Why buy gold and platinum
Relationships, Trust, Integrity and Sterling service. As a business owner whose products use precious metals, GBA is the only supplier I consider. What makes GBA stand out is not just the competitive rates but also the team’s product knowledge, macroeconomic awareness, the understanding of “why” people buy precious metals and most importantly the generous support provided to my business in so many other ways. Why would I go anywhere else?
Buying and Selling Precious Metals
Investing in precious metals is a rewarding experience although most people have many questions before starting. The GBA team is experienced and ready to guide you through the process of buying or selling.
You have a choice of purchasing online, over the phone or dealing with the GBA team in our custom built showroom.
Below are the steps to register your account and begin trading
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Create an account
Registering an account with GBA is quick and easy; and once setup you can trade at any time. Simply enter your details; ensuring to enter them exactly as they appear on your driver’s licence; and the e-verification process we utilise will email back your approval.
This can take less than a minute to process; and once you have your password and username you can log in straight away and begin trading – what could be easier?
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Shop and buy
Once you receive your registration details by email, you can login using the username and password provided and start trading right away!
Our website contains live pricing for each item so you can add to your shopping trolley, securing live pricing as you go.
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Collect, Delivery or Store
You can choose to have your precious metals collected from our showroom, shipped to you or securely stored in our custom vaulting facility.
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Sell
Just as there is a time to buy, there will come a day when you will want to sell your bullion.
Bullion buy backs are priced according to the market value at the time of arrival and an indicative price can be obtained by consulting our Charts and Prices page. Bullion must be sent or brought to our Public Trading Office on the Gold Coast. If you are unable to bring your bullion in person, we can assist you with the sending process, offering you fully insured collection, to put your mind at ease.
If you have any questions regarding the buying or selling process, please contact our sales support staff.
Why trade with GBA?
Gold Bullion Australia has been trading precious metals since 1980.
We are an Australian owned and operated company with strong values, high integrity and a mission to help you to invest in precious metals, without stress. Our team is experienced and renowned for being friendly and helpful.
The GBA showroom on the Gold Coast is a secure, custom-built facility where safety and discretion are assured. Plus our fully custodial vault is one of the very few of its kind in Australia.
When you're ready to sell your metals, we'll buy your gold and silver back from you. We're often asked what happens if the price gets really high. Over the many years we've been trading, we've seen a consistent demand for gold and silver. Our buy-back and selling prices are always based on the current spot price.
SMSF’s can invest - Many of our clients invest in precious metals through their superannuation fund portfolio and the number of people adopting this proactive approach to wealth management is growing fast.
Precious metals stored with GBA are covered by insurance for its full replacement value. Regular audits are conducted at the facility, to confirm compliance, accuracy and transparency.
Why are precious metals worth investing in?
Physical gold, silver and platinum are an insurance policy in volatile economic environments, they are considered low-risk assets and a valuable tool to ensure a diversified portfolio. For centuries, gold, silver and platinum have been considered a safe haven from currency devaluation and as a preservation of wealth. The need for assets such as these is as great today as it ever was and it is the principal reason why, in the current economic climate, more and more people are investing in these metals.
This guide has been put together to help you make informed decisions about precious metals and supports the logic around these decisions.
The information is tailored not only for new investors in the field of gold, silver, and other precious metals, but also well-established investors looking for more relevant information to support their investment decisions.
Click on the buttons below to download the free eBooks “Why Buy Gold” and “Why Buy Platinum” written by David Mitchell
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FAQs
How can I buy from GBA?
There are a number of ways you can buy bullion from Gold Bullion Australia (GBA).
- Online trading: www.goldbullionaustralia.com.au
- By telephone: 1300 754 602
- Email: quote@goldbullionaustralia.com.au
- Public trading office: 1 Avalon Parade, Cnr of Paradise Ave, Miami QLD 4220
Can I visit your showroom?
Yes, our custom built showroom is open Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. It is located at 1 Avalon Parade, Cnr of Paradise Ave, Miami QLD 4220
Are my prices locked in when I place my order?
Online Orders:
Yes – once you have completed the purchase process and confirmed your order, the prices are locked and your order becomes a legally binding contact. You will receive an email confirming your purchase with all the information you will need to make your payment.
Telephone/Email orders:
Orders placed this way will be confirmed via an emailed contract. Once accepted, this becomes legally binding.
Can I have my precious metals stored or choose to take them with me?
Either – the choice is entirely yours.
Making sure you have a secure place to store your purchases is very important – treat your bullion as if it were cash. If you do not wish to assume the risk of storing it yourself, GBA has a fully custodial, custom built vaulting facility at Gold Bullion Australia Treasury Reserve (GBATR). We can arrange for the automatic vaulting of your bullion purchase within a high security facility so you can buy and store your bullion with confidence, assured that your investment is safely secured, and fully insured at all times.
There are different storage options available with varied cost structures, so please contact us if you would like to discuss your options.
You can access all details of your investment including valuation, transactions and holdings via our Metal Account Statements.
How are the live prices set and what is a spot price?
Gold and silver prices are based in USD ( the current world reserve currency) and the spot price is the paper share price that the metals are traded for globally. Spot prices must be converted into local currency and premiums added to cover manufacturing and distribution costs.
Ready to start trading?
We are here to help you join the wonderful world of precious metals investing – welcome to Gold Bullion Australia!