Cityman1

Positives..
1) Nice coin
2) first in the series and will be sought after in years to come, going by the success of the lion of England in the queen's beast series. 
3) not an insane premium based on current spot price, no more than an eagle or buffalo 
Negatives.
1) will the series take off?
2) you now need to collect the set in 1oz, that's a substantial undertaking.
 

In answer to the original question, I think @James32 has got it pretty much spot-on:
Nice coin/nice design
First in the series
Premium not excessive relative to other 1 oz bullion gold coins
And I would add...
It's a Lion - lions are cool
The Lionesses (England Women's Football Team) have just won the Euros in 2022, the same year as on the coin
 
Negatives:
Gold price has just gone up a bit...
The Tudor Beasts coins design/theme is not as nice as the Queen's Beasts coins design/theme in my opinion
A 1 oz gold bullion Britannia is cheaper
 

Stop upsetting silver stackers on the naughty boy step forum 😂

What price was silver when you looked / commented on Tuesday?
I just took a quick look, and saw a price of £15.26
It is now £15.96
Is it really going down?
Was it actually going down?
Will someone please remind me to do my "pedantic" bit about "going down"?, and I don't mean in the @HerefordBullyun sense! (Sorry Bully).
😎

My two-pence (warning, verbose). Supply and demand.
1) Yes, inflation is going up, so, people who have circa 50oz or less and are more "silver is interesting" or "I only keep a small float for a rainy day" and are probably exiting the market - i.e. selling. Pool of buyers is smaller.
2) The pool is getting smaller. Again, inflation, but, also, a lot more people have been buying silver/gold/metals over the last two-to-three years and are now "maxed out". Pool of buyers is smaller.
3) Some of those people who are "maxed out" are now sitting on their stack because they need the prices to rise again before buying. Pool of buyers is smaller.
4) For your 1% of stacks (circa 250oz of silver) this level of investment has filled the gap in their portfolio, so they no longer need to buy. Pool of buyers is smaller.
5) For those in the over 500oz of silver band (when 50oz of silver is 1oz gold for the sake of argument) this band are longer term stackers, so, while they will buy, with inflation up, they will not be able to buy as much "float". Pool of buyers is smaller.
6) For your "whales" or "big fish" (over 1000oz of silver), these veterans are likely trying to figure out how to get their stacks shifted or wound down. Pool of buyers is smaller.
7) Millennials (guilty by association) don't value "cash" as much, so have the naïve belief that their plastic card is all they need. Gen Z can't afford even basic things, so, forget that group too. Pool of buyers is smaller. 
8) I think, generally, people are starting to withdraw into themselves and buckle down. House prices are starting to cool down, people aren't going abroad as much; heating your home is meant to be 50% more expensive in a few months time, so people are building war chests. Pool of buyers is smaller.
 
Smaller pool of buyers, market slows down.
 
Also, the Sales threads on TSF seem a bit thin on the ground over the past few months - compared to 2021 where it was absolutely insane. This tells me that people are preferring to stick to their guns for now. There's a lot of silver at circa £23/Oz at the moment, and it's struggling to shift.

I wonder who was a gnats testicle away from buying gold today when it was at it’s low…only to see it bump back up nearly £30 an ounce…sooooo close!

Hi everyone,
I just wanted to introduce myself to everyone on the forum. I have been collecting proof sovereigns over a number of years and I'm now wanting to purchase a few more proof coins and maybe some bullion to add to my collection. Everytime I do my research only about a coin Google always seem to point in the direction of the forum so I thought joining would make things a lot easier and I can always ask any questions that I have now.
 
 

A tube of 10 greyhounds 😂

no one can time the market, yes there maybe some pull back but if your a buyer for the long term you don't need to worry about timing you purchase as you can cost average over a period of time.
As I speak there is a 2019 1oz gold krug available for spot on the trade section. 
For me I would say pull the trigger whenever and where ever

Hello All,
I just got into stacking last year, bought a 25 tube of 2021 silver Britannia's. Quickly then bought the 2022 Gold Platinum Jubilee Proof Sovereign. And for Christmas my Nieces, Nephews and God kids got 1oz Britannia's.
I think I am interested in stacking as a way to potentially pass wealth on to my family. The collecting side, I am not too sure about, but I am quite a big fan of Her Maj, and feel like the Platinum Jubilee is a massive event, and the fact she won't be around for too long has me thinking this is a good time to buy collectables. The announced SOTD Sovereign has me very interested, I'll see if I can buy one in the queue, if not I don't think I'll be too upset. My next purchase after I'll try to get a SOTD or Proof of the new Monarch.
My goals, to see if I can get a good 10% of wealth in PMs, probably UK coins, and a good mix of silver (annoying VAT) and gold. Silver will be Britannia's, but I can't decide between gold 1/4oz Britannia's or full Sovereigns, and probably will do half and half. I am not too worried about the premiums on 1/4oz Britannia's. I like the divisibility, and the ability to be able to buy more regularly (averaging up and down the fiat price).
Anyway, I've enjoyed the YT videos, and pleased to see such an active forum.
Best, MC

When tony blair gets a knighthood thats all you need to know, then yoiu know the whole world is rigged.

Hi all,
 
Not sure if this has been discussed before or not, but what are your thoughts around the future of asteroid mining for metals, and how it will effect prices of PMs?
Although we are still years away, I think it is likely that asteroid mining will be starting within some of our lifetimes. This potential for an influx of all metals, including gold and silver, could tank the price of the physical assets. 
I would like to hear some other opinions and thoughts around the whole topic though, as it is something that is on my mind!

2021 will be soon be all but a memory as we step into 2022 
What great things happen for you in 2021? 
and whats you goals and visions for next year be it business, pleasure, and hobbies 
for stacking goals 
please use the link kindly provided below or feel free to share still ! 
Wishing you all a merry Christmas and all the very best for you and yours in 2022
magpie79 
 
 
 
 
 

Hello folks! I started my stacking journey by ordering a couple 1oz silver Britannia from Amazon for some credit I had, and sold them to acquire a beautiful 10oz Queen's Beast! I've signed up to get a general idea of the market, and interact with other like minded stackers and collectors.

Hi Everyone, 
Newbies to the forum here .  Excited to join after lots of our customers have mentioned this fantastic forum for many years. 
HGM are really interested to look at what deals we can offer to the forum members directly, and we will aim to tailor these based on your feedback. 
Looking to really cater some nice deals directly to forum members 👍
All The Best, 
HGM  🦁
 
Hatton Garden Metals, UK Based 

My only advice on stacking (regardless of which PM) is that you look after your daily/monthly/annual needs first.  There's no point buying and stacking PM if you hit a financial road bump, and then forced to sell the metal at a loss.   So this means taking care of rent/mortgage/utilities/retirement plan/health plan/etc first.   And then have enough cash savings on hand in the bank - just in case you get laid off from work, and you need cash to pay your bills.   So anywhere from 3-6 months of your salary.   Then if you got any extra money left, you can then consider buying some silver or gold.   Good luck!

Ive posted about food inflation a few times,  as said before the government need cheap food to keep the masses happy.    Next year will be a shock for everyone food inflation will be high and some things won’t be available 
2 big things fertiliser gone from £200 last year to £475 this if you can get it. Tens of thousands of acres of grain won’t be planted this year.     Added to this the government’s green revolution whereby they are paying for wild flowers and bird seed mixes are taking as much out the system also.   So Britain will have to get used to having some pretty flowers and some nice birds but bread will be short. 
government are too blind to see what’s happening but this time next year food will be a struggle  

All sellers and buyers on here have ratings and comments. On a forum like this the reputation is everything. There is also the option of using an intermediary and contributing to a group purchase. Read posts and you will get a feel for who is knowledg eable ( and the information you will get is excellent ).
Like you i was very wary of buying from strangers on here but have been very pleasantly surprised. This is not ebay.

Sorry was a answer to someone else's point. There is no problem with selling large sizes it's when you do it's best to be attractive to as many people as possible.
Did you see John wick? I know it's a film but bare with me.
His gold stash, if it was three or four big bars it would be worth the same amount. But when the cleaners come, hotels and the armoury the three or four big lumps would be useless. It was better to pay in multiples of small amounts. 
If you want to raise £200 in cash then just sell multiples of the same coin, rather than hacksawing a lump to pieces. That's what silver storm means by liquidity (I think).
Attractive to the buyer, easy for the seller. Large lumps do sell as well, of course they do but your target audience may be smaller. 
You will notice this in the forum that everyone has different view points. Learn from them and create your own path.

Picked up this beauty this morning from a pawn shop in Gloucester...
 
 

The Silver Forum is a safe place to buy. i have bought coins and bars from here many times. 
Deal with known members with good trading feedback. For example someone like me is not going to risk years of membership with this forum by cheating anyone here. i value membership of this forum much higher than that.

The best deals tend to go quickly - unless you are a premium member you won't see these straightaway. If you think you are going to buy more than a few coins off the forum i would upgrade to premium membership. Silver level is fine to see the selling section.
i have activated the alert on the UK and EU selling section so i get emails but they don't come through quickly enough sometimes.
i have my computer on most of the time - my browser alerts me to new threads on this section.

Full set of PF 70 1oz silver QBs inc 2 I got today.
 

After more than 5-weeks of waiting... These two arrived today from Coininvest!
 (managed to miss the "dispatched in x-days" notification on the 'roo when I ordered... Then UPS had "Brexit related delays" 😩)

Something completely different for me today. Many thanks @StBeesSilver. Will look great on my desk.

I am waiting for it to turn and stay like that as it is probably going lower, possibly a lot lower. 
I sold 3/4 of my gold (& 1/3 silver) a month back. Complete fluke mind you I was sure it was on its next leg up in Jan. 😛
A lot of that money has gone into gold/copper miners & dividend stocks, so Im no more better off. 
This could be the best buying opportunity for some time, but as you say it could also be a bear market trap and it will sit at £900 for 2 years. 
a few things I think is certain is that: 
- Bitcoin will crash back to £20k at some point
- There is false hope that the economy is bouncing back - the fundamentals dont whole that at all
- All other metals are doing very well, most notably silver - gold has to pick up just based on that. 
- The stock market is over bought and in a bubble, you can see people moving out of tech and into more safer assets. 
- connected to that is that free money will stop pretty soon & people will be out of work and able to be evicted etc. 
I would say its a time to sit back and wait, a bit like bitcoin in the last week. 
Personally Im just ignoring my stocks and getting out in the garden for a well needed break/distance.