Half ounce is a better and more affordable choice than a full ounce for many people. The $10 pre-33 Eagle was about half an ounce, and was the original full-sized American gold coin. The Double Eagle only came later, near the start of the 1840s gold rush in the US.
I'm a budget stacker so I primarily stack silver, but I own 3 ounces in fractional gold. A full ounce of gold is way out of my reach, so Gold Buffalos are a no-go for me. If I get a huge bonus from work or a cash prize, that may change things, but let's be realistic here... The only reason I don't buy gold buffalos is because they're too expensive. So for me, it's fractional eagles or only stack silver & and I only have so much storage left,
You say you are running out of storage buying silver? Because you can't buy 1oz gold? Have i got that right? It's almost like if you had just bought less gold, you would not have a storage problem.
@@jmo82592 No, you silly thing! I only said I only have so much storage. I didn't say I was running out. Also, consider this: Gold takes up less space. A quarter-ounce gold eagle is similar value to a tube of 20 silver eagles (I have a dozen tubes full), but is only the size of a nickel. A tenth-ounce gold eagle is similar value to a 10oz silver bar (Yes, I have those too), but is only the size of a dime. I use tubes, not capsules to maximize my available storage. 22K gold is not as soft as 24K gold so it doesn't need a capsule if you're careful with handling, so using tubes takes less space and is much cheaper overall. Take this into consideration. 👍
@dukenukemani07 I'm curious.Would you consider buying an ounce of gold for $ 2800 right now? Because that's what you're looking at for 1/10 gold eagles.
@@jmo82592 That's irrelevant. Premiums don't matter when the most you can afford at any given time is less than $1,000. If I had saved up for a full ounce, then I would've paid far more because I bought my fractional AGE's during dips and most of them when gold was less than $2000/oz. Premiums are a distraction for anyone who's on a budget. If you can afford $2500 in one transaction, then go for it. For others like me, that's just not doable. And please don't give a lecture about about saving money for a full ounce. We're all adults and our "schooling days" are long over.
Brother, you have a knack for putting out the videos I need. We recently had a conversation and you kind of convinced me to start stacking gold. I already have more than enough silver. I decided I'm only going to stack American gold. Just ordered my first 2 1/4 oz eagles. My goal for the end of the year is 3 oz. I want a buffalo before the end of the year, but next year I'm going to save up for 5 eagles from Costco (their limit). As always, thanks for the great content!
I own both. That is a tough call. Total beauty wise, I like the type 1 Eagle. Cool factor, Buffalo easily. Fractional options, Eagle. If the same price, I choose Buffalo 10th oz.
Great video! Next to me is a wooden cigar box containing Morgans, 1/4 and 1/10 gold eagles, a CD paying an incredible amount of interest that I cannot understand, and a Gl0ck that I will probably lose while fishing tomorrow. I work for a charity, and have to be very careful with my money. In my opinion, some gold purchased now is better than more gold purchased later. Having said that, I can't wait to afford a Buffalo.
If you can afford to buy a used car for a few thousand dollars, you can afford one ounce of gold. I have a suspicion the people who say one ounce is too expensive are financing their cars too.
Interesting. I have a savings account of fiat for things like truck or tractor repair or in case I need a new one. I'd finance a new truck for a couple of months until I could sell my old one, then pay off the loan. That would put me ahead rather than trading in a vehicle for less than what the dealer will mark it up for. Financing in the short term or for huge purchases (a house or farm, for example) may make sense. Life is short.
I really think if Buffalo's were made in fractional sizes they would be bought more than the American Eagle. If I'm getting 1oz I'm getting the Buffalo. But that's just my preference. Great video bro keep em coming.
I wish they still made the Buffalo in fractional sizes. I like getting a coin in multiple sizes. Not sure why, I just think it looks cool. I have an Eagle or two, but I honestly prefer some foreign coins for Gold. Almost anything Perth Mint, Britannias or Maples.
@StatesideStash me too. You mentioned the 2008 buffalo fractional in your video. I hope they do another run of those in the future with a little lower premium. My LCS has a set they have been sitting on for a while, but the premiums are insane. I look at it every time I go in but can't convince myself to buy it.
Very nice video and also informative:) I'm in a situation where I'm not wealthy which is a blessing and a curse in the sense that I just can't really stack gold, so I collect a coin I like here and there. After saving very long for some ounces and a few 1/4 ish coins an eagle a French and German coin and an English sovereign, I jus saved for my first 1/10 the Spanish lynx. This is why I'm drawn to save for a 1/2 American eagle because it seems like a slightly bigger coin well its 2 times a 1/4 so plus it will add a new size of fun variety to my small stack. I like all the American coins tbh but only have the 1/4 American eagle so far. So I'm not disagreeing with you I just think for myself on a very limited budget the 1/2 ounces could be fun to save for over a few months here and there. Enjoy bro🙂👊
_There’s so many gold eagles out there, but I don’t like or trust about the gold eagle is that their profile is a flat profile and the mixture of other metals makes it easier to create Counterfeits_ _The gold buffaloes, however, has a relief profile with details that is very hard to mimic plus it’s purity makes it noteworthy and it’s low mintage brings in a higher retail premium_ _I know that not all coin dealers are the same but my coin dealer offers me $45 over spot for buffaloes because he can barely get his hands on them_
I prefer 24 Karat but you can't get any of those types of US minted coins in fractional sizes. I would buy 24 Karat exclusively if the US Mint produced fractional Buffaloes or 24 Karat Eagles.
People should also know that Buffalo are bread from a male and female Buffalo, while a Bison is bread from two female and one male Buffalo. At least that’s what my Grandpa told me. Your welcome ‼️ I’ll take the eagle any day 😂 👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Sorry hard pass on buffalo or the eagles their premiums are way to far out for the mintage and not nothing special for security features vs other mints hell scottsdale has wicked security on their gold cowboy round,ill buy pre 1933 and my swiss 20 francs 1st all day
There is exactly a full oz of gold in a gold eagle plus silver and copper that’s why they weigh more than the gold buffalo. I prefer buffalos but technically you are getting free silver and copper with the eagle
Like others have stated, the AGE and buffalo both have a full ounce of gold in them, so there's no concern there. Also, I'd hesitate to ever use the phrase "junk gold"... Gold is just in a whole other ballpark compared to silver due to how valuable it is by weight, so there's not really any downside to having it in a less pure form. In fact, being alloyed is actually an advantage since it makes the coin less prone to wear over time. That's why back when gold was used in circulated currency, the coins were never 24 karat.
@@SuperGiantGeckosLLC If you walk into an LCS and ask for "junk gold", nobody is going to know what you're talking about and you're just going to make a fool out of yourself. Besides what I mentioned above, junk silver refers to circulated currency. Circulated US gold coinage has its own name: "pre-1933 gold". That's what you'd want to ask for. And again, putting the word "junk" anywhere near something that has a value of $2500/oz is just hilariously absurd.
Everybody knows a Buffalo beats an Eagle in a fair fight 😂
🤣
Lol
Half ounce is a better and more affordable choice than a full ounce for many people. The $10 pre-33 Eagle was about half an ounce, and was the original full-sized American gold coin. The Double Eagle only came later, near the start of the 1840s gold rush in the US.
I'm a budget stacker so I primarily stack silver, but I own 3 ounces in fractional gold. A full ounce of gold is way out of my reach, so Gold Buffalos are a no-go for me. If I get a huge bonus from work or a cash prize, that may change things, but let's be realistic here... The only reason I don't buy gold buffalos is because they're too expensive. So for me, it's fractional eagles or only stack silver & and I only have so much storage left,
You say you are running out of storage buying silver? Because you can't buy 1oz gold? Have i got that right?
It's almost like if you had just bought less gold, you would not have a storage problem.
@@jmo82592 No, you silly thing! I only said I only have so much storage. I didn't say I was running out. Also, consider this: Gold takes up less space. A quarter-ounce gold eagle is similar value to a tube of 20 silver eagles (I have a dozen tubes full), but is only the size of a nickel. A tenth-ounce gold eagle is similar value to a 10oz silver bar (Yes, I have those too), but is only the size of a dime. I use tubes, not capsules to maximize my available storage. 22K gold is not as soft as 24K gold so it doesn't need a capsule if you're careful with handling, so using tubes takes less space and is much cheaper overall. Take this into consideration. 👍
@dukenukemani07 I'm curious.Would you consider buying an ounce of gold for $ 2800 right now? Because that's what you're looking at for 1/10 gold eagles.
@@jmo82592 That's irrelevant. Premiums don't matter when the most you can afford at any given time is less than $1,000. If I had saved up for a full ounce, then I would've paid far more because I bought my fractional AGE's during dips and most of them when gold was less than $2000/oz.
Premiums are a distraction for anyone who's on a budget. If you can afford $2500 in one transaction, then go for it. For others like me, that's just not doable. And please don't give a lecture about about saving money for a full ounce. We're all adults and our "schooling days" are long over.
@@dukenukemani07??? Tubes take up less space than one gold coin?
Hi Stateside, thank you for the vlog! It's gold buffalo for me, but I do have both.
Right there with ya brotha!
Perfect timing. I have eagles and am going to purchase my first buffaloes next week. Better value, higher quality.
Let me know how you like it!
Maple leaf is a better deal.
@@hubster4477 True….i love the Maples in both gold and silver.
Go Vols!
Brother, you have a knack for putting out the videos I need. We recently had a conversation and you kind of convinced me to start stacking gold. I already have more than enough silver. I decided I'm only going to stack American gold. Just ordered my first 2 1/4 oz eagles. My goal for the end of the year is 3 oz. I want a buffalo before the end of the year, but next year I'm going to save up for 5 eagles from Costco (their limit). As always, thanks for the great content!
Glad to hear and congrats on your journey of gold!
I own both. That is a tough call.
Total beauty wise, I like the type 1 Eagle.
Cool factor, Buffalo easily.
Fractional options, Eagle.
If the same price, I choose Buffalo 10th oz.
OK...
Purity Advantage, Buffalo.
Recognize Factor, Eagle.
Amended choice ...
One 10/th oz maple.
It’s difficult to decide!
I think the maple leaf's are beautiful!! :)
Thats my choice for the price!
They are stunning!
Gold Eagle or Gold Buffalo? Yes.
🤣
Big fan of the Gold Bison over the Eagle.
I’m on the same page as you!
Thanks for the HISTORY lesson! Nice to know something to “back up the expense “ 😎
Absolutely agree!
Great video! Next to me is a wooden cigar box containing Morgans, 1/4 and 1/10 gold eagles, a CD paying an incredible amount of interest that I cannot understand, and a Gl0ck that I will probably lose while fishing tomorrow. I work for a charity, and have to be very careful with my money. In my opinion, some gold purchased now is better than more gold purchased later. Having said that, I can't wait to afford a Buffalo.
You’re doing some good out there!
If you can afford to buy a used car for a few thousand dollars, you can afford one ounce of gold. I have a suspicion the people who say one ounce is too expensive are financing their cars too.
I should add that I'm not some rich guy. Only get a few ounces a year.
Interesting. I have a savings account of fiat for things like truck or tractor repair or in case I need a new one. I'd finance a new truck for a couple of months until I could sell my old one, then pay off the loan. That would put me ahead rather than trading in a vehicle for less than what the dealer will mark it up for. Financing in the short term or for huge purchases (a house or farm, for example) may make sense. Life is short.
@@jmo82592 ... Plenty people that pay $1200 for tattoos will say that they can't afford to buy fractional gold.
Thank you 👍👍👍
Anytime Robert!
I really think if Buffalo's were made in fractional sizes they would be bought more than the American Eagle. If I'm getting 1oz I'm getting the Buffalo. But that's just my preference. Great video bro keep em coming.
Fractional buffalos would put eagles out of business
Aesthetically, I like the buffalo. Also prefer 24k..
the Eagle has bonus *Silver but I am mesmerized by 4 nines fine #GOLD that my choice is "the Buffalo" . that #GOLD shine is ....😍💰
Thanks for this video!!
Anytime Joel!
I wish they still made the Buffalo in fractional sizes.
I like getting a coin in multiple sizes.
Not sure why, I just think it looks cool.
I have an Eagle or two, but I honestly prefer some foreign coins for Gold.
Almost anything Perth Mint, Britannias or Maples.
Fractional buffalos would sell out!
I like both but tend to lean towards buffalo's.
Same! I use eagles when I buy fractional
@StatesideStash me too. You mentioned the 2008 buffalo fractional in your video. I hope they do another run of those in the future with a little lower premium. My LCS has a set they have been sitting on for a while, but the premiums are insane. I look at it every time I go in but can't convince myself to buy it.
Very nice video and also informative:) I'm in a situation where I'm not wealthy which is a blessing and a curse in the sense that I just can't really stack gold, so I collect a coin I like here and there. After saving very long for some ounces and a few 1/4 ish coins an eagle a French and German coin and an English sovereign, I jus saved for my first 1/10 the Spanish lynx. This is why I'm drawn to save for a 1/2 American eagle because it seems like a slightly bigger coin well its 2 times a 1/4 so plus it will add a new size of fun variety to my small stack. I like all the American coins tbh but only have the 1/4 American eagle so far. So I'm not disagreeing with you I just think for myself on a very limited budget the 1/2 ounces could be fun to save for over a few months here and there. Enjoy bro🙂👊
Slow and steady wins the race brotha!
Thank you for vid Devil Dog !
Anytime brother!
With current prices I'm sticking with the 80's international criminal favorite Krugerrands.
A solid choice!
I have more 1oz buffalos than eagles, but there is no denying that the eagles are still far more popular.
Oh very popular
_There’s so many gold eagles out there, but I don’t like or trust about the gold eagle is that their profile is a flat profile and the mixture of other metals makes it easier to create Counterfeits_
_The gold buffaloes, however, has a relief profile with details that is very hard to mimic plus it’s purity makes it noteworthy and it’s low mintage brings in a higher retail premium_
_I know that not all coin dealers are the same but my coin dealer offers me $45 over spot for buffaloes because he can barely get his hands on them_
My goal is silver this year gold next year. Thanks for all the info
Keep me updated on that gold journey!
haha !!
i knew you would come around eventually. Don’t have to like it but.. it’s true 😬 #Leather
Stop 🤢
I have 1oz Eagle proofs, should I just forget about proof coins with C of A included from West Point mint?
They are nice to have a few but I wouldn’t stack them
I’m on the budget of 1/4 oz gold coin, I try and buy AGE, but if it’s way higher than a Britannia or maple ( or Phil) I end up stacking those.
All great choices!
There are also far fewer buffalos minted than eagles
Very true!
No thanks to $750 per 10th.
Maybe I'll get lucky during TSHTF and a gear donor will have one on him.😮
That's a harsh scenario. I hope it doesn't happen.
@@bhoward9378 ... Me neither.
I tend to use humor to soothe my fears.
It's cool that you responded to my comment.
I appreciate the discourse.
Humor fixes everything
I prefer 24 Karat but you can't get any of those types of US minted coins in fractional sizes. I would buy 24 Karat exclusively if the US Mint produced fractional Buffaloes or 24 Karat Eagles.
Right there with you!
Duh 24k buffalo
Haha that’s where I’m at
People should also know that Buffalo are bread from a male and female Buffalo, while a Bison is bread from two female and one male Buffalo. At least that’s what my Grandpa told me.
Your welcome ‼️
I’ll take the eagle any day 😂
👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Think you got it backwards.
2 males and 1 female.
Bi - Son
2 - Male
Buffalo over anything
Too high of premiums for both of them.
Worth it though
Hi
Sup Joseph
Sorry hard pass on buffalo or the eagles their premiums are way to far out for the mintage and not nothing special for security features vs other mints hell scottsdale has wicked security on their gold cowboy round,ill buy pre 1933 and my swiss 20 francs 1st all day
I agree about the pre33
Most eagle lovers don’t realize they’re basically junk gold, 91%, 22kt. Will take 1.3eagles to equal a
Buffalo 99.99/24Kt.
There is exactly a full oz of gold in a gold eagle plus silver and copper that’s why they weigh more than the gold buffalo. I prefer buffalos but technically you are getting free silver and copper with the eagle
Like others have stated, the AGE and buffalo both have a full ounce of gold in them, so there's no concern there.
Also, I'd hesitate to ever use the phrase "junk gold"... Gold is just in a whole other ballpark compared to silver due to how valuable it is by weight, so there's not really any downside to having it in a less pure form. In fact, being alloyed is actually an advantage since it makes the coin less prone to wear over time. That's why back when gold was used in circulated currency, the coins were never 24 karat.
@@GeorgeOneEleven90% silver is called junk silver So 91% gold is no difference.
@@SuperGiantGeckosLLC If you walk into an LCS and ask for "junk gold", nobody is going to know what you're talking about and you're just going to make a fool out of yourself.
Besides what I mentioned above, junk silver refers to circulated currency. Circulated US gold coinage has its own name: "pre-1933 gold". That's what you'd want to ask for.
And again, putting the word "junk" anywhere near something that has a value of $2500/oz is just hilariously absurd.
Nah it still has one full ounce of gold
Finally scoring my first Buffalo in September 🫡 perfect timing for more insight!
Let me know what you think!