Where To Buy Gold In Waterloo, Illinois

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Buying gold in Waterloo, Illinois has never been easier! Dozens of local and national gold dealers are standing by to help you invest!

Local Gold Dealers

1) Southside Pawn and Jewelry

17.15 Miles Away (314) 353-2992 8101 Gravois Rd Saint Louis, MO 63123

2) Crestwood Coin & Jewelers

19.96 Miles Away (314) 821-7878 10021 Watson Rd Saint Louis, MO 63126

3) Sam Light Loan & Mercantile

20.50 Miles Away (314) 371-8007 2601 Olive St Saint Louis, MO 63103

4) Biegert's Jewelry

24.49 Miles Away (618) 345-3399 113 W Main St Collinsville, IL 62234

5) Kay's Pawn Shop

25.32 Miles Away (618) 451-1055 2500 Nameoki Rd Granite City, IL 62040

Gold Purchase Formats

There are a number of physical formats you can consider when buying gold:


  • Gold Coins: Some coins have a "rarity" component associated with them that can add to their value. Coins are a great option but avoid purchasing based on rarity unless you really know what you're doing
  • Gold Jewelry: Investing in jewelry is another option. You'll take craftsmansip, design, and purity into account when valuing these items.
  • Gold Bars: Bars are typically quite pure, and stamped with the name of the production refinery. Value is directly aligned to the amount of metal in the bar.
  • Gold ETFs: These are funds designed to follow the spot price of gold. It doesn't mean you own anything physically, and isn't an effective hedge against total system collapse (but can be a good investment vehicle for some).

Tips For Buying Gold In Illinois

Know And Comply With The Law

It's important to comply with the law when it comes to buying gold, and knowing what they are goes a long way.


Under a certain dollar amount, there's no need to declare (which may be attractive to some), but once you hit a threshold you will need to (and should) declare your holdings.

Maintain Direct Control Of Your Gold

If you're not buying an huge amount of gold, you should aim to maintain direct control over it at your home or other property.


If you're investing heavily, to the point where you need a safe alternative location to store it, be sure to go somewhere like Switzerland with strong property rights. It's key to make sure they can't lend or hedge using your stash.

Invest On A Long Time Horizon

When investing in any asset, including gold, it's important to keep the time horizon in mind. Prices fluctuate, and over a longer time horizon there's a better chance of your investment appreciating in value.


The last thing anyone would want is to invest money they'll need in the coming months, only to have the market move against them. Talk to your financial adviser, and carefully plan any future purchases.

Avoid The Banking System

Physical precious metals like gold are a hedge to the traditional banking system. In a crisis, if the system collapses, it may very well take your property down with it (if it can).


If there is a run on the banks, having your gold under your direct control means they can't confiscate it, block access to it, or have loaned it out in a leveraged fashion.