IRA gold storage fees - what’s everyone else paying these days?

• •I've been in PMs for decades, since before I retired from the Street, and moved a good chunk of my portfolio into a gold IRA a few years back.
• •The peace of mind is invaluable, especially with how volatile markets have been lately.
• •What are others seeing out there for storage fees on their gold IRAs?

I've been in PMs for decades, since before I retired from the Street, and moved a good chunk of my portfolio into a gold IRA a few years back. The peace of mind is invaluable, especially with how volatile markets have been lately. My current custodian's storage fees have always felt a little steep, but I just got the yearly statement, and it feels like they’ve adjusted them upwards again without much transparency. For anyone holding significant amounts, I'm talking mid-to-high six figures in my gold IRA alone, these fees can really eat into returns over the long haul.

I'm currently paying a flat annual fee, which was somewhat palatable when I first started, but as my metals allocation grew, it's becoming a more noticeable percentage. I’ve heard some custodians offer tiered pricing or even a percentage of the total asset value, which could potentially be more cost-effective depending on the value and quantity of the gold. I’m especially interested in hearing from other investors in the NYC area, since I know regional differences can play a role in overhead for these secure facilities.

What are others seeing out there for storage fees on their gold IRAs? Are you paying flat fees, a percentage, or something else entirely? Any recommendations for custodians with competitive and transparent fee structures, especially for larger accounts? I’m thinking about using the Tax Calculator to run some scenarios and see how different fee structures impact my net gains, but real-world experiences are always more valuable before I go down that rabbit hole. Appreciate any insights.