The market for precious metals like gold and silver is experiencing unprecedented volatility, combined with a massive surge in demand. This has resulted in metal spot prices skyrocketing, but it’s also created difficulties for businesses involved in trading precious metals. At Bellevue Rare Coins, we strive to be fair and transparent. This post will serve…

Gold and silver prices have been on an incredible run in recent months. Gold is well over $4,300 an ounce, and silver over $51, as of the time of this writing. If you own gold or silver bullion, that’s great news of course! But what about the values of other coins, or your coin collection…

Silver spot prices have been on quite the winning streak in 2025, gaining over 40% year-to-date. Just in the first week of September, silver spot price has surged past $40 – for the first time since 2011. What’s driving the surge – and what’s next for silver prices? A Steady Winning Streak for 2025 Silver…

Are you getting ready to sell silver? It’s important to be informed in order to get the most cash for your silver items. Where should you even start? These tips for selling silver will help you get the most money possible for your silver coins, silver bars, silver jewelry, and other bullion products. We’ll cover…

If you’ve recently received an inheritance, you might be wondering what to do with the physical assets that you now own. Jewelry is commonly included in estates — if you’ve recently inherited jewelry, here’s what to do next. First, Consider the Sentimental Value Any time you receive an inheritance, you should first consider if the…

Do you have old silverware or sterling silver flatware in your home? It could be worth a good chunk of change – but how do you know what you have? And is sterling silver flatware valuable? This guide goes over how you can determine the type of antique silverware you have, and estimate how much…

Precious metals investors have plenty of good reasons to buy both gold and silver. But is either better than the other? And is now a “better” time to buy gold, silver, or both? Some traders and investors look to the gold to silver ratio to track the ratio between these two metals. This informs their trading…

We all know the importance of investing in a wide variety of assets to help grow wealth and spread out risk. And many choose to use physical precious metal bullion – like gold bars or silver coins – to improve the overall diversification of their investment holdings. But investing in precious metals present a unique…

We’re now well over half way through 2023, and it has been a tumultuous year for financial markets. It’s certainly been a year of surprises. Global stock markets — and particularly the US market — have rebounded nicely, despite persistent inflation worries and the ongoing war in Ukraine. The S&P 500 was up 14% YTD…

It’s just over half-way through 2023, and it’s been an eventful year for global asset markets. This article will look specifically at the precious metals spot market to analyze trends and identify opportunities. We’ll look specifically at the spot markets for gold and silver, as well as platinum and palladium. Here are some key takeaways…

The economy is in rough shape these days, with more and more Tacoma families struggling to make ends meet. And with a potential recession on the horizon, it’s possible things could get worse before they get better. If you’re looking to earn some extra cash, you may be considering selling valuables you own. Whether that’s…

Gold and silver are valuable precious metals that are used in coins, jewelry, bullion, and more. With prices of both metals soaring, more and more people are looking to sell gold and silver — but many don’t know how. This guide will explain how to sell gold in Tacoma for top dollar. If you’re outside…

If you’re looking to make a bit of extra cash this month, selling some valuables is a good option. Especially if you have items that you don’t actively use, or old collections that are simply gathering dust! But how — and where — should you sell your valuables? It’s an important question to consider, and…

When you purchase physical bullion, you will pay slightly more than the cost of the metal’s spot price. What is the reason for this price mismatch? The difference is called the “premium”, and it can make a substantial difference for bullion investors. What is a bullion premium, exactly? This guide will explore the topic in-depth….

If you’re a bullion investor, you are likely always on the lookout for a good deal on gold or silver. And broadly speaking, you have two main ways to buy bullion: Either online, or locally through a bullion dealer or coin shop. Which option is best? The answer, as usual, is “it depends”. Here’s what…