Banter

I have acquired all of the Queens Beasts 1 oz Gold Proof Coins of which I am very proud and lucky to possess. I would be very interested to know if anyone else on TSF has the same and has them all Graded? I’ve asked on two other Topics in the forum but sadly no response.  I’m in two minds about grading when it comes to Rare Coins! I enjoy them in the presentation box they come with what a beautiful sight. I understand that Collectors only buy the best and from a buyers point of view quite rightly so but given there are only, at the most 380 Sets Worldwide buyers haven’t got that much of a choice anyway! Food for thought. If Grading then I’d go for The Completer which really isn’t part of the Set but a complimentary Coin which I think is the most  stunning of the whole series. Any thoughts advice or Pro + Contra about Grading would be most welcome. 

Stay Safe y,all Regards and greetings from rainy old Germany
Howie
 

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Atkinsons had some come in today single and in tubes they were very quickly sold though gone in minutes 🙈
£1422 each for anyone that missed out 😱
Could be a low mintage bullion coin the Royal Mint have indicated its no longer being struck . 

Cheaper here:
https://atkinsonsbullion.com/queen-s-beasts-coins/queen-s-beasts-gold-coins/2021-uk-queen-s-beasts-completer-1oz-gold-coin
EDIT: Sorry, those all gone now; see this instead, still cheaper:
https://www.bleyerbullion.co.uk/shop/gold/1oz-gold-uk-queens-beasts-completer-coin-2021/

Another possiblity is the implementation of Basel III.  This is aimed at regulating the banks and and will have implications for the LBMA.  It is due to come into force at the end of June in Europe and on  1/1/22 in the UK.  According to this video it should tighten up on banks' ability to deal in unallocated gold.  It suggests that banks may be forced out of their current short positions in the LBMA, and therefore, getting back to your question, banks may be starting to buy gold to begin covering their short positions... maybe!
 

Looks like a few things are going right for gold. Gold was going sideways at $1700, then there was a big jump to $1800 (about 2 weeks back) and today we are almost at $1900. But, what is driving the price up? I note 2 things that need to be mentioned

a) Bitcoin falling and people exiting the crypto market
b) Inflation fears

Anything else that I am missing?

Same here, start small and go from there. 👍

Thanks for the warm welcome Cap. 
What I'm liking about this stacking hobby is it satisfies that shopping itch, that dopamine hit you get when something new is on the way. The short term immediate satisfaction is achieved but by holding onto the stack long term there is also value appreciation (or at least little to no depreciation). So it's leveraging that consumerist desire but offering long term wealth benefits.
Investing in stocks or saving fiat in a digital account doesn't have the same emotional impact as there is no tangible physical connection.

Welcome to the forum!

Hello @Banter, welcome to the forum!  

Hi friendly forum folk 👋
Found my way here via @BackyardBullion, they speak very highly of TSF.
I've been stacking for just over a year focusing on gold due to those pesky UK VAT charges.
Mostly stacking Britannia's as it stops me spending money on stupid stuff I don't need, I'm treating it like a savings account.
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Hi friendly forum folk 👋
Found my way here via @BackyardBullion, they speak very highly of TSF.
I've been stacking for just over a year focusing on gold due to those pesky UK VAT charges.
Mostly stacking Britannia's as it stops me spending money on stupid stuff I don't need, I'm treating it like a savings account.
B

Hi friendly forum folk 👋
Found my way here via @BackyardBullion, they speak very highly of TSF.
I've been stacking for just over a year focusing on gold due to those pesky UK VAT charges.
Mostly stacking Britannia's as it stops me spending money on stupid stuff I don't need, I'm treating it like a savings account.
B

Hi friendly forum folk 👋
Found my way here via @BackyardBullion, they speak very highly of TSF.
I've been stacking for just over a year focusing on gold due to those pesky UK VAT charges.
Mostly stacking Britannia's as it stops me spending money on stupid stuff I don't need, I'm treating it like a savings account.
B

Hi friendly forum folk 👋
Found my way here via @BackyardBullion, they speak very highly of TSF.
I've been stacking for just over a year focusing on gold due to those pesky UK VAT charges.
Mostly stacking Britannia's as it stops me spending money on stupid stuff I don't need, I'm treating it like a savings account.
B

Hi friendly forum folk 👋
Found my way here via @BackyardBullion, they speak very highly of TSF.
I've been stacking for just over a year focusing on gold due to those pesky UK VAT charges.
Mostly stacking Britannia's as it stops me spending money on stupid stuff I don't need, I'm treating it like a savings account.
B

Hi friendly forum folk 👋
Found my way here via @BackyardBullion, they speak very highly of TSF.
I've been stacking for just over a year focusing on gold due to those pesky UK VAT charges.
Mostly stacking Britannia's as it stops me spending money on stupid stuff I don't need, I'm treating it like a savings account.
B