Understanding the 1 kilogram 'Buyer'

In our experience, we've encountered a particular type of inquiry that has become all too familiar – the "1kg buyer."

These are individuals, often based in Dubai, who approach gold sellers with what seems like a reasonable request:

"Just bring us 1 kilogram of gold first to prove you're legitimate, and then we'll set up a long-term contract for much larger quantities."

On the surface, this might sound like prudent business practice. After all, who wouldn't want to verify a product before committing to a major purchase?

However, when you dig deeper into what this request actually entails, the picture becomes much clearer – and far less reasonable.

Think about this for a moment.

In what other legitimate business would a buyer expect a supplier to invest $81,000 upfront, with zero commitment, just to "prove" their credibility?

The Excuse Game

These 1kg buyers typically justify their unreasonable demands with sob stories about previous bad experiences. "We've been burned before," they'll say, "so now we need absolute proof before we commit to anything." While I understand that caution is necessary in this industry – and we've written extensively about the risks of dealing with rogue operators – the solution isn't to shift all risk and cost onto legitimate sellers.

The Broker Behind the Curtain

Here's what we've learned from years of dealing with these requests: most 1kg buyers aren't actually end buyers at all. They're brokers or mandates who lack the financial capacity to engage in legitimate transactions. They need a seller to physically deliver gold to Dubai so they can prove to their own buyers that they have access to genuine product and sellers.

This explains why these individuals often make grandiose claims about their purchasing power – "We buy tons of gold regularly" or "Once you deliver this 1kg, we'll place massive orders." If they truly had such substantial buying capacity and established relationships, why would they need a seller to risk $150,000 just to get their attention?

How Real Buyers Behave

In contrast, genuine buyers recognize and appreciate structured deals that protect all parties involved. A real buyer understands the value of:

• Secured payment mechanisms through reputable banks

• Performance bonds that protect their interests

• Transparent processes that mitigate risk for everyone involved

The Bigger Picture

While much attention in the gold trade focuses on questionable sellers – and rightfully so – it's important to recognize that unreliable buyers are equally problematic. These 1kg buyers make promises they can't keep and waste everyone's time with unrealistic expectations.

Our Sellers may come from developing economies, but they're not naïve. They understand business principles and recognize when someone is trying to take advantage of them. No legitimate business model anywhere in the world operates on the premise that suppliers should bear all costs and risks while buyers make no commitments whatsoever.

Ready to Do Business the Right Way?

At EasyGold, we've built our reputation on creating win-win situations for both buyers and sellers. We understand that trust must be earned, which is why we've established partnerships with top 50 banks operating outside of Africa in Europe, America, Canada, and Hong Kong. Our transactions are backed by performance bonds, ensuring that not a single penny needs to be spent or sent to Africa until all conditions are met.

These financial safeguards completely negate any arguments made by 1kg buyers about needing "proof" or "tests." We offer real security, real guarantees, and real protection for serious buyers who are ready to engage in legitimate business.

If you're a genuine buyer looking to establish a reliable gold supply chain, we're here to have that conversation. We take the time to properly vet both our sellers and buyers because we believe in building lasting, profitable relationships based on mutual respect and shared success.

Ready to explore how we can secure your gold purchasing needs? Reach out to us today – we're always prepared to engage with buyers who are serious about doing proper business.

The Hidden Risk and Cost Behind The Request

Let's break down what these buyers are actually asking for. They want a seller to:

• Transport approximately $75,000 worth of gold at their own expense

• Cover all flights, export duties, taxes, and logistics costs (approximately $6,000)

• Take a PERSONAL RISK of roughly $81,000

• Do all of this without any contractual commitment or guarantee of payment

If someone has genuinely been defrauded in the past, the answer is to work with reputable companies that offer proper security measures and transparent business practices.

Real Buyers do not to make unrealistic demands that no serious business would entertain.

Real buyers don't dismiss these safeguards out of hand.

They may not accept every offer, but they'll at least engage in meaningful discussions about how to structure a mutually beneficial transaction.

Real Buyers - Not Brokers understand that legitimate business requires legitimate safeguards for ALL PARTIES.