Goldco Reviews & Guides

Goldco is a precious metals company based in Calabasas, California. It helps customers buy physical gold, silver, platinum and palladium, either for a self-directed retirement account or as a direct purchase delivered to them.

The guides in this section explain how the process works from the first call to the statements you receive, what Goldco's published fee statement says, how custodians and depositories fit in, and what Goldco's precious metals specialists can and cannot help with. They are not licensed to give financial, legal or tax advice. We also show you how to research Goldco yourself through public complaint records and review sites, so you can reach your own conclusion.

New here? Start with the full Goldco review, then read Goldco fees explained and how Goldco works.

All goldco reviews & guides guides

• Goldco Review: How the Precious Metals Company WorksAn independent look at Goldco, a precious metals company in Calabasas, CA: what it sells, how its process works, its published fees, and its buyback.
• Goldco Fees ExplainedGoldco's published fee statement, plus a plain-English guide to custodian, setup, wire, maintenance and storage fees and how to compare costs fairly.
• Goldco Minimum Purchase RequirementsGoldco has separate minimums for metals IRAs and direct purchases. Where to find each, why dealers set minimums, and how to plan around them.
• How Goldco Works, Step by StepA step-by-step walkthrough of the Goldco process: requesting the kit, the specialist call, custodian setup, funding, choosing metals, storage and statements.
• Holding Gold With Goldco: Gold IRA OverviewHow holding physical gold in a self-directed IRA through Goldco works: eligible coins and bars, custodian and depository roles, funding, and fees.
• Holding Silver With Goldco: Silver IRA OverviewHow holding silver through Goldco in a self-directed IRA works: eligible coins, the .999 purity rule, storage needs, and silver's industrial demand.
• Goldco Rollover and Transfer ProcessHow funding works with Goldco: IRA transfers vs employer-plan rollovers, the custodian paperwork involved, and how direct rollovers avoid tax withholding.
• Buying Gold and Silver Directly From GoldcoHow non-IRA purchases from Goldco work: the listed minimum, delivery and storage choices, insuring metals you hold, and the tax and record-keeping basics.
• Goldco Buyback Program: What It AdvertisesGoldco advertises buying back IRA-approved coins "at the highest price." What that claim means, how buybacks and bid/ask spreads work, and what to read first.
• Goldco Storage and Custodian PartnersWho holds and stores metals bought through Goldco: self-directed IRA custodians such as Equity Trust, independent insured depositories, and storage types.
• What Goldco's Precious Metals Specialists DoThe role of Goldco's precious metals specialists: education, product selection and paperwork help, what they cannot advise on, and questions to ask on a call.
• Goldco's Free Gold & Silver KitGoldco offers a free Gold & Silver Kit and an Ultimate Guide to Gold & Silver. What requesting it involves and how to use it to prepare good questions.
• Is Goldco Legit? How to Check for YourselfHow to check Goldco's legitimacy on your own: BBB and BCA profiles, the CFPB complaint database, review sites, state records, and the paperwork itself.
• Goldco Complaints: Researching Customer FeedbackHow to find and read complaints and reviews about Goldco critically, the common complaint themes across the metals industry, and where to file your own.
• Goldco Pros and ConsA balanced list of Goldco's strengths and drawbacks from verified facts: physical metals, IRA and direct options, the advertised buyback, minimums, fees.
• Gold Coins Available Through GoldcoThe gold coins Goldco lists, from American Gold Eagles and Buffalos to Maple Leafs and Lunar coins, plus how bullion and premium coins differ in price.
• Silver Coins Available Through GoldcoThe silver coins Goldco lists, including American Silver Eagles, Maple Leafs and Britannias, why eligibility must be confirmed, and how premiums affect value.
• Platinum and Palladium at GoldcoGoldco also offers platinum and palladium. The IRS .9995 fineness rule, why supply is so concentrated, price volatility, and where these metals may fit.
• Goldco FAQ: Common Questions AnsweredStraight answers to common Goldco questions: what the company is, minimums and fees, who stores the metals, the specialists' role, the buyback, and the kit.
• Goldco Account Setup ChecklistA printable-style checklist for opening a precious metals account through Goldco: ID, account statements, beneficiaries, custodian forms and funding method.
• What to Expect as a Goldco CustomerThe Goldco customer journey from first call to statements: communications, paperwork, shipping to the depository, reading custodian statements, and selling.
• Goldco for First-Time Precious Metals BuyersA beginner's orientation to buying through Goldco: key terms, choosing between an IRA and a direct purchase, questions to ask, and how to avoid overpaying.