ARA not available to public now?

[Treorp55]

Was going to send out a package to ARA today, but their website has changed i believe. On The FAQ page, it says they no longer deal with the public, you must have a tax or EIN number, and there is now a customer application to fill out. Anyone know anything of this?

 

[Goose-0]

I don't know about this, but it's evident that the guv'ment wants more money from those that buy/sell precious metals. And you know what? 'You ain't seen nuttin yet!'

 

[markmopar]

I've heard the same. The Feds are trying to say that people use them for money laundering.

 

[Brian B]

I believe it has to do with new internet tax regulations. Ebay, Amazon etc are requiring that you the same if you sell a certain volume. The tax monster is getting VERY hungry.

 

[Treorp55]

Got ahold of them today, they said that if you have already been a customer, they will still take care of you!

 

[baylorhall]

Got ahold of them today, they said that if you have already been a customer, they will still take care of you!

Thanks! That is great to know!

 

[digging41]

Does thus mean if you have not dealt with them before or you do not have a business they will not deal with you?

Digging41

 

[ivan salis]

good old govt T N T at wotk folks --- Track (all means of producing any type of $ income ) N Tax (it)

 

[markmopar]

Does thus mean if you have not dealt with them before or you do not have a business they will not deal with you?

Digging41

Yes

 

[MRBeyer]

Sent in as a new customer on Dec 13th and didn't have a problem.