Gold Dealer questions

[ppnewbie]

I want to start buying gold and having it stored by the dealer itself. I want the most reputable business with the longest history. I am having trouble because they seem to be alot of these dealers. I want something as stable and secure as Perth Mint, which is one of my options. I'm a little wary of it being so far away though. This account could get big over the years because I'm going to start converting dollars into gold (and back if needed).

[Libertarian666]

I want to start buying gold and having it stored by the dealer itself. I want the most reputable business with the longest history. I am having trouble because they seem to be alot of these dealers. I want something as stable and secure as Perth Mint, which is one of my options. I'm a little wary of it being so far away though. This account could get big over the years because I'm going to start converting dollars into gold (and back if needed).

I would not store gold at a dealer. They can get in trouble when there is tremendous volatility.
Like right now.

I'd use a non-dealer storage facility, like the Texas Bullion Depository. They aren't affected by gold price volatility.

(I have no relationship with them other than as a customer.)