What exactly is Platinum?
We are often asked about gold and silver. Seldom are we asked about platinum. We thought it might be helpful for the discerning investor to learn more about platinum and how you can purchase platinum in the same manner as gold or silver. Let’s start with the Spot Price. A good information source for Platinum’s world Spot Price including historical price charts is Kitco’s Historical Platinum Charts. Platinum (Periodic Table Atomic Number 78); has some unique characteristics worth considering. There are many industry and scientific web sites that detail supply, demand and industrial usage. Among those we found most informative are: The U.S. Geological Service and The Royal Chemical Society’s Periodical Table site. Recapping the above here are some of the main takeaways: Industrial uses: Catalytic Converters account for 50% of Platinum demand each year. As a catalyst in the partial oxidation of ammonia to produce nitric oxide (used for…
What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept most forms of payment including Bank Wires, Cashier’s Checks, Certified Checks, Personal Checks, Money Orders, and Credit Cards and Cash too of course! See our Buying Process Terms and Conditions page for more detailed information.
How fast do I need to pay for my order?
All purchases must be paid (as verified by postmark or initiation of a bank wire) within one bank business day of ARCC’s confirming and binding Sales Invoice number. See our Buying Process Terms and Conditions page for more detailed information.
How do I confirm an order?
An order is confirmed and binding for both parties and the products, prices and quantities are locked in at the time a Sales Invoice number is issued to the Purchaser by and American Rare Coin (ARCC) representative or when an Order number is issued to the Purchaser using our on-line Certified Coin Store service. At the time of confirmation the product, price and quantity will be clearly communicated and agreed upon by both parties. “Confirmation” of orders may be communicated via telephone, e-mail or in person. See our Buying Process Terms and Conditions page for more detailed information.
When do you ship?
Products purchased with a bank wire are normally shipped within 1-3 bank business days. Products paid with certified checks, personal checks and money orders will ship 10 bank business days after payment is received. Product purchased in our showroom are available for immediate delivery. Credit card payments up to $5,000 (not including shipment costs or taxes, if any) are normally shipped within 1-3 bank business days. See our Buying Process Terms and Conditions page for more detailed information.
How do you ship?
Product is delivered registered and insured via the US Mail.
Is a deposit required?
Most of our specials and individual coins can be purchased without a deposit. On large bullion orders however, a deposit of 25% may be required prior to order confirmation. See our Buying Process Terms and Conditions page for more detailed information.
