How I Got Into The Gold and Silver Business

It was Christmas day of 2010. After lunch I was surfing the internet and looking for another opportunity, as many of the businesses I had looked at would not work in the new Depression era economy we were entering.

I found a post about gold buying. even though my brother works for an out of town company as a Gold Buyer, I had never considered entering the business, myself. Something in the short article piqued my interest so I went to You Tube to learn more about the business.

I found Greg the Honest Gold Guy who had a school called Scrap Gold University that was online. I signed up and 60 days later I was licensed and about to open my office, and become the Honest Gold Guy of Sarasota.

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Now Greg has brought out the New Scrap Gold University manual as a way for someone to explore the possibility of entering the business, before putting out the funds for the University. You can see info about the new Scrap Gold University Manual here.

The Honest Gold Guy of Sarasota Pays More

From time to time I have customers come in for a quote who almost got ripped off elsewhere. In this video I go over two instances where customers had other gold buyers attenpt to steal their gold and silver.



You can also go to my web site at Honest Gold Guy of Sarasota.

I am open daily Mon to Sat.

New Honest Gold Guy Location in Sedona, Arizona

My friend Greg is opening up a new location in Sedona, Arizona this coming Monday.
I wish I could tell you how much I enjoyed Sedona, but when I was out that way last July, I just didn't get there. I hope to make it there in 2012.

The new Sedona Gold and Silver store is located at 2550 West Highway 89 in Sedona AZ., 86336. Their phone number is 928-281-1984.

Here's their website: Sedona Gold and Silver

How I Came to Be an Honest Gold Guy

2007 was a tough year for me. I tried my hand at a couple businesses that both cost me money. This had me scrambling during 2008 to try to make up for the losses, but in the new economy it was not to be. From 2009 to Christmas of 2010 I was watching and searching for omething that would actually work in the new economy.

Christmas afternoon (December 2010) I was searching the internet and saw an article on gold buyers. I went to YouTube to see what could be found about this business. It seemed logical that in hard times people would be selling gold and silver for extra cash. They do.I found the original honest Gold Guy and found that he had a school to teach the gold buying business. It was called Scrap Gold Univerity. I joined and 60 days later after obtained the tools and needed licenses my new business was open as the Honest Gold Guy of Sarasota.

Now I'm also the administrator for Scrap Gold University, and a long distance helper for the Honest Gold Guy. He just did a short video about the school. I am posting it here:

Honest Gold Guy of Sarasota Now Open Regular Hours

When I first opened the Honest Gold Guy of Sarasota gold buying business I could not be open regular hours as I had a pretty busy schedule. I am always busy! Now I have cut my part time job back to Monday evenings only. Business has been pretty good lately, so I am now open the following hours:

Monday - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday - 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Open late for your convenience.

Wednesday - 3:00 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Thursday - 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Open late for your convenience.

Friday - 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Open late for your convenience.

Saturday - 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Open late for your convenience.

Sunday - By appointment after 2 p.m.

If you need special accommodation, please call us at 941-915-2978 for any appointment needed outside regular business hours.

Economy is kicking people's butts

I hear the PTB that's the powers-that-be talking about the debt ceiling and taxes, etc. Obviously the politicians have no idea what's happening on the street. Working as a gold and silver buyer, I constantly have people selling gold and silver to cover living expenses, as their job, or lack of one, isn't keeping up.

We need a president like Ron Paul who is committed to cutting spending, returning our troops, ceasing the ridiculous Empire building that has gone on for decades, and making America competitive again. That may mean shrinking government, but I for one am ready to see the government small again.

Real Estate Buyer's Market - Baloney!!

I have been out in Cottonwood Arizona all of July. There is a little advertising newspaper here called the Ad King. It consists of advertisements and classified ads.

Reading the front cover this morning I see Arizona Central Land and Home, a real estate firm saying ”The real estate market conditions are at a peak for buying.”

To me, this is a self serving and deceptive statement. Housing will continue to fall in value as more people lose their jobs and homes. The norm today is for families to move into a relatives, or rent out an extra room, just to make ends meet.

Our congress and president can’t agree to cut government, reduce spending or anything to reverse our collision course with disaster. It’s as if the captain of the Titanic were calling for more cruising speed!

With the continued job losses, and belt tightening, the outlook for most businesses is grim. We will see continual business closings, and losses until this whole system crashes to it’s destruction.

One can only hope that the reset will allow entrepreneurship to flourish again. if not we’ll be plunged into a Socialist society, and or, the One World government people will finally thrust us all into a feudalist society of Overlords and Serfs.

I'm Going to Cottonwood Arizona To Help Open a New Gold Store

My friend Greg is opening a new gold and silver store in Cottonwood, Arizona. The new store will sell gold and silver coins, we'll be buying scrap gold, silver, and platinum.


Here is the new web site: Cottonwood Gold and Silver Home

We're working to be open by July 1, 2011

Stopo by and let me know what you think of the new web site I'm building.

Darryl

Saving On Food in the New Economy

We are seeing rising food prices worldwide. It seems that almost all commodities have risen, and will continue to rise. Certainly this is due to Worldwide weather disruption, and the fiat currencies imploding. It becomes imperitave to find ways to secure foods at a better rate. Here's one way I save on breakfast:

Stock Market is Manipulated - And so are Commodities

We have massive unemployment in the USA, and yet stocks are up. The earnings that are reported are coming from dumping employees. Consumer demand may be the same, but consumer buying power, and confidence are at an all time low. Real unemployment ranges from 20% to 30% depending on where you are.

Here in Florida we see 20% to 25% unemployment. I don't see how any company can be booming with these numbers. This is really evident as Goodwill becomes the new Wal-Mart.




I buy silver and gold at Honest Gold Guy of Sarasota. I see people selling gold and silver for extra cash. This lack of jobs has people liquidating many of their possessions to meet daily expenses.

My Silver Seller Client Who Wouldn't Sell

I had a customer bring in a huge, heavy sterling silver necklace the other day. It was much bigger and gaudier than the one in the picture. I weighed it and gave her a price quote. Off the top of my head I believe it was 266.00 or therabouts. She immediately said I couldn't sell it for that! I paid $400.00 for it in a Mexican Tourist Hotel several years ago.

Of course when we buy silver jewelry we're paying for the silver, the craftmanship, and the retail markup. At a tourist hotel I would expect the markup to be great. The necklace was so big and gaudy that no one in the family would wear it, and she wants to hold it to get her $400.00's back.

I just scratch my head sometimes. Some lucky?? heir will inherit a huge, gaudy necklace I guess!

Desperate Youth Join Military For Jobs - Bad Choice

This government, like the one it preceded, is hell bent on continual war.

With the current depression youth graduating high school see themselves with 3 choices. 1. Struggle to find a job. Unlikely. 2. Go to college. This puts off a job for at least 4 yers, but lands one in deep debt that cannot be shed. And still there may not be a job. 3. Join the military. Hope to be lucky and survive, uninjured to go to school on the government dollar. If that happens you will be older, wiser, more cynical, and may have lost parts of your soul for the actions you've been ordered to take in the name of Freedom.

I'm sorry, a government taking unconstitutional actions is not acting for anyone's freedoms. They are simply acting in the interests of their moneyed backers.

"Military men are dumb, stupid animals to be used as pawns for foreign policy." -Henry Kissinger

I grew up in the Vietnam era. At the time we did have a draft.I had a low draft number, and knew I would be drafted on my birthday. I saw Vietnam as an illegal war. There was no meaning for us to be there killing, and having our young men killed. I joined the National Guard as soon as possible.

It was a decision that, even today 40+ years later, I know was the right one for me.

It is a decision that would not work for today's young people. The Guard and Reserves are looked upon as part of the active military. More cannon fodder.

I have no male children, only grandchildren. What would I say if they wanted to join the military today? Just NO.

Gold and Silver Surges - Dollar Slumps

Gold and silver surge as the dollar dies. Our excessive spending and sending our jobs offshore are killing the dollar. Then world feels like gold and silver might be a safer bet than U.S. Treasuries or American dollars.

The rest of the world's fiat currencies are not much better. None of the country's governments want to live within their means. The United States must balance the budget like we citizens must, or it will be unable to continue.

Silver 42.62 at this time Gold 1484.80

Economic Recovery = Throw Obama Out

For our economy to recover we must cut spending, abolish unneeded Federal Government Agencies, and return our government to a lean machine with basic responsibilities. Can this be done with Obama as President. NO NO NO

Donal Trump is making more sense now, although it's likely the Republican party would rather have another faux conservative as their candidate. Last time we got John McCain, which made Obama (with no experience) look young and virile.

For the record, I love Ron Paul because he is honest. Could I vote for Donald Trump over Obama? Yes, at least he's a businessman.

Here's Donald Trump on Shawn Hannity's show

Have You Noticed The Rise in Silver Prices?

As the dollar falls silver rises. In my opinion silver is at a fraction of it's real value.

Learn more over at Greg's Silver Soars Blog

Here's his MARCH 31, 2011 - SPOT SILVER MARKET REPORT

High Speed Rail Boondogle

There has been much debate about high speed rail here in Florida. Our govenor told the Feds to keep their money. High speed rail is a loser.

The problems are: The cost to run it falls on the states. The area is serves is too short. The ridership predictions are way too rosy. The state's taxpayers will be stuck with the shortfalls.

Oh sure it would put some more folks to work in cushy government jobs earning retirement benefits we all wish we could get, but it's time the public in each state told the federales no!

Watch Out For Scam Gold Buyers

I had a phone call a little while ago from a lady who wanted to sell some 14k gold. She said she had been in to a gold buyers store to get a price. After they quoted her she said the price seemed low. It was confusing as they quoted her in Pennyweights

Smart, she went home and researched online to find that a pennyweight is a measure used in Cash For Gold Scams to confuse customers. The offered her two offers. The final one was $2,000.00 for her old which is really worth $3818.00.

As a gold seller, remember, if the offer seems low, don't sell. Call Darryl, I'm the Honest Gold Guy of Sarasota for free 2nd opinion. 941-915-2978.

Honest Gold Guy of Sarasota Opens Wednesday

I have been working for a few months toward opening the Honest Gold Guy of Sarasota. It takes several licenses, and permits to open a gold buying business. Finally today the last go ahead came through. The licenses are up and I am opening this Wednesday 03/02/2011 to buy some gold or silver. Am I totally ready? Probably not, there are always glitches, and things you forgot about, but you have to jump in the water to get wet!

So if you are looking for an honest gold buyer in Sarasota, FL, stop in and see me or check out the Honest Gold Guy of Sarasota web site.

Record Gold and Silver prices

The turmoil in the world has had a positive effect for the Gold and Silver prices. Gold reached 1,380.00 an ounce and silver reached 32.66 an ounce this past week.

Will they go higher? Yes, with the free spending that is going on worldwide and especially with the Obama administration, the fiat currencies will fall and gold will rise.

Wondering what today's prices are? Check Gold and Silver spot prices here:How to Sell Your Gold

Most people under-estimate how much their gold is worth. Don't be taken. The Honest Gold guy is a Gold Buyer in Sarasota giving fast fair and friendly service.

Make Big Plans

I'm reposting this from Seth Godin's Blog

Make big plans

...that's the best way to make big things happen.

Write down your plans. Share them with trusted colleagues. Seek out team members and accomplices.

Shun the non-believers. They won't be easily convinced, but they can be ignored.

Is there any doubt that making big plans increases the chances that something great will happen?

Is there any doubt that we need your art and your contribution?

Why then, are you hesitating to make big plans?

Donald Trump's Ten Tips for Success

I just put up a page of Donald Trump Quotes

In my quotes I have Trumps Top Ten Tips for success, which I have listed below:

Trump’s Top Ten Tips for Success:

1. Be focused. Put everything you’ve got into what you do every day.

2. Believe in yourself. If you don’t, no one else will.

3. Be tenacious.

4. Trust your instincts.

5. Maintain your momentum and keep everyone moving forward.

6. See yourself as victorious and leading a winning team.

7. Be passionate about what you do.

8. Live on the edge. Do not become complacent.

9. Leadership is not a group effort. If you’re in charge, then be in charge.

10. Never give up!

What is Real Money

I've been updating some pages on my web site like Quotes About Money, and Gold and Silver Terms. Doing so the subject of real money keeps occurring. What is real money? Do you know? Is it the federal reserve notes in your pocket? No, those are instruments of indebtedness. For every one issued we citizens owe interest to the Federal Reserve and the world bankers.

Real money has been gold and silver since 500 B.C. Today in the United States they are not classified as real money by the U.S. Government, but in the real world they can easily be exchanged for more and more federal reserve notes every day.

The constitution says only the congress can coin money. According to that only precious metals can be real money.

What do you think?

Small Business people Victims of the Recession

I was out looking for a few furnishings for my office today. As I went around town it struck me that there were far fewer of the used furniture stores in Sarasota, than in previous years.

In their place, are many more charity stores like Goodwill, and Habitat for Humanity. These are all worthwhile charities, but they do put even more pressure on small business retailers. Now Goodwill has bookstores here. They also have opened a store that is like an art gallery of used paintings and wall furnishings.

In the past small business's biggest enemies were the price clubs like Sams Club and Costco. In small towns the enemy of independent business was Wal-Mart.

Of course now Uncle Sam is trying to muscle in and nationalize business. That must be stopped!!!

If you're a small business person and feel like an endangered species; You are.

Starting over again

Many Americans are finding themselves in the position of starting over again. This due to jobs ending, suddenly. With no comparable job available.

This is leading to a resurgence of start up businesses. No so much from desire, but from necessity.

Here are some Starting Over Quotes

for some motivation as you start a new business, or start over in life.

I'm doing it - My new Gold Buying Business

It's been quite a ride over the last few years. I have started several part time, and full time businesses without finding my new niche. Around the end of November 2010 I found Greg the Honest Gold Guy in Prescott as I was surfing You Tube.

I was intrigued by his approach to the gold and silver buying business. Particularly so, as I felt that there were a lot of crooks in the industry. This bothered me as I knew times were hard. People deserve to get a fair deal. I signed up for Greg's Scrap Gold Business School shortly after deciding I would like to be the Honest Gold Guy of Sarasota.

Things have been progressing. I started studying the Gold and silver buying business, started my web site, sent in my licensing application, and leased a location at a busy intersection. Now I am chasing down all the details as I prepare to open up by late February.

If you're in Sarasota and want to sell gold or silver, please contact me to get a fast fair, and honest price for your gold or silver.