MINERAL PURCHASING GUIDE · ALKEBULAN PHILIPPINES
Avoid Gold Scams Before Buying | Gold Purchase Safety Checklist
Avoid Gold Scams Before Buying: Gold buyers can lose money when advertisements promise very low prices, unusual guarantees or fast delivery without verifiable product details. Whether you are purchasing from an African source or a Philippines-based seller, independent checks are essential. This checklist explains what to examine before considering an offer.
Avoid Gold Scams Before Buying — Product Details, Prices & Buying Options
Do Not Rely on Listing Photos Alone
A photograph can illustrate a type of gold but cannot establish ownership, purity or the existence of a particular shipment. Ask to verify the exact lot and its supporting records. Product reference numbers, assays and proposed inspection arrangements should all correspond to the same material.
Treat claims of guaranteed purity or confirmed certification cautiously unless the promised document can be independently checked.
Compare Gold Forms Correctly
Gold bars, doré, nuggets, dust and ore require different methods of assessment. A low offer for unrefined material should not be compared directly with the price of fully refined bullion without reviewing assay and processing considerations.
Request an explanation of how a proposed price relates to the offered product and its verified characteristics.
Check Legality and Written Terms
Ask which entity is selling, where the gold originates, who will export it and whether the proposed buyer may lawfully import it. Review identification, origin, inspection and transaction documentation in writing. If any part cannot be verified, do not assume the risk is acceptable.
Alkebulan Precious Minerals operates from the Philippines and discusses gold sourced from Africa, so separating the company location from the actual shipment route is particularly important.
Browse Relevant Mineral Products
Compare the listings below and enquire about the product you need. A written offer should explain the actual material and the applicable commercial conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy minerals from Alkebulan outside the Philippines?
We welcome international enquiries. Our company is based in the Philippines and sources mineral products from Africa. Shipment possibilities and legal requirements are assessed for the particular buyer and destination.
How do I get an accurate price?
Tell us the mineral, form, quantity, requested verification and destination. We can discuss a current offer instead of assuming every product has the same price or availability.
Are the products already certified or cleared for export?
Do not assume this from a website title. Any necessary supporting documents and certifications must be confirmed for the proposed lot and relevant trade route.
Ask Alkebulan About Your Mineral Purchase
We are located in Makati City, Philippines, with mineral sourcing in Africa and purchase enquiries from customers worldwide. Find the product that interests you and request a detailed offer.
Independent reference: OECD responsible mineral guidance. This information does not certify any Alkebulan product.