The two most popular places to buy precious metals are via a local coin store or an internet merchant like JM Bullion. Nearly as long as money has existed, there have been local coin stores. They changed from being pawn shop businesses into more specialized reselling enterprises. Customers have a chance to view their things in person before making purchases at neighborhood coin stores. On the other hand, online sellers are certainly a more recent invention. They allow clients to make purchases online and act as a virtual shop for precious metals businesses.