Why Is Physical Gold So Hard to Buy? Market Logic Behind Scarce Gold Bars and Coins, Rising Premiums, and a Beginner's Guide to Buying Gold
With gold at highs, the global physical market shows a rare mix: bar and coin shortages, rising premiums, booming recycling. This article explains why physical gold is so hard to buy—covering demand surges, rigid mine supply, refining and logistics bottlenecks, and recycled gold lag—decodes premiums, spreads, and recycling heat; contrasts physical vs. paper gold; and gives beginners tips on product choice, price checks, staggered buying, storage, and liquidation, plus silver risk warnings.
