Another site (ugly, requires 500oz silver or 20oz gold purchase) that has high recommendations is Tulving.com.
The main question seems to be, since all credit card transactions are tracked, whether you are OK with the IRS knowing the details of your precious metals purchases or not. If not, then buy locally.
Also, while APMEX has lower premiums, they also charge for shipping; so be sure to compute the total and compare it with what your local coin shop guy will charge: premiums may be higher but you will have anonymity and no shipping charges.
Good advice.
“The main question seems to be, since all credit card transactions are tracked, whether you are OK with the IRS knowing the details of your precious metals purchases or not. If not, then buy locally.”
Apmex takes money orders and checks. That would be the way I would purchase from them.
There ain’t much local to me, unless I head down to the big city.
I’m not aware of bullion dealers taking credit cards. Some may, but I’d say that most will not. They usually insist on wire transfers or certified checks. The bullion game (from the dealer standpoint) has incredibly thin margins, hence, the 2-3% credit card fees would not be tolerable.