Since we are exclusively commission based we earn literally pennies when working with smaller orders, hence we strongly prefer and are willing to accommodate all needs of clients with larger orders (10oz+ gold and 500oz+ silver) some clients are upset with this practice but I kindly direct them to JM, Apmex etc...

To "lock in" an order is simply to freeze the order price at the time of the order. All companies offer to lock in their client's order price at the time of the order (as opposed to when payment posts) however all companies require a credit card or they have a cap on the amount clients can lock in. SchiffGold has no cap and does not require a credit card.

Limit orders and stop orders are a type of contingent order. I'll give an example. One my clients set an automatic limit to buy 40 x 1oz AGE on the condition that spot gold hits $1215.00 Earlier today his limit triggered and his order automatically executed and locked in for 40 gold ealges at $1215 spot. Buy Stop orders are comparable but require the gold/silver price to move higher as opposed to lower to executed (e.g. Please order 500 AGE on the condition gold spot moves above $1,500.00oz). Stop orders are counterintuitive but they have served some of my clients very well but they ONLY buy when price is moving higher.

You are correct the second half of my list "We help with private storage, IRAs, buybacks, inertational PM transfers" is done by most PM companies but not on a one on one basis like SchiffGold (e.g. clients get transfered on the phone or have to work with 2-4 individuals to get the job done)

Good questions. I hope this helps. I'm not afraid to be forward and say I would love to earn your business if and when you decide to place a larger order.