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Platform Overview

How It
Works.

Every listing verified. Every payment protected. Metals stay in the vault — from listing to settlement.

Buy verified metals
at real market prices.

Every listing is vault-verified before it goes live. Buyers see the exact price, storage location, and verification status upfront — before any commitment is made.

$0
Account Fee
48hr
Avg. Settlement
100%
Payment Protected
01
Browse
Find Exactly What You Want

Browse by metal type, weight, mint, or storage location. Every listing is vault-verified before it appears — exact price and verification status shown upfront.

02
Verify
One-Time Identity Confirmation

A one-time identity check — takes minutes, applies to all future transactions. Every seller on the platform is verified the same way.

03
Secured Escrow
Payment — Fully Protected

Payment goes directly to an independent, state-regulated escrow service. VaultRunner never touches buyer funds. Nothing moves until payment is confirmed secured.

04
VaultRunner
Ownership Transfers — Metal Never Moves

Ownership transfers at the depository — the metal never moves. No shipping, no transit risk. Physical delivery is available if preferred.

05
Settlement
Confirm Receipt — Transaction Complete

Buyer confirms receipt — escrow releases funds to the seller. If a dispute occurs, the escrow service holds the payment until it is resolved.

Everything in one
place.

Real-time holdings, activity, and market conditions — clear for first-time buyers, efficient for experienced investors.

Portfolio Overview
Completed purchases, vault holdings, escrow status, and active price alerts — all on one screen at login.
Cost Calculator
Full all-in cost — metal price, platform fee, and processing — shown before any offer is submitted.
Live Spot Prices
Live spot prices for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium — visible throughout the platform.
Price Alerts
Set a target price — receive a notification the moment the market reaches it.
My Vault
All authenticated metals in the buyer's name, in one place. Request delivery, transfer to another vault, or relist whenever ready.
Complete Purchase History
Every completed and in-process purchase — with escrow status, depository records, and documentation — always accessible.

List metals.
Get paid fairly.

Sellers set the price. Buyers come to them. Direct access to buyers willing to pay closer to market value — without the spread a dealer takes on both sides.

$0
Listing Fee
You
Set
The Asking Price
48hr
Avg. Payment
01
List
Create a Listing in Minutes

Already vaulted? List immediately. Metals at home? Ship using a prepaid insured label — the listing goes live once verified. The Proceeds Calculator shows the exact net payout upfront.

02
Verify
One-Time Identity Confirmation

One-time identity check before the first sale — minutes to complete, permanent clearance. Every buyer is verified the same way.

03
Secured Escrow
Buyer's Payment Confirmed and Protected

Sellers are notified only after payment is confirmed and held by the escrow service. No transfer happens until funds are secured.

04
VaultRunner
Transfer Ownership — No Shipping, No Hassle

VaultRunner sends the transfer instruction. Metal moves into the buyer's name at the vault — sellers arrange nothing. No packaging, no shipping, no insurance.

05
Settlement
Buyer Confirms — Payment Arrives

Buyer confirms — escrow releases funds directly to the seller, typically within 48 hours. No negotiating, no dealer delays.

Tools built for
serious sellers.

Price confidently, manage listings, get paid — whether selling one coin or an entire collection.

Market Comparison Tool
Live dealer pricing alongside spot — so sellers can price competitively and confidently without guesswork.
Proceeds Calculator
Exact net payout shown before listing — platform fee, processing, and storage costs all included.
Live Spot Prices
Live spot prices for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium — always in view when pricing a listing.
Smart Alerts
Spot price alert when the market hits a target. Buyer Alert the moment an offer enters escrow and payment is secured.
Depository Status
All vault holdings across every depository — quantities, verified status, account details — in one panel. One-click connection.
Complete Transaction Records
Every sale recorded in full — tax documents, depository statements, and transaction history always in one place.
Payment Security

How Payments Are Protected

A plain-language explanation of how money flows — and where it is secured — in every VaultRunner transaction.

Every payment.
Protected by independent authority.

Every transaction flows through an independent escrow service that is licensed, bonded, and independently audited. Neither VaultRunner nor the seller ever touches the payment.

Simple. Independent. Protected.

The escrow provider holds escrow and money services licenses in all 50 states, regulated by the applicable financial authority in each jurisdiction. Neither party has to trust the other. The escrow service is the neutral authority — and steps in if any dispute arises.

FOR FULL DETAILS ON VAULTRUNNER'S REGULATORY APPROACH, VISIT THE COMPLIANCE PAGE.

Buyer
Starts a purchase on VaultRunner
↓ payment sent directly
Licensed, Bonded & Audited Escrow Service
Independent, state-regulated, and licensed in all 50 states — funds held securely
↓ confirmation signal only
VaultRunner
Transmits instructions — never holds funds
↓ transfer instruction
Depository / Seller
Metal transfers to the buyer's name at the vault
↓ buyer confirms receipt
Funds Disbursed to Seller
Escrow service releases — VaultRunner collects its fee
Storage Standards

The Highest Standard
in Vault Security.

COMEX approval is not a certification — it is a designation earned through full financial and procedural audits conducted by CME Group, with every approval reported to the CFTC. Fewer than ten facilities in the United States meet this standard. Every vault in VaultRunner's network does.

COMEX / CME Approved
CME Group · CFTC Notified
Full financial and procedural audit required for approval
Every approval reported to the CFTC
Fewer than ten approved facilities in the United States
Daily inventory reporting to CME Group required
Independent reconciliation audit conducted annually
Insured & Independently Audited
Lloyd's of London Standard
Full insurance coverage on all stored metals
Coverage maintained independently of VaultRunner
Third-party audited — not self-reported
Segregated and allocated storage available
Retirement account approved
Title Transfers at the Vault
Zero Transit Risk
Metal never moves during a vault-to-vault transaction
Ownership recorded in the buyer's name at settlement
Real-time inventory and account status reporting
Physical delivery available on request
VaultRunner never takes custody at any point
Fee Transparency

No hidden fees.
Ever.

Every cost disclosed before any commitment. The estimate shown is the amount received.

Buyer Fee
Charged only on completed sales
0.75%
Seller Fee
Charged only on completed sales
1.5%
Listing Fee
Publish as many listings as necessary
$0
Vaulted Transfer Fee $0
Payment Processing (Secured Escrow) Shown at checkout
Physical Shipping At cost
Account Membership $0

Platform fees do not include escrow or storage costs, which vary by transaction and storage location. A complete fee schedule will be published at launch. Fees are subject to change with advance notice to registered users.

How VaultRunner Compares

NO SALE = NO FEE. EVER.

VaultRunner COMBINED ROUND-TRIP 2.25%
Online Dealers (buy premium) 5–12%
Local Coin Dealers 10–20%
Traditional Buyback Spread 10–25%+

Dealer comparisons are approximate industry ranges for illustration only and may differ by dealer, metal type, quantity, and market conditions. VaultRunner platform fees do not include shipping or storage costs.

Compliance & Identity

Built to meet
every standard.

Compliance is not a feature — it is the architecture. Built to operate safely and responsibly from day one.

Identity Confirmation
Government-issued ID required before any transaction. Protects both sides before money or metals move.
Fraud Protection
Every transaction monitored for unusual activity per federal guidance. Reporting protocols active from day one.
Tax Reporting
Tax summary provided for qualifying sales. What was sold, when, and at what price — always on record.
Online Marketplace
VaultRunner is a technology marketplace — not a dealer or money transmitter. It never holds metals or funds. Full details on the Compliance page.
Common Questions

Questions &
Plain Answers.

Straight answers to the questions that matter most.

No. Ownership transfers to the buyer's name at the vault. The metal stays put unless the buyer requests delivery — eliminating transit risk and authenticity questions entirely.

Every listing is verified and stored by a licensed, insured depository before going live. The metal is confirmed by the vault — not by the seller's word or a photograph.

Once the buyer confirms receipt, the escrow service releases payment — typically within 48 hours. The exact net amount is shown before listing. Shipping and depository fees are separate.

Sellers pay 1.5%, buyers pay 0.75% — only when a sale completes. No listing fee, no membership fee, no charge if a listing doesn't sell.

Payment is held by the escrow service before any transfer instruction is issued. If a dispute arises, the escrow service intervenes — no metal moves until it is resolved.

Identity data is encrypted and never shared beyond what federal regulations require. The one-time verification protects every user on the platform.

The spot price is the live market rate for a metal — the same number banks and dealers use. Every VaultRunner listing shows its price as a percentage above or below that rate.

Yes. Ship using a prepaid, fully insured label provided by the platform. Once the vault verifies the metal, the listing goes live. Step-by-step instructions are included.

You always have the option to request physical delivery from the depository to your address. The metal is yours, and the depository will ship it to you upon request. However, most VaultRunner users choose to keep their metals vaulted for the advantages described below.

Vaulted metals are immediately available in your account without waiting weeks for shipping and authentication. You can resell them at any time through VaultRunner without reshipping or transporting them to a dealer. The metals remain insured, authenticated, and ready to trade from the moment they enter your vault account.

Ready to Start

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