Gold IRA Dealer Comparison Worksheet
The clearest way to compare precious metals companies is to put their written quotes side by side. Enter what each company tells you below and this worksheet lines up fees, spreads, minimums, and terms so differences are easy to see. Educational only; always rely on each company's current written terms.
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Compare Up to Three Companies
Fill in what each company puts in writing. Leave anything blank that a company won't confirm in writing — a blank is itself a useful signal. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere; this runs entirely in the browser.
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The Gold IRA Quote Checklist lists exactly what to request in writing so every column is complete and comparable.
Get the Quote Checklist →How to Use This Worksheet
- Request written quotes from two or three companies for the same purchase amount and metal type.
- Enter each answer in the matching column. Use the same units (dollars, percentages) so columns are comparable.
- Watch the spread and markup rows — over a large purchase, the spread is often the single biggest cost, larger than years of annual fees combined.
- Treat blanks as data. A company that won't put a number in writing is telling you something.
- Print or save the completed worksheet to review with a qualified professional.
Why Side-by-Side Beats Memory
Sales calls move fast and numbers blur together. A written worksheet forces every company onto the same yardstick: same purchase amount, same metal, same fee categories. Differences that are invisible on a phone call become obvious in a column.
Important Context
- This worksheet is educational and does not provide financial, tax, or legal advice.
- Annual administration and storage fees are generally charged by independent custodians and depositories, not by a precious metals company.
- Figures entered are only as reliable as the written quotes they come from; verbal quotes can change.
- Customers should review completed worksheets with a qualified financial or tax professional before deciding.
Tool reviewed and edited by Daniel — independent precious-metals retirement researcher.
