ChrisUKproofs

Greetings Team
I hope this isn't a controversial topic. Due to Covid, work has decreased dramatically and bills still need paying.
The appeal to me, of a company like Britannia, is that I can take several gold proofs and sets to them, they'll examine them and offer cash or bank transfer within an hour.
Much easier than trying to take detailed photos (with dust specs on capsules etc) and describing in detail each coin on an auction site, then posting and waiting to learn if the buyer is happy. Certainly better than risking Ebay, where an idiot buyer can open a capsule, handle the coin, put it back then demand his money back.
The drawback of selling to a dealer of course, is that I won't be offered as much as if I sold each item privately.
I've not used Britannia before. I rang them for a quote on a 2018 five-coin Sovereign set today. They'd pay £2,834.00. They'll pay up to £8,000 in cash on any one deal. Anything above would be via bank transfer to prevent money-laundering. I've always preferred dealing in cash when possible. 
Not sure I'm yet eligible to offer an item for sale on here yet?
All views, as always, very gratefully received. Has anyone dealt with Britannia or a similar company?
Wishing you all, far too late, a very Happy New Year of collecting.
 

In mint condition this should sell as a set for £3500 easy.

I kept trying to tag you too sir above but kept getting random names lol

Greetings Team
I hope this isn't a controversial topic. Due to Covid, work has decreased dramatically and bills still need paying.
The appeal to me, of a company like Britannia, is that I can take several gold proofs and sets to them, they'll examine them and offer cash or bank transfer within an hour.
Much easier than trying to take detailed photos (with dust specs on capsules etc) and describing in detail each coin on an auction site, then posting and waiting to learn if the buyer is happy. Certainly better than risking Ebay, where an idiot buyer can open a capsule, handle the coin, put it back then demand his money back.
The drawback of selling to a dealer of course, is that I won't be offered as much as if I sold each item privately.
I've not used Britannia before. I rang them for a quote on a 2018 five-coin Sovereign set today. They'd pay £2,834.00. They'll pay up to £8,000 in cash on any one deal. Anything above would be via bank transfer to prevent money-laundering. I've always preferred dealing in cash when possible. 
Not sure I'm yet eligible to offer an item for sale on here yet?
All views, as always, very gratefully received. Has anyone dealt with Britannia or a similar company?
Wishing you all, far too late, a very Happy New Year of collecting.
 

Popped this one on Ebay, as I had a special reduced seller-fee offer, and it just sold for £405.50 (10 day auction).

Hope everone's keeping well. Only my second post and probably not very interesting, but here goes.
I bought a couple of 1869 full sovereigns years ago. I recall paying rather a lot for one. One is clearly a Die 15 coin. The other is either a very slim 7 or a 1.
To my untrained eye, both look to be in similar condition. I've picked the Die 15 example to photograph. I've been quite cruel with the lighting in a bid to show any imperfections. Looking at it through a loop, it actually looks much better.
Covid/Lockdown hit me hard as regards work, and I'll reluctantly be looking to move a few old, bullion and proof gold coins on over the winter, to help pay the bills.
Is it OK to ask, on here, what kind of quality this coin is and what it might be worth? Apologies if this isn't the place.
Thankyou to whoever replies in advance. All good wishes. Chris

Welcome Chris on this great forum, it will be a place were you will learn a lot more about collecting and stacking !

Popped this one on Ebay, as I had a special reduced seller-fee offer, and it just sold for £405.50 (10 day auction).

Popped this one on Ebay, as I had a special reduced seller-fee offer, and it just sold for £405.50 (10 day auction).

about as expected then, considering the increase in gold spot recently.

@sovereignsteve Is spot on with the grade and price.  You might get more on eBay but remember the fees.
By the way it is always a pleasure to see other people Sovereigns, so do post more!
Best
Dicker

Hope everone's keeping well. Only my second post and probably not very interesting, but here goes.
I bought a couple of 1869 full sovereigns years ago. I recall paying rather a lot for one. One is clearly a Die 15 coin. The other is either a very slim 7 or a 1.
To my untrained eye, both look to be in similar condition. I've picked the Die 15 example to photograph. I've been quite cruel with the lighting in a bid to show any imperfections. Looking at it through a loop, it actually looks much better.
Covid/Lockdown hit me hard as regards work, and I'll reluctantly be looking to move a few old, bullion and proof gold coins on over the winter, to help pay the bills.
Is it OK to ask, on here, what kind of quality this coin is and what it might be worth? Apologies if this isn't the place.
Thankyou to whoever replies in advance. All good wishes. Chris

nEF to me.  A lovely soveriegn to have.  20% premium over spot at least i think, but same as soveriegnsteve, i am usually so in poor at valuing.

Hope everone's keeping well. Only my second post and probably not very interesting, but here goes.
I bought a couple of 1869 full sovereigns years ago. I recall paying rather a lot for one. One is clearly a Die 15 coin. The other is either a very slim 7 or a 1.
To my untrained eye, both look to be in similar condition. I've picked the Die 15 example to photograph. I've been quite cruel with the lighting in a bid to show any imperfections. Looking at it through a loop, it actually looks much better.
Covid/Lockdown hit me hard as regards work, and I'll reluctantly be looking to move a few old, bullion and proof gold coins on over the winter, to help pay the bills.
Is it OK to ask, on here, what kind of quality this coin is and what it might be worth? Apologies if this isn't the place.
Thankyou to whoever replies in advance. All good wishes. Chris

Hope everone's keeping well. Only my second post and probably not very interesting, but here goes.
I bought a couple of 1869 full sovereigns years ago. I recall paying rather a lot for one. One is clearly a Die 15 coin. The other is either a very slim 7 or a 1.
To my untrained eye, both look to be in similar condition. I've picked the Die 15 example to photograph. I've been quite cruel with the lighting in a bid to show any imperfections. Looking at it through a loop, it actually looks much better.
Covid/Lockdown hit me hard as regards work, and I'll reluctantly be looking to move a few old, bullion and proof gold coins on over the winter, to help pay the bills.
Is it OK to ask, on here, what kind of quality this coin is and what it might be worth? Apologies if this isn't the place.
Thankyou to whoever replies in advance. All good wishes. Chris

Hope everone's keeping well. Only my second post and probably not very interesting, but here goes.
I bought a couple of 1869 full sovereigns years ago. I recall paying rather a lot for one. One is clearly a Die 15 coin. The other is either a very slim 7 or a 1.
To my untrained eye, both look to be in similar condition. I've picked the Die 15 example to photograph. I've been quite cruel with the lighting in a bid to show any imperfections. Looking at it through a loop, it actually looks much better.
Covid/Lockdown hit me hard as regards work, and I'll reluctantly be looking to move a few old, bullion and proof gold coins on over the winter, to help pay the bills.
Is it OK to ask, on here, what kind of quality this coin is and what it might be worth? Apologies if this isn't the place.
Thankyou to whoever replies in advance. All good wishes. Chris

Hope everone's keeping well. Only my second post and probably not very interesting, but here goes.
I bought a couple of 1869 full sovereigns years ago. I recall paying rather a lot for one. One is clearly a Die 15 coin. The other is either a very slim 7 or a 1.
To my untrained eye, both look to be in similar condition. I've picked the Die 15 example to photograph. I've been quite cruel with the lighting in a bid to show any imperfections. Looking at it through a loop, it actually looks much better.
Covid/Lockdown hit me hard as regards work, and I'll reluctantly be looking to move a few old, bullion and proof gold coins on over the winter, to help pay the bills.
Is it OK to ask, on here, what kind of quality this coin is and what it might be worth? Apologies if this isn't the place.
Thankyou to whoever replies in advance. All good wishes. Chris

I'd grade that at gVF - aEF (approx AU53)
1869 is a common, unremarkable year. As to value, have a look around at sale prices for similar but I would say about £380, but I a notoriously bad at valuing sovereings😁

Hello all
Many thanks for allowing me to join what appears to be an excellent forum.
You were recommended very highly by a fellow Brit collector with whom I've dealt with very successfully.
When I was making money (ie: before Covid and Lockdown) as a Mint Marque customer of the RM - I still get the emails and occasional hopeful phone calls - and regularly scooped up the more interesting new releases and a few sovereign sets and singles.
It may be that I'll have to reluctantly move on a few items to assist with bill-paying, but we'll see.
With good wishes and good health to you all.
Chris

Hello all
Many thanks for allowing me to join what appears to be an excellent forum.
You were recommended very highly by a fellow Brit collector with whom I've dealt with very successfully.
When I was making money (ie: before Covid and Lockdown) as a Mint Marque customer of the RM - I still get the emails and occasional hopeful phone calls - and regularly scooped up the more interesting new releases and a few sovereign sets and singles.
It may be that I'll have to reluctantly move on a few items to assist with bill-paying, but we'll see.
With good wishes and good health to you all.
Chris

Welcome Chris

Welcome to the forum!

Hello all
Many thanks for allowing me to join what appears to be an excellent forum.
You were recommended very highly by a fellow Brit collector with whom I've dealt with very successfully.
When I was making money (ie: before Covid and Lockdown) as a Mint Marque customer of the RM - I still get the emails and occasional hopeful phone calls - and regularly scooped up the more interesting new releases and a few sovereign sets and singles.
It may be that I'll have to reluctantly move on a few items to assist with bill-paying, but we'll see.
With good wishes and good health to you all.
Chris

Hello all
Many thanks for allowing me to join what appears to be an excellent forum.
You were recommended very highly by a fellow Brit collector with whom I've dealt with very successfully.
When I was making money (ie: before Covid and Lockdown) as a Mint Marque customer of the RM - I still get the emails and occasional hopeful phone calls - and regularly scooped up the more interesting new releases and a few sovereign sets and singles.
It may be that I'll have to reluctantly move on a few items to assist with bill-paying, but we'll see.
With good wishes and good health to you all.
Chris

Hello all
Many thanks for allowing me to join what appears to be an excellent forum.
You were recommended very highly by a fellow Brit collector with whom I've dealt with very successfully.
When I was making money (ie: before Covid and Lockdown) as a Mint Marque customer of the RM - I still get the emails and occasional hopeful phone calls - and regularly scooped up the more interesting new releases and a few sovereign sets and singles.
It may be that I'll have to reluctantly move on a few items to assist with bill-paying, but we'll see.
With good wishes and good health to you all.
Chris