Dealer Review: Hands-On with AurumX — A New Online Bullion Marketplace (2026)

Dealer Review: Hands-On with AurumX — A New Online Bullion Marketplace (2026)

Hook: Marketplaces promise convenience and transparency. AurumX arrived in 2025 with high expectations. We ran a buyer’s journey, tested spreads and assessed custody integration to see whether the platform's claims hold up.

Test plan and scope

We conducted three tests: spot purchase experience, provenance verification, and vault transfer. We measured spread paid vs London spot, onboarding time, and time to obtain a digital certificate post-purchase.

Findings — the good

• Provenance: AurumX provides digital provenance tied to bar serial numbers and an independent attestation partner.
• Integrated vaulting: Transfers to partner vaults occurred within 48 hours with API attestations — efficient by contemporary standards.
• User experience: Clean UX and discovery features that surface limited drops and designer pieces; discovery dynamics mirror other top discovery tools: Top 12 Discovery Apps to Find Hidden Gems in 2026.

Findings — the friction points

• Premiums were competitive for standard bars but wider for certified recycled bars;
• On refunds/returns the policy required additional documentation and took longer than advertised;
• Tokenized transfers relied on custodial attestations — legal clarity matters for token holders.

Operational tips for buyers

When buying through a new marketplace, pay attention to packaging and transport expectations. Sellers and buyers should follow robust parcel safety practices: How to Pack Fragile Items for Postal Safety. Also, use a price-tracker to judge spread fairness before committing: Price Tracking Tools: Hands-On Review of 5 Apps.

Pricing vs incumbents

AurumX's base spreads matched small online dealers but underperformed institutional direct-purchase programs. However, the convenience of integrated custody and real-time provenance balances the delta for most retail investors.

User support and dispute handling

Support was responsive during onboarding but slower on disputes. For high-ticket transactions, expect added verification and timelines similar to robust retail support frameworks — techniques borrowed from high-volume gaming retail support can be instructive: Customer Support Best Practices for Gaming Retailers.

Final verdict

AurumX is a credible marketplace for retail and small institutional buyers who value provenance and integrated custody. It is not yet a price leader for large-volume institutional buyers. If you value convenience and provenance attestations, AurumX is a pragmatic choice.