Gold comparisons
Our comparisons put two gold dealers or two coins side by side on price, fees, delivery, buyback and tax. For example, in our October 2026 checks SD Bullion's Gold Eagle cost 3.33% over spot by wire against 5.45% at APMEX, and a Britannia cost 2.80% at Chards against 7.13% from The Royal Mint.
Every comparison uses the same facts as our dealer reviews and the prices from our automated checks, so you can see which option suits you rather than which one pays us more.
All gold comparisons
| Guide | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Ainslie vs ABC Bullion: which is better? | Ainslie vs ABC Bullion: Swan 1oz bar 3.06% over spot at Ainslie (12 Oct 2026), buyback 1.96% under spot, storage A$15.50/oz vs 0.55%, delivery and ratings. |
| Perth Mint vs ABC Bullion: which is better? | Perth Mint vs ABC Bullion: WA Government mint vs private Pallion dealer. Cast bar 2.98% over spot (12 Oct 2026), storage 1% vs 0.55%, buyback and ratings. |
| Silver Gold Bull vs Kitco: which is better? | Silver Gold Bull vs Kitco for Canadians: Kitco Maple Leaf 5.70% over spot with a $5,000 minimum (12 Oct 2026) vs SGB free shipping over $999. Fees, buyback. |
| Gold Eagle vs Maple Leaf: which is better? | Gold Eagle vs Maple Leaf: 22 carat vs 99.99% gold, both 1 oz. Real dealer premiums, Kitco buy prices (Oct 2026), GST/HST, IRA and UK CGT compared. |
| Krugerrand vs Gold Eagle: which is better? | Krugerrand vs American Gold Eagle: both 22 carat with 1 oz of gold. Real premiums, buy-back prices (Oct 2026), IRA rules and tax in 4 countries compared. |
| Sovereign vs Britannia: which is better? | Sovereign vs Britannia: both CGT and VAT free in the UK. 7.32 g of 22ct gold vs 1 oz of 999.9, with real UK premiums from 2.8% and buyback prices (Oct 2026). |
| BullionVault vs Royal Mint: which is better? | BullionVault vs Royal Mint: 0.12% a year vault storage vs 1% to 2% + VAT, 0.5% dealing vs coin premiums, and why Royal Mint coins are free of CGT. |
| Royal Mint vs Chards: which is better? | Royal Mint vs Chards: same Royal Mint coins, different prices. 2027 Sovereign 8.14% over spot direct vs 4.14% at Chards. Storage, buyback and delivery. |
| APMEX vs JM Bullion: which is better? | APMEX vs JM Bullion compared: owners, 4% check and wire discounts, card limits, $199 free shipping, storage fees and BBB and Trustpilot scores in Oct 2026. |
| APMEX vs Money Metals: which is better? | APMEX vs Money Metals Exchange: 4% wire discount vs 3.9% card charge, Citadel at 0.55% vs a $96 a year vault fee, buyback and ratings, checked Oct 2026. |
| APMEX vs SD Bullion: which is better? | APMEX vs SD Bullion price test: 7 gold products checked October 2026. SD Bullion was cheaper on every one, by $89.94 on a Buffalo and $1,951.98 on a kilo. |
| Costco vs online dealers: which is better? | Costco vs APMEX, SD Bullion and JM Bullion for gold: membership fees, 4-bar limits, card rewards, no returns or buyback, and dealer prices from Oct 2026. |
| JM Bullion vs Money Metals: which is better? | JM Bullion vs Money Metals Exchange: 4% check and wire discount vs a card surcharge, TDS vault storage vs an Idaho depository, buyback and BBB ratings. |
| JM Bullion vs SD Bullion: which is better? | JM Bullion vs SD Bullion: card limits of $250,000 vs $5,000, 4% cash discounts, insurance conditions, storage fees and our October 2026 SD Bullion prices. |
| SD Bullion vs Money Metals: which is better? | SD Bullion vs Money Metals Exchange: Gold Eagle at 3.33% over spot vs no published price, vault fees from 0.29% vs $96 a year, payment limits and ratings. |
How we review
Read how we review gold dealers and see every price we checked in the premium tracker.
Not financial advice. GoldVetted provides general information to help you compare options. It is not personal financial, tax or legal advice. Gold prices go down as well as up, and you may get back less than you pay. Check tax rules with the official source or a qualified adviser before you act.