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Augusta Precious Metals Fees & Minimum
Augusta publishes an example based on Equity Trust custody and Delaware Depository storage. The stated dealer minimum is separate from the recurring custody and storage bill. Metal pricing still includes a dealer margin beyond the listed account charges.
Published fee sheet
| Check | Rule / published terms |
|---|---|
| IRA purchase minimum | $50,000 Standard minimum initial purchase stated by Augusta, for an IRA or a purchase using personal funds. augustapreciousmetals.com source· as of |
| One-time setup | $50 Charged by Equity Trust (custodian). augustapreciousmetals.com source· as of |
| Annual administration | $125 Equity Trust custody fee. augustapreciousmetals.com source· as of |
| Annual standard storage | $110 Delaware Depository storage+insurance; storage type not specified on page. Total $285 year 1, $235/yr after. augustapreciousmetals.com source· as of |
| Fee structure and scope | Flat third-party fees; dealer margin is built into metal price; Equity Trust charges $30 processing fee on a buyback. Published terms are an account or dealer example; obtain the applicable written schedule. augustapreciousmetals.com source· as of |
| Buyback terms | Buyback not obligatory either way; no separate liquidation fee when Augusta repurchases; Equity Trust $30 processing fee; claims 'never denied a buyback since 2012'. Published terms are an account or dealer example; obtain the applicable written schedule. augustapreciousmetals.com source· as of |
| Named custodians | Equity Trust Company Published terms are an account or dealer example; obtain the applicable written schedule. augustapreciousmetals.com source· as of |
Custody costs and the purchase price
The custody/storage example describes third-party account costs. Augusta states that a dealer margin is included in the metal price. A recurring fee total should not be treated as the full economic cost of purchasing and later selling.
augustapreciousmetals.com source· as ofA repurchase is not obligatory
The published policy does not oblige either side to repurchase or sell. A custodian processing charge is separate from Augusta’s description of its own liquidation fee. Ask both parties for the charge applicable to your account.
augustapreciousmetals.com source· as ofAugusta Precious Metals FAQ
What minimum does Augusta publish for an IRA purchase?
The sourced Augusta FAQ lists a $50,000 IRA purchase minimum. A prospective account still needs the applicable written custodian and dealer terms; the minimum is not the complete cost of opening or holding the account.
augustapreciousmetals.com source· as ofWhat setup and custody amounts are listed for Augusta?
The published fee example lists $50 for setup and $125 for annual administration. These charges describe the account arrangement, not the dealer margin embedded in an individual metal quote.
augustapreciousmetals.com source· as ofWhat does Augusta list for standard storage?
The sourced annual-cost page lists $110 for standard storage. Confirm the custodian and storage election in the account documents rather than assuming every depository arrangement uses that amount.
augustapreciousmetals.com source· as ofDoes an Augusta repurchase have no costs of any kind?
The sourced terms distinguish the dealer’s separate liquidation fee from custodian processing. They list a $30 Equity Trust processing fee on a buyback and state that the dealer margin is built into the metal price.
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