As the God of Wealth Day approaches, it is not difficult to see people lining up in front of gold shops. However, instead of waiting for hours, many people choose to buy gold online to save time and avoid the crowds.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Le (Cau Giay, Hanoi) shared: "Last year, I came to the store early in the morning but still had to wait nearly 2 hours to buy gold. This year, I tried buying online on a major brand's app, chose the type of gold I wanted and placed an order. If I need to withdraw gold, I just need to make an appointment to withdraw. Much more convenient."
Not only Ms. Le, Ms. Ta Ly (Ha Dong, Hanoi) also chose to buy gold online to save time and effort. "The other day, my brother introduced Doji to sell online, so I went to find out for myself, and found it reputable, so I placed an order. At first, I registered an account, only daring to try 0.5 taels, my relatives saw me buying online and holding real gold in my hand, so they asked for help."
To buy gold, Ms. Ly chose to buy gold online to save time and avoid waiting. Ms. Ly said: "When I have saved enough to buy a whole tael of gold, I will think about going to the branches to buy it so it is worth the effort. Standing in line is a waste of time and a day's salary. When I have a day's salary, I will go buy it," Ms. Ly said with a smile.
According to Ms. Ly, gold is still gold, buying from a reputable place will be much more secure. Right after successfully "closing the deal", Ms. Ly scheduled a time to go to the branch to withdraw gold. "I also went to withdraw gold this morning so I'm not afraid of being scammed. When transferring money, Doji's application will report success, just need to schedule a withdrawal, go to the gold withdrawal centers according to regulations and you can bring gold home".
Near the God of Wealth's day, Doji brand opens for sale more quantity at one time, now customers can trade up to 10 taels/time, 10 times more than before which was 1 tael/time.
Pham Thu Ha (Ha Dong) has just been "enlightened" by a friend about this online gold buying service. Currently staying at a rented house, Ha feels more secure when buying gold through an online platform, which is still reputable. "If I buy a few taels of gold rings to keep at home, buying a safe is not worth it, and carrying it around is also unsafe. Buying online like this, I find it convenient. It's easy to sell, and it's also convenient to withdraw" - Ha shared.
Traditional gold shops are still crowded
Although the trend of buying gold online is growing, large gold stores such as SJC, PNJ, DOJI, Bao Tin Minh Chau are still crowded with customers. According to Lao Dong Newspaper, a gold store on Tran Nhan Tong Street (Hanoi) had a long line of people waiting for their turn to trade.
Mr. Tuan, a person lining up to buy gold, said: "Many older customers still like the feeling of holding gold in their hands immediately, they are afraid to buy online because they are not used to it. In addition, the God of Wealth's day has a lucky meaning, so many people like to buy directly to get luck at the beginning of the year."
Although online gold purchases are becoming increasingly popular, financial experts recommend that consumers choose certified platforms and reputable brands to avoid risks.
