TCWalker

Here's my take on it ( not that anyone asked)
If ive personally upset someone and "assuming" I actually have? and they are not just a self absorbed know it all, whom happens to be steeped in "irony" then I sincerely apologise. If your out there feeling aggrieved, then please feel free to PM and I will sincerely listen and hopefully rectify the issue. 
My threads ( can only speak for me) seem to get a lot of noise, I never asked for it,nor do I covet it. I do though recognise that it's coming from a place of lighthearted jest and respond in the same way. I never worry if its effecting my sales as those that truly want to buy "will buy" I'm guilty of returning the favour on occasion 😅 but to only those I'm sure warrant it. 
I'm also guilty off maybe overwhelming a post by tagging people I've spoken to recently, or remember they maybe after a certain item? I know ive helped sales ,but that all stops now and everyone can fend for themselves.
As for cliques?? When I joined the forum there was an abundance of already formed "cliques" and it was quite off-putting, but I seem to have landed/fallen into a certain group of like minded people who can see life from a similar position. I would like to think this normal? And I certainly know that any new comer who attempts to interact with me/this group, is welcomed with open arm's. Cant say that about every clique?? Can a forum of over 18000 members all have the same personalities/traits? Highly doubtful.
I know from feedback during private messages or from purchases/sales, that I've made a positive entry into a members stacking/selling journey, whether it be holding items till payday, actually advising them its not the right item for them, advising on actual condition ( not the bullion bollocks that most hide behind) cutting costs and helping with postage,managing expectations, and try to deliver a rapid service, whether I'm paying or receiving payment.
My view is, If someone wants to buy my item, they will buy it. They won't even have the brain power to see the comments on the thread, their focus and determination will ensure they get a price and condition then message to purchase. How do I know this? Because its what goes through my mind when I see something that sings to my taste/wallet. I get condition and if the price is deemed acceptable in my tiny brain, then I buy and pay within ( sometimes seconds) I'm very aware of how valuable people's time is,so I make it as painless as possible. 
I do agree that sales posts do get messy at times, but I've also witnessed it helping sales in a positive manner. How this can be controlled/changed is up to the moderation team, pretty sure they already act on blatant attempts of sabotage though?
I've hand on heart never used the report function since joining, call me old fashioned but talking usually helps. 
Change maybe needed, but if so, then change is needed across the board?? Yes!
Fun is good, can be taken too far at times I agree, but I think the forum police's itself remarkably well. We need to be very careful we don't create a super sterile environment that feels like a library, we can't all buy every second of every day, so if the only thing to exist on the forum was sterile sales posts with no comments allowed, then I'm cancelling my membership and finding other outlets to aquire what I need ( I can get that non personal experience from dealers) 
By all means tighten up on absolute nonsense, but also tighten up on the complete bullshit that goes on too. Favouritism, misleading/unhelpful information. Complaining about things- deep down you know have no impact on your plan/day. Trying it on with pricing and hoping to catch a naive newcomer by the short and curlys? Insulting offers, Complaining about the forum only hurts the forum and will sabotage it's progression. many things should change but I'm voting against taking fun out of the equation.
We can "all" improve, but at least I know personally that I've done right by people ( with their interests at heart not mine) and have never been out to get anyone, if I have a problem, I will message to fix. If ive made a mistake and I either realise or have been made aware,I will message to fix.
 
 
 

Chris made it clear that gratuitous comments on seller threads are not allowed.
If a comment adds something positive then fine but stupid sh*t should be flagged and removed. 

Selling on the forum is a serious business as is posting on conspiracy threads. 
ps i have bought £10's and £10's of thousands of swag off the forum for my treasure chest - sadly of course it was all lost in a tragic boating accident.

Welcome to the Grumpy Old Men's club Leon!
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Very good price, indeed, and the coin is beautiful. I wish I can afford it.
Good luck with your sale. If I didn't have these I would be all over them lovely coins
Stunning
Very tempted
Good prices on these xxxxxx
Surprised these haven't gone most beautiful coins going bar none.
Beauty of a coin.
Yeah, beauty, but I’m skint
Great price cheapest I have seen
Lovely coin, bit out of my price range. But beautiful.
Great price 👍
Stunning
Some really nice coins there.
I can't see how that's a bad price.
Nice! I already have one but if I didn’t!!!
great price, would snap this up if i didnt have one already - good luck mate.
Stunning coin xxxxxxxxx
If I didn’t have a **** bill, I so would of had that (sic)
Really awesome coin, and I haven't seen it as cheap anywhere else before.
Stunning
My cam belt just went or I would of had that (sic)
Damn I though it had gone as I was going to message but wasn't sure if I should Great coin though
Absolute steal cant even buy these anymore!
Beautiful coin, just a tight couple of weeks for me, Always the way, if by a miracle it doesn’t go I’ll take it, thanks for the heads up
Why hasn't this sold?
Stunning
I might take this of your hands when I get some more fund in the bank

Not sure about that but I do hope the spot prices and the compare page make a comeback post haste. 😁

Sure. What is wrote still stands.
I also like, and prefer, real coins which were made for circulation. For gold coins, this includes .900 and .917 alloys.
They are also better when there is some silver in the alloy, and not just copper.
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I maybe wrong but the majority of members collect 917 gold. A bit of alloy in a coin reduces the need for gloves, caps and clauses in a for sale post when trying to sell it on. It's not that I think there is anything wrong with 999 but I do find it a bit of a sales gimmick if you are just trying to stack metal. If you are a lover of shinny well designed coins then fill your boots, personally I like a coin that has stood the test of time.

There's nothing wrong with 999, but 999 gold is better than 999 silver, and there's hardly any difference between 999, 9999, or 99999 gold!
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Hello and welcome to The Silver Forum  

Got this today, actually arrived Saturday, but missed the postman so had to pick it up today. No matter what a lot of people think, I like these!😁🥳

That it is!

Ha!!! Seems like I misquoted  
Welcome both then!
 

Hi Everyone,
I'm very new to stacking (1 week), I heard about the forum from Backyardbullion and his excellent videos and advise. 
I’m currently started with collecting basic 1oz’s to get a decent stack started.
Looking to get my hands on 100g or higher silver bar as well, but just got hooked on the Tudor Beast series so will be expanding on that as well.
Already had some good advice from @Scootermuppet and any more much appreciated.
All the best.
 

Hello TCWalker, I just joined here myself last week. Welcome.
 
Same as me Murphy, started in May as well. Bit addictive 🙃

Hi Everyone,
I'm very new to stacking (1 week), I heard about the forum from Backyardbullion and his excellent videos and advise. 
I’m currently started with collecting basic 1oz’s to get a decent stack started.
Looking to get my hands on 100g or higher silver bar as well, but just got hooked on the Tudor Beast series so will be expanding on that as well.
Already had some good advice from @Scootermuppet and any more much appreciated.
All the best.
 

Greetings fellow stacker, and good luck on your new adventure,
 

Welcome on forum and happy stacking!🤗

Welcome to TSF!  

Hi Everyone,
I'm very new to stacking (1 week), I heard about the forum from Backyardbullion and his excellent videos and advise. 
I’m currently started with collecting basic 1oz’s to get a decent stack started.
Looking to get my hands on 100g or higher silver bar as well, but just got hooked on the Tudor Beast series so will be expanding on that as well.
Already had some good advice from @Scootermuppet and any more much appreciated.
All the best.
 

Welcome aboard and enjoy the ride!

Hello! Welcome to the forum.

Greetings! Ive only been stacking since May, joined here in June.. its class, u will love it!

Hi Everyone,
I'm very new to stacking (1 week), I heard about the forum from Backyardbullion and his excellent videos and advise. 
I’m currently started with collecting basic 1oz’s to get a decent stack started.
Looking to get my hands on 100g or higher silver bar as well, but just got hooked on the Tudor Beast series so will be expanding on that as well.
Already had some good advice from @Scootermuppet and any more much appreciated.
All the best.
 

For £100 I'd go for a silver forum 100g bar? Kind of covers the sentiment from every angle.
Reach out to @BackyardBullion to see if he can oblige. 

Hello all,
I just received my ‘One Year In’ badge and to celebrate I wanted to add some more silver to the stack 😇
However, to make it a bit more fun I would like to get something a bit different, so please share below what you think would be a good anniversary piece to add to my collection. (My budget is £100)
Also I just wanted to add.. I think the silver forum is an amazing community, really glad I discovered it & I'm regularly recommending it to family and friends.
Thanks for having me! 😃 

Yellow beats gray any day.
It even rhymes!
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