Shizenhowzunn

On 29/10/2023 at 06:48, artalien said:

Top man! 👍🏻

On 24/10/2023 at 17:34, bluffer said:

maybe better putting a wanted thread in the buy / sell section?

Good idea! How do I do this please? 

1 minute ago, BackyardBullion said:

Tough old job and maybe one day something will happen - I just cannot confirm or deny whether something might happen 😁

All I can say is, watch this space.

Put me down for 10 please? 👍🏻😊

On 06/12/2022 at 11:01, BackyardBullion said:

Welcome to the forum! Thanks for watching my videos!

when are you going to make some coins? That would be great! 👍🏻
 

I would love to design my own coins.. wouldn’t that be brilliant.. I watch also spegtacular/coin guy in America and they did it!

If only we could get some of the silver Americans can get! my house would be full of silver!! 😂

Just now, James32 said:

Would be unfair and if you forget someone it will irritate them,likely!

Ok yes I understand how that could happen, no worries people maybe don’t do that.. i will find my own way and learn myself.

I think one of the most important thing that I am noticing on here is all is United on stopping it which is positive and comforting. 
 

I would love a list of sellers that are good and trustworthy and stick to them sellers for the moment… @backyard bullion is the only one I know of so far to trust and any other name drops would be welcome?

16 hours ago, Spyder said:

I would stay away from paying big orders with Paypal F/F, especially to low feedback members.  It looks like the banks have saved some members but how would they have fared if they had payed with Paypal F/F. I would hate to think.

Anyone can pull a scam.  Be cautious of the seller who only sells a few coins at anyone time and suddenly out of no where is selling thousands and thousands of pounds in one go. 

A remember a guy at work years ago. Every day would take out a small 12v Makita drill from the council store to help do his daily work. A week before he retired, decided to take out one of the bigger Bosch 24v Drill and suddenly he reported that someone had taken from his car as he turned his back while carrying out some duties.  Everyone knew the score.

Ok cheers good point and advice 👍🏻

15 hours ago, Falsecobra said:

It hits hard for members like me that at the moment have only bought and not sold anything just to increase my stack ! And I'm lucky that I haven't ever been scammed ! Although I haven't always been left with any feed back from the people I have bought from ! And this also makes you look like your maybe not someone to trust ? A have a 100% feed back on eBay through buying and paying instantly for what I bought . So now if I ever want to sell , doubt anybody would want to deal with me and only use BYB as a go between . And that's unfair really as although he does good work .. it's paid for !  Not good times for people like me that have been on here  about a year but haven't been fully active all the time or just bought and had not much feedback, but haven't ever sold

I see your point…that’s definitely a difficult one isn’t it.

maybe everyone should have to upload a passport or drivers license pic to be a member? With blurred out address?? It may be a deterrent.

im sure it’s not as simple as that though! Nothing ever is.

18 hours ago, Bigmarc said:

Allo mate.

Looking at your other thread I see you are looking for a handful of pre 20s coins. 

Your options are probably here, eBay, auction house or visit a coin shop. 

Here or eBay are your best bet as auctions and shops are too pricey. There are scammers on eBay but I've never been done when buying this type of silver. Here it has happened but word spreads like wildfire to the point of hunting them down and to be honest I can't see anyone risking it for a relatively small amount. 

My preference is eBay but on because you can see the coin you are actually bidding on, on here they generally sell by the weight but occasionally you do see some. 

Edit.... Just to clarify, I have never been scammed on here either.

Ok cheers! 
I had an incident on eBay recently a bit like the sweat thing on here, I won’t say too much but more of a p… take than sweats.

I like the idea of this community and I can see you do hunt the bad so feeling better. 
 

19 hours ago, James32 said:

You pay by sellers choice, will predominantly be either bank transfer or PayPal friends and family. 

The feedback score is a tough one to be honest, there's a lot of great members on here who don't trade too much but are reliable, unfortunately they will have low feedback and in light of recent events, they will now be punished and assumed unreliable. 

I could easily throw out a number but feedback only tells half the story, would be easier for me to say 'send me a message with a sellers name and I will say yes or no' I've dealt with 90% of the regulars on here and can either vouch or advise to stay clear.

Ok thanks that will be very helpful.

yeah I suppose most people don’t sell much as we love to keep it all. Lol

if only the few bad was easy to spot.

Thanks again 👍🏻
with that I might feel a bit more comfortable buying.

Can anyone explain a little on payment and how is best and what is a trustworthy score to go with please?

I am new and finding it hard to trust to buy.

1 hour ago, davidcaia said:

Hi, 

I have some pre20 in great condition indeed, 

What's the quantity you're after @Shizenhowzunn?

Great,hello sir!

I don’t want too much as it’s the first time buying but I would be buying lots over the next few years. Have you got full crowns and half crowns?? I would like 10 half and 2 full.

50 minutes ago, Silverlocks said:

There are folks who might want to trade such things, but they're a different market from the folks stacking it for silver weight.

Pre-1920 crowns or half crowns in good condition tend to go for a fairly hefty premium, and the older the more expensive.  So, it depends what you want.  Are you after weight in silver, or do you want some nice coins.  You will have to be specific about what you want and what you're willing to pay.

Ok my friend thanks!

yeah it’s all of the above British.

I don’t mind a little wear but I like to see all the writing.

that’s good to know about swapping some though!

I don’t mind paying £10 each for half crowns ,£8 florins ,£24 for full crowns,

£4.50 shillings … something around that and if something is really nice I don’t mind more.

Anyone sell only good condition coins on here? I don’t want the worn ones!

Yes I see this now cheers 

What years are these please? 

Just now, James32 said:

Silver will suit you fine to begin with. Will give you access to everything that's needed for your journey. 

Top bloke @James32 many thanks to you and all

6 minutes ago, James32 said:

Step 1) get a membership, otherwise it takes three days to see new sales and as you can imagine ( all the good stuff is long gone)

Step 2) get involved with discussions, never be afraid to ask questions ( there's no such thing as a stupid question- only ignorant answers 😉 but it's a very good crowd on here)

Step 3) if making a purchase, read the sellers feedback, don't be afraid to ask them pertinent questions to put yourself at ease, if they don't respond in a helpful manner... don't proceed with deal. If they don't have time for you at the outset, will they have time for you if a problem arises?)

Step 4 which could really be Step 1  tbh, try and come up with a plan of action, what are you buying, why are you buying, set a monthly budget and try to adhere to it. Otherwise you could end up in a financial hole. Also since in UK, try and stick largely to capital gains free coins ( basically any silver or gold from the Royal mint, but purchased on here)

Step 5) isn't really a step but if your ever unsure of anything just ask as there's many intelligent brains on here from all walks of life, and plenty of answers waiting.

Enjoy the journey. 

Now that is great advice thanks @James32

one more thing if you could be so kind…silver, gold or platinum membership? I want to buy gold and silver on a monthly basis and not in massive quantities.

2 minutes ago, James32 said:

Anything from 10 to 30 sales a day ( some of these sales can have 100s of coins available though) whether it be silver or gold you're after, a membership will pay for itself each month in money saved compared to ebay/dealers. Read any sellers feedback with a fine tooth comb before purchasing and don't be afraid to ask questions to make yourself comfortable. 

Thanks very kind sir @james32

Have you any opinion or advice on links people send and things I should be wary of?? 

5 minutes ago, Petra said:

How longs a bit of string!😮 can vary wildly. If you mention someone, use the @ and put their name and it will alert them to a topic where they have been mentioned 👍 @Shizenhowzunn!

Ahh ok cheers fella! @petra

Petra, 

ok that sounds good and what I need.

how many sales roughly go on per day?

14 minutes ago, monkey said:

Welcome @Shizenhowzunn to TSF!

This is a grand place to learn the trade and feel the ebb and flow of the precious metals world.
 

Hope you enjoy exploring the forum and make this place a home!

I look forward to it to be honest.

i like it already,

knowing there is someone to talk to and give my missis ears a rest! Lol

It seems my next thing to do is get a proper membership? What will be different to someone new please people?

Cheers Petra! 
I love pre 1920s British coins.. is there a lot of sales on here of this type?

Thanks guys! 👍🏻
hows all your experiences on here?