Costco offers physical gold bars and coins, but weigh the pros and cons before buying from the retailer.

Nelson said disappointed people who have come through the store have included someone who bought what he thought was “a quality, heavy-gold chain” from a guy selling jewelry out of a car trunk ...

Sunglasses, sweats and gym shoes. The ensemble is completed by a heavy gold chain with a stone-studded medallion hanging from his neck. He walks as if he owns the place. In many ways, he does.