Yes, take your gold bars to the local bank or share broker and...

Yes, take your gold bars to the local bank or share broker and see how you get laughed out of the office.

I can see it now, you front up to the bank teller with a few ounces of gold and she pushes the button to alert the police...hahahaha

Liquid assets get traded online, not wandering around town with an ounce or two asking for their 'best price'.