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About Alex Ackel

Alex Ackel is the owner and operator of Louisiana Precious Metals Exchange LLC. He has been a precious metal dealer for over a decade. He is an expert in all things precious metals. Since 2010 he has amassed an extensive knowledge of the precious metals industry-including fine gold and silver jewelry, gold and silver bullion coins and bars, diamonds, colored stones, rare numismatic coins, and fine Swiss time pieces. As a precious metals analyst he closely follows the precious metal market prices and trends.

Gold Purity and Karat Marks Explained: How to Read the Stamp on Your Jewelry

A plain English guide to karat stamps, fineness marks, and how professionals actually verify gold and silver purity.

By |2026-10-15T12:25:59-05:00October 12, 2026|Gold and Silver Investing|Comments Off on Gold Purity and Karat Marks Explained: How to Read the Stamp on Your Jewelry

How to Avoid Gold Buying Scams When You’re the One Selling

The red flags and rigged scales to watch for when selling gold, silver, or coins, and how a transparent local buyer actually operates.

By |2026-10-15T12:25:57-05:00October 5, 2026|Gold and Silver Investing|Comments Off on How to Avoid Gold Buying Scams When You’re the One Selling

Pawn Shop vs. Mail-In vs. Local Gold Buyer: Which Gets You the Most Cash?

Comparing pawn shops, mail-in gold buyers, and local New Orleans dealers, and which option actually pays the most for your gold or silver.

By |2026-10-15T12:25:50-05:00September 21, 2026|Gold and Silver Investing|Comments Off on Pawn Shop vs. Mail-In vs. Local Gold Buyer: Which Gets You the Most Cash?
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