They're cheap for me I get most locally. I can get a bar cheaper than say a maple. Resale I may get slightly less not sure as I haven't sold any bars yet? U won't get appreciation off a maple but u may off a bar as alot of them are unique. I've also got vintage bars cheap and seen them on eBay selling for twice what I paid locally. Storage is not a problem, if u check thru my feed you'll see I have em all in an apmex box. Packed tightly. 60 fits in one box perfectly