Gold Hits All-Time High, Yet Remains "Unsellable" – The "Asset Liquidity Problem" of Foreign Ingots and Inherited Gold Surfaces
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The Japan Money Exchangers Association has launched a free consultation service and a nationwide survey to address the issue of consumers struggling to liquidate foreign-made gold ingots and inherited gold, despite gold prices reaching record highs. The initiative aims to resolve the problem of stagnant assets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why can't gold be sold even though its price is soaring?
A: Foreign-made ingots and inherited gold bullion often face rejection or significant price reductions because they have limited domestic circulation history, making authenticity and purity difficult to prove.
Q: What kind of consultations are available?
A: We offer broad support, including consultations on the purchase of foreign-bought ingots or inherited gold, price negotiations for reductions, obtaining authenticity documents, and handling inherited gold.
Q: Can anyone use the consultation service?
A: Yes, any consumer holding foreign-made ingots, inherited gold bullion, or gold coins can use the service for free. Anonymous or pseudonymous consultations are also accepted.
Q: What will the survey on actual conditions reveal?
A: The survey aims to understand the realities of purchase rejections and price reductions, as well as challenges in the circulation of foreign-made ingots. Results will be published statistically without identifying individuals.
Q: What is the Precious Metals Certification Authority (PMCA)?
A: It is an affiliated body of the Japan Money Exchangers Association that scientifically appraises the authenticity, purity, and origin of precious metals, issuing certificates to support legitimate circulation using the "PMAS-1" system.