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FAO Gold Rampers

I am considering investing in gold but as I have always ruled out this possibility previously, my knowledge of the subject is very limited so I am looking for advice from the gold rampers here.
When looking for a price where is the best place to look and what kind of markup can I expect to pay when buying? If I went in this direction I would be looking at ingots, at current prices how many(weight and number) could I buy for £10000?

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  • C_Mababejive
    C_Mababejive Posts: 11,668 Forumite
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    Gold isnt really an investment. You could loose your shirt. You;d be better off splitting your 10k in maybe three chunks in different funds.
    Feudal Britain needs land reform. 70% of the land is "owned" by 1 % of the population and at least 50% is unregistered (inherited by landed gentry). Thats why your slave box costs so much..
  • Yorkie1
    Yorkie1 Posts: 12,256 Forumite
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    I'd ask on the savings and investments board. This one is about buying houses, not gold :)
  • G_M
    G_M Posts: 51,977 Forumite
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    This board is for property.

    You need to be ... Savings & Investments
  • C_Mababejive
    C_Mababejive Posts: 11,668 Forumite
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    Property is simply held in tenure by grace of the Crown so Gold is probably safer !
    Feudal Britain needs land reform. 70% of the land is "owned" by 1 % of the population and at least 50% is unregistered (inherited by landed gentry). Thats why your slave box costs so much..
  • thor
    thor Posts: 5,506 Forumite
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    Sorry I had not realised I was still in the House buying forum when I posted. I think I was just so used to the house price ramping there is here, that I overlooked where I was.
    What do I do to get this moved? After being a member for a decade I suppose I should know how to do this kind of thing:o
  • maninthestreet
    maninthestreet Posts: 16,127 Forumite
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    Gold isnt really an investment. You could loose your shirt. You;d be better off splitting your 10k in maybe three chunks in different funds.

    Histrocially, in times of financial uncertainties, gold has been seen as a 'safe haven' for your money.
    "You were only supposed to blow the bl**dy doors off!!"
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