Here's how we source prices, calculate premiums, and help you find the best prices on gold, silver, and other precious metals products.
CheapestGoldPrices.com is an independent price comparison tool for physical precious metals bullion. We track live prices from the top US dealers and show you exactly how much premium over spot price you're paying — so you can find the best deal without visiting a dozen websites.
We don't sell metals. We show the numbers and empower you to make the best decision on your purchase.
Our system collects prices directly from dealer websites and marketplace listings on a continuous schedule — typically every 30 to 60 minutes. Prices are collected for 60+ products across gold, silver, platinum, and palladium from dealers including APMEX, JM Bullion, SD Bullion, Gainesville Coins, Money Metals Exchange, BGASC, Kitco, and leading eBay bullion sellers.
Final transaction price may vary by dealer/merchant given taxes, shipping, method of payment (i.e. credit card fees), and quantity purchased. Since each of these vary between customers' transactions, we aim to provide the best price listed by the dealer, based on a single unit quantity - before taxes, shipping, and fees.
The premium over spot is the extra amount you pay above the metal's raw market value. We calculate it as:
Premium % = (Dealer Price − Spot Value) ÷ Spot Value × 100
Where Spot Value = current spot price × coin weight (oz) × metal fineness. This tells you the true cost of acquisition independent of spot price movements.
Spot prices are sourced from metals market data providers and updated frequently during trading hours. The spot price ticker at the top of every page reflects the most recent available price. On weekends and market holidays, the last available close price is shown.
Dealer prices are refreshed every 30 to 60 minutes. Spot prices update every 15 to 30 minutes. All prices shown are estimates — always confirm the final price on the dealer's own website before purchasing, as dealer prices can change at any time and may include payment method surcharges.
We compare prices on the most widely traded gold bullion products in the US market:
Silver coverage includes all major sovereign coins, generic bars and rounds, and 90% constitutional junk silver:
We track the primary investment-grade platinum and palladium products: American Eagles, Canadian Maple Leafs, Australian Kangaroos, and generic bars.
Compare platinum prices → · Compare palladium prices →
Every metal page shows a sortable comparison grid. Sort by total price, premium %, or by product name. Filter by product type. Choose between grid, list, and stacked/collapsed views. Use the list view for a fast side-by-side comparison across all dealers for a single product.
The melt calculator lets you calculate the intrinsic metal value of any coin or bar using live spot prices. Useful for evaluating junk silver, older coins, and jewelry. Export your entry to a PDF to take on the go.
(Coming soon) The dealer directory lists every dealer we track with links, descriptions, and notes on shipping, payment methods, and reputation.
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New to buying precious metals? Start with our Beginner's Guide or read Why Buy Gold?
This site contains affiliate links to dealer websites. If you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This helps fund the ongoing development and hosting of the site. All prices are sourced and displayed objectively. Any paid advertisement is disclosed in the listing or banner.
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