It’s that magical time of the year when people have begun the scramble to scratch off the to-dos and to-buys from their holiday lists.
The mad dash to fill shopping carts with gifts to gladden the hearts of loved ones is rushed and can oftentimes overtake the beauty of the season.
At Provident Metals, we sell more than just metal. Our goal is to aid in the preparation for the future of any who visit our site. We have resources for those seeking information on the precious metals buying process or ample product offerings for those who know exactly what they wish to include in their portfolio.
This year, why not take a moment to think about those gifts in your basket? A friend shared a story with me once about a Christmas experience he had as a young boy. Each year, he would visit his grandmother in the city and his grandmother in the country. “City grandma,” as he referred to her, always gifted the best presents. Shiny, expensive, new-to-the-market toys. “Country grandma” usually knit sweaters or other items of clothing he swore would bring him endless mockery at school.
One year, he went to Country Grandma’s house. This year, he received a slingshot; a present he was overwhelmingly shocked and delighted to receive. He thought this might be his year. As he traveled to City Grandma’s home, he could only guess how incredible her present would be.
The 10 year old was crushed to receive savings bonds. He thought City Grandma knew how to gift! It seemed like the tides had turned that year, and he dealt with the disappointment by pulling out his new slingshot and playing with his brother. Trouble arose when he would not share the toy, and he was sent to his room. From there, his brother picked up a penny and used the slingshot to send the projectile flying through the window, striking my friend in the face, causing him significant injury.
Fast forward 15 years. My friend is in graduate school. He, like many of us who have undergone the poor college student years, lived off ramen noodles and weak coffee. That is, until one day, he recalled the gift of City Grandma so many years before. Her forethought to the future of her beloved grandson gave him the ability to finish school, without the need for loans, and with the ability for occasional protein in his diet.
The moral of the story is, when thinking of how to gift your loved one, using the wisdom of City Grandma might lead you to Provident Metals, where you can invest in the future of those you care about. Sometimes the slingshot causes pain, while the gold and silver coins give your loved ones the potential to live life with less anxiety and more opportunity.
Shop our extensive line of gold, silver, and platinum products, offered through creatively designed coins, bars, and rounds. You’re sure to find something to delight your friends and family and add security to their future.
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