A comparison you can audit.
Here is exactly what our calculators measure, how affiliate placements are distinguished, and why we do not proclaim a dealer the permanent cheapest.
Our comparison sequence
- Choose the same metal, product specification and fine-metal quantity.
- Record the dealer product subtotal using the same payment method.
- Add shipping, insurance, handling charges and applicable estimated taxes.
- Divide the delivered total by the total fine-metal troy ounces.
- Subtract the same-date spot reference to estimate delivered premium per ounce.
- Review operational details: price locks, fulfillment, refunds, buybacks and availability.
What affiliate relationships influence
We may receive compensation if a visitor clicks a merchant referral link and takes a qualifying action. A current recorded Silver Gold Bull CJ referral is included. Other dealer destinations may be ordinary official links until exact program-tracked URLs are recovered. Compensation does not change calculator output, and we do not award an automatic “best dealer” badge based on payout.
Limitations
No merchant quote is retrieved automatically. We don't claim ongoing dealer approval, live inventory, or guaranteed fulfillment. Shipping or tax estimates may vary by destination; check the final checkout before funding an order. Some source pages change without warning, so this site includes dated source references and conservative descriptions.
Sources reviewed
We consulted Kitco's purchase FAQ, Kitco's shipping and insurance FAQ, and Bullion.com's pricing FAQ in October 2026. Product pages and payment terms should always be checked again before buying.