well, well, well. apmex popcorn tin

[chad]

thought they quit doing this, but alas, mr. delivery guy just brought me the fabled apmex popcorn tin. haven't gotten one for 2 years, but the magic is back. be on the lookout.

[EE_]

thought they quit doing this, but alas, mr. delivery guy just brought me the fabled apmex popcorn tin. haven't gotten one for 2 years, but the magic is back. be on the lookout.

Please don't buy anymore from APMEX. A one ounce gold eagle from apmex is $15 more then anyone else.
That's a lot of popcorn my friend!

This guy shopped elsewhere for PM's and bought his own popcorn with the money he saved.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JseHWuRiNFM/Tho77amjszI/AAAAAAAAECU/3lrVSxl60oU/s640/TONY+POPCORN+001.JPG

[crimethink]

Buy $5000 worth of product, with hundreds in profit, and get a $2 can of popcorn?

[midnight rambler]

Please don't buy anymore from APMEX.

What are your recommended alternatives?

[chad]

there's not a lot of alternatives other than ebay for weird, one off pamp products and historical bars. apmex is pretty much the only game in town if you want weird stuff 100% shipped to you in 3 days.

[midnight rambler]

there's not a lot of alternatives other than ebay for weird, one off pamp products and historical bars. apmex is pretty much the only game in town if you want weird stuff 100% shipped to you in 3 days.

How about for generic .999 Ag rounds and Engelhard & JM 10 oz bars? Premiums on feebay have been sucking.

[crimethink]

What are your recommended alternatives?

http://www.gainesvillecoins.com/

[chad]

monarchpreciousmetals.com is pretty good too.

[Hitch]

I think the popcorn tin is a nice touch. The thing that I respect about apmex, is that they send out the tin to their customers regardless of how big or expensive your orders are. One year I made several small orders over the course of the year, and was pleasantly surprised to get a popcorn tin and card from them.

Here in CA, to buy locally and avoid the sales tax, your orders must be $1500 or more. With apmex, you can make small purchases and avoid the sales tax.

I've always been happy with what I've ordered through apmex.

[Horn]

Here in CA, to buy locally and avoid the sales tax, your orders must be $1500 or more.

What kind of eliteist, top of the pyramid, bullshit is that untax called?

[EE_]

What are your recommended alternatives?

California Numismatic Investments http://www.golddealer.com/ Ask for Ken Slater

I always check their price first. A $2,000 order gets free shipping. If you can beat them elsewhere, buy elsewhere.

APMEX shipping can eat into your investment.

[EE_]

I think the popcorn tin is a nice touch. The thing that I respect about apmex, is that they send out the tin to their customers regardless of how big or expensive your orders are. One year I made several small orders over the course of the year, and was pleasantly surprised to get a popcorn tin and card from them.

Here in CA, to buy locally and avoid the sales tax, your orders must be $1500 or more. With apmex, you can make small purchases and avoid the sales tax.

I've always been happy with what I've ordered through apmex.

You don't pay tax (or shipping) at coin shows in CA. I've done well both buying and selling at shows.

http://home.earthlink.net/~beedon/calshows.htm

http://www.norcalcoinshows.com/

http://www.coinshows.com/california_s.html

[Horn]

From what I've seen,

Whenever doing anything in California, its best to leave and do it somewhere else first...

[EE_]

Sales Tax Laws | State by State Breakdown

List of States that do or do not charge sales tax on Coins, Paper Money, and/or Precious Metals. Exemptions will be listed if applicable. I have done a lot of research and made many phone calls to verify this information. I am still calling it a”Work in Progress” due to the constant changes in tax laws by fifty different states.

Alabama
The State charges 4% on everything, there are also County & City taxes, which can add another 4-5%.

Alaska
No state sales tax, though local governments may still tax.

Arizona
No sales tax collected on Coins, Paper Money, or Precious Metals.

Arkansas
Sales tax is collected on Coins, Paper Money, and Precious Metals.

California
Exemption on Coins and Bullion when over $1500. Paper Money is taxable.

Colorado
Sales Tax on Coins, Paper Money, and Bullion varies by City. The State does not charge any sales tax.

Connecticut
No sales tax on Coins or Paper Money. Exemption on Bullion when over $1000.

Delaware
No sales tax collected on Coins, Paper Money, or Precious Metals.

District of Colombia
Sales tax is collected on Coins, Paper Money, and Precious Metals.

Florida
No sales tax on U.S. Coins or Currency. Exemption on Bullion when over $500.

Georgia
No sales tax collected on Coins, Paper Money, or Precious Metals.

Hawaii
General Excise Tax is collected on Coins, Paper Money, and Bullion.

Idaho
No sales tax on Coins or Bullion. Paper Money is a grey area.

Illinois
No sales tax collected on Coins, Paper Money, or Precious Metals.

Indiana
Sales tax is collected on Coins, Paper Money, and Precious Metals.

Iowa
No sales tax collected on Coins, Paper Money, or Precious Metals.

Kansas
Sales tax is collected on Coins, Paper Money, and Precious Metals.

Kentucky
Sales tax is collected on Coins, Paper Money, and Precious Metals.

Louisiana
Exemption on Coins and Bullion when over $1000. Paper Money is taxable.

Maine
Sales tax is collected on Coins, Paper Money, and Precious Metals.

Maryland
Numismatic items and Bullion are exempt when over $1000.

Massachusetts
Coins, Paper Money, and Bullion are exempt when over $1000.

Michigan
No sales tax collected on Coins, Paper Money, or Precious Metals.

Minnesota
Sales tax is collected on Coins, Paper Money, and Precious Metals.

Mississippi
“I did contact the State Office of Revenue and we are not exempt. Hope this helps. Sincerely, Pat Davis PS. What I understand IS exempt are foreign coins used by another country as legal tender.”

Missouri
No sales tax on Coins or Bullion, but taxes Paper Money

Montana
No sales tax collected on Coins, Paper Money, or Precious Metals by the State. There is a 3% Provisional tax in some communities. See Comments.

Nebraska
April 2 2014 Nebraska dropped sales tax on coins and bullion. Reported in Coin World on April 4th 2014 // Paper Money?

Nevada
Sales tax is collected on anything that sells for over 50% of its “Face Value.” Private Mint Bars and Rounds are exempt.

New Hampshire
Sales tax is collected on Coins, Paper Money, and Precious Metals.

New Jersey
Sales tax is collected on Coins, Paper Money, and Precious Metals.

New Mexico
Sales tax is collected on Coins, Paper Money, and Precious Metals.

New York
Coins and Paper Money are Taxable, Bullion is Exempt when over $1000.

North Carolina
Sales tax is collected on Coins, Paper Money, and Precious Metals.

North Dakota
No sales tax collected on Coins, Paper Money, or Precious Metals.

Ohio
Sales tax is collected on Coins, Paper Money, and Precious Metals.

Oklahoma
Sales tax is collected on Coins, Paper Money, and Precious Metals.

Oregon
No sales tax collected on Coins, Paper Money, or Precious Metals.

Pennsylvania
No sales tax on Coins or Bullion, but taxes Paper Money.

Rhode Island
No sales tax on Coins or Bullion, but taxes Paper Money.

South Carolina
No sales tax collected on Coins, Paper Money, or Precious Metals.

South Dakota
No sales tax collected on Coins, Paper Money, or Precious Metals.

Tennessee
Sales tax is collected on Coins, Paper Money, and Precious Metals.

Texas
Texas eliminated sales tax on precious metals last year. Previously, only purchases over $1,000 were exempt. HB78 amended Sec. 151.336 of the tax code and was signed into law in June 2013. It went into effect a few months later.

Utah
No sales tax collected on Coins, Paper Money, or Precious Metals.

Vermont
Sales tax is collected on Coins, Paper Money, and Precious Metals.

Virginia
Sales tax is collected on Coins, Paper Money, and Precious Metals.

Washington State
No sales tax on Coins or Precious Metals. Paper Money is taxable. See Link: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=458-20-248

West Virginia
Sales tax is collected on Coins, Paper Money, and Precious Metals.

Wisconsin
Sales tax is collected on Coins, Paper Money, and Precious Metals.

Wyoming
Taxes vary by city on Coins and Paper Money. Precious Metals are taxable.

[crimethink]

I think the popcorn tin is a nice touch. The thing that I respect about apmex, is that they send out the tin to their customers regardless of how big or expensive your orders are.


It's widely known that many APMEX customers do not receive popcorn. Some have bought thousands annually, and get nothing.

I think most people would much rather see the premiums halved, and not get popcorn. Gainesville is currently running at $10 to $15 less premium than APMEX for GAEs.

[StreetsOfGold]

There HFCS in the caramel one as well

Yike!

[expat4ever]

You see the video of all the employees that worked for free on Saturday to make this happen? Salaires, taxes, benefits all gotta be paid somehow and thats with premiums.
I bought from them about 6 years ago when the premiums were modest. No popcorn though so I never ordered again.. LOL. seriously at some point the premiums shot up and I started shopping elsewhere. Lately been buying from bullion direct. With the free shipping over the holidays its not too bad.

[crimethink]

There HFCS in the caramel one as well

Yike!

Those popcorn tins are loaded with crap. The corn is GMO, the oil is hydrogenated. They cost APMEX about $2.00 in bulk (full-retail is $4.97 at Walmart). Include shipping, and APMEX is still below the excess premium they charge for even one GAE.

[mick silver]

ampex did get my business at one time but I can find my silver cheaper plus I hate paying more if I use a credit card . I did get corn for 2 years from them

[chad]

some of you people would bitch if you found a can of gold in a tree root. i understand why sometimes god wants to stab all of you in the dick.

[crimethink]

some of you people would bitch if you found a can of gold in a tree root. i understand why sometimes god wants to stab all of you in the dick.

My point is simple: buy elsewhere and buy multiple tins of popcorn with the money you save on even one GAE.

To get the can of popcorn, you're spending at least tens if not hundreds more than you need to.

[Cebu_4_2]

Fuck HFCS.

[EE_]

Might have to eat my words about APMEX. Where else can you get an ounce Pamp for spot with free shipping. Paypal.
This weekend only.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-oz-Pamp-Suisse-Gold-Bar-New-Design-In-Assay-SKU-84698-/121417276792

[crimethink]

Might have to eat my words about APMEX. Where else can you get an ounce Pamp for spot with free shipping. Paypal.
This weekend only.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-oz-Pamp-Suisse-Gold-Bar-New-Design-In-Assay-SKU-84698-/121417276792

That's part of their advertising budget.

APMEX aren't crooks, just overpriced. Some people may pay more happily for the value of the consistently positive experience.