Fake gold: Some unscrupulous merchants will sell fake gold at low prices, or mix real gold with other metals to reduce costs. In this case, the gold purchased by the buyer may not be cashed normally or its value may be greatly reduced. It is suggested that you must pay attention to the certificate and quality inspection report when purchasing, and choose a credible purchase channel.
False high price: Some merchants will sell gold at false high price, or claim that the price of gold is about to rise sharply, so as to cheat buyers' trust and funds. Property buyers should pay attention to market conditions and avoid blindly following the trend.
Hidden handling fees: Some merchants will secretly charge high handling fees or other fees when selling gold, resulting in a substantial increase in the funds spent by buyers. It is recommended to know all kinds of charges and policies when buying to avoid being cheated.
False propaganda: Some merchants will attract buyers by exaggerating the investment value and income of gold. In this case, property buyers should keep rational thinking and not be misled by propaganda.
Purchase suggestion:
* Buy gold with formal certificates: when buying gold, choose gold products with formal certificates, such as national quality inspection certificate, gold bar factory certificate, gold coin issuance certificate, etc., to ensure the quality and authenticity of the purchased gold.
* Refer to the market situation: Before buying gold, you should know the price trend, market supply and demand and other information in the gold market, and choose the gold variety that suits you according to your own needs and budget, so as to avoid blindly following the trend or choosing products that are not suitable for you.
* Choose credible purchase channels: When buying gold, choose credible purchase channels, such as banks, jewelry stores and gold exchanges. And avoid choosing small workshops or unknown businesses, because these businesses may sell fake gold or secretly charge high fees.
* Understand relevant policies and procedures: When buying gold, you should understand relevant policies and procedures, such as return policy, appraisal and certification. , to avoid being cheated by businesses.
* Diversified investment: Gold investment has certain risks, so it should be diversified when buying. Don't invest all your money in gold. You can consider investing some money in other assets to reduce investment risks.
In China, the more reliable places to buy gold are the Gold and Silver Business Department of the People's Bank of China, China National Gold Group, international gold exchanges, jewelry stores and so on. When purchasing, you should choose a credible channel and understand the relevant policies and processes.