Bullion Price Lock Explained: How Live Pricing Works at PloutosGS.com

What Is a Bullion Price Lock?

A bullion price lock means your order is secured at a specific price, so your purchase isn’t affected by market swings after you check out. Since gold and silver prices can move quickly, price locking helps keep your transaction clear and predictable.

In simple terms: once your order is locked, your price is guaranteed regardless of what the market does next.

Live Bullion Pricing: Prices Update Every 60 Seconds

PloutosGS.com displays live bullion pricing so you can see your pricing in real time while you shop. Because bullion pricing follows the market, prices can change every 60 seconds.

This is normal in the precious metals industry—especially during periods of high volatility. The important thing is knowing exactly when your price becomes final.

The Invoice Price Is the Locked Price

Here’s the key detail that protects both sides of the transaction:

• The price you see on your invoice is the price that is locked.
• You are protected from any price increase after your product is locked in.
• PloutosGS.com is protected from any price decrease after your product is locked in.
• No matter what the market does after the product is locked, it does not matter.
• You are guaranteed the product at that locked invoice price.

Once your invoice is issued and your order is locked, the price is final—even if the market moves up or down afterward.

Payment Methods & Pricing (4% Discount vs Full Price)

PloutosGS.com offers different pricing depending on how you pay.

Discounted Price (4% Off): ACH, Check, or Cash

We offer a 4% discounted price on cash-equivalent payment methods:

• ACH
• Check
• Cash

The ACH price is the same as the check or cash price—this is our discounted rate.

Credit Card = Full Price

If you choose to pay with a credit card, you pay the full price (no 4% discount).

No Shipping or Pickup Until Funds Clear

To keep every transaction secure and accurate, no product can be shipped or picked up before funds are cleared. This policy applies to all payment methods, including:

• ACH
• Check
• Wire
• Credit card

“Cleared funds” means the payment has fully processed and the funds are available for us to use. Most funds are cleared within 5 business days.

Until funds clear, orders cannot be released for shipping or in-person pickup—no exceptions.

Shipping Timeline After Funds Clear

If the Product Is In Stock

If the product is available, we will ship immediately after funds are cleared.

If the Product Is Not In Stock

If the product isn’t currently available, we will wait for our distributor to ship it to us. In most cases, almost all products are released within 3 business days after funds are cleared.

December 2025 Update: Higher Volume & Potential Delays

With the volume moving the way it has lately (as of December 2025), delays are expected in some cases. Occasionally, release timing can take up to 15 business days after funds are cleared.

That can mean a total timeline of about 20 business days in those heavier-delay situations (including typical processing/clearance time).

We always aim to ship as fast as possible, but during high-demand periods, supply chain timing can stretch beyond normal expectations.

FAQ: Bullion Price Locking at PloutosGS.com

Do bullion prices really change that often?

Yes. Because pricing follows the market, prices can change every 60 seconds on live bullion listings.

What price is actually locked?

The price shown on your invoice is the locked price. That is the final, guaranteed order price.

Can my price change after my order is locked?

No. Once locked, market moves do not change your invoice price—up or down.

When can I pick up my order?

Pickup is available only after funds clear. No product can be picked up before funds are cleared.

When will my order ship?

Orders ship only after funds clear. Most payments clear within 5 business days. If in stock, we ship right after clearance. If not in stock, most products are released within 3 business days after clearance, though delays can occur during heavy-volume periods.