Every listing backed by the depository's own records. Every payment protected. Metals stay in the vault - from listing to settlement.
Every listing is already held at a qualified third-party depository before it goes live. Buyers see the exact price, storage location, and the depository's own record for the holding upfront - before any commitment is made.
Browse by metal type, weight, mint, or storage location. Every listing is already held at a qualified third-party depository before it appears - exact price and the depository's record shown upfront.
A one-time identity check - takes minutes, applies to all future transactions. Every seller on the platform is verified the same way.
Payment goes directly to an independent, state-regulated escrow service. VaultRunner never touches buyer funds. Nothing moves until payment is confirmed secured.
Ownership transfers at the depository - the metal never moves. No shipping, no transit risk. Physical delivery is available if preferred.
Buyer confirms receipt - escrow releases funds to the seller. If a dispute occurs, the escrow service holds the payment until it is resolved.
Real-time holdings, activity, and market conditions - clear for first-time buyers, efficient for experienced investors.
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.
Already vaulted? List immediately. Metals at home? Ship using a prepaid insured label - the listing goes live once the depository has recorded the holding in your account. The Proceeds Calculator shows the exact net payout upfront.
One-time identity check before the first sale - minutes to complete, permanent clearance. Every buyer is verified the same way.
Sellers are notified only after payment is confirmed and held by the escrow service. No transfer happens until funds are secured.
The seller signs the depository's own transfer form and VaultRunner, as the seller's agent, submits it. The depository records the metal in the buyer's name at the vault. No packaging, no shipping, no insurance.
Buyer confirms - escrow releases funds directly to the seller, typically within 48 hours. No negotiating, no dealer delays.
Price confidently, manage listings, get paid - whether selling one coin or an entire collection.
A plain-language explanation of how money flows - and where it is secured - in every VaultRunner transaction.
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.
Neither party has to trust the other. The escrow service is the neutral authority - and steps in if any dispute arises.
Every cost disclosed before any commitment. The estimate shown is the amount received.
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.
NO SALE = NO FEE. EVER.
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 is not a feature - it is the architecture. Built to operate safely and responsibly from day one.
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.
Every listing is already held at an independent, insured depository before going live, and the seller provides the depository's own record for that holding. VaultRunner does not take custody of, inspect, assay or grade any metal.
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 the seller's transfer form is submitted. 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 depository has recorded the metal in your account, 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 intake. You can resell them at any time through VaultRunner without reshipping or transporting them to a dealer. The metals remain insured, on the depository's books, and ready to trade from the moment they enter your vault account.
Limited early access now open. Priority placement and direct platform access at launch.