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- #13 of 27 best companies in Gold and Silver Trading Company
- #64 of 183 best companies in Alternative Financial Service
- #13 of 19 best companies in Gold Dealer
- #15 of 50 best companies in Investment Service
- #112 of 253 best companies in Non-Bank Financial Service
- #2 of 3 best companies in Retirement Scheme Provider
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At Lear Capital, your long-term financial security is our main concern. We have been America's Precious Metals leader since 1997, and we strive to not only earn your business but to maintain it with superior service. We can help you diversify your portfolio by purchasing bullion, acquiring premium rare coins, or by adding physical gold and silver to your existing IRA account. Whether you're looking to realign your asset allocation, maintain an aggressive hedge against global volatility, or secure tangible retirement protection, Lear Capital has a plan for you.
About Lear Capital
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- The Precious Metals Leaders Since 1997
- At Lear Capital, your long-term financial security is our main concern. We have been America's Precious Metals leader since 1997, and we strive to not only earn your business but to maintain it with superior service. We can help you diversify your portfolio by purchasing bullion, acquiring premium rare coins, or by adding physical gold and silver to your existing IRA account. Whether you're looking to realign your asset allocation, maintain an aggressive hedge against global volatility, or secure tangible retirement protection, Lear Capital has a plan for you. We know you have a choice when it comes to investing in precious metals, and Lear has a streamlined acquisition process making your transactions FAST and EASY. We provide you with a personal account representative, a secure ordering environment, and a "real-time" investment relationship that keeps you abreast of spot pricing, precious metals news, and economic events that impact your retirement and your future. We also provide an industry leading Price Advantage Guarantee. Lear Capital is proud to have earned an A+ rating from the BBB and an AAA rating with the Business Consumer Alliance. We are also a PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service) Authorized Dealer giving our customers the benefit of coin Grading Accuracy and Authenticity. We abide by the NGC's (Premium Guaranty Corporation) coin grading Standard of Integrity, and we support the ICTA (Industry Council for Tangible Assets) on issues of taxation, IRS regulations, and legislation that impacts all tangible assets.
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1900 S. Bundy, 90025, Los Angeles, United States
- 1-800-576-9355
- clientservices@learcapital.com
- learcapital.com
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The sales person was very helpful on deciding what investment way to. go and thinking of are further!,,I really appercite his input!,,

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Very knowledgeable
Very knowledgeable, quick responses, friendly and patient with my questions or concerns.

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It took us a while but we got there. :)
It took us forever to figure out which option to choose. Once we finally made a decision, they were there to help us figure out the quickest way to move forward. It was fast and easy. They were awesome!!

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Everything went great
Everything went great. With the exception that I was promised a phone call when my order about to arrive. The phone call never came and my order came earlier than expected. Fortunately I happened to be home that day.

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Marrey has been really great to work…
Marrey has been really great to work with and always explains how the gold and silver prices are doing and lets me know that he is always available if I have questions. I am very happy with my purchases and feel that it is a safe investment.

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Gold/silver purchase No hassle
No hassle. All questions answered satisfactorily. Shipments arrriveld as expected.

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My coin order replacement in 2 days!
Upon delivery of mycoin order I discovered several coins had a white milky film on them. I called Joanna Verbon, my personal account representative from Lear Capital in LA, CA immediately put the replacement order into to action. I had my replacements in two days via FedEx.

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Misleading Pricing, Broken Promises, and Very Disappointing Experience
I invested $20,000 in gold with Lear Capital in January after hearing about them on the Redacted show. Gold was about $2,694/oz at the time, but I was charged the equivalent of roughly $4,831/oz. I received 26 coins at $780 each, even though each contains only 0.1867 oz of gold. I was never clearly told what the true per-ounce cost would be.
A few months later, I had to sell some coins back and was offered only $621 per coin, despite gold prices rising. After calculating everything, I realized I had paid close to an 80% markup. I later learned the markup on my $20,000 purchase was about 33%—something I do not feel was transparently disclosed.
I filed a complaint and spoke multiple times with a customer relations officer (“JJ”). I was told I would receive $4,000 worth of additional gold as compensation, but the depository statement shows the added gold is only worth about $1,200. This left me feeling misled a second time.
I also discovered public information about past lawsuits and bankruptcy involving Lear Capital related to alleged deceptive practices, which added to my concerns. I was told they don’t record calls, which surprised me considering the nature of these transactions.
I accept responsibility for not asking more questions, but my overall experience has been extremely disappointing. The lack of transparency, high markups, and failure to follow through on promised compensation have made me lose trust in this company. I hope my review helps others make an informed decision.

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Great customer interaction
I converted a 401K with no clue how to do it. I worked with Josh and he explained everything in a way I could understand. The whole process was much easier than I expected.

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We are very happy
We are very happy, with the experience, that the Lear Capital representative gave us!!
We were treated, with respect and your professionalism!!

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A great experience
From beginning to end the Lear representatives were helpful, courteous, and kind. They gave great advice and instructions from step 1 to the last step. This is a company you can invest with and not worry. Top notch!!!

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Cal from Lear Capital provided…
Cal from Lear Capital provided excellent guidance from setting up our account to receiving our first purchase of gold and silver. Looking forward to future transitions and a long relationship with Lear Capital.

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The AE did a great job with everything
The AE did a great job with everything. The only problem was that Fed Ex did not deliver the package when originally scheduled, it was a day late.

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The response to my initial feeling of indifference was exceptionally professional and sincere. Lear's response was above reproach, exceeding my original impression! Thank you!
I was treated with outstanding customer service until I had to change my purchase from around $35K to what I currently had on hand: $7K.
At that time my 'account exec' said: "Can't you sell some stock?" (Really none of his business) I was relegated to his 'associate'. I sent two emails to A. E. and they were referred to the Assoc to handle.
I ignored this at first. Then just a couple of days ago I asked about setting up an account whereby I could see what my 'meager' silver purchase was doing. I received a brief note from Assoc to contact depository...here's the a/c no.....he 'thought' they sent out info twice a year, but he had a phone no. I could call.
I staying the course...but feel most unimportant to the business of Lear Capital and will follow up with referrals to other organizations within my professional and personal communities.
Sadly,
Stephanie G. Ritchie
Dallas TX

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Great and Easy Way to Purchase Precious Metals
My account Exec. Dmitri has made purchasing gold and silver coins easy and fun. He explains every step in a friendly and professional way.

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Feeling that my money is in good hands
For the past year, I have been quite nervous about the possibility of a stock market crash because so much domestic and international political instability is now occurring. I first found out about Lear Capital because it sponsors Judge Napolitano’s news program entitled “Judging Freedom,” which I watch almost every weekday. Because I have come to trust Napolitano, I contacted Lear Capital and was put in touch with an agent who explained to me the ins and outs of investing in gold and silver. He carefully addressed every question that I asked and continues to send me updates about situations affecting financial markets. I am quite relieved that my money is now not only in a safe place, but also gaining in value. Thank you!!!

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Sam Dissanayake has always explained…
Sam Dissanayake has always explained every I ever asked. He is well informed and ensure I am aware when my shipment are going to arrive.

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The process is secure from the very beginning of ordering your metals to the time of delivery.to .
Yes I was nervous at the beginning since this was all new to me but the agent that helped me at the beginning gaves me information that helped me to determine what metals I thought would be best for me to purchase. Thank you Lears for making this a pleasant experience for me. I even recieved my order three days ahead of schedule.

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