Minted

I've been assuming (hoping) APMEX wouldn't use PVC in their bags. 

I have a silver Batarang that I thought would come in a capsule but it just came in a sealed bag.  Never going to find a capsule to fit it so I've kept it in the bag for airless storage.  Now doubting whether that's the best option. 🤔

20 hours ago, Sc391 said:

Still available from us mint….

Yeah, but importing them to the UK adds 20% VAT sadly.  Plus $20 shipping.  Makes them unviable for me.  I wondered if any were being sold by dealers in the UK but it looks like they aren't.

I really like the peace dollar design.  Have a few old ones from select years. 

I assume there's no way to purchase these proofs at a reasonable price in the UK? 🤔

You can get a free magnet from SilverTrader when buying another coin from there. 🙂

 Neodymium Rare Earth Magnet (silvertrader.uk)

6 hours ago, TeaTime said:

I sometimes wonder what the motivation is for them to accept (and pass on) damaged stock. Greed ? Laziness ? Fear ? Ennui ? Probably a bit of each.

I would assume a lot of buyers just accept it as they don't want the hassle of returns.  I haven't returned any PM's so far for exactly that reason, despite being less than content with the quality and condition of a few.

I just try a different retailer next time and keep any retailers I have poor experience with as a last resort in future.  I'd like to hope they'd realise what's happening and start checking coins before dispatch if enough people do that, but I also accept they may not realise the reason for reduced sales without a direct complaint.

I'll probably buy a 1oz silver as long as I like design when revealed.  As mentioned above, I'd prefer a sealed/carded version as I have with the 3 Graces and the Diamonds are Forever bars.

(Been waiting for the next Bond bar for ages - I wonder if they postponed that for these instead?)

Cheapest was Dancu...but his are long since sold out now.  Silvertrader still has plenty in stock, might be worth asking if he can do a better bulk deal than the standard % discounts on his website.  There is a disclaimer on them containing imperfections though, so guessing a lot of his are milky.

I was so disappointed with my 1oz silver I ended up buying a gold 1/10oz instead.  Quality is considerably better than the silver one, but it has a large scratch across the background. 🙄

I've got plenty of 2022 1oz silver in the collection, but don't see much of it coming up on here or eBay at the moment.  As above, the premium & VAT means that private buyers will be holding onto recent coins for a few years at least.

I don't consider 50k to be low mintage.  Would need to be less than 10k for me.

Though I don't think the Beskar bar is interesting enough to warrant a premium at all.  (I did buy one though lol).  

I've got dragon bars from previous years but not keen on this years design.

As someone suggested above, just buy what you like...pop culture changes over time.  Mandalorian might all be forgotten about in 5 years time.

Have you got a link to register?  I do like a minted bar... 

9 minutes ago, 8ace said:

I also have just got my first Sovereign. Whatever you do, don't compare it to a kilo silver coin. 

I know which I'd prefer in my pocket... 😄

13 minutes ago, Aldebaran said:

I recently bought a nice one on eBay, from a coin dealer, but I imagine that you have already looked there. 
Good luck 🌞

I am keeping an eye on eBay too.  Just hoping I might find one in better condition & at a lower price on here than on there. 🙂

Friday Bump 🙂

4 hours ago, Bigmarc said:

Scrap that, can't find any info on the company apart from someone called Sharon, doesn't seem to be registered to companies house.

It is a genuine site, they also have an eBay shop which I've used once or twice.

minted-uk on eBay

(I have no link to them, name is just coincidental lol)

I could be interested in the 1868 Franc.  Can I ask if it was purchased from a reputable dealer or been confirmed as genuine during your ownership?  Hopefully no offence caused but I looked at one on eBay before and quickly realised there were some fakes about so left it.

Now looking for 1953 Canada dollar. 🙂

As seen in the 'coming soon' thread, there's a 1/10th gold Koala being released next month.  BBP already has a page for them.  I'm hoping one of the more affordable UK dealers will get them in a little cheaper. 🙂

2023 1/10oz Gold Koala Coin | BullionByPost - From £191.70

54 minutes ago, Midasfrog said:

Yes it is a safe way for buyers to get deliveries but why was he able to change the postal address after buying and not tell the seller ?

Did you take the address from the email or from the selling page?  I had a couple of incorrect addresses shown on the email last year.  Presumably the default address instead of the buyers desired address for that item.  Since then I always double check the page before ordering postage.

Each to their own, but it's definitely not for me.

I wonder if that's why some of the 2023 Sov's look so flat?  If they've been pressed into another blank I assume that would soften the details on the first coin! 🤔

18 minutes ago, Midasfrog said:

I checked the address on ebay again and the buyer had changed the address to an Argos in Sainsburys 😳

Argos is an eBay collection point.  That's used for people who can't accept deliveries at home for any reason.  They can collect from Argos at any time.

1 hour ago, Brit2023 said:

Hi

what is the correct code for exempt investment gold into the U.K.?

Sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong but I believe the VAT exemption code is 03005.  The commodity code for gold coins is 7118 9000 00.  Use the phrase 'investment gold coin' in the description if you want it to pass through customs easily.

Commodity code 7118900000: Other - UK Integrated Online Tariff - GOV.UK (trade-tariff.service.gov.uk)

I've been after a 2oz QB for a while.  10oz looks great but out of my reach I'm afraid. 

However, if you do withdraw the 10oz and would like to sell that small bar separately, feel free to message me a price. 🙂

I've been waiting for the next Bond coin, will be interested to see the design of that one. 🙂  Was hoping there'd be another Bond bar produced by now as well!

(PS - thanks!  Run out of reactions for today lol.)