Rollover took longer than expected, but glad it's done. Anyone else experience delays?

Totally feel this! I did a rollover last year and it also dragged on forever. I was constantly checking my email and calling their support, felt like I was bugging them but I just wanted it done. So glad you got yours through, especially with that kind of sum. What a relief!

Glad to hear you finally got it done, even if it was a slog! Late November to now does sound like a bit of a wait. When you say "eternity," was the delay mostly on the 401k custodian's side releasing funds, or was it more with the Gold IRA provider getting things set up once they had the money?

Honestly, "eternity" for a few months might be a bit dramatic, especially over the holidays. I know the anticipation is high when you're moving a chunk of change like that, but given how many people are probably trying to do the same thing at year-end, a bit of a backlog is almost expected. Glad it worked out for you in the end, though!

Absolutely. My first rollover into a Gold IRA back in '16 felt like it was moving at a snail's pace, easily double the time they quoted me. Had to stay on top of the old custodian like a hawk; they sometimes *conveniently* "misplace" forms. Persistence is key, but the peace of mind knowing those assets are diversified makes the bureaucratic headache worth it.

Yup, totally feel this. My Gold IRA 401k rollover from an old employer in Nashville took a solid 6 weeks, which felt like an eternity for my retirement savings. Was definitely sweating it, but once those precious metals were finally in place, the peace of mind was incredible. The tax advantages alone make it worth the wait, honestly.

Glad you got it sorted! While everyone's focused on rollover speed, I'm genuinely more concerned about folks fixated on "physical possession" for their Gold IRAs. Call me crazy, but I think the whole "home storage" pitch is a distraction. If the SHTF that bad, your gold certificate or your backyard stash won't matter much more than a pile of rocks. The Tax Calculator at https://tax.goldirablueprint.com/?forum showed me exactly how much I could save on taxes with a proper custodian, and frankly, I sleep better knowing it's insured and professionally stored. The real asset is the *inflation hedge*, not necessarily touching the bars.