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 of gold reaching $6,300 by year-end (a potential 20%+ gain), stressing long-term holding over short-term trading or crypto-style speculation. With metal values now eclipsing numismatic premiums on many historic coins, bargains abound in items like circulated Morgan/Peace dollars, pre-1933 $20 gold pieces, and uncirculated Franklin halves—often trading near melt value. They warn of rising AI-powered scams using fake coin-valuation apps that impersonate experts to extract subscriptions. The duo advises against cleaning old coins, urges expert evaluations, and notes the low odds of finding ultra-valuable pieces in everyday stashes. They close with excitement over newly circulating 2026 semi-quincentennial coins (including the Emerging Liberty Dime, Mayflower Compact Quarter, and Enduring Liberty Half Dollar) hitting pockets to mark America's 250th anniversary. Always remember: precious metals involve risk and are not investment advice.

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&ndash;$5,300 range and silver between $75&ndash;$90&mdash; a healthy shift from recent volatility. They explore JP Morgan's reasonable forecast of gold reaching $6,300 by year-end (a potential 20%+ gain), stressing long-term holding over short-term trading or crypto-style speculation. With metal values now eclipsing numismatic premiums on many historic coins, bargains abound in items like circulated Morgan/Peace dollars, pre-1933 $20 gold pieces, and uncirculated Franklin halves&mdash;often trading near melt value. They warn of rising AI-powered scams using fake coin-valuation apps that impersonate experts to extract subscriptions. The duo advises against cleaning old coins, urges expert evaluations, and notes the low odds of finding ultra-valuable pieces in everyday stashes. They close with excitement over newly circulating 2026 semi-quincentennial coins (including the Emerging Liberty Dime, Mayflower Compact Quarter, and Enduring Liberty Half Dollar) hitting pockets to mark America's 250th anniversary. Always remember: precious metals involve risk and are not investment advice.

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 Saturday afternoons at noon on AM 930 The Answer in Sarasota.  Listen each week LIVE here, call John at Pegasus Coin & Jewelry at 941-725-6100, visit their website

Hard Money Matters is a weekly radio program originating from Sarasota, Florida and featuring John Maben of Pegasus Coin &amp; Jewelry, and hosted by overnight talk show host Kyle Warren.&nbsp; Each week John and&nbsp; 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 Saturday afternoons at noon on AM 930 The Answer in Sarasota.&nbsp; Listen each week LIVE <a href="https://theanswersarasota.com/listenlive">here</a>, call John at Pegasus Coin &amp; Jewelry at 941-725-6100, visit their <a href="https://www.pegavault.com/">website</a>

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Why Gold Isn't a Get-Rich-Quick Scheme: Market Ranges, Historic Coin Deals, and AI Fraud Alerts

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 volatility, even as many assets feel the pressure from geopolitical tensions and higher oil prices. Maben emphasizes that short-term fluctuations should not derail long-term investors, who benefit from viewing precious metals as a hold for years rather than days. The pair explores why gold remains a solid diversifier (with some analysts still eyeing $6,000/oz by year-end), the advantages of government-issued bullion coins like American Gold Eagles, Krugerrands, and Maple Leafs, and why buyers should stick to widely recognized products from trusted local dealers instead of hyped, graded “investment” offerings.

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&mdash;roughly $4,300&ndash;$4,600 for gold and $65&ndash;$74 for silver&mdash;after recent volatility, even as many assets feel the pressure from geopolitical tensions and higher oil prices. Maben emphasizes that short-term fluctuations should not derail long-term investors, who benefit from viewing precious metals as a hold for years rather than days. The pair explores why gold remains a solid diversifier (with some analysts still eyeing $6,000/oz by year-end), the advantages of government-issued bullion coins like American Gold Eagles, Krugerrands, and Maple Leafs, and why buyers should stick to widely recognized products from trusted local dealers instead of hyped, graded &ldquo;investment&rdquo; offerings.

Gold Pullback Amid Iran Conflict: Navigating Volatility in Precious Metals

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 far below spot price) to suspiciously low but potentially legitimate offers from high-volume sellers that often come with purchase limits because platforms like eBay or Costco use bullion as a loss leader to attract big-spending customers. The pair emphasizes the importance of checking seller feedback and longevity, while cautioning that even established accounts can be shut down and reappear under new names. They compare online-only sellers to brick-and-mortar dealers, highlighting the value of building face-to-face relationships for better service, fewer restrictions, and peace of mind—even if it means paying a small premium. Additional topics include realistic expectations for product images (stock photos vs. actual items), response times and shipping (Amazon has raised the bar, but most sellers can’t match it), and current market conditions, with gold and silver recently dipping amid Middle East tensions and Fed decisions, potentially creating buying opportunities for the patient and bold. As always, the show reminds listeners that precious metals involve risk and are not regulated like securities.

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&mdash;ranging from outright counterfeits (like gold offered far below spot price) to suspiciously low but potentially legitimate offers from high-volume sellers that often come with purchase limits because platforms like eBay or Costco use bullion as a loss leader to attract big-spending customers. The pair emphasizes the importance of checking seller feedback and longevity, while cautioning that even established accounts can be shut down and reappear under new names. They compare online-only sellers to brick-and-mortar dealers, highlighting the value of building face-to-face relationships for better service, fewer restrictions, and peace of mind&mdash;even if it means paying a small premium. Additional topics include realistic expectations for product images (stock photos vs. actual items), response times and shipping (Amazon has raised the bar, but most sellers can&rsquo;t match it), and current market conditions, with gold and silver recently dipping amid Middle East tensions and Fed decisions, potentially creating buying opportunities for the patient and bold. As always, the show reminds listeners that precious metals involve risk and are not regulated like securities.

Buying Gold & Silver on eBay: Spotting Fakes, Loss Leaders, and Smart Strategies

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—while warning against underreporting risks during audits. John emphasizes consulting tax professionals rather than relying on dealers for advice and shares his positive yet cautious view of eBay as a powerful global platform for buying and selling, highlighting tools like automatic sales tax collection, buyer protections for certified items, feedback importance, return policy pitfalls (especially "free trials" in coins/metals), auction vs. Buy It Now decisions, and tips for spotting legitimate sellers through high ratings, off-platform research, and avoiding red flags like anonymous operations. The conversation underscores eBay's convenience for U.S.-focused transactions while noting international complexities, evolving market efficiency reducing auction "bonuses," and the value of high-resolution images and certifications for confident online deals.19 web pages

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&mdash;treating them like any other profitable asset sale&mdash;while warning against underreporting risks during audits. John emphasizes consulting tax professionals rather than relying on dealers for advice and shares his positive yet cautious view of eBay as a powerful global platform for buying and selling, highlighting tools like automatic sales tax collection, buyer protections for certified items, feedback importance, return policy pitfalls (especially "free trials" in coins/metals), auction vs. Buy It Now decisions, and tips for spotting legitimate sellers through high ratings, off-platform research, and avoiding red flags like anonymous operations. The conversation underscores eBay's convenience for U.S.-focused transactions while noting international complexities, evolving market efficiency reducing auction "bonuses," and the value of high-resolution images and certifications for confident online deals.19 web pages

Why Gold Isn't a Get-Rich-Quick Scheme: Market Ranges, Historic Coin Deals, and AI Fraud Alerts

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