stataman

I buy at auction a few times a month , most fees are around 25 to 30% plus postage which is a lottery , had a stack of coins sent last week for £12 all in including SD and got stiffed week before with a £27 postage bill for one coin. When bidding I try to factor all that in , so neat week I've a small 9ct gold coin coming, I've paid about £2 over spot when fees and post added, so what's the seller left with? Better off selling as scrap perhaps? 

All depends on the day, I buy at live auctions over the phone I’m old fashioned but can hear what’s going on,  sometimes I’m the only person bidding on a lot…..good for me, sometimes I’m up against someone else and the prices can get silly fast  It can just depend on the day, that’s auctions for you.
Large gold proof coins are hard to hold and sometimes people need liquidate normally at the wrong time.
 
 
 
 

That will be a collections item mate! 

What about graded modern pennies?

Yep count me in. 

We will  have to come up with some of the most stupid questions to ask the dealers……
I’m going to take some circulation 2012 Olympic 50ps and try and sell them to the dealers🤣🤣🤣🤣

Yes we''ll meet at the hotel bar/cafe. Will post a time nearer the event as a reminder for everyone. 

Yes beer will be available 😉

I'm up for that

I go a few times a year yes I’ll come and say hello! 

I may be attending and if so would be good to meet and have a beer or two!

Sounds good. 😁

I'll likely be popping along. Theres a bar/cafe area with plenty of seating just by the entrance to the coin fair which might suit?

Same which is a shame

Too far for me sadly, 300+ miles away
Always nice to read when forum meet ups happen

this may help getting folk on side for a meet  

I'm thinking of heading down to the London Coin Fair in June. Would be good to meet up with members on the forum for a beer or coffee if people are up for it. Nice to put a face to some like-minded members. Perhaps trade a few coins as well. Looks like @1stsovereign and @SVcollector have stands there. 
Anyone interested?
Planning to meet at 3pm in the bar area of the hotel. Those who want to stay on can make their way to the nearest pub afterwards.....
It's called 'Junction Bar' in the Holiday Inn Bloomsbury, Ground Floor.
 
https://www.coinfairs.co.uk/events/london-coin-fair-2-2022-06-04/

I'm thinking of heading down to the London Coin Fair in June. Would be good to meet up with members on the forum for a beer or coffee if people are up for it. Nice to put a face to some like-minded members. Perhaps trade a few coins as well. Looks like @1stsovereign and @SVcollector have stands there. 
Anyone interested?
Planning to meet at 3pm in the bar area of the hotel. Those who want to stay on can make their way to the nearest pub afterwards.....
It's called 'Junction Bar' in the Holiday Inn Bloomsbury, Ground Floor.
 
https://www.coinfairs.co.uk/events/london-coin-fair-2-2022-06-04/

Proof coins if bought at the right price are quite a good way to protect yourself should the price of gold/silver drop. They tend to hold their value as they have lower mintages and are collectibles. But you have to sell them privately to get the premiums you would expect/want. Bullion gold is good for quick liquidation with a dealer.

You just ruined it for me! Can't consider buying it now 😂 

You just ruined it for me! Can't consider buying it now 😂 

There appears to be a new Spanish 1oz gold coin

https://www.europeanmint.com/2021-1oz-spanish-lynx-gold-coin/

Why are there hairs there? Looks like the grader used the coin as a mirror to shave his beard 😄

Proof coins if bought at the right price are quite a good way to protect yourself should the price of gold/silver drop. They tend to hold their value as they have lower mintages and are collectibles. But you have to sell them privately to get the premiums you would expect/want. Bullion gold is good for quick liquidation with a dealer.

Proof coins if bought at the right price are quite a good way to protect yourself should the price of gold/silver drop. They tend to hold their value as they have lower mintages and are collectibles. But you have to sell them privately to get the premiums you would expect/want. Bullion gold is good for quick liquidation with a dealer.