Storage fees for Gold IRA - what's everyone paying?

• •I've been looking into getting some physical gold into my IRA, probably around a $200k-$250k transfer from my traditional IRA.
• •Gold's always been a good hedge, and I want a piece of that security in my retirement.
• •My main hang up right now is trying to get a handle on the storage fees.

I've been looking into getting some physical gold into my IRA, probably around a $200k-$250k transfer from my traditional IRA. Been in the steel game my whole life here in Birmingham, so I understand commodities and the value of hard assets, especially with all the printing going on. Gold's always been a good hedge, and I want a piece of that security in my retirement.

My main hang up right now is trying to get a handle on the storage fees. I'm seeing a pretty wide range of numbers from different custodians and depositories. Some are talking about flat annual fees, others are percentage-based on the value of the metals. It's a significant chunk of change when you're talking about a quarter-mil in gold. I'm trying to figure out what's considered reasonable or if there are any hidden costs I should be aware of. I even saw one company that was trying to charge extra for "segregated storage" – isn't that just standard for an IRA?

Anyone here with a Gold IRA, especially those with larger holdings, mind sharing what you're currently paying for storage? Are there specific custodians or depositories you'd recommend or warn against based on their fee structure? I'm trying to do my due diligence here before I pull the trigger. It’s a big decision, and I want to make sure I’m not getting fleeced on the backend after making a smart move upfront.

Also, I stumbled across this Gold IRA Quiz earlier today. Might be a good resource for anyone else just starting out or looking to brush up on the process. Anyway, thanks in advance for any insights you guys can offer. Much appreciated.