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Asset Management vs Property Management: Understanding the Key Differences

Asset Management vs Property Management: Understanding the Key Differences

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Writing Share Tag

tagged by @noblebs, thank you!

The last thing I wrote before I went on vacation was an outline for one of my anthologies.... so I'll share part of that!

Gargoyle Adoption The carver is a middle-aged dwarf woman, with her beard braided back into her hair so it doesn’t interfere with her work. The adoption center looks like an eclectic curiosity shop or antique store, since all the “animals” are basically just living statues. All the gargoyles are loose around the store, but they don’t move until people get near them. The door is big enough for the biggest creatures with several smaller-sized doors within it. Begins with the dwarf carving a gargoyle that will go up for adoption in the shop; their personal pet gargoyle is bugging them—it’s noticeably decorated with gems and engravings. She waves it away, telling it to go eat its food that she set out for it Is forced to stop carving when a customer/potential adopter comes into the store (rings the bell at the counter?). The customer is a very serious-looking elf in fancy elf clothes. Can’t decide on gender. Dwarf asks what she can do for them. They ask if she’s open for Specially Commissioned Gargoyles. She says she is, but that her work doesn’t come cheap. They say no problem, I’m good for it. Elf produces a lovingly detailed sketch of the commission they want. It’s very complex, they’ve obviously thought a ton about this design. The dwarf looks over it, impressed, but not without misgivings. She compliments the drawing, but reminds the elf that a gargoyle is a living creature, as unpredictable as any animal. It may appear as though she can mold it to act however she wants, but the gargoyle has its own personality and preferences. If the gargoyle she carves doesn’t bond with them, she can’t help. She’ll refund the price of the adoption fee, but the commission money itself won’t be returned. The elf hesitates, but ultimately agrees to those terms. Payment is exchanged, the elf leaves, and the dwarf sets aside her first project to get started on the commission. Her office/workspace is a complete mess except for the spot where she carves the gargoyles. She has a specially organized set of tools, magnifying mirrors, magical and mundane light sources, etc. It’s very professional She starts with a solid block of the magical stone that all gargoyles are made of, chipping away at it once piece at a time. Her pet gargoyle hangs around. The more she carves the elf’s design, the more it seems like a kid’s drawing iterated upon by adult perspective, trying to make realistic something imagined from youth. This gargoyle design must be a childhood dream pet they’ve been aching to make a reality She can’t help but hope it likes them, even though she knows there’s no guarantee. Thinks about some of the gargoyle commissions she’s done where it hasn’t worked out. Starts talking to the in-progress gargoyle as she carves, which is something she normally does, but this time it’s more directly about how great it is to be someone’s companion animal. About all the things she and her gargoyle do. Her gargoyle lands on the desk and agrees (it can't speak but you know. animal sounds) with how great it is. She hopes this is enough to convince the magic in the stone to agree.

What happens next!!! A thrilling cliff hanger only to be answered whenever I write this thing for real!

Tagging: @foxys-fantasy-tales @noblebs @ceph-the-ghost-writer @auntdarth @damageinkorporated @srjacksin @void-botanist @vacantgodling @duelistkingdom and anyone else who wants to share something!

[cepheustarot]

What advice do you need to hear right now?

Attention! This reading is for entertainment purposes only. You make your own decisions and are responsible for them yourself, so it's up to you to listen to advice or not.

Choose one or more cards. Trust your intuition.

Card 1: Invention: Burning with passion Although the card said about passion for work or your projects, i added other cards and created next situation: here we are talking about workaholic, who work very hard, they are completely immersed in process, they are giving their forces and energy for complete tasks on the work. And they can neglect their own rest and free time, deny themselves pleasure. If you continue to work hard then everything will end in burnout and lack of strength. The cards advise you to reconsider your work schedule and your strength it is important to relax and spend time for your own pleasure, for example, alone with yourself or with people who charge you with energy. It is important to let yourself relax and not think about projects, work, but devote time to yourself and your rest. It is also very important to be able to delegate your work to others; here I see people who prefer to do everything on their own, but in this case it is very important to be able to share responsibilities, not to be stubborn, but to ask for help from others. As a result, this will save you, if not from all the burdens, then from most of them and you will be able to continue working at your usual pace.

Card 2: Knowledge Here we are talking about people who are in a difficult situation and do not know how to act, how to resolve it because of many thoughts in your head, you get confused and do not know what to do. Maybe you asked for advice another people but it is useless because they see the situation based on their views and their experience, and you have a completely different position and also a different experience. In this situation very important not to rely on the opinion of other people, but it is important to listen to yourself, determine the pros and cons, look at the situation from an objective point of view. Most importantly, in no case should you act to your own detriment, since in the future not very good consequences can be expected. Always choose yourself, put yourself and your interests first and this will save you from problems in the future.

Card 3: Challenge: Standing up for your rights. First of all, I would like to note that you are on the right track and you do not need to doubt it. Maybe you are facing difficulties and think that everything you are doing is a waste of time and effort, but! You should get out the thoughts and continue to move on, defend your position, fight for your goals, dreams, plans and then they will definitely come true and happy moments will appear in your life, you will feel stability, people will reach out to you offer their help or vice versa ask you for help (naturally not for free, in return, you will receive payment, whether it is money, guaranteed help from a person in the future or anything else). So be confident in yourself and in your path.

Thank you for reading! I will be glad of any feedback <3

[sothasil]

Sorry if this is super obvious, but are you still doing portrait commissions for charity? If so, can you link your PayPal?

Hello! I am currently busy with a bunch of em' actually :)

I am currently working on five, and have gotten more requests in the meantime. I will try to do as much as I can, and am slowly messaging the latest requests to warn them about the potential wait times. If it becomes at some point undoable for me, I will make a post to signal a hiatus or end of the commissions.

I am not comfortable publicly linking my paypal, but will send invoices in private chats with my clients. My usual commission process is as follows:

I chat with the client until they give me enough details I need for the illustration. This is where I give the price gauge for the commission.

I send a first sketch for approval, covering things like composition, pose, sometimes colors depending on the process.

Once approved by the client, I start working. I notify them when I am done and ask for the money. I do not accept money until I am finished with the piece, but I do not show the piece until I have been paid.

Once paid, I show the final piece, tweak things if need be (if the tweaks are significant and require me redoing some parts entirely, I can ask for more upfront) and send the client the full resolution files via their preferred method, usually email.

The charity commissions make this a bit difficult for cases like yours, as I encourage people to directly donate to the campaigns I am helping to avoid losing money to transfer fees. I usually do not accept upfront payment, but in this case I am not sure how to proceed - saying "donate upfront please!" goes against the personal guidelines I use for private commissions, which I set up based on how I work and client/artist trust, but would be much better for the families, as they need the money as fast as possible to survive. I encourage giving them money if you can, regardless. These are innocent people trying to escape a deadly situation.

It's a bit of a tricky situation - I want people to donate immediatly, but currently cannot guarantee being able to draw for you in return due to the amount of work I am already on, especially not as fast as usual.

If you would like a portrait and to pay via paypal, you will have to wait a little for me to complete my current commissions until I can take yours, with a slim chance I will unfortunately not be able to work with you.

I understand if this is a setback, as it boils down to not being able to fullfill the paid service I'm advertising. I will work so I do not leave behind anyone who's commission I have already accepted, and will not take money until I know I can complete the associated commission as to not pay anyone pay for nothing.

[iviarellereads]

Artificial Condition, Chapter 1

(Curious what I'm doing here? Read this post! For the link index and a primer on The Murderbot Diaries, read this one! Like what you see? Send me a Ko-Fi.)

In which we catch up with our pal.

SecUnits don't care about the news.

Murderbot never paid much attention to it, even after hacking its governor module. Entertainment is less likely to ping alarms, while news is carried on channels closer to protected data.(1) And, of course, news is boring and it never cared.

Now, as it crosses a station, it skims a newsburst while mostly just trying to get through the crowd without attracting attention. Fortunately, the humans of all sorts are too busy with their own journeys to pay it any mind. It has worried a little about security drones scanning for SecUnit specs, since they're all identical, but they shouldn't unless instructed to do so specifically, and nothing's pinged MB yet.

MB is very pleased with how well it's navigated so far.

Then, in the newsfeed, it sees… itself.

It stops near a food court, so people will think it's deciding where to eat, and pays more attention to the news. The image it saw was from the lobby with Pin-Lee's comment to the reporters, and credits MB simply as "bodyguard". The story mentions Mensah buying the SecUnit who saved her(2), as a human interest note to soften the grisly details of the body count. But, the journalists are only used to seeing SecUnits in their assigned roles, and usually in armour, so they haven't yet connected the new augmented human in the Preservation team. Which is good, because it increases MB's confidence in going undetected as itself.

The rest of the story covers how the company, DeltFall, Preservation, and three other political entities are joining forces against DeltFall, even as they fight each other over bond guarantees and jurisdiction.

Still, the newsburst is days old, and now MB wonders if the official news channels will have anything more recent. But, the higher priority is keeping moving.

On that note, MB keeps moving toward the transit ring. It can't use the typical facilities to purchase passage, as weapons scans will reveal it immediately unless it hacks the scanners, and it has no currency so it would have to hack the payment machines as well, and that's just too much work.(3)

So, MB catches a bot transport to the bot-driven transport section of the ring, and downloads some new media, and thinks about why it left Mensah and what it might want out of its life and freedom. Though, before it can have any of that, it needs to answer one very important question, and to do that, it needs to go to a specific place, with only two bot-driven transports leaving in the next cycle. The one leaving later is the better option, as it gives MB more time to talk the bot around.

I could hack a transport if I tried, but I really preferred not to. Spending that much time with something that didn’t want you there, or that you had hacked to make it think it wanted you there, just seemed creepy.(4)

On the way to the cargo transport, it does have to hack an ID-screener and some weapon-scanning drones, as well as a bot guard, but it just deletes any record of its existence, which is downright easy compared to what it usually has to do to work with company equipment.

The first dock it tries, with the bot transport leaving later, has a bunch of humans there dealing with an accident. Reluctantly, because it shouldn't be here in the first place, it goes to the other bot transport. The newsburst has it rattled, and it wants to escape into its media ASAP.

The other transport is a long-range research vessel, currently assigned to an uncrewed cargo run that will stop at the place MB needs. It's owned by a university in this system, and the cargo runs pay for its upkeep between assignments. MB would really like the twenty-one gloriously isolated cycles between here and its destination.(5)

MB finds the research transport, and pings it, receiving a return ping almost immediately. It gives the same offer it gave the first transport: all its media, serials, books, music, and some new shows it picked up on this station, in trade for a ride where it's going.(6) It offers the same explanation for its presence, as well: a free bot making its way back to its human guardian.

There was a pause, then the research transport sent an acceptance and opened the lock for me.

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(1) I find this a little suspect, as far as explanations or worldbuilding choices go. I'm not an expert in any sort of communications methods, but I don't feel like this tracks with what I do know about broadcasts or feeds generally or how they'd logically be laid out if they did work this way. (2) That feels like a romance novel title. Technically, it's almost exactly a romance novella title: The A.I. Who Loved Me, book 1 in Alyssa Cole's The Hive series. (Book 2 has no info yet, but book 1 was really cute, I thought. In case anyone wondered.) (3) MB being relatable again. Why do all that work just to look respectable, when you can sneak around and get your real work done in peace? (4) Gotta agree. Even if they can't retaliate against you, either of those just sounds… awkward, at best. (5) Is it just me, or does that sound like the sort of phrase that would not come true when stated in chapter 1 of a book? (6) I could question why a bot transport couldn't download its own entertainment from the feed, but MB's explanation of the feeds possibly raising alarms about bot access have already more or less answered it. As a part-human construct, it probably has access that can look less suspicious.

[financemaster1]

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Flipkart.com

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[ari-stash]

Ari’s Anti trio

I hope you guys are ready for me to dump the nonsense I’ve had about these boys, because this is finally the day that I’m sharing it publicly. There’s no story tied to them (yet) but those three Antis have plagued my mind for a few years already so I’ve had PLENTY of time to think about them. What I’ll be posting isn’t the whole picture I have of them but just the most coherent descriptions I could manage to put into words. I’d gladly share any more specific details about them if asked :] 

(Quick heads up before the rambles begin! Each versions of Anti have different names and/or title. They don’t really go by them but it’s what I usually call them to differentiate between them. Hopefully it make sense.)

Aiden/ The fae: 

Very narcissistic, egotistical, cocky, and confident. There’s very few people that he respects or even considers close to his equal. I don’t think there’s anyone that he sees as being above him. In his own perspective, almost everyone is beneath him, and being treated as an equal is the biggest honor he can give to someone. This isn’t to say that he’s a total pompous ass toward others, he’s actually fairly amiable! Charming even, to some at least. He very rarely makes his disdain known when it is warranted, preferring to conceal it under a condescending smile.

He’s very fae-like in his ways. He doesn’t straight up lie; sure, he’ll embellish, diminish and omit certain details from the truth but he’ll never tell a full barefaced lie. There���s always a good chunk of truth and honesty even in his worst deceit. And if someone can get him to say or promise something he will stick to his words to the very end, the issue is to bring him to that point though. He also sticks to the rules of hospitality very thoroughly. If someone is a guest of his, it basically means that they’re at his mercy if they do anything that Anti deems rude or offensive. But it also works both ways.

He adores bets and wagers over everything else, even if he loses. All that matters to him is the entertainment it can bring to him, although if he doesn’t deem someone worthy of that type of attention he won’t bother with it. If he considers someone to be too dull, it’s pretty much a death sentence for the person’s life. If you have nothing to give him, why bother being nice? On the other hand though, if he finds someone to be interesting to him… well there’s still a great risk for their well being but he’ll never purposefully take it to the point of death. He’ll actually make sure that it doesn’t happen. He’s very playful with those types of persons, even if it often turns sadistic, but he can also sometimes be close to nice too. If he actually Likes someone though… that person can be guaranteed assistance and free favors from him. The only person in that category is Marvin.

He likes changing his appearance, never staying in one skin for too long. He alternates between the other egos’ forms like how one decides which shirt to wear for the day. (His favorite one is Marvin’s though) He can do it pretty quickly too, all it takes is a second of being unobserved and he’ll be someone else. It can be somewhat jarring to witness… And also uncanny to see if the face he wears happens to be a person that someone intimately knows.

He can offer people deals and favors, but he’ll always demand for something in return. It can be something as simple as a valuable material possession, or something of emotional value, it can also be a promise of returning a future favor to him. But it can also be body parts or memories… He’ll never accept money as a form of payment though, he takes it as a personal affront to himself if anyone tries to. It never ends well for those people.

[billlockyer]

What Separates a 401(k) Plan from a Pension Plan

A 401(k) differs from a pension plan in that an employee can contribute to their retirement savings account through payroll deductions. Several employers also offer matching funds. On the other hand, pension plans are retirement accounts sponsored by employers and pay out a set sum of money when the employee retires. Your salary, number of years of service, and other factors will typically determine how much you receive.

It's crucial to comprehend the costs associated with a 401k or pension if you're considering getting one. The main causes of plan expenses are contributions, returns, and management fees. However, additional costs covered by the employer, such as administration and recordkeeping fees, can also impact the cost of a 401k. It would help if you asked for a fee schedule that lists all the costs related to your plan.

Asking about service fees, which vary by fund provider, is also a good idea. Some service providers charge fees for processing tax returns, moving assets between 401(k) plan providers, and other services. A typical pension has a cost advantage of 49% over a typical 401(k)-style retirement account, according to a recent National Institute on Retirement Security analysis. This cost advantage is primarily attributable to lower investment management fees, optimally balanced investment portfolios, and longevity risk pooling.

Employer-sponsored retirement savings vehicles include pensions and 401(k) plans, two distinct types. Even though they are both well-liked, one may be preferable to the other depending on your particular circumstances due to a few differences. A 401k and a pension are fundamentally different because a 401k allows you to choose how your money is invested. Several investment options are available, including stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.

As a defined-benefit plan, a traditional pension lets you know exactly how much money you'll receive each month when you retire. The sum is determined by years of service and past salaries. The benefit is typically paid out in lump sums when you reach a certain age, a process known as vesting, or in monthly payments. However, you won't get the entire sum if you quit your job before becoming vested.

Employees can make pretax contributions to a savings account through an employer-sponsored retirement plan known as a 401(k). Employees are allowed to contribute up to a certain amount each year, and occasionally, employers match the contributions. Unlike a pension funded by the company, a 401k is based on your contributions and investments and promises to pay you a set amount of money over time. The most common kind of tax-deferred retirement account in the US is this one, which is referred to as a "defined contribution" plan.

Similar to a 401(k), pension plans have rules governing how much of your pension is tax-deductible and how much is not. General Rule, which makes use of life expectancy tables, is used to calculate the taxable portion. The general Rule can be found in IRS Publication 939, or the Simplified Method can be applied to determine a more exact figure.

Both a 401k and a pension plan offer a range of investment options. Your financial objectives and current financial situation, among other things, will influence the type of investment that is best for your retirement needs.

Employees can save for retirement through a 401(k), a defined-contribution plan, and benefit from tax breaks on their contributions. Employers frequently match these contributions. A pension plan, however, is better suited for investors who want a lifetime income guarantee after retirement. Government regulations and expert fund managers oversee the management of these plans.

By investing in various asset classes, including stocks and bonds, pension funds seek to diversify their portfolios. Additionally, they can invest in derivatives and alternative investments, reducing the risk of losing money on a single investment.

[onlineecommercestore]

How Cloud Quoting Software Can Benefit Your Business?

Unfortunately, IT products VARs and distributors have inefficient business processes that can lead to broken communication and ultimately lost sales. You can incorporate IT product quote making software into your business to solve this problem. It will not only make your sales process work better, but it will also help your business grow over time.

What is software for IT product quoting?

IT item cloud quoting software is a robotized deal. Software that the outreach group of IT associations utilizes to create tweaked statements of perplexing IT items with suitable evaluating. This software is used by distributors of IT products VARs to select all IT products that meet their requirements and preferences.

To provide flawless quotations, a quotation software automates the entire sales quoting process. Because it helps the sales team come up with precise product combinations and automates the approval processes, it is extremely useful.

Quote management is still largely handled by spreadsheets by a number of businesses. The majority of their time and effort is devoted to obtaining approvals.

As indicated by a report by SoftClouds, around 50% of the deal's time is lost on useless prospecting and mistake remedy.

However, you can speed up even the most intricate quotes to make the entire process more efficient with the assistance of VAR online quote builder.

The following are some of the features of IT product quoting software that help IT VARs speed up the process of creating and approving quotes:

Software that is hosted in the cloud: Sales representatives want to be accessible at all times, so they need easy access to the necessary web quoting tool. The sales team's accessibility, productivity, and efficiency are improved by the

quoting app

. You won't have to spend a lot of money on cloud-based quotation software, which means you'll get a better return on investment over time.

 Strong Integration Capabilities: Because of the possibility of inconsistencies, it becomes difficult for IT product VARs to work with individual systems and related data. However, quotation software has robust integration capabilities that make it possible to integrate a wide variety of applications, including ERP, CRM, eProcurement, accounting, and so on. It increases productivity, reduces data duplication, and ensures an automated flow of data between systems

Accept Payments Easily: In order to guarantee that the online payment procedures are carried out with ease, the

quoting software for small business

used by VARs also supports integration with payment gateways from third parties. Customers are able to complete all of the payment processes at once, which increases the use of quote-to-cash processes

Automated Quote Creation: Only 35.2% of IT sales professionals' time is spent prospecting, building relationships with customers, and selling. The remaining 64.8% of time is spent on routine administrative tasks, complex quotation creation, data entry into the CRM, and other non-sales activities.

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As e-commerce continues to reshape shopping habits, gold is no exception. Buying gold online, especially gold coins, has become a popular option. Leading jewelry brands and financial platforms offer safe and convenient ways to buy gold coins digitally.

India's e-commerce space has allowed consumers to browse, compare, and make well-informed purchasing decisions from the comfort of their homes. However, given the financial and emotional value attached to gold, it's essential to choose a reputable provider. With the growing demand, the best online jewellery shop in India offers trusted options for online gold purchases, ensuring quality and authenticity.

Why Buy Gold Coins Online?

Convenience

Buying gold coins online provides the convenience of shopping at any time and from anywhere. There’s no need to visit multiple stores to compare prices or worry about missing out on a deal due to store hours.

Variety

Online shopping offers an extensive selection of gold coins in various weights, designs, and levels of purity, which may not always be available in physical stores.

Pricing Transparency

Online platforms provide real-time gold rates, ensuring pricing transparency. This transparency means buyers can track fluctuations and make purchases when prices are favorable. Additionally, the best online jewellery shop in India frequently offers discounts and promotions that are not always available offline.

Secured Delivery

Reputable online stores ensure that gold coins are securely packaged and delivered. Most platforms use insured shipping and offer options for tracking, guaranteeing safe and timely delivery.

Choosing the Right Gold Coin Online

1. Purity

Gold coins in India are generally available in two purity levels: 22-karat and 24-karat. 24-karat gold coins are the purest form, containing 99.9% gold, whereas 22-karat coins have around 91.6% gold, mixed with a small percentage of other metals for durability. For investment purposes, 24-karat coins are preferred, but for gifting, both options are popular.

2. Weight

Gold coins come in various weights, commonly ranging from 1 gram to 100 grams or more. For smaller investments or gifts, 1, 2, 5, or 10-gram coins are widely purchased. Higher-weight coins, like 50 or 100 grams, are preferred by those seeking long-term investments.

3. Brand Certification

Leading gold providers, especially the best online jewellery shop in India, issue branded gold coins with BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) certification, assuring authenticity and purity.

4. Design

Some buyers prefer plain coins, while others choose coins embossed with religious symbols or deities, especially during festive occasions. Online stores offer a wide variety of designs, allowing buyers to select based on personal preference and occasion.

How to Safely Make an Online Gold Coin Purchase in India

1. Choose a Reputable Online Store

The first step in making a secure online gold coin purchase in India is to select a reputable online jewelry platform. Major online platforms offer BIS-certified coins and guarantee purity. Look for customer reviews, certification, and transparency about returns and refunds.

2. Check Payment Options

Reliable platforms offer multiple payment options, including credit/debit cards, net banking, and UPI. Secure payment gateways ensure your information remains protected. For added convenience, some websites offer EMI options on larger purchases.

3. Verify Certification and Documentation

A hallmark or purity certificate guarantees the gold coin's quality and is crucial for resale value. Online platforms generally provide certificates from BIS or other reputed organizations.

4. Insured and Secure Delivery

Once the purchase is complete, a reputable store ensures the gold coin is safely delivered with proper insurance coverage. Always check the delivery timeline and tracking options provided by the platform.

Top Online Platforms for Gold Coin Purchases

Many reputable platforms offer online gold coin purchase in India. Here are a few trusted ones:

Tanishq Tanishq offers a wide range of 24K and 22K gold coins with the purity and craftsmanship assurance the brand is known for. Each coin is BIS-certified and available in multiple weights, making Tanishq a preferred choice.

Malabar Gold and Diamonds Known as one of the best online jewellery shop in India, Malabar Gold and Diamonds offers high-quality, BIS-certified gold coins with assured purity. They provide a wide range of designs, including religious motifs, and secure delivery options.

Senco Gold & Diamonds Senco offers various denominations and a hassle-free online buying experience with BIS-certified coins. Their customer-friendly website, purity guarantee, and attractive designs make them a popular choice for gold coin purchases.

MMTC-PAMP A trusted bullion provider, MMTC-PAMP ensures exceptional purity standards. They provide coins in multiple denominations and issue a certificate of authenticity with each coin.

Kalyan Jewellers Kalyan Jewellers offers a variety of gold coins with purity assurance and is popular for its competitive pricing and customer-centric services.

Benefits of Investing in Gold Coins

Liquidity

Gold coins are highly liquid and can be easily sold, making them an ideal asset for those seeking quick cash availability.

Wealth Preservation

Gold is known to preserve its value over time and is often considered a hedge against inflation.

Tangible Asset

Unlike digital gold, gold coins are a tangible asset you can hold, giving a sense of security to investors who prefer physical assets.

Gifting

Gold coins are a traditional gift for weddings, birthdays, and festivals. They are seen as a symbol of good fortune, making them a cherished and valuable present.

Essential Tips for Gold Coin Buyers

Buy from Certified Sellers

Only buy from certified sellers and reputable online stores. Always prioritize purity and certification when making an online gold coin purchase in India.

Consider the Making Charges

Making charges on gold coins are usually lower than jewelry, but they can still vary. Some stores waive these charges during festive sales, so keep an eye out for discounts.

Track Gold Prices

Gold prices fluctuate daily. Monitoring prices can help you make a purchase when prices are favorable.

Store Safely

After buying gold coins, store them securely. Many banks offer safety deposit lockers, and home safes are also an option.

Stay Updated on Taxes

Understand the tax implications of buying and selling gold in India. Gold purchases above a certain threshold require PAN details, and capital gains tax may apply to profits on gold investments.

FAQs on Online Gold Coin Purchase in India

Is it safe to buy gold coins online in India?

Yes, buying gold coins online is safe if you choose a reputable provider. Ensure the platform provides BIS certification, secure payment methods, and insured delivery.

What is the difference between 22K and 24K gold coins?

22K gold coins contain 91.6% pure gold, while 24K coins are 99.9% pure. For investment purposes, 24K coins are preferred due to their higher purity.

Can I return or exchange gold coins bought online?

Return policies vary among online platforms. Reputable sellers offer return or exchange options, usually within a specified timeframe, but it’s best to check each provider’s policy.

Which is the best online jewellery shop in India to buy gold coins?

The best shop depends on personal preferences, but Tanishq, Malabar Gold and Diamonds, and Senco Gold & Diamonds are highly rated for their selection, certification, and secure delivery options.

Are there any extra charges when buying gold coins online?

Besides the gold price, there may be making charges, taxes (like GST), and delivery charges. However, these charges are often transparently listed by the best online jewellery shop in India platforms.

Final Thoughts on Online Gold Coin Purchases

The convenience, variety, and transparency of buying gold coins online make it an attractive option for buyers in India. However, as with any investment, due diligence is essential. By purchasing Online gold coin purchase in India from reputable online platforms and focusing on certification, purity, and secure delivery, buyers can ensure a safe and rewarding gold coin purchase experience.

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Online shopping makes buying vehicle components easier since you can quickly find many options at affordable costs. You can find any auto part with a few clicks for regular maintenance or major repairs. This is useful for automobile owners who don't live nearby but wish to save time. Buying vehicle components online has many advantages, but you must be careful. There are different pieces, so be sure you're buying actual, high-quality things at the proper pricing. Car components may be purchased online safely and quickly with the appropriate preparations. This article may help you for buying the automobile parts in online.

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Official auto company websites are the best place to buy car spares online India. Many brands offer online replacement parts shops, so you know you're obtaining excellent products. Buyers may be confident they're purchasing the appropriate item from the manufacturer's website, which guarantees coverage and customer service.

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The components can be examined prior to making cash on delivery (COD) payment. You feel protected.  This ensures the item is good and fulfils your demands. Return policies might save you a lot of grief if your purchase goes wrong.

Conclusion

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