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Birch Gold Group (birchgold.com) has 329 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5.
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Des Moines, Iowa
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2026
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I switched some of my retirement funds to Birch Gold in order to diversify more of my retirement portfolio. I've been wanting to do this for awhile but never got it started, frankly I was dreading the process and my own learning curve. I knew nothing about this market. But the experience was better than I thought. Everyone I talked to was great...very responsive, very helpful, focused on educating me, offered a balance of things to think about as I made the decision. I wish I had done this when I originally thought of it. I highly recommend the group at Birch Gold.
Response from Birch Gold GroupMar 4, 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience and for trusting Birch Gold Group with a portion of your retirement planning, Connie. We understand that entering the precious metals market for the first time can feel overwhelming, so we’re glad to hear that our team was able to make the process smoother and more approachable than you expected.
Providing responsive support and helping customers feel informed and confident in their decisions is very important to us. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are grateful for the opportunity to assist you in diversifying your retirement portfolio. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if we can help in any way in the future.
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Connie
Business team that is genuine and honest
James is fantastic. I am a first time precious metals investor and he took great time to break down the markets and help me understand what I was doing. I really appreciated his honesty. The rest of the team's support of each other truly made one feel they belong to a business family.
Response from Birch Gold GroupMar 3, 2026
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review, Connie. We’re delighted to hear that James took the time to walk you through the markets and ensure you felt confident as a first-time precious metals investor. Providing honest, clear guidance is something we value deeply, and we’re glad that stood out in your experience.
It also means a great deal to hear that you felt the support and teamwork within our organization. Creating a welcoming, supportive environment for both our customers and our team is important to us. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to continuing to support you on your precious metals journey!
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Lisa
Birch scammed us
Birch scammed and misled us. Please research and buy elsewhere from a more reputable dealer.
In March 2022, after listening for several months to Birch's President Phillip on a conservative podcast, I invested through Birch Gold in Gold Australian Florins and two-ounce Silver Australian Florins into an IRA rollover. I initially contacted Birch and inquired about bullion in an IRA, but representative Jack told me Florins were the right products for my portfolio as they maintain the premium, and being new to precious metals, I trusted that guidance.
Here's what that guidance has now cost me.
I was charged a 73.80% premium on gold and an 81.73% premium on silver. Industry standard is roughly 10% on gold and 20% on silver.
Since then, gold spot has increased over 158%. Silver spot has increased over 221%. These are extraordinary, historic gains. And yet my effective return is 49.77%. My gold returned 42.18%. My silver returned 68.75%. In a market that has more than doubled and tripled, I barely broke even relative to what I should have earned.
The reason is simple. The inflated premiums I was charged at purchase evaporated at buyback. Those premiums didn't just decline, they went completely negative.
Had I been sold standard bullion at fair premiums, I would have purchased an additional ounces of gold and silver with the same money. At today's spot prices, the value of my portfolio would be about 58% more than Birch's buyback offer.
I was told these coins were better for me. They weren't. The premiums didn't protect anything. They didn't appreciate. They destroyed value and cost me a significant portion of my retirement investment.
Response from Birch Gold GroupFeb 24, 2026
Upon learning of Mrs. Seventko’s concerns, we promptly reviewed her account and contacted her directly. During our conversations, we flagged behaviors consistent with other individuals that have been coached by competing precious metals retailer presenting misleading information and falsely misrepresenting themselves. Just like the rest of the individuals being guided, she has been instructed to submit complaints, publish negative reviews, and issue threats in exchange for financial incentive. Despite this, we completed a comprehensive review of her account, which confirmed that the allegations she raised are unfounded and inaccurate.
Birch Gold Group operates under a strict code of conduct designed to prevent unethical practices. Our compliance standards, business model, and transaction documentation processes are structured specifically to prevent the circumstances alleged by Mrs. Seventko from occurring. After completing a detailed review of her account, we confirmed that she has not experienced a loss and has, in fact, realized gains on her investment. Additionally, Mrs. Seventko was not charged the 73.80% or 81.73% premiums she claims; the actual premiums were substantially lower and fully consistent with our company policies and contractual agreements. To ensure customers have clear understanding of the pricing, it is communicated through at least two independent methods prior to purchase, including written documentation and verbal confirmation. The pricing that she agreed to in writing on March 23, 2022, was price that she was charged on her purchase and confirmed on a recorded line on March 23, 2022.
Birch Gold Group operates under strict compliance standards designed to ensure competitive pricing, disclosure, and customer authorization prior to every transaction. Unfortunately, there are individuals within the industry who engage in unethical practices by targeting people and providing inaccurate information for their own financial benefit. We encourage customers to carefully evaluate information from all sources and remain cautious of individuals who may misrepresent pricing or industry practices.
TJ
Teri J.
Birch Gold made moving my 301(b) so…
Birch Gold made moving my 301(b) so easy. They handled everything which I really appreciated. The guidance they provided on precious metals was vast and helped me make a decision on how to allocate my funds. Highly recommend!
Response from Birch Gold GroupFeb 5, 2026
Hi Teri!
Thank you for your kind words and recommendation. We’re happy to hear that the rollover process felt easy and well-supported, and that our team was able to provide thorough education as you considered how to allocate your funds. We truly appreciate your trust in Birch Gold. Our team is here if you need us!
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Mike R.
SCAM ALERT!
Please do your homework before doing business with Birch Gold Group! On 1/5/22 I purchased metals with Birch Gold for my Roth and Traditional IRA accounts with them. I was advised by James Collins to purchase mostly fixed mintage coins as the safest investment. When I received my first statement from Equity Trust the value reflected was significantly lower than what I had invested. I called to ask why the value of my account was so low but was assured by Mr. Collins that the value of my accounts were much higher than reflected, as that is only the melt price, and my coins were worth much more than that. In January of 2026, I requested my buyback values and was sick to my stomach when I learned that they won’t even pay spot prices at buyback and the offer was even lower than the values reflected in my Equity Trust account. This raised serious red flags with me and I decided to investigate further. What I learned is that I was overcharged significantly on both accounts at the time of purchase:
Roth: I paid a 94.49% premium, which equates to an overcharge of $30,139. Assuming normal premiums at the time of purchase, I should have been able to purchase an additional 1,102 ounces of silver.
Traditional: I paid a 57.4% premium, which equates to an overcharge of $6,053. Assuming normal premiums at the time of purchase, I should have been able to buy an additional 3oz of gold.
So between the two accounts I overcharged by $36,193, and explains the lower value reflected in my Equity Trust accounts from the outset. Using spot prices as of 1/26/26 and the amount of metals I should have been able to purchase at the time of initial investment, this equals an approximate difference of $141,012 from where I should be to where I am.
Silver: $114.09 x 1102 ounces = $125,712.18
Gold: $5095 x 3 ounces = $15,285
The excessive premiums robbed me of my true earning potential and without the high appreciation in the value of the metals during this time, would have left me way in the negative. Be aware that Birch Gold engages in predatory pricing and is not an upright company to do business with!
Response from Birch Gold GroupFeb 13, 2026
We take all concerns seriously, so when we learned about Mike R.’s statements, we contacted him immediately to address. During these discussions with Mike R., it became apparent that he is being influenced by a representative from a competing precious metals retailer acting as an imposter financial advisor. He is being instructed to submit complaints, publish negative reviews, and issue threats in return for a financial gain of $141,000 so then he can move his business to their company. Although Mike R.’s claims originate from information that has been intentionally distorted for financial incentive, we completed a comprehensive account review which confirmed his accusations are fiercely false.
Birch Gold Group’s operations are governed by a code of conduct that avoids unethical practices. Our compliance guidelines, business model, and transaction documentation are specifically designed to prevent the circumstances alleged by Mike R. Following a detailed review of his account, we confirmed that he has not suffered a loss and has realized gains on his investment. Birch Gold Group did not charge Mike R. the 57% or 94% that he is claiming. In fact, he was charged substantially less. The premium he is alleging that Birch Gold Group made goes against our company policy and is contractually impossible. The premium Birch Gold Group made was within the agreement he signed on January 5th, 2022. To confirm, pricing is communicated through a minimum of two independent methods prior to any purchase. A subsequent review of the account confirms that Mike R. completed the voice confirmation and provided his verbal approval.
If Mike R.'s concerns relate to the values reported by his IRA custodian, we are happy to reeducate him. IRA custodians report precious metals at spot price; however, physical precious metals carry value above spot/melt price. For reference, we have included Equity Trust Company’s educational video that explains how they report metals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSz5cftNufg. Individuals presenting themselves as precious metals experts, like the representative that Mike R. is speaking to, should understand how custodians report values and they have a responsibility to accurately educate investors on this distinction.
We continue to stand behind our practices and our commitment to care for Mike R. and any customer of ours. We encourage consumers to take appropriate precautions when interacting with individuals falsely claiming to be financial representatives of any sort. The above activity is predatory by the Gold Company pushing our customers to act in bad faith and is likely to result in criminal activity being conducted.
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Drp V.
Our experience with Birch gold was excellent…
Our experience with Birch Gold was excellent from start to finish. The transaction was explained clearly and completely. The entire process went very smoothly and without any problems. We highly recommend Birch Gold to anyone.
Response from Birch Gold GroupFeb 6, 2026
Hi Drp Vjp,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Birch Gold Group. We’re truly glad to hear that the process was clear, smooth, and met your expectations from start to finish.
Providing transparent communication and a seamless experience is extremely important to us, so your feedback means a great deal to our team. We appreciate your trust and your recommendation, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to be part of your precious metals journey!
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you ever have questions or need assistance in the future.
JK
James K.
BIRCH GOLD ROBBED ME OF MY RETIREMENT
BIRCH GOLD ROBBED ME OF MY RETIREMENT!!!
I invested my entire 401K with this company. I was so excited, because after my gold and silver purchases, gold and silver skyrocketed. After speaking with my new financial advisor and telling him about my investment, he informed me that my assets should be worth around $1.2M. When I asked BIRCH GOLD how much they would pay for my gold and silver they told me $786,000. Because of the premiums they charged me they cost $414.000 of my retirement. What should be the happiest times for me as I plan to retire, has turned into a nightmare. The reason I went with this company is because of the endorsements by Fox News, Ron Paul, Jordan Peterson, Steve Bannan. Why are they endorsing Birch Gold, who is stealing people’s retirement? Now, I find out that the owner of this company, Laith Alsarraf made his money in the adult entertainment business with Cybernet Ventures Inc. DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS COMPANY, THEY ARE THIEVES!!!!
Response from Birch Gold GroupMar 23, 2026
We have remained in regular contact with Mr. Kearney since the filing of this review. During these discussions, Mr. Kearney indicated that he has been receiving guidance from an individual presenting themselves as a financial advisor who appears to be affiliated with another precious metals retailer. The information being provided suggests encouraging Mr. Kearney to seek an adjustment to the liquidation value of his account and, subsequently, to transfer those funds for purchase elsewhere. While this type of activity is concerning, we have nonetheless continued to review his concerns thoroughly and respond in good faith.
As an example, the United States Mint Website (www.usmint.org) sells 1oz Silver American Eagle Proof coins, which are currently priced at $178 per oz, which is nearly 100% above the current spot price. For this reason, understanding pricing is vital prior to any purchase. For our customers, we confirm pricing to our customers in at least three ways, two of which are relayed prior to a purchase being made, and the last pricing communication is the customer’s receipt. Our pricing is explained in detail in the Shipping and Transaction Agreement and requires signature before the transaction can finalize. We also confirm prices verbally before the transaction completes and we record the pricing with our customer’s acknowledgment before the transaction can complete.
JC
John C.
Scammed - Precious Medal IRA
Scam. During a 401k rollover to precious medals IRA the company asserted that I should purchase twin maple coins and florin gold. They used deceptive advertising asserting that I was paying low premiums however upon inspection they lied in there agreement only to discover they were charging between 60-90% premium compared to spot price. They then asserted that these limited addition products would hold their value better than traditional bullion products. However when I asked to sell the products they explained they sell back to their supplier at wholesale thus resulting in a bid below spot. Thus they first lied about the actual premium being paid then lied about the stable value of the overpriced product they sold me. Unless you are looking for “rare” coins do not trust them. Look for companies that advertise their price compared to the real spot price and steer clear of this company at all cost! If you purchased from them look back at the actual cost. All I am saying is completely true so I hope this review from others being scammed by this company. I recommend looking up other reviews and news regarding the gold Ira grift and scams by companies such as this.
Response from Birch Gold GroupFeb 9, 2026
In a conversation with Mr. Covey, we learned that he is speaking with a representative at a competing precious metals retailer who is impersonating a financial advisor and is pushing a false narrative. This imposter advised Mr. Covey to file a BBB complaint, write negative reviews, and make threats in order to receive a financial gain of $200,000 and, in turn, to purchase through them. Regardless of this information, it was important to us to do our due diligence and thoroughly review Mr. Covey's concerns, account, and transaction history. The findings concluded that the statements he made in the BBB complaint are grossly false.
Integrity is a core principle at Birch Gold Group and guides every aspect of our business. The structure of our business model, the compliance protocols, and the documentation process required for all transactions make the false allegations raised by Mr. Covey impossible. For example, we communicate pricing through at least two independent methods prior to a customer making a purchase. It is disclosed in the Transaction Agreement that Mr. Covey signed, and it is also confirmed on a recorded line. We reviewed Mr. Covey’s voice confirmation on the recorded line and have verified Mr. Covey understood and consented to the pricing prior to finalizing the purchase. Notably, in his BBB complaint, Mr. Covey acknowledged both the Transaction Agreement, and that pricing was conveyed.
Based on our records, we can confirm that Mr. Covey was not charged the premiums he claims. Rather, the premiums were those he reviewed, signed, and agreed to before finalizing the purchase.
We firmly stand behind our practices and take great pride in our commitment to transparency and customer care. We want all our customers to prosper and urge them to be cautious of imposters masquerading as financial advisors, accountants, and other financial professionals.