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Newbie PM FAQ's

Newbie Precious Metals FAQ's. A section for commonly asked questions for those new to precious metals investing and collecting. e.g. Should I buy coins or bars? Is Gold or Silver Better? is there import VAT importing precious metals into my country? This section is a Question format style, whereby the top answers can be upvoted by all members reading, making it easy for newbies to find the most relevant answers to their first questions. For discussions, and questions that are not basic newbie questions please use the discussion sections of the forum for in-depth discussions. For questions specific to using the forum please please use the Questions on using the forum section. Please also see the User Guides section. 

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16 questions in this forum

  1. App for valueing coins

    Asked by bigstudotcom,

    0 votes
    0 answers

  3. Looking to buy 25 Silver Brits - is this site for real?

    Asked by ZiggySawdust,

    1 vote
    18 answers

  4. New Sovereign Collector - Authenticity Check

    Asked by BlakeyGee,

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    2 answers

  5. I received damaged coin

    Asked by roni857,

    0 votes
    6 answers

  6. Sliver price when it comes time to sell

    Asked by Alexanderhoulston,

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    2 answers

  7. Authenticity

    Asked by Hippyer,

    0 votes
    28 answers

  8. Coin fairs/shows

    Asked by Andy2550bb,

    0 votes
    1 answer

  9. How do you work out the bullion value of various fineness items?

    Asked by Hippyer,

    0 votes
    3 answers

  10. What is 'Spot Price' ?

    Asked by Thelonerangershorse,

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    5 answers

  11. Difference between graded coins and ungraded?

    Asked by Thelonerangershorse,

    1 vote
    2 answers

  12. A coin is advertised as “rare” should I buy it?

    Asked by TheSilverForum,

    1 vote
    2 answers

  13. How does condition affect price?

    Asked by Hippyer,

    0 votes
    2 answers

  14. Catalogue or website for coins

    Asked by Makey1976,

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    3 answers

  15. Should I buy Gold or Silver?

    Asked by ChrisSilver,

    1 vote
    2 answers

  16. I am new to Gold, in the U.K. What should I buy?

    Asked by TheSilverForum,

    0 votes
    1 answer

  17. Difference between Proof coins and Bullion?

    Asked by Thelonerangershorse,

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