Buying gold is simple. Doing it right means checking price, paperwork, and delivery. Use these answers to move from browsing to a safe, insured purchase.
1) How do I know I’m paying a fair price?
Compare the total landed cost for the same product and size: spot + premium + shipping + insurance + any tax. Ask for a written quote that lists every line. For a quick refresher, read Spot vs Final Price.
2) Which size should I buy first?
Start with 1 oz coins or 100 g bars for flexibility and easy resale. If you plan to hold longer and want a lower cost per gram, consider 250 g or 1 kg bars. See current inventory in the Shop.
3) What’s the safest way to pay?
Bank transfer to the company account named on your invoice, after you confirm beneficiary details via a verified channel. We never request payment to a personal account.
4) How do I verify the gold before delivery?
- Minted bars / many coins: assay card in tamper-evident packaging
- Cast bars: assay report + serial-numbered bar list
Need an extra layer? Book independent checks through Lab Testing.
5) How do you ship? Will it be insured?
We ship insured and tracked to approved destinations and share the airway bill. Typical windows: 3–10 working days depending on route and testing. If you need re-assay or settlement, see Refining.
6) What documents will I receive?
Invoice, assay card or report, serial list for cast bars, export permits and certificate of origin (where applicable), insurance details, and the airway bill. Keep digital copies; they speed customs and protect resale.
7) Is it legal to buy from the DRC or Uganda and import to my country?
Yes, when you work with a licensed exporter and follow destination rules. We prepare the document pack and ship insured. For routes and timelines, read How to Buy Gold from Congo Legally and the DRC & Uganda Guide.
8) Where should I store it?
Match storage to your horizon and size: home safe (small, quick access), bank box (mid-sized), or professional vault (larger bars). See options in How to Store Gold Securely.
9) How do I sell later?
Stick to liquid units (1 oz, 100 g, 250 g, 1 kg) and keep your document pack. Ask for today’s buyback spread on the same SKU before you buy.
10) Why are your quotes sometimes lower than other dealers?
We source at origin and operate at scale in Goma, DRC. We are one of the largest licensed mining and buying operations in Goma by 2024–2025 volumes. Aggregating production and scheduling exports reduces intermediaries and per-unit logistics, so we can quote sharper prices while keeping full documentation and insured shipping.
Quick buyer checklist
- Written quote with all fees
- Company bank account confirmed
- Assay card/report + serials (cast bars)
- Insured, tracked courier + airway bill
- Keep invoice + permits + insurance + CO (where applicable)
Ready to buy?
- Browse liquid units in the Shop.
- Want assurance? Book Lab Testing.
- Need settlement or re-assay? See Refining.
- Prefer a custom quote? Message us on Contact.
This page is general information, not investment or tax advice. Check local rules before you purchase.