Purchasing physical precious metals should be a straightforward, transparent process. At Intervault Trading, we believe in education before transaction — every client should understand exactly what they are buying, why, and how.
Step 1: Consultation
Every relationship begins with a private conversation. We discuss:
There is never any pressure. Our role is to educate, not sell.
- Your investment objectives and time horizon
- Your experience with precious metals
- Your budget and preferred metals
- Storage preferences (vault or home delivery)
Step 2: Pricing
You receive a written quote with fully transparent pricing:
Premiums vary by product type. Bars carry the lowest premiums; rare numismatic coins carry the highest.
- Spot Price: The current market price per troy ounce, set by global futures markets
- Premium: The amount above spot that covers minting, distribution, and dealer margin
- Total Price: Spot + Premium = your cost per ounce
Step 3: Payment
Accepted payment methods:
Prices are locked at the time of payment confirmation.
- Bank wire transfer
- ACH transfer
- Personal or certified check
Step 4: Fulfillment
You choose how to receive your metals:
- Vault Storage: Your metals are transferred to our secure, 9R-rated vault in Fort Lauderdale
- Home Delivery: Shipped via insured carrier with discreet packaging and adult signature required
Step 5: Confirmation
You receive:
- Written confirmation of your purchase
- Vault receipt or shipping tracking number
- Ongoing access to your account representative
What Is a Troy Ounce?
Precious metals are measured in troy ounces, not standard (avoirdupois) ounces:
- 1 troy ounce = 31.1035 grams
- 1 standard ounce = 28.3495 grams
- A troy ounce is approximately 10% heavier than a standard ounce