Who Is Charlie Pollock?
Who am I? I have run Vancouver Gold, a precious metal dealer with seven locations across the country, for the past three years. While I am not an expert financial analyst, I have been a keen observer of movements in…
How Do I Know What It’s Worth?
It’s the question most people ask themselves before heading out to cash it in: “Will I get $50? $100? $500? I have no idea!” The truth is that price charts, weights and stamps found on most gold buyers’ websites, including…
Gold Experts on Call
Last week our owner Charlie Pollock and regional manager Greg Neilson had the pleasure to take part in a radio interview on AM 650, the Experts on Call show with Stirling Faux in Vancouver. The interview (which we have posted…
When Gold Rises, So Does Risk
With the DOW closing at record highs last week, the big question is “where do we go from here?” The equity markets which, just a few short years ago, buckled under the weight of a struggling economy and cautious investors,…
When Selling Gold its Seller Beware
It seems that no matter where you go, there is some sort of ad (whether it be print, television, radio or digital) about selling your Gold. While many people are turned off by this advertising, the fact remains that Gold…
Gold Demand Hit Record High in 2012
The World Gold Council released its quarterly report on gold demand today, highlighting the record-high investment in the precious-metal by central banks as well as increased demand for jewelry in India, up 41% over last year. Interestingly, investment demand seems…
How Will Obama’s Speech Affect Gold?
Canada Gold reports that tonight’s State-of-the-Union speech from President Obama could provide some fuel for the markets tomorrow, depending on what new policy initiatives are announced. Considering some of the unexpected content of his inaugural address, Obama could cause a stir…
Platinum Strengthening on Continued South African Woes
Canada Gold reported today that the recent dramatic price increases seen in Platinum are due largely to supply concerns coming out of South Africa. Economic and labour conditions in that country are causing some large platinum mines to close, further…
Silver Prices Seen on the Rise with Supply Tightening
Canada Gold has reported that with widespread supply shortages of silver, increased industrial demand and healthy investor interest in the precious-metal, prices are on the rise. The US mint temporarily halted the sale of Silver Eagles last month and still…
How to protect yourself when selling gold
Most people know there are many companies out there trying to convince you to sell your gold, it’s hard to miss all the ads. This highly competitive market attracts many different businesses which is great for consumers, but there are…