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Feb 24, 2025 - 03:51 PM
First and most important: Check the Better Business Bureau’s profile on a company before doing business with it. Check not only its rating but the number of complaints lodged against it and how those complaints were handled. A consistent record of complaints can be a warning sign even if it has managed to keep an A+ rating. Every first-time investor should take this simple and straightforward step, but it is amazing how many ignore it. Second, choose a gold firm that has a solid track record. Ten years in business is good; fifteen years or more is even better. Third, choose a firm committed to keeping you informed, i.e., one that is interested in answering your questions now and keeping you informed in the future. If a salesperson gives you short shrift or hits you with a heavy sales pitch, take it as a warning.
