SilverStorm

For anyone interested in the GVS Bullion Tester, see the YouTube video below posted by SWP (a private, independent vaulting service located in the Cayman Islands). The guy shows the GVS machine in action and explains how it works. I recommend all to watch the video from the beginning, but if you only want to see the GVS, then go to 8:23 mark of the video.

I did not reply to your other comments as I felt I could not add anything that would leave you satisfied. So why bother. I did not provide more details on the Sovereigns because it is in storage, and I am not going to the bank safety deposit box to retrieve it just to take better pictures. I have never stated I have full knowledge of proper testing procedures or methodologies; I certainly don't. I'm just a regular guy that loves to stack and test my precious metals. Period. Full stop. I am not a bullion dealer nor in the PM business. Therefore, the level of accountability for my post is lower than it is for you. You are a professional bullion dealer, and therefore you have a higher accountability to be accurate. You also have a reputation to uphold. Therefore, YOU need to be as accurate as possible. Me, I'm just a regular guy on the forum posting my experience. I got into PM in early 2021, and I'm still learning. So while you may see inconsistencies or errors in my review, it is as truthful as I can make it from my point of view. And there is nothing wrong with that. It would be unfair to compare your decades worth of experience to my almost 2 years of experience. If everyone was required to provide Lawrence Chard's level of experience and expertise when posting, then what's the point of posting anything at all? Because you have more knowledge and expertise than 95% of the forum! My GVS post is part of the learning experience/process for me. Take it for what it's worth. Or not. IMHO, the GVS test results confirmed the Sigma's results, and that is all that matters to me. That my stack is free of fakes. And when it didn't, it raised a red flag that required further investigation. And in the end, knowing my stack is free of fakes is all that matters to me. I'm not against learning as you have erroneously inferred. If you want me to do a better job testing the GVS next time, you could outline the proper steps you would take to ensure that the testing process is accurate as possible. I may consider it the next time I use the GVS machine. And on a side note, it is your brash responses that I dislike. If you were more diplomatic in your tone and way of questioning, I would be more receptive to your suggestions and questions. But I suspect you will not.

I'm not a scientist or an engineer, nor do I claim to be one. I'm relating my personal experience based on what I observe. Your questions may be valid but that does not make my experience impractical nor inconvenient. I'm sharing details of my purchase and experience; it is up to the reader to determine if further research is needed to determine if the product in question is a suitable purchase. No one has posted a review of the GVS Bullion Tester, and I'm contributing to this forum by providing feedback to those who may be interested. If you feel that the GVS is inferior to your XRF, then that's your opinion and prerogative. If you want to bash the product, why don't you buy one and do the testing yourself. Your company surely is wealthy enough to afford to splurge and debunk the product for the benefit of all forum members. 😛

I believe EMK still has some available for sale. And silvergoldbull.ca also has it.

Imho, “stacking” gold jewelry brings less scrutiny when crossing the border. Sometimes customs officer will overlook the jewelry you’re wearing. But the same dollar amount in bullion coins might get flagged for additional scrutiny. Having said that, if anyone gonna be wearing lots of gold chains and bracelets like Mr T or some gangsta rapper, you’re gonna draw unwanted customs (or criminal) attention no matter what. Best to be modest in the amount of gold jewelry one wears when travelling abroad.

Any other reputable online bullion dealers that sell the Spanish gold Bull? EMK isn't letting me register, FML. 😭

Perhaps you may be thinking of Silver Gold Bull, a Canadian online bullion dealer. Link: Buy Silver & Gold Bullion Online | Silver Gold Bull Canada The fake online bullion dealer that OP posted is probably using their naming familiarity to trick noobs to buy from them.

The gold that you should stack should be the coin (or bar) that is most popular in your country. As a Canadian, I stack gold maple leaf. An American would stack the American gold eagle or the Buffalo. And for you Brits over there, the Sovereign and/or Britannia. The reason you want to stack popular gold coins in your home country is because it will be easier for you to liquidate for a higher price when you need to convert gold to fiat. But having said that, stacking the major gold bullion from Canada, USA, UK, Australia, Austria, South Africa...you can't really go wrong as they all have international appeal. IMHO...if money is a factor, save up for the 1/10 oz size. Buy on a regular basis to take advantage of dollar cost averaging. You can never time the market (price) perfectly, so don't worry about price fluctuations. If you are consistent in your buying, the average cost will correct itself in the long run. What's important is to define your gold stacking goal and stick with it for the long run. Your future self will thank you. My 2 cents.

Thanks stefffana, learned something new today. 👍

Interesting topic! But a hardened 24 karat can’t possibly be as hard or as durable as a 22 karat can it? 🤔 Can anyone shed any light?

I saw this on YouTube several days ago, and I thought it was interesting how this criminal had the audacity and devilish ingenuity to pull this off. In a nutshell, the AGE was cored out and replaced with tungsten. So the outsides is genuine, but the inside is not. So a surface test will NOT pick up this fake. This takes a lot of skill (IMHO) to pull it off. See the YouTube video below for details.

I am currently behind schedule, the cost of every day living and damn income taxes has cut into my stacking ability. Hopefully I can double up somewhere and get to my stacking goals by end of the year.

He's gonna need a lot more than a bigger safe lol. How about trigger happy armed guards with attack dogs, ninja assassins, Indiana Jones type traps and puzzles, etc. I digress but you get the picture! 😝

In terms of off-site storage (eg. bank vault, private vaulting services), be aware of counter-party risk. Never assume that your PM stored in these vaults are safe. Banks may fail, fraud may occur. Be aware of the potential risks. There are always pros and cons of storage, whether it is at home or in a vault.

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