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darkstar

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    darkstar reacted to LawrenceChard in 2022 Silver Britannia does not ping. Should I be worried?   
    Just because you have not yet seen any, does not mean they don't exist:

    I did not look for other dates, but I'm sure they exist. If not, I am sure they would make some 2022s for you!
    😎
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    darkstar reacted to LawrenceChard in 2022 Silver Britannia does not ping. Should I be worried?   
    I must have written this about a thousand times already on TSF, and elsewhere:
    Who is the dealer?
    By giving all the information you have, including who you bought them from, and a link if available, you achieve several things:
    First, it makes it easier for other people to help you.
    Secondly, it helps other members to be aware. It might help them to avoid dealers who give poor service such as failing to respond to e-mails.
    It is not defamatory to name your supplier, especially if what you are saying or asking is in good faith.
    If, for example, you had bought your coins from @ChardsCoinandBullionDealer, I hope a number of TSF members would step in to assure you that they / we are OK. If your supplier is a TSF member, then it would be simple courtesy to tag them in to your post, then they can be aware, and also have the opportunity to respond.
    You state "from a reputable dealer.", and almost everybody with a concern similar to yours says the same thing. Does "reputable" mean they have been caught yet?
    Some dealers named as "reputable" don't really deserve the epithet, partly because nobody ever says "I bought these suspicious coins from Fraudster Fred or Dodgy Dan", so they get to stay anonymous, and "reputable". That Fred West was a great guy until he got caught!
    Have you ping tested and compared like for like? For example are the other earlier coins you tested all 999 silver Britannias? If not, then it's not surprising they sound or look different.
    Lastly, did you check the batteries in your hearing aid? 
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    darkstar got a reaction from ArgentSmith in 2022 Silver Britannia does not ping. Should I be worried?   
    You Could try the "Precious coin tester" app for a more accurate ping test, I have caught a couple of Perth mint fakes I bought off E-bay that way. Get digital scales & Calipers, Neodymium Rare Earth magnet for the slide test. From what I have seen, I've never come across a Fake Britannia before, the newer ones are loaded with security features.
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    darkstar got a reaction from jackflash123 in 2022 Silver Britannia does not ping. Should I be worried?   
    You Could try the "Precious coin tester" app for a more accurate ping test, I have caught a couple of Perth mint fakes I bought off E-bay that way. Get digital scales & Calipers, Neodymium Rare Earth magnet for the slide test. From what I have seen, I've never come across a Fake Britannia before, the newer ones are loaded with security features.
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    darkstar reacted to Pete in To stack or not to stack?   
    This is very easy to answer.
    Nearly all fiat currencies are being devalued by quantitive easing ( basically printing more paper ) and rising inflation.
    Your silver will hold its value so in effect will rise in fiat terms.
    So to summarise - PMs will rise in price BUT this is due to the purchasing power of money falling i.e. devaluing.
    Governments love this because taking out a 50 year loan at 0.1% interest means the billions borrowed will be repaid by peppercorns.

     
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    darkstar reacted to Gordy in What is your most prized piece of silver?   
    Probably this... but if i was offered a good price it would go... that's what the game is about as I don't go in for anything old apart from Gillicks... they are my fav Sov but I'd still sell them if the price was right

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    darkstar reacted to Midasfrog in Queens Beast 2021 Silver Kilo Completer Coin   
    When its gone its gone 😂😂 think I will wait a few months though for resale prices to drop back to spot price 👍

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    darkstar reacted to Pete in Queens Beast 2021 Silver Kilo Completer Coin   
    It is frustrating when a site like the RM or BbP show a price whilst stating they have no stock or in the case of the RM no longer available.
    It is good to always see the comparisons of course but to guarantee getting one you sometime have to bite the bullet and give in to the market on the day.
    I hesitated in not buying the gold 1oz QB Yale when it was issued, hoping to see a few pounds drop on the price, missed the boat and now I would need to pay 50% premium rather than 10%. Lesson learned but I still cringe at having to pay the full VAT on silver. I say to myself at least it is going to good causes .... right ?
     
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    darkstar reacted to Pete in Queens Beast 2021 Silver Kilo Completer Coin   
    Thanks for posting as I was looking for one of these.
    Just ordered.
    Price a little higher than expected but you only live once !
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    darkstar got a reaction from NewCoins in Queens Beast 2021 Silver Kilo Completer Coin   
    Atkinsons bullion has the 1kg in
    Queen's Beasts Silver Coins (atkinsonsbullion.com)
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    darkstar got a reaction from foinikas in Queens Beast 2021 Silver Kilo Completer Coin   
    Sneaky RM listing the 10 oz Britannia a day before 😂
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    darkstar got a reaction from Foster88 in Skint again   
    if your after just 1x 2oz Atkinson have them for cheaper
    2021 UK Queen's Beasts Completer 2oz Silver Coin | Atkinsons Bullion
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    darkstar got a reaction from Dazzlinh in Skint again   
    if your after just 1x 2oz Atkinson have them for cheaper
    2021 UK Queen's Beasts Completer 2oz Silver Coin | Atkinsons Bullion
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    darkstar reacted to kimchi in Queens Beast 2021 Silver Kilo Completer Coin   
    Imagine the milk spots on that!
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    darkstar got a reaction from kimchi in Queens Beast 2021 Silver Kilo Completer Coin   
    Sneaky RM listing the 10 oz Britannia a day before 😂
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    darkstar got a reaction from SilverRiderSweden in New from Sweden   
    Anything that shiny, looks good to me 👍 😎checkout sreetips on youtube, that guy is a aficionado in refining Gold and Silver
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    darkstar reacted to ChrisSilver in Quickstart Guide - Please read this basic info before trading   
    Please also read the following topics 

    Commenting in sales topics - No unsolicited posts 
     
    Sale of Silver Shield Items on TSF
     
    Quickstart Guide

    I can’t see the "start new topic" button - Can I list an item for sale? 
    Yes you can. In order to stop spam on the forum a minimum amount of posts are required before you can post items for sale in the trade section. Although the amount of posts is not disclosed it is a very small number, we suggest that you introduce yourself in the welcome new members section if you haven’t done so already. Alternatively upgrading to Premium Membership will give you immediate access to list items for sale.

    Trading limits**:
    Premium members can list an unlimited amount of trade listings in the Buy, Sell, Trade section.

    Standard members can list 1 trade listing per 30 days.

    All Premium Member groups can post an unlimited amount of listings. To upgrade to Premium Membership please  see: https://thesilverforum.com/store/category/2-premium-membership/

    To see all of the benefits of Premium Membership: https://thesilverforum.com/premium-member-package/


    Insurance - sending precious metals items in the UK
    Just so everyone is aware, the standard £50 insurance on Royal Mail signed for does not cover precious metals items such as coins etc as they are classed as money. Please send via Royal Mail special delivery if you would like your items insured, they will be insured by default up to £500 but you can increase this if needed. Sellers please also clarify in your listing who assumes responsibility if item is sent by an uninsured delivery service and lost (It is assumed that the buyer assumes responsibility as they are choosing the shipping method, but it is also good idea to state this in your listing) Information correct as far as we are aware and at time of writing, however it is advisable to check on the Royal Mail website. https://www.royalmail.com
    For sale listings
    All topics listing items for sale must state an asking price. (Apart from when you are solely looking to exchange, then please state your asking exchange)

    Topics listed in UK & Europe section are for items located within this area. For items located in other areas please use the appropriate other trade forums.

    Including a photo of your items for sale is very useful, it is also helpful, especially for new members, to include a piece of paper with the date and your forum username on it in the photo.

    Trade Prefixes:
    Please use the appropriate prefix for your trade topic. Once you have completed your topic, or if you decide to withdraw your topic please update your listing with the appropriate prefix. To do this use the edit button and select the approbate prefix from the drop down menu.
    For Sale For Exchange For Sale or Exchange For Auction Wanted Completed Withdrawn - for if you want to withdraw your listing
      Closed - this prefix is used by Admin/Moderators either when a topic is automatically closed after 30 days, or if needed to be manually closed. Info - this tag is for Moderator/Admin use only and is intended for the pinned topics that provide info such as this QuickStart guide here. Trade incentive - for moderation use only, for when running trade incentive promotions to promote the trade section further.  Wanted topics 

    In general wanted topics are placed in the location the member posting the wanted topic is located in. Members from different regions can still view your wanted post in your region and offer you their item if they wish to ship internationally.
    However, members can also post wanted topics in other regions to where they are located IF they have a shipping address in that region and indicate it in the listing. E.g. a member in the U.K. can list a wanted topic in the USA & Canada section if providing a USA shipping address and indicating that the shipping address will be to a USA address in their listing.
     
    Auctions:
    Please feel free to list Auction style listings if you wish.
    State your terms your starting price the auction end time/date Shipping info etc. Members can bid on your auction by commenting in your thread.
      Note that for transparency, all bids must be public in the topic. Private auctions with hidden bids are not possible, you can of course list a standard 'for sale' listing if you prefer where members can make offers via private message, please just state your asking price.

    Hidden reserves are no longer allowed, please see this topic for more details:
     
    Be sure to clearly state your rules as to avoid any confusion. Including the minimum bid increasement allowed.

    Emojis and capitals in topic titles (what's allowed)
     
     
     
     
     

    Bumping topics - and abuse of this feature  

    The Silver Forum has been active since 2014 and all forum members have so far traded without excessive bumping of their trade topics. Without instruction forum members have followed etiquette and have not abused bumping their topics. However, we have decided to add this bit into the QuickStart guide to avoid any potential future abuse by new members as the forum grows. Should you have a trade listing that has not had any recent posts in it; you may, a maximum of once per day, post the word “bump” in order to bump your listing to the top. Note that every time a member comments in your topic, your topic is bumped to the top, therefore there is no need to use the word “bump” if your topic has already been posted in on that day. 
     
    Disclaimer: The following applies to all Members/Sellers on the forum. Members trade at their own risk. The Silver Forum does not vet any members/sellers on the forum and neither myself nor the forum is liable for any loss(es) that may result from trades. Myself and The Silver Forum also can not mediate any trades, this is between the two parties to discuss and resolve any issues that they might have.

    Members may wish to use PayPal for added PayPal buyer protection. Note that PayPal gift payments are not covered under the PayPal buyer protection. You may also wish to take advantage of @BackyardBullion Intermediary service, this service is aimed at reducing risk and is especially useful if you are a new members without any trading reputation on the forum.
     
    *FREE listings are for private individuals. Those operating as a business in the eyes of the forum are required to have Gold or Platinum Premium Membership. Unlimited trade listings in the USA & Canada trade section and Australia & New Zealand section are for individuals. Commercial/business users or those who are deemed to be operating as a business in the eyes of the forum need Gold or Platinum Premium Membership to post trade listings.

    **The UK & Europe trade section has a limit of 1 listing per 30 days for standard members. Silver, Gold or Platinum Premium Members can post unlimited trade listings in the UK & Europe Section. Please refer to forum Terms & Conditions and pinned topics in the trade sections before listing items. Please post in the location your items are located in, you can still offer shipping to international buyers, just say so in your description. Those in the USA & Canada, all  member groups can post unlimited listings currently in the USA & Canada, the standard rules around commercial/business users still apply.


    Please also note this topic when buying on the forum:

    Businesses on the forum require a Business Account
    Business on the forum require to maintain an active Business Account, you can do this buy purchasing the relevant business account in the forum store here. 
     


    Optional Listing Template:

    Please feel free to copy this template example and to use for your listings if it helps  Please just edit out the sample text below for your own applicable text


    Item: 2013 Libertad 3 silver coin proof set. 
    1oz
    1/2oz
    1/4oz 

    Box/COA: Yes, both box and COA + outer sleeve 

    Condition notes: Never opened from the capsules by me, but looks like there is some some sort of hair or something in the 1/4. And possible marks on the 1/4. All others look in good condition apart from slight dust. 

    Price: £100 + £7.50 P&P Royal Mail Special Delivery. ONO

    Item Location: UK

    Shipping destinations: Will ship worldwide to anywhere that Royal Mail ships to, at cost and buyer to assume risk if outside UK.

    Payment Terms: Payment by bank transfer in GBP only

    Dispatch Time: Aim to dispatch on Monday 16th August if purchased over the weekend. If purchased afterwards please confirm with me prior to payment. 

    Photos: 


     
     
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