My Augusta Precious Metals Experience - Anyone else feel this way?

• •Okay, so I finally took the plunge earlier this year and rolled over a significant chunk of my old 401k into a Gold IRA with Augusta Precious Metals.
• •We’re talking about a little over $150k – not chump change for a guy running a couple of import-export shops here on the border.
• •My experience with Augusta was… generally good, I guess?

Okay, so I finally took the plunge earlier this year and rolled over a significant chunk of my old 401k into a Gold IRA with Augusta Precious Metals. We’re talking about a little over $150k – not chump change for a guy running a couple of import-export shops here on the border. Been hustling in El Paso for almost 20 years, seen a lot of ups and downs, especially with currencies, so the idea of tangible assets has always appealed to me. I’d been watching the global markets with a lot of trepidation, and honestly, seeing some of the geopolitical stuff unfold, I just felt a deep need to diversify away from purely paper assets.

My experience with Augusta was… generally good, I guess? The initial consultation was super informative. My rep, I think her name was Sarah or something similar, was really patient clarifying all the options, especially the eligible metals and IRS rules. I felt like they weren't pushy at all, which was a huge relief compared to other sales calls I'd gotten. They walked me through the process of setting up the self-directed IRA and linking me with their preferred custodian (Equity Trust). The whole transfer took a bit longer than I anticipated, maybe 3-4 weeks from start to finish, which felt like an eternity when you’re watching market fluctuations. Has anyone else felt that anxiety during the transfer period?

The actual selection of metals was straightforward. I ended up going with a mix of American Gold Eagles and some Canadian Silver Maple Leaf coins. My thought process was, stick to recognizable sovereign coins for liquidity, even if the premium is a touch higher. The delivery to the depository was smooth; got all the confirmations and paperwork. Now, it's sitting safely in Delaware, which feels a million miles away sometimes from the dusty streets of El Paso, but hey, it's secure.

Here’s my main take: I appreciate the peace of mind. It’s a hedges against inflation and general economic uncertainty, which as a small business owner navigating cross-border trade, is a constant worry. I’m not looking for a get-rich-quick scheme here, just capital preservation. My only slight complaint, if you can even call it that, is just the feeling of not having direct physical access. I know that’s the deal with an IRA, but still. For those of you with Gold IRAs, how often do you check in on your assets or get statements? And for fellow border town entrepreneurs, how are you hedging your bets these days?