Does anyone know the tax exemption rules for purchases of platinum in California?

I know for gold and silver specifically, a purchase of over $2,000 in one single transaction exempts the purchaser from paying California sales tax.

The rule is more ambiguous for other precious metals though. It says it covers monetized bullion (which is a government-minted legal tender coin), and the coin I am looking to purchase falls under that category/designation — it is a 1 oz platinum panda coin issued by the People’s Republic of China.

eBay has automatically added sales tax based on how the item itself was categorized by the seller. Would this be correct? Or am I exempt from paying sales tax based on the type of coin I’m purchasing?

Any advice and insight would be greatly appreciated!

Each year I try to pick up the 1/10 oz for that year. It makes it easy since only a few mints make them. Would love to see the Canada and US Mints make this size again.

Found this cool clam shell, display case for these little beauties.

During this precious metals sell off it looks like Platinum is holding its ground much better than Gold/Silver?

That’s the amount of above ground .999 platinum. Tangible and twice as rare as Btc. 🤔

More platinum n gold!!!

What is this sub’s opinion on platinum nobles compared to other forms of platinum such as maples or bars?

I was surprised to find this sub, as I hadn't given much thought to holding platinum, besides a few grams on my wife's engagement ring and a few gram bars at the most.

So I was wondering if someone out there stacks only platinum, if someone stacks against a gold ratio like the silver guys, or if someone trades it.

I find platinum to be very interesting, however there's not a lot of market or interest for it where I live, looks a lot like silver to me and I still prefer white gold over it. But maybe I'm missing out I guess, everyone knows it has been more expensive than gold, sometimes a lot cheaper, so a little volatile for strict wealth preservation maybe.

What am I missing? Thanks a lot for the input guys, really interesting community this is, can't wait to scroll through the pics of your stashes.

2022 Australian 1/4oz Platinum Coin Framed in 18K White Gold and Diamonds

Platinum seems harder for small investors to buy than gold or silver. The premiums can be high and there is less choice, so a token backed by vaulted metal sounds useful on paper.

But it also means trusting the issuer, the vault, the audits and the redemption process.

Would easier access be worth that extra layer, or would you rather hold the metal or an ETF?

Hello, I'm looking to diversify my stack and want to start buying platinum, I usually buy everything off PMsforsale but platinum is rarely posted (though I'm sure I can get some if I post a WTB) but before I do what's a reasonable price point nowadays? I always try to buy as close to spot as possible for all my PMs. I just have been reading that you should expect to pay higher premiums!

I was checking these commodities after a while, and they seem to hv really slowed down, the trends dont seem volatile anymore to me.
I was still thinking of investing some amounts to platinum, what do u guys suggest?
Whats the upside potential on it and details to educate me

Picked this up at my LCS today, always wanted some, traded an ounce of silver, plus $20. 1972 Franklin Mint Journey for Peace 1.3 gram Platinum round. Coin shop warned me about Franklin mint. But does that really matter when it comes to their pure platinum products? I just got it because it was of the small entry point to a new precious metal I’ve always wanted. Thoughts?

LOVEEEE The vintage

🪙 Three ounces of Engelhard platinum, 999.5 fine, all still sealed. Platinum is around $1,775 this morning, September 17, 2026, so about $5,300 in metal.

🇺🇸 These are my favorite platinum pieces. Something about the flag card and the staples and the certificate number printed right on the front. It looks like it came from a company that expected to be around forever.

With all the market fluctuations , price of Platinum is holding steady and building a new solid base. I see a huge upside in the next 1-2 years. I have managed to accumulate approx 48-50 ounces of pure platinum in form of 1 ounce coins and 1 ounce bars. Accumulation started over the past 3 years. Maybe I am crazy..

Decided my gold ladies needed a more diverse friend group, so am I fully initiated now or wut?

My first fractional 1/4oz platinum and silver pickup while in Austin TX. I highly recommend Capital Coin & Bullion. The whole staff is awesome and they give great deals!