Gold IRA newbie - what pitfalls should I watch out for?

• •Just closed a Gold IRA last month and feeling pretty good about it!
• •Government employee here in Albuquerque, so pensions are nice, but I really wanted to diversify and add another solid layer to my retirement.
• •I'm sitting on about $60k in precious metals right now, mostly gold rounds, which I like for the lower premiums compared to coins.

Just closed a Gold IRA last month and feeling pretty good about it! Government employee here in Albuquerque, so pensions are nice, but I really wanted to diversify and add another solid layer to my retirement. I'm sitting on about $60k in precious metals right now, mostly gold rounds, which I like for the lower premiums compared to coins. My financial advisor helped me navigate the rollover from an old 401(k), and honestly, it was smoother than I expected. But now that I'm in, I'm already thinking about what NOT to do next. The last thing I want is to make some stupid beginner mistake.

I've been reading a ton, but there's so much information, it's a bit overwhelming. One thing I keep seeing mentioned is storage fees. My custodian has theirs, which seems competitive, but I'm just wondering if people have had bad experiences where these fees really eat into returns over the long haul? Or what about choosing the "wrong" metals? I went with gold rounds because I liked the idea of more metal for my money, but should I be worried about liquidity or future resale compared to, say, Eagles or Buffalos down the line? I'm planning to hold this for the long haul, probably another 15-20 years until retirement, so I'm thinking long-term value and stability.

Any seasoned Gold IRA investors out there have war stories or crucial advice on what to absolutely avoid? I'm talking about the stuff you wish someone told you when you first started. What are the common rookie blunders? I'm trying to be proactive here and learn from others' mistakes rather than my own. I did take the Gold IRA Quiz to get my bearings, which was pretty helpful for understanding the basics, but I'm looking for that real-world, "don't do this" kind of wisdom now that I'm actually in it. Thanks in advance!