Frequently Asked Questions
We don’t know, and honestly, neither do you. Here’s a few things we do know: 1) when FDR required the American public to turn in gold, most experts believe only a small minority actually did turn in their gold; 2) It would be nearly impossible for the government to locate, much less confiscate a commodity that has been freely purchased, sold, and traded for decades and; 3) If the government did confiscate precious metals, we have no idea what they would confiscate, and what—if any—coins or bars they would exempt from confiscation.
Great question. We answer it in detail in our Precious Metals 101 Guide.
No, we don’t. We won’t give your information out to the public, and we wouldn’t want to do that to our current clients either. However, you can check the reviews of our company on Gold Dealer Reviews, our “A+” rating with the Better Business Bureau, or our membership in good standing with the Industry Council on Tangible Assets.
“Bullion” is a term that refers to precious metals which are made, bought, or sold for the value of its metal content, not a special historical, collectable or numismatic value. While some bullion will carry a small premium over other forms of bullion (e.g. 1 oz coins versus 100 oz bars), the idea is the same — the coin or bar simply represents the weight and purity of precious metal which was stamped on the surface of the metal.
No we don’t. And we don’t believe they are a good investment for the vast majority of the investing public. Please see our discussion on numismatic coins vs. bullion under the “There are so many different kinds of precious metals. What kind should I buy?” discussion in the Precious Metals 101 Guide.
Here at Cornerstone, we believe silver is an especially strategic investment in the current markets, however there are many various factors that play into the decision of every investor. If you are a first-time investor, or need help choosing what kind of gold or silver to purchase, view our Precious Metals 101 Guide online. For further questions, please contact us.
We need your full first and last name, shipping address, phone number and email address. You must provide your physical address. If you wish to have metals shipped to a PO Box, please request that before placing your order. (Note: we email our order confirmations following your purchase with us. If you do not have an email address, please ask our trading department about having your order confirmation faxed to you instead.) Our sales department retains the right to request additional identification from clients at their discretion.
We use your information to track and ship your order, as well as contact you with any questions or problems regarding your order. We don’t share your information with anyone except trusted 3rd parties who participate in fulfilling your order (e.g. a shipping carrier like UPS or Fedex), or when required by law. Visit our Privacy Policy page for a detailed explanation.
There are a variety of different sites tracking the price of gold and silver. Because the price of precious metals is traded around the world by a variety of international markets, the price will fluctuate constantly, even after the New York Market has closed. Prices are generally changing from 6PM Eastern Time on Sunday to 4:30 PM Eastern Time on Friday. To check the most recent spot price, go to http://www.kitco.com/market/
Cornerstone Bullion will generally buy back anything we sell to our clients. In addition, we will buy other forms of gold and silver bullion on a case-by-case basis. The price and premium will vary, so call us at (800) 558-4671 for a quote.
The copy of your USPS receipt with the package number serves as a valid confirmation of shipment.
We require that you ship through the US Postal Service. We HIGHLY recommend insuring for the full value of your shipment. Cornerstone Bullion will not accept responsibility for lost, damaged, or mis-labeled packages. It is your responsibility to properly ship and insure your package.
We will provide our address on the order confirmation we email you following our confirmed purchase of your bullion.
We have no minimums or maximums that Cornerstone Bullion will purchase. Pricing, trade terms, and purchase amount is subject to the sole discretion of our sales department.
We typically initiate payment within 1-2 days of receiving your shipment and verifying its contents. We will then mail you a check in First Class mail. You may upgrade to overnight delivery, or for transactions over the size of $50,000.00, we will bank wire upon request at no additional charge.
Contact us regarding the personal drop-off of your bullion in the Denver area.
Only when required by law to do so. Read our 1099 Rules for more details.
For all silver orders of 500+ oz, and all gold orders of 15+ oz, shipping is free. In every order, all shipping charges will be included in the final quote you receive from Cornerstone Bullion.
In most cases, orders ship within 1-3 days from receiving “good funds.” (See our “Good Funds” policy for more information.) Our sales department will notify you if we expect further delays due to backordered product, or delays in minting or manufacturing.
Cornerstone Bullion uses a variety of warehouses and shipping carriers to keep our costs as low as possible, and thereby keeping our prices low for you, our client. Most packages are shipped USPS Priority Mail, UPS, or FedEx. We fully insure each of our packages, and you will be expected to sign for the package upon delivery.
Yes. We take responsibility for the package up to the point of delivery to the address you provide. Once it has been signed for at the address you provide to us, it is your responsibility. If there is any tampering with the package, you must refuse the package. (See our Shipping Policy for more details)
Contact us if you don’t receive your package within the expected time frame (in most cases, you should receive your package within 3-7 days after we receive cleared payment from you).
Not all carriers provide detailed transit and tracking information on packages. Feel free to contact us to get the most recent information available on your shipment. In some cases, we may be able to provide a detailed tracking number.