§1What does the CFTC do about gold and silver futures fraud?
CFTC bullion futures oversight covers COMEX gold and silver contracts, not retail spot metal, and pays whistleblowers who report precious metals futures fraud.
Blog Bullion43 papers5 subject areas
Fixed premiums, percentage premiums, and dealer spreads compared
Fixed premiums, percentage premiums, and dealer spreads compared through formulas, changing spot prices, product size, fees, bids, break-even effects, and use cases.
§2How to evaluate bullion dealers in New York City, licenses, complaints and COMEX ties
To evaluate bullion dealers New York City buyers should check COMEX membership, BBB complaints, New York attorney general records and FINRA registration.
§3How IRS Form 1099-B and 8300 reporting works for bullion sellers
IRS reporting for bullion sales: dealers file Form 1099-B for specified items and Form 8300 for $10,000 cash, with basis and penalties in play.
§4How New York, Texas and California attorneys general pursue bullion fraud
State attorneys general bullion fraud cases in New York, Texas and California: the penalties, restitution figures and complaint steps buyers can use.
§5Selling bullion in Salt Lake City and Denver, dealer networks and reporting rules
Selling bullion Salt Lake City Denver: compare dealer buyback practices, IRS reporting thresholds, and Utah and Colorado sales tax rules before you sell.
§6Cross-border bullion purchases between the US and Canada, customs and tax rules
US Canada bullion purchases hinge on CBP declaration, GST/HST treatment of coins, provincial rules, USMCA context, and license and shipping choices.
§7How US sales tax on bullion works across Texas, California, New York and Florida
US sales tax on bullion depends on your state: Texas, California, New York and Florida each set different exemption thresholds and dealer collection rules.
§8Bullion pricing guide: spot, premium, spread, and fees
Bullion pricing guide covering spot references, premiums, bids, asks, spreads, payment fees, tax, delivery, storage, net proceeds, and break-even math.
§9Choosing a standardized bullion format case
Bullion format case comparing a sovereign coin, private round, minted bar, and cast bar through specifications, delivered premiums, testing, storage, and bids.
§10A palladium position and its liquidity: a worked case
Palladium liquidity case tracing a fictional two-ounce purchase through product choice, delivered premium, verification, changing bids, shipment, and net exit.
Start here
Features
Avoiding bullion scams in Florida, common schemes and state resources
Florida bullion scams hit retirees hardest: telemarketing fraud, fake storage schemes, and IRA rollover tricks. Learn the warning signs and how to report.
Guides
Bullion storage options in Texas, a guide to the state depository and vault rules
Texas bullion storage runs from the state depository in Austin to private vaults in Dallas and Houston, each with its own title, insurance and fee terms.
Guides
Buying bullion in Alaska, no sales tax but shipping and logistics hurdles
Buying bullion in Alaska avoids state sales tax, but local taxes, carrier limits and freight to Anchorage or Fairbanks decide your real cost.
Rules
What does the CFTC do about gold and silver futures fraud?
CFTC bullion futures oversight covers COMEX gold and silver contracts, not retail spot metal, and pays whistleblowers who report precious metals futures fraud.
Reviews
How to evaluate bullion dealers in New York City, licenses, complaints and COMEX ties
To evaluate bullion dealers New York City buyers should check COMEX membership, BBB complaints, New York attorney general records and FINRA registration.
Rules
How IRS Form 1099-B and 8300 reporting works for bullion sellers
IRS reporting for bullion sales: dealers file Form 1099-B for specified items and Form 8300 for $10,000 cash, with basis and penalties in play.
Latest from Blog Bullion
Reviews
Fixed premiums, percentage premiums, and dealer spreads compared
Fixed premiums, percentage premiums, and dealer spreads compared through formulas, changing spot prices, product size, fees, bids, break-even effects, and use cases.
Features
Avoiding bullion scams in Florida, common schemes and state resources
Florida bullion scams hit retirees hardest: telemarketing fraud, fake storage schemes, and IRA rollover tricks. Learn the warning signs and how to report.
Guides
Bullion storage options in Texas, a guide to the state depository and vault rules
Texas bullion storage runs from the state depository in Austin to private vaults in Dallas and Houston, each with its own title, insurance and fee terms.
Guides
Buying bullion in Alaska, no sales tax but shipping and logistics hurdles
Buying bullion in Alaska avoids state sales tax, but local taxes, carrier limits and freight to Anchorage or Fairbanks decide your real cost.