Gypsy

That’s good. I thought my bank may freeze my card. I was using it over and over. I think they have a new payment system and it got overwhelmed 

Yeah mine failed twice and my 5 coin basket was stolen 😔 managed to snag a 4 coin set with a new card.

My payment wasn’t going through. I must have tried 20 times. Eventually managed to get it. Thanks anyway 

Chards and BBP

Sure... i'm going to hand over £8.5k for a coin to seller with 387 feedback, with delivery outside the Paypal guarantee period. May as well bend over 

Thanks @modofantasmacan never have to many 2005. Imo best sov design ever 😜

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Back from a few weeks on the road for work and arrive back to see these little beauties waiting for me.
Silver Angel has done a wonderful on these wee bars, plus sensational packaging to boot. Here's some pics as I opened up the package today.
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1/2 pond arrived this morning from @BullionMan89 I wish kruggrands were this colour! 

Lovely Yale of Beaufort Tudor beasts arrived this morning great to have the first two bullion beasts together 🤩

Also some platinum In today as want to start diversifying my metals portfolio so seemed like a neat start 

Can't thank @MikeGTAfor these 2 absolutely stunning coins. Jumped through my sigma with no issues what so ever. Great Comms and a joy to deal with. 

……And finally a tribute to our Aussies on TSF whose Mints have made Sovereign collecting so worthwhile
Good on ya! 🇦🇺😃

Big thanks to @Tn21 for today's arrival's.

Received a couple of 2022 Britannias. Sold out most places. Was lucky to get from the last few remaining. 

Golddiggerdave.  I very much enjoy reading all your comments. You come across a very intelligent person.
I’m taking tips from all your posts. Thanks 

Decided to make another batch of soap yesterday. Easy "organic melt & pour" tub of soap, essential oils and one batch i add activated charcoal to. Comes to around £1 a bar, smells great, and cheaper than the fancy bars from the shops.  Save a few quid over time, they charge £4-5 a bar like for these in the shops! 

I have read this a few times,  I did exactly the opposite that you are proposing, I did not over pay into a pension, i overpaid my mortgage while it was cheep……for me the whole idea of paying all my savings to someone then they can tell me how much I can have is just an insane concept.  AKA a pension.
 
Id rather own my property out right before I was 40 and have zero debt, and then use a few years to hard save.  Allowing for inflation for enough saved to last the next 25 years and with higher interests rates on my ISA’s I’m laughing, holding cash does not cost me anywhere close to 10% per year as I have very little exposure to inflation, no mortgage, free heating, can cook/bake on £90 per months for 2 if I have to, and only do about 3000 miles a year in my car, can get this down to sub 2000 miles if I cycle a bit more.  Even with the crazy hikes up prices of energy it only £108 per month and I’m well over paying and getting into credit every month, my mates bill is £420 per month so it’s a case how well you can manage your exposure to inflation that will determine how much it your cash savings you will lose if any……….at 4.6% fixed for 2 years on my isa is covering almost all my fixed outgoings per year council tax, energy, food, if you are not paying a mortgage and income off other investments cover your fixed out goings I consider that a fantastic proposition for anyone. 
 
paying pensions is just handing other people control of  your wealth and keeps you turning up to that job for 50 years. 

Picked these beautifully made coin trays up, they are felt topped and bottomed, a nice way to safely view and photograph coins.
And a couple of stragglers from the Royal Mint.  The Queen’s Reign three coin series is lovely 👍





 

A nicely toned AU 20 Bolívares, from when they were local produced courtesy of @Auronum

And finally for today, a pair of twins from @GoldDiggerDave, 2oz and 5oz.


 

Next is this little gem from @McDougall.  I've never had a silver £1 proof before, and this is in remarkable condition considering its age (1988).  Two different lighting effects for your enjoyment.

I love it dr Dave. Iv already gone back to look at it a few times. Lol

I love it dr Dave. Iv already gone back to look at it a few times. Lol

Taken on a Canon R5 but i did use the iphone as a remote trigger, as thats my hand at the other end of the table!

Dr Dave another great shot. Is this taken with an iPhone or pro camera? Thanks