Hard Money Matters
Hard Money Matters
Hard Money Matters is a weekly radio program originating from Sarasota, Florida and featuring John Maben of Pegasus Coin & Jewelry, and hosted by overnight talk show host Kyle Warren. Each week John and Kyle discuss the precious coin and jewelry marketplace, how it fits into the contemporary investment world and how folks can access the large inventory Pegasus has to offer The show airs Saturda…Social links:
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Gold Pullback Amid Iran Conflict: Navigating Volatility in Precious Metals
In this edition of Hard Money Matters, host Kyle Warren welcomes back renowned numismatist John Maben to discuss the impact of the ongoing war in Iran on global markets. Gold and silver have entered new, lower trading ranges—roughly $4,300–$4,600 for gold and $65–$74 for silver—after recent volatil…
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Buying Gold & Silver on eBay: Spotting Fakes, Loss Leaders, and Smart Strategies
In this episode of Hard Money Matters, host Kyle Warren and renowned numismatist John Maben continue their discussion on buying and selling coins and precious metals on eBay. They break down the red flags of deals that seem too good to be true—ranging from outright counterfeits (like gold offered f…
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Tax Time Tips and eBay Strategies for Coin Collectors
In this edition of Hard Money Matters, host Kyle Warren and renowned numismatist John Mabin dive into timely topics as tax season approaches. They stress the importance of reporting capital gains on sales of precious metals and coins to the IRS—treating them like any other profitable asset sale—whi…
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Geopolitical Tensions and Gold: Navigating Operation Epic Fury with John Maben
In this episode of Hard Money Matters, host Kyle Warren and renowned numismatist John Maben discuss precious metals amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions from Operation Epic Fury. Despite hostilities, gold ($4,800–$5,300/oz), silver ($78–$93/oz), and platinum (~$1,900–$2,300/oz) hold stable trading ra…
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Why Gold Isn't a Get-Rich-Quick Scheme: Market Ranges, Historic Coin Deals, and AI Fraud Alerts
In this episode of Hard Money Matters, hosts Kyle Warren and renowned numismatist John Mabin discuss the current precious metals landscape as gold stabilizes in the $4,900–$5,300 range and silver between $75–$90— a healthy shift from recent volatility. They explore JP Morgan's reasonable forecast o…
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Steady as She Goes: Why Stability Wins in Precious Metals Right Now
In this 25-minute episode, Kyle Warren and John Mabin explore the recent stabilization in gold and silver prices following a pullback, describing it as a potential "consolidation phase" that could set the stage for future gains—or simply a healthy plateau around $5,000/oz for gold, $80/oz for silve…
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Gold Correction, Fed Speculation, and Coin Collecting Insights
In this engaging edition of Hard Money Matters on AM 930 The Answer, hosts Kyle Warren and professional numismatist John Mabin dive deep into the dynamic world of precious metals and coin collecting. They analyze a recent sharp but healthy correction in gold prices following an explosive run-up, vi…
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Gold Blasts Past $4,700: $6,000 Forecast, Volatility Warnings, and Why Physical Beats Paper
In this riveting January 2026 edition of Hard Money Matters, hosts Kyle Warren and John Mabin (founder of Pegasus Coin and Jewelry in Bradenton) express genuine astonishment at the unrelenting precious metals bull run, with gold surging past $4,700/oz (continuing its meteoric ascent that feels "bey…
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Gold Tops $4,700, Silver Nears $100: Geopolitical Surge, Profit-Taking, and Dalio's Portfolio Wisdom
In this high-energy mid-February 2026 edition of Hard Money Matters, hosts Kyle Warren and John Mabin (founder of Pegasus Coin and Jewelry in Bradenton) marvel at the breathtaking precious metals rally, with gold climbing past $4,700/oz (continuing its historic ascent with no clear ceiling in sight…
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Busy "Retirement" Buzz: John's FUN Show Report, Gold at $4,600+, and Profit-Taking Surge
In this lively early-2026 edition of Hard Money Matters, hosts Kyle Warren and John Mabin (founder of Pegasus Coin and Jewelry in Bradenton) catch up on John's vibrant "retirement" since the January ownership transition to Holden Pollock—far from slowing down, John's busier than ever with less stre…
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