Selling Gold ETF to Buy Coins - Reason To Wait?

[Coffee]

I'm unclear on this: If I want to sell some shares of my gold etf and then buy some K-Rands in roughly the same amount-- is there some tax reason I need to wait 31 days?

Thanks.

[melveyr]

My research has indicated that collectibles are not subject to the wash sale rule.

[Coffee]

I'm not sure what the wash sale rule is (off to google). 

Are K-rands considered collectibles? 

[Pointedstick]

I'm not sure what the wash sale rule is (off to google). 

Are K-rands considered collectibles?

All physical gold bullion is, I believe.

[smurff]

The ETFs also decay in value over time, so they are not one:one equal to bullion.

[WildAboutHarry]

Wash sale rules only apply if you are claiming a loss.

[dualstow]

I thought I'd give this topic a bump because I am considering selling some gold ETFs at a small loss while buying gold coins, and I was concerned about triggering a wash sale. Looks like it's not an issue. So, if anyone else was considering doing the same...here's the thread.

{ Why sell at a loss?
    Well, I want to sell share-lots that are close to breakeven, but I also want to be rid of GTU and PHYS altogether, and a loss will make the paperwork easier since I didn't make an election when I bought shares. }