Frequently asked questions

What is "spot inflation"?

Every dealer publishes its own spot price. Spot inflation is how far a dealer's spot drifts above the lowest spot published across all dealers we track — the spot floor. A dealer with $0.30 spot inflation is quietly adding thirty cents per ounce before their listed premium even kicks in. See the Methodology page for the full explanation.

Is this free?

Yes. No paywall, no subscription, no upsell.

Do I need an account?

No. All price and dealer data is public. An account is only needed if you want a watchlist or price alerts.

How often are prices updated?

Product prices are refreshed throughout the day. If a price hasn't refreshed recently, we show a last updated Xm ago timestamp next to it — we never silently remove a stale row.

Why is a dealer missing from a product's comparison?

Either the dealer doesn't carry that product, the product is currently out of stock at that dealer, or we haven't mapped that dealer–product pair yet. Out-of-stock dealers are omitted from the row rather than shown at a misleading price.

Which dealers do you track?

See the Dealers page for the current list. Want us to add one? Suggest a dealer →

What's the difference between wire and credit card prices?

Most dealers charge a surcharge (typically 3–4%) for credit card payments. We default to the wire/check price, which is the base listed price. You can toggle between wire and credit card prices using the control at the top of any price table — your preference is saved in your browser.

How do I set a price alert?

Create a free account, then click the bell icon on any product. You can alert on total price or on premium over the spot floor, in either direction.

How do I report a wrong price?

Email [email protected] with a screenshot and a timestamp. We respond within one business day.

Can I suggest a dealer to add?

Yes — use the Suggest a Dealer form.