This is Gold.

Where is a good place for a beginner to purchase gold?
SPELL it out bc I am not kidding when I say "beginner"...

Extremely trustworthy dealer. I buy silver from them. Cant afford gold right now.
https://www.jmbullion.com/gold/

So...if we buy gold...can that then be liquidated to be used for purchasing power??? or, does it just sit there?

physical. JM Bullion will ship you coins or bullion bars to your address. You will have possession. Hope that helps.

I understand that part of it. I have looked at their site. My question is whether that gold we have possession of, can it be used for purchases like groceries, gas etc.

Yes, indirectly though. Only way I can think of is using Collectors/Pawn shops to sell for physical cash.

Perhaps VK or another Anon knows of a better way.

Thanks, I've always wondered about this

Totally --- its a good question. To be honest I've never actually never sold my silver/gold. Mostly just buy it. I have heard other stackers use the way I suggested though.

Personally, I try to stick to smaller ounces (2 oz or less) because I believe it will be easier to trade in a SHTF sort of scenario. Cost a little more to do it that way though.