Augusta Gold Co. experience? Pretty solid, but curious

• •Just closed out another tax year in Q1, and it got me thinking about the gold allocation in my IRA.
• •I've had a significant chunk with Augusta Precious Metals for about seven years now, and overall, it's been a pretty smooth ride.
• •I started with a conversion of about $800k from an old 401k, mostly into a mix of Gold American Eagles and Canadian Maple Leafs.

Just closed out another tax year in Q1, and it got me thinking about the gold allocation in my IRA. I've had a significant chunk with Augusta Precious Metals for about seven years now, and overall, it's been a pretty smooth ride. Originally went with them after doing my due diligence – quite a few of my colleagues up here in Fairfield County had vouched for them, and honestly, the thought of diversifying beyond the typical equity/bond split felt right given the market volatility we were seeing back then. I started with a conversion of about $800k from an old 401k, mostly into a mix of Gold American Eagles and Canadian Maple Leafs. No complaints with their execution or storage; everything’s been meticulously handled, and their client service has always been prompt, which you'd expect when you're dealing with seven figures.

My initial motivation was primarily inflation hedging and a bit of geopolitical uncertainty. Living in Greenwich, I'm surrounded by folks who have seen more than a few market cycles, and the consensus seemed to be that a healthy physical gold component was just good sense for wealth preservation. I'm sitting on a portfolio north of $3M now, and gold represents about 15-20% of that, depending on the current market. I’ve probably added another $300k over the years through smaller contributions. Augusta definitely made the process easy, which was a huge plus given how little free time I have during the week.

However, I'm always looking at optimizing. The fees, while transparent, do add up over time, and with gold's recent run, I'm starting to wonder if there are other players out there offering similar security and service but perhaps with a slightly leaner fee structure for larger allocations. I'm not looking to jump ship, but it's prudent to keep an eye on the market, right? Has anyone else here dealt with Augusta, perhaps with a similar size allocation? What were your overall thoughts on their pricing and service compared to alternatives once you got past the initial setup?

Are there specific custodians or dealers you've used for your precious metals IRA that you'd recommend looking into, particularly for larger accounts? I'm curious about the long-term experiences. While Augusta has been reliable, I just want to make sure I'm not leaving anything on the table for the next decade. Any insights would be appreciated.