You can also visit a physical store to buy gold bars or coins. This allows you to inspect the gold in person and ask staff any questions you have about its authenticity, purity and other factors.

As of Nov. 7, 2024, you could buy Costco's silver coins for $699.99, and the platinum bars debuted in October at a price point of $1,089.99. To buy precious metals from Costco, you must have an ...