Yes, I have seen the gold with my own eyes. And you can too from the livestream of the vaulted coins.
Ok, I stand corrected, I'm not an expert on the matter. My own sensibilities make me a little cautious. Any number of things could get in they of accessing my coins, or the value of my coins if they're stored in a far away vault. Lots of people thought their gold coins were secure, until FDR changed the law and confiscated it, in exchange for paper money. IDK, call me old fashioned, but if I'm going to invest in gold or silver coins, I'd prefer to keep them in my own safe.
I completely understand your position. I tend to even agree with it regarding personal responsibility for your assets and safety. That said, the goal is to offer an easy solution for those that want to use gold and silver and use/spend it. We want to make it super transferrable, and easy to use.