If you are following this site or any like it, you certainly have to be aware of the value or, more specifically, the de-valuation of the dollar. You would also be aware that gold and silver is the only true money and if not in a cave have seen how the prices of both have been sky rocketing. 

Many of the members here invest in 7K Metals and Sound Money. They are probably the most affordable to join offering the best-priced services and purchasing capabilities that are matched by no one else. Further, they will store your metals for free. They accept credit cards and ACH (banking) transactions.