Buyers Club FAQ

The OEI Direct-from-Mine Buyers Club is a membership-based collective buying program that connects members directly with precious metals mining operations worldwide. Unlike traditional precious metals dealers, we are not a dealer or bank - we are a buyers' collective that negotiates volume discounts and passes the savings directly to our members.

Traditional precious metals dealers operate as retailers who purchase from distributors and add their markup. OEI operates as a collective buyers group that negotiates directly with mining operations on behalf of our members.

The concept is similar to warehouse clubs - members pay an annual fee to access wholesale pricing through collective buying power. However, instead of bulk groceries and household items, we focus exclusively on precious metals from mining operations.

The OEI Buyers Club membership fee is $50 per year. This annual fee provides:

• Access to direct-mine pricing (15-25% below spot)
• Participation in group buying opportunities
• Vault storage earnings program eligibility
• Monthly market analysis and buying recommendations
• Priority access to limited shipments and special offerings
• Direct customer support from our metals specialists

All new members must initially store their first metals purchase in an OEI secure vault to maintain club integrity and comply with our mining partner agreements. This requirement:

• Ensures serious commitment to the program
• Maintains our volume commitments with mining partners
• Provides members immediate access to vault earnings opportunities
• Allows us to verify metal authenticity and purity
• Protects against potential reseller abuse of our pricing

To maintain program integrity and protect our direct-mine relationships, the following are prohibited from membership:

This policy ensures our pricing benefits reach individual investors and collectors, not commercial entities seeking to profit from our mine relationships.

Our discount structure is based on direct relationships with mining operations and collective buying power:

1. Join the Club: Pay $50 annual membership fee
2. Browse Available Metals: View current inventory from our mining partners
3. Place Your Order: Select metals and quantities at member pricing
4. Initial Vault Storage: First purchase must be stored in OEI secure vault
5. Payment Processing: Secure payment through our platform
6. Fulfillment: Metals sourced from partner mines and refined
7. Storage or Delivery: Choose continued vault storage or home delivery
8. Vault Earnings: If stored, begin earning 6-12% annually

Group buys allow members to participate in larger volume purchases for additional savings:

• Volume Targets: Each group buy has a specific quantity goal (e.g., 200 ounces of gold)
• Enhanced Discounts: Group pricing offers additional 2-5% savings beyond standard member prices
• Limited Time: Group buys have specific deadlines and shipment schedules
• Minimum Participation: Usually 1-ounce minimum per member
• First-Come Basis: Limited spots available per group buy

After your initial vault-stored purchase, subsequent orders can be delivered directly to your home via secure shipping:

Shipping costs vary based on order value, destination, and delivery speed:

• Orders under $10,000: $25-$45 standard shipping
• Orders $10,000-$50,000: $45-$85 depending on method
• Orders over $50,000: FREE standard shipping included
• Express delivery: Additional $50-$150 premium
• International: Custom quotes based on destination

Getting started is simple and takes less than 5 minutes:

1. Click "Join Buyers Club" below
2. Complete the membership registration
3. Browse available direct-mine inventory
4. Place your first order at member pricing
5. Start saving $619.61 per ounce immediately