Slam

Hi All,

Hope you all well.

Anyone know of any decent antique shops or coins shops in or around areas Erith, BexleyHeath please?

Thanks

4 minutes ago, James32 said:

£150 for a piggy bank🤣 

Wonder if you can put 150 £1 coins in there? piggy bank will properly be worth more than you can hold in there? lol.

Although can put gold coins in there i suppose, might be a safe place 🤣

14 minutes ago, matt1r said:

The double florin certainly looks nice from afar if you get a chance I’d be interested in that and clearer pictures 👍

No problem, I will have a look next time and take more photos and will try get a video too. Will let you know 👍 

1 minute ago, Slam said:

😁I did haggle and felt content with the price in the end but abit over budget but there was a nice lady and the gentleman that was selling the coins was a collector since he was a young boy so I felt rude to walk away with nothing after they let me fondle with their coins. Walked away with some per 1947 half crowns at £4 a pop (Asking £5, how did I do?). They had a nice proof 1935 crown but didn't purchase.  

 

Pictures attached. 

Really interesting day. Abit overwhelming I must say with all the history. 

Also there was some interesting pieces like the 1887 crown and the 1891 coin, they were converted to badges or something. It had a brooch pin melted on the back of the coins to make it a badge? I assume people would wear these on their uniforms back in the day?

Wasn't interested in anything but the coins so didn't ask to look, lol. Will do next time though if still there. 

Found a really nice US coin set too. Never thought I be visiting antique shops to be honest but its been really enjoyable on this sunny day. 🤣

53 minutes ago, sovereignsteve said:

It's an antique shop, haggle. They do it on all these antique shows on the telly!😁

😁I did haggle and felt content with the price in the end but abit over budget but there was a nice lady and the gentleman that was selling the coins was a collector since he was a young boy so I felt rude to walk away with nothing after they let me fondle with their coins. Walked away with some per 1947 half crowns at £4 a pop (Asking £5, how did I do?). They had a nice proof 1935 crown but didn't purchase.  

3 hours ago, matt1r said:

I’d be curious to see more of the EF 1887 double florin.

Grading is subjective too I’ve seen EF that are damn near unc and some that are covered in hairlines with considerable wear.

At a glance the prices seem a tad heavy but not unrealistic.

Pictures attached. 

Really interesting day. Abit overwhelming I must say with all the history. 

Also there was some interesting pieces like the 1887 crown and the 1891 coin, they were converted to badges or something. It had a brooch pin melted on the back of the coins to make it a badge? I assume people would wear these on their uniforms back in the day?

18 minutes ago, modofantasma said:

Is that a 2xsovereign case back left? 🧐

Wasn't interested in anything but the coins so didn't ask to look, lol. Will do next time though if still there. 

Found a really nice US coin set too. Never thought I be visiting antique shops to be honest but its been really enjoyable on this sunny day. 🤣

2 minutes ago, richatthecroft said:

I’m not sure on the remainder- I chiefly concentrate on Crowns.   Perhaps @matt1r or @DuncanWylieWilson might be able to help.

You need a book.  This is perhaps the best way to help yourself is to buy a good book- below from Spink, Coins of England 2020.  The price guide from left to right is: Fair; VF, EF & Bu. 

For example- there are two varieties of the 1889- and a huge disparity in prices- so for that particular coin it could be a bargain- or not!  and also, the grades the dealer has attributed might not be accurate.  
 

Thank you sir. Much appreciate your effort. Im Learning something new everyday 😁

7 minutes ago, richatthecroft said:

If the 1937’s are currency issues and Uncirculated then £25 to £30 is fair in my opinion.

Looks to be on the large side, so likely it’s not - but if that’s a Silver Sovereign case then that’s an interesting item 😃 

The pair of pot Dogs look great together too- a hunting pair, all you need is a Hound and a Terrier and your in business 👍 

Thanks for feedback, will go for another look. Some further close up, any of the other coins and their prices are fair or high?

Morning, 

Notice some old silver coins in my local antique shop. Wondering if these are good prices? Seems high to me though, the crown 1937 looks in good nick but charging £30 each.

What you think?

Thanks

35 minutes ago, magpie79 said:

@Slamam pleased to say the 5oz is perfect! definitely a 69 and wouldn't be surprised for a 70 but who knows with ngc

Congrates buddy, im happy to hear that was a gamble that paid off and not a scam. Good luck with grading too, hoping for 70 for you 👍. Now kicking myself I didnt offer £401 🤣. 

1 minute ago, magpie79 said:

Thanks @Slamwill keep ya posted 😂 

Hope for the best. You probably know but looking at the listing, I would ensure they send it Special Delivery as it says Standard Delivery (Roytal Mail 1st Class). 

1 minute ago, magpie79 said:

Not sure what I wanted 😂 but i do know I just brought it for £400 😂

a sudden feeling regret is creeping over me like a dark cloud 

but I remain hopeful 😂 

oh, 🤣 That was you. Good Luck, hope for a smooth transaction, will be truely a great price if really authentic 5oz portrait. 

 Seller just accepted an offer it looks like.

Good luck and hope buyer gets what they wanted and it goes smoothly. 

There goes my early morning excitement 🤣

Just now, magpie79 said:

A few red herrings for sure 

hence why I didn’t grab it and shared it with the forum 😂 

So you wanted justification not to buy? lol, thats cool with me as also wanted justification to not purchase hahaha.

Also the coin sold last month for portrait 2oz was best offer maybe? Doesnt say it has a buyer, also no coa and no box and no feedback for that listing. I think good justification for me to not purchase with all things considered 🤣.

Your welcome 😁

8 minutes ago, magpie79 said:

5oz portrait on eBay £500 with best offer 

make of it what you will

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353946644637?hash=item5268dd309d:g:FesAAOSwPAViIxi2

 

wow, great price, although no box or coa. Nearly bought however decided against it.  Feedback on recent transaction put me off still

1 minute ago, Ashes said:

I've been put in a queue for something?

Anyone know what this is for?

Probably because too many returns requested, website cant handle the traffic so you need to queue for requesting returns now, 🤣.

Just rang RM and they said case will be released after coin 5.

They maybe stringing us along it sounds like? 🤣

No case was delivered, for 1oz silver proof version anyways. Had continuous order since 1st coin. Looks like will have to call RM which adds to the customer service work load. They don't help themselves do they?

Anyone else more worried about having a good quality set by the end of the series and hassle of returning etc during collecting than if the coins make profit or not in the end?

Its put a damper on things with the Quality and it seems that I am sending coins back more often than not at the moment. Maybe I need or is anyone doubling up the purchases and expect a post office trip on every release? (So keep the good one, if you get one and send back the bad ones.)

Thanks

Looks like the rollercoaster is about to start again, RM just started to take payment for THE ROYAL TUDOR BEASTS THE LION OF ENGLAND 2022 UK 1/4OZ GOLD PROOF.

Mintage says 1000 again 😄

Morning, 

So this trial of the pyx, is a tradition I believe dating back years from what I read. 

So are we paying more for the privledge that privledged members are sitting in a room one day and looking and feeling over the coins before resale and is that it?

What about the quality? Does it matter what quality the coin are at the end of the day after they looked and feel the coins?

Looking at the pictures it doesn't seem like they care for the quality? 

See attached pics.

Struggling to see why anyone would want to pay for some strangers to fondle with the coins before purchase?

Apoligies in advance if I am missing something like if the queen is touching the coin before selling to public or if I have offended someone sitting on the trial of the pyx table. Just trying to understand why would one purchase at these high prices?

22 minutes ago, Bars said:

Bought two more for a further 570 and 590 respectively thinking I'd snatched a deal only to find them sold as low as 375 not long after!

Im sorry to make a light joke at your expense and I really do feel for anyone that couldn't get coins at rrp and had to pay over. 

But I feel thats the reason why flippers flip, same reason why strippers strip. (Even the worse strippers get paid alot)

Haven't been to a gentlemans club for a long time..... 😭 

1 minute ago, Foster88 said:

@Slam please could you tell me where you got that from?

I could do with that for some of my coins.

Of course, I got it from Amazon (Easier for me). 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06XBHDNZS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1