

In Nevada, Costco charged a sales tax, as they claim it is for enjoyment or art. Effectively ripping customers off by 8%.

haha maloney trying to imply you should buy bars from him and not costco bc they can't convert an IRA... YOU DONT HOLD IT YOU DONT OWN IT MIKEY

The Great thing is it makes it easy for a first timer to make a buy. After your first time you want more.

Costco is smart. If inflation goes crazy their precious metal customers will be able to buy. Nice protection plan for their business.

I'm a Millenial. I have about 70% of my savings in gold and 30% silver. I started stacking about 5 years ago and now most of my friends and family have some. They all thought I was nuts when I started, but it put gold on their radar which is why they started to get some (if people see something gaining in value then it peaks their interest). I think that it is not something ordinary people know (outside of jewellery), whereas people are more familiar with the gains that have been made in stocks and real estate so gravitate towards them instead.

Be careful who you tell what you have

I'd be interested to know when Costco actually bought their stock. If it was planned, say 120 months ago, they're making a handsome profit selling it slightly below spot at the moment.

Hey Mike and Alan. You are right to doubt what you were reading about the percentage in that editorial. If you look up the word Include in Black's Law dictionary, it comes under the word INCLUSIO. "INCLUSIO UNIUS EST EXCLUSIO ALTERIUS. The inclusion of one is the exclusion of another. The certain designation of one person is an absolute exclusion of all others". So anything put in front of the word Include or Including, is excluded from what comes after. Therefore only 10% is invested by Millenials, and not 17%. This goes for any sentence you read that uses the word include. Hope this makes sense 😉 Thanks for all the research you share 😊

Thank God Mike's going to tell us the truth about this.

Costco doesn't make much on their gold and silver so it's more of a member service and/or a draw for new members. Limiting the amount makes sense in both of those cases. Costco buys their metal in bulk and then prices it based on what they paid for that lot. So if the spot changes it doesn't change the Costco price. It's certainly a different model than 99% of dealers but it is a logical model for a company like Costco.

Thanks Mike for that video. My guess with limiting to single transaction would be that if you can make only one - you would buy 5 oz at one time as you can't get next one. It feels kind of exclusive. So psychological trick to make you buy more maybe?

Rick Rule said recently, investment in gold, as a percentage of total asset allocation in the US is less than 1/2 of 1 %. Gold is only vaguely correlated to inflation. But it is highly correlated with the loss of confidence in government.

the investing public usually gets in at the top, are we there right now???????????

April 19 10am cst, Costco selling 1oz gold eagle or gold buffalo for $2469

I like the chirping of the birds in the background 😊

What is your silver to gold ratio when you decide to sell your silver to buy gold? And what is your opinion on numismatic coins.

17% 😂😂😂😂. Righttttt. The only person I know who has any metals at all other than myself is my cousin, and neither of us have 17%

I went yesterday to 3 gold shops in Thailand. All tun out of golden & silver bars. Earliest delivery in May.

Savings are discovered via executive membership rebate and 2% cashback on a CC

This idea of selling gold is getting the word out. Why are you making fun of Costco? That is funny Mike.

Next step: they will accept payments with gold or silver, because money will have hyperinflation.

Maybe we should thank Costco....they are drumming up interest with the average consumer. Later when the consumer wants more, they will go to a dealer to buy more, if Costco is limiting them. Once a person sees their real gold, its hard to not want more.

When its super high will they buy it when you need to sell ?

Very good deals at Costco

My liquid assets are nearly one half gold and nearly one third silver. I bought gold as cheap as $950 per ounce when I first started collecting.

This is a good video

You guys have really put the handwriting on the wall, since 2020 my savings has become silver

I'm looking for some investing advice. I never seem to be able to discern patterns, alternatives always work against me, and I can't make good use of scanners. I'm seeking for a simple, reproducible passive income approach that can supplement and eventually replace my wage income.

Get a bank or credit card with a $5k or $10k or $30k line of credit and NO APR for one year and thenuse that to buy as much silver and gold. Make as much in monthly payments ($300 to $2,000) as you can untill about 3-6 months before the 23% (or what ever it is) APR kicks in. By that time gold and silver should have gone up in value and if so then use all or some of your silver and gold to get a low interest hard asset loan, then use that to pay off your credit card. After you pay off your hard asset loan you now can get another low interest hard asset loan to buy more precious metals or maybe a down payment on a new home or use it to buy a new vehicle.

They not only save on $3 spot price, but also premium and shipping.

Everyone keeps missing the point on why this move is so important. Have a video coming tomorrow on this.

How are bullion profit sales taxed in the USA?

I'm a millennial with 100% savings in physical metals. I currently have an approximate ratio of 1,000 oz siler to 1 oz of gold but may bring that ratio to 500 oz silver for every 1 oz gold in the future.

17... IYKYK

All my wealth is currently in physical Silver, 1.25 annual gross earnings saved, so far 😊

Costco obviously committed to buying a sizable amount of gold for distribution… that’s they are able to sell at a super competitive price. Costco is a gold bull indicator.

No premium if it’s below spot

Thanks for the video guys.. you always do a great job at telling the truth... I would just like to add from watching at the beginning that those buying gold bars at costco are the people with a good amount of Credit, either a good VISA or A check that can handle 2400+ per bar. Just wait until us poor peasents figure out what is going on and start buying Silver.....

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They are probably making the benefit of membership being gold ownership.

Now is a great time to do a ratio trade.... for platinum :)

For what it's worth; I have a Costco membership and just looked online, and gold 'bars' aren't showing on the site, not for me. They do list Gold Eagles and Buffalos, both priced at $2,469.99 on Friday April 19, 2024 ~12:04 am. I'm not sure if it's maybe the area I live in, or what. Also, the items have/had a 4.7 (out) of 5 rating. I was curious as to why anyone would give *GOLD* a low rating, and I found one reviewer named Travis that gave only two stars. His comment title is - "Cheap Plastic Case - *BEWARE."* 😆 Travis' scheming coin seems to have "escaped" it's prison cell. *LOL* At least Travis does "recommend" the gold, as it is a "good buy." I'm sorry to post such a long comment here, but Travis' comment maybe wasn't as totally ridiculous as it sounds from the title alone, and I can understand his frustration on scratching his shiny new gold coin, but come on, no one should believe a cheap plastic case is any real protection for a beautiful, high-dollar coin. Not if you value it for its looks, and not if you're going to be passing it around, especially. I'm pretty sure the purchase was about a *GOLD* coin, not a piece of $0.50 plastic. In Travis' defense, here's his full review. _"I bought this coin and it was delivered as expected. I took the item over to my neighbors to show them. _(why people feel the need to showoff what they have, at least certain items, is beyond me - edit)_ The item comes in a plastic credit card sized capsule that has a plastic piece pressed into the back of the capsule to hold the coin in. I handed the item to my neighbor and they simply turned the capsule over to read the wording and the coin fell out. Needless to say that I am now the owner of a scratched gold coin. The entire episode was captured on my neighbors Ring camera. I contacted Costco to see about getting it replaced as the protective case on the coin was defective, allowing the coin to easily escape. No luck. All coins are “non-refundable”, regardless of the reason. Buyer beware! If you get this, please ensure your capsule is properly secured!!! I’m saying “yes” on recommend due to the coin being a good buy - even thought [sic] the case is bad."_

I believe that Costco does not adjust their gold purchases to market. So if the dollar price of gold goes up, you can get a good deal, potentially below spot.

All of the Spider-Man movies are returning to theaters... That may not seem related, but it can be, all the info we follow about economic disaster can be stressful. It's a good opportunity to enjoy a great night out, watching the classic Tobey films on the 'silver' screen.

I think Costco limited to one transaction to measure demand. If a customer knew they could only buy once for a good deal, they might go all in. Costco is learning how many units will move to balance future purchases for profit and risk.

Costo seems pretty sure they will keep selling out gold as it comes in stock. Limit is to make sure more members are able to participate. Sucks going on and keep seeing (out of stock)

How much do I need to pay annually if I want to buy gold and silver the same way as what Mike does, insured and liquid?

Costco One Star Review * Just sits there Bought this one ounce gold bar at Costco. Opened it and set it on the table. Left it there for weeks and nothing happened. It just sits there! Mind you I paid $2400 for this. When I tried to return it, they refused saying it’s against their return policy!! Terminating my membership!

Maybe Costco buys Gold on the dips, and then sells it at that price plus a small premium for profit, regardless of the price of Gold in the markets. Kind of like gas at a gas station. If the price of gas the stations have to buy goes up, but the gas undergrounds was paid for at last weeks price. If Costco purchased enough before the sudden rise, they could keep making profits bellow SPOT until they run out and have to resupply.

April 18 12:55 Hawaii time, 2024 1 oz American Eagle Gold Coin is 2,469, + taxes =2,586, free shipping+ 2% reward 49.40. LIMIT of 1 transaction per member, with max of 5 units.

I see pros and cons about the topic…. I see it as a good thing for the average consumer to have a higher level of acceptance concerning gold ownership…. I see it as a detriment that purchases are recorded electronically and digitally by what was deemed in 2020 to be an “essential “ operation. Costco can dwell in hell as far as I’m concerned… Never forget what they did in 2020 ……

It's close to being to late. If you have not bought yet you should start soon. I help those who don't know how or where to get the P M. I only ask those who want to get started to pay expenses and my time to teach them how to buy & where to buy. Most who have low debt with some saving's should invest @ least 50% of savings they do not need now. DO NOT INVEST IF YOU WILL NEED IT SOON. If you will not need the money then get at least 7.8% on average. I'm 73 and I wish I would have started 15 years ago. If anyone needs some help I'm here.

I have consistently bought 1oz Gold Eagles and match the price in Silver Eagles once per year. Otherwise pretty standard investing.

1 oz 999% Fine Canada Maple Leaf Gold Coin at Costco (4/18/2024) is $2449.99

Not that many gold bugs will be able to rationalize with me, but if the everyday person is now buying gold regularly at a Costco it likely constitutes a good contrarian indicator to start liquidating some of your holdings. Remember the regular Joe is always the last to buy into an asset class at its peak. Oh and Mike, could you mention again how your business is offering better gold options then Costco, I think everyone really appreciates the shameless plugs 😂.

🙃 "Cut a half in half and still have something..." reminds me of "cut a crumb in half, you don't have two halves.... you have two crumbs" 🙃

Below/at spot and credit card cashback/rewards for the most premium 1 oz bar on the market (Lady Fortuna w/ Veriscan)? That is tough to pass up. I appreciate the established dealers and their service, but that is stiff competition.

As long as its legit physical the source shouldn't matter!

Are people buying from costco because costco had the best price under premium? Or is it just because it was the most convenient way? I think it was out of convenience. Not having to find and travel to a coin store. Or just that it's there, you're there, and it's an impulse buy.

The reason people are buying gold at Costco is because it's 3% off if you use their credit card

2 jokers that have no Costco buying experiences trying to provide feedback