Legit source for small gold nuggets (gifts)?

HardHatMatt

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Looking for a couple small nuggets...really more like pickers...for gifts to my son and niece this Christmas. Growing up my dad always got me a snow globe each year (among other gifts,) which I have always appreciated...but it's not really something you can display year round. I thought it would be neat to get my son a little piece of gold each year instead. As he gets older I'll get him larger and larger chunks (maybe even find a few myself...ha.)

Anyhow, anyone know of a reputable website or someone local in the Denver area that sells something like this? I'm thinking in the neighborhood of $50-100 a piece is what I'd like to spend. Thanks in advance for any help you all can provide.
 

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Kenmitch

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Ebay?

I've bought from nuggetsbygrant a couple times. He's got all shapes, sizes available. No issues other than a nugget that was a tiny bit short on weight. After contacting he quickly sent a PayPal refund slightly more than cost difference.

I've only bought for small mesh for practice panning smaller nuggets for metal detecting practice targets.
 

Hoser John

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Too bad not closer as only sell face to face, wish you luck as ONLY way to buy. IN A BANK also for everyones' safety as safe deposit box room and conference rooms readily available and costs nothing-John
 

Kenmitch

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Have you thought about specimen gold as an alternative? Makes for a nicer looking gift most of the time.

Too me at least something like this looks much nicer than a similarly priced nugget.

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I guess depending on a nuggets shape they can be somewhat attractive looking.

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Do you live near any State Historic sites or museums? They often have a gift center. Most in CA have gift shops that often sell nuggets and specimens for reasonable prices sometimes. One company that I've seen supplying specimens to a couple different places was Northern Nevada Gold.

Lots of gold found in Colorado so I'd imagine there would be local buyers that most likely are sellers also. Local gold clubs might be able to point you in the right direction.

Good luck and it's a really great idea.
 

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HardHatMatt

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Thanks to everyone for all the help! I agree that a specimen might be a better option.
 

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HartHatMatt, I have bought nuggets for my son for a few Christmases now as gifts from these guys:

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My son loved them and I was very happy with what we received.

- Brian
 

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Peyton Manning

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I would pm ummm is it kevinincolorado?

he seems to be a stand up guy
 

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Sorry to say sold out
 

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