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To add, I met another member at his house the other week where we traded some coins. If he sees this, I'm sure he will a he is also bidding here, I'm sure he can provide a modicum of support for my integrity. Sounds great, your place or mine?

@Silverman2U, it's a fair question and one which I've no problem answering. A couple of others have PMed me regarding my newness. You have to start somewhere and trust needs to be earned. I've offered a couple of longstanding members, people with a strong reputation, a payment on receipt of goods option. I was also considering using the services of a middleman such as @BackyardBullion or maybe an escrow service. I'm happy to do this if people wish. Obviously this comes at an increased cost. Happy to share my personal details with anyone who needs and happy to have a Zoom call to allay any fears.

We're coming to you live, with a packed house of excited fans from around the world. The energy is palpable as the engines roar, and the drivers prepare to battle it out on this iconic track. This race promises to be a true test of skill, strategy, and determination. With high speeds, hair-raising turns, and heart-stopping moments, this is one race you won't want to miss! So buckle up, hold on tight, and get ready to witness the pinnacle of auction excellence. It's time for the race to begin! As the drivers make their final preparations, it's impossible not to think of the epic trials of Hercules. Just like the legendary hero, these drivers will be pushing themselves to their limits, facing obstacles and challenges at every turn. They will need to summon their inner strength and courage to conquer the treacherous track ahead. But just like Hercules, they will not back down from the task at hand. They will give it their all, leaving nothing on the table, and show the world what they're truly made of. So let's raise our voices and cheer on these modern-day heroes as they set out to achieve greatness in this gruelling race! And now, folks, we turn our attention to the world of silver. This week, the price of this precious metal has been a wild ride, much like our fearless racers on the track. Starting out this week with a spot price of £18.60, it's seen its fair share of ups and downs over the past few days. But the trend is definitely upwards, and as we close out the week, the spot price stands at an impressive £19.03. That's quite a comeback from just two short weeks ago, when the price languished at a measly £17.10. What a difference a little time and a lot of determination can make! Now, some of you may have heard rumblings from the YouTube community that silver is set to soar to an incredible £200.00 per ounce in just six days. Is this prediction accurate? Only time will tell, my friends. But one thing's for sure - with the way this race is going, anything is possible. So strap in, hold on tight, and get ready for a thrilling ride! And now, without further ado, let's take a look at the current standings! Lot 1 for 5oz: £121 or £24.20 per oz: @silvergaga Lot 2 for 10oz: £229 or £22.90 per oz: @KRO Lot 3 for 15oz: £336 or £22.40 per oz: @margin Lot 4 for 20oz: £466 or £23.30 per oz: @margin Lot 5 for 25oz: £580 or £23.20 per oz: @Moocher Lot 6 for 50oz: £1140 or £22.80 per oz: @MagnusOpum Lot 7 for 50oz: £1140 or £22.80 per oz: @MagnusOpum And here we are, folks, just moments away from the final lap. The drivers are no doubt considering their strategies - do they make a strong move early and try to gain an unbeatable lead, or do they hold back and wait for the perfect moment to fire up the super-heated nitro for a dastardly sprint in the final moments? It's a tough call for these drivers, as they must balance their need for speed with the need to conserve their energy and stay alert for any potential hazards on the track. But this is what separates the great from the good - the ability to make split-second decisions and take risks when it counts. So as the engines rev and the adrenaline starts to flow, we can only wait and see what these talented drivers have in store for us today. Will we witness a daring early move that pays off in spades, or a nail-biting last-minute sprint to the finish line? Only time will tell, so sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the last leg of what has been an unforgettable seven-day race! We've seen it all - triumphs and defeats, moments of brilliance and moments of utter chaos. The racers have endured gruelling challenges, battled fierce opponents, and faced unexpected obstacles at every turn. And now, as the final 24 hours tick down, the competition has reached a fever pitch. Each racer is pushing themselves to their absolute limits, fuelled by the desire to claim victory and etch their name in the annals of racing history. It's been a wild ride, filled with highs and lows, dirty tricks and shenanigans. But in these last 24 hours, it's all on the line. Who will emerge victorious and be crowned the champion of this epic race? Only time will tell. So sit back, buckle up, and get ready for a heart-pumping finale that you won't want to miss! Our leaders: Lot 1: £117 @silvergaga Lot 2: £227 @KRO Lot 3 £335 @Darr3nG Lot 4: £465 @TonyTay Lot 5: £580 @Moocher Lot 6: £1130 @AOB Lot 7: £1131 @Fenlander1

Keep up lads?

These here bullets have my name on them! Oh, wait! £180

Loving the bullets! £170

Breaking news! @Darr3nG manages to make us spill our morning coffee! In dramatic style, Lots 3 and 4 have a new leader!

Ladies and gentlemen, hold onto your seats! @James32 has miraculously emerged from the depths and seized control of Lot 7. We were so wrong to judge this seasoned racer! What a comeback! But wait, what's this? A fresh face has appeared in the fray, ready to challenge for the top spot in Lot 6, @AOB takes the lead! And hold on tight folks, because after days of radio silence, we've got some action in Lot 4. @SovereignStacker4 is making a daring move, attempting to shake things up and assert their dominance. This race just got even more intense, folks. Who will come out on top? Only time will tell!

As we go into morning break, our race leaders: Lot 1: £117 @silvergaga Lot 2: £227 @KRO Lot 3 £330 @Becca Lot 4: £440 @Steve62 Lot 5: £580 @Moocher Lot 6: £1125 @Jaconet Lot 7: £1125 @Jaconet

Good morning, good morning! We go live to the race track for a major update! In lots 5 and 6, @Moocher has taken the lead away from @ArgentSmith. Don't count @ArgentSmith out yet, we have all seen the power of the matrix! @KRO makes a dastardly move to take lead in Lot 2, ahead of our previous newcomer and champion @bobski! Over in Lots 6 and 7 we have tactics and taunts! A major battle is developing! @Fenlander1is launching broadside after broadside and is thus far managing to keep ahead of the competition. @MagnusOpum is keeping pace, though. He looks calm and collected, his breath a mere whisper in the wind! Our early leader, @James32 is nowhere to be seen! Has he been sunk or is he collecting his reserves for a major assault! Only time will tell! Breaking news! @Jaconet has broken cover and makes a strong entrance, taking a massive lead in Lots 6 and 7! Can any of the chasing pack even match this new contender's energy? At £22.50 per coin it's all to play for as we move into the final days of this incredible race!

There could be indeed, @ArgentSmith, there could be indeed! In the day ahead, stay tuned, who knows how the next few hours will play out!

Hey, hey hey! Good morning sports fans! In the race that never sleeps we have some overnight news!! @James32 is showing true stamina and fortitude, staying up all night just to inch ahead of the pack! A simply superb effort from this seasoned professional! But has he peaked too soon, we wonder? Showing his ability to race all night, has he laid all his cards on the table way too soon? @Fenlander1 and @bobski kept pace and are nipping at his heels, eager to take advantage of any missteps. As we start a new day, it's all to play for! The competition is heating up, and tensions are running high as our racers continue to battle it out for the top spots. With surprises and upsets around every turn, we can't wait to see how this exciting race will continue today. Stay tuned for more updates from the race track!

Exciting developments from the race track! In Lot 7, @James32 made a surprise bid and took the lead from @Fenlander1, showing who's boss. Is there some history between these two? But, in high drama, @ArgentSmith slipped out of the matrix and took a commanding lead on Lots 5 and 6, taking out @Solachesis and @scotwasp in a single attack! Meanwhile, @James32 is biding his time, waiting for the right moment to strike back! A new contender, @simoncsj, has quietly taken the lead in Lot 1, showing much potential. Keep an eye on this one, folks! Just when we thought @ArgentSmith was going to race away with Lots 5 and 6, @MagnusOpum revealed his strategy and forced his way to the front in Lots 6 and 7. With such fierce competition, @James32 looks to be in trouble! And in another surprise move, @KRO entered the race in Lot 2 and stole the lead from @bobski. Dramatic events down on the race track! It's anyone's race at this point, all to play for! As the sun begins to set, our leader board is as follows: Lot 1: £116 @simoncsj Lot 2: £221 @KRO Lot 3 £330 @Becca Lot 4: £440 @Steve62 Lot 5: £555 @ArgentSmith Lot 6: £1115 @MagnusOpum Lot 7: £1115 @MagnusOpum Stay tuned for more updates from the race track!

This just in! Over in Lot 1 @KarlAggo puts on a bust of speed and zips past @silvergaga! What a move!

Midday update! The race just got even more exciting with two new contenders joining the fray. @KarlAggo wasted no time and quickly took the lead from @silvergaga in Lot 1, but @silvergaga fought back and showed true strength of character to instantly regain the lead! Is @KarlAggo down and out? In Lot 7, things took a dramatic turn when @Fenlander1 fired a shot that knocked @James32 out of first place. Nursing his wounds, @James32 has vowed to come back even stronger on Sunday and take revenge on @Fenlander1! Meanwhile over in Lot 6, @scotwasp still has the lead, does @Becca, who is also leading in Lot 3 have anything left in the tank to respond and maintain the lead on two fronts? Only time will tell! It's all to play for, folks! Stay tuned for more up updates!

The sun is shining bright and the course is looking perfect for today's leg of the race! It's all to play for as we enter the mid-week phase of this gruelling week long auction! The bidding begins with Lot 1, and @silvergaga takes an early lead with a bid of £111. But wait, @bobski is hot on their heels with a bid of £220 for Lot 2! @Becca and @Steve62 join the race with their bids for Lots 3 and 4, both at £22.00 per coin. @Solachesis takes the lead with a bid of £550 for Lot 5, but @scotwasp and @James32 come out of nowhere with identical bids of £1105 for Lot 6 and Lot 7, respectively, at £22.10 per coin! Who will come out on top in this auction frenzy? Stay tuned to find out!

Good morning! The forum was being upgraded last night so my plan to update on progress did not happen. Lot 1: £111 @silvergaga - £22.50 per coin! Lot 2: £220 @bobski - £22.00 per coin! Lot 3 £330 @Becca - £22.00 per coin! Lot 4: £440 @Steve62 - £22.00 per coin! Lot 5: £550 @Solachesis - £22.00 per coin! Lot 6: £1105 @scotwasp - £22.10 per coin! Lot 7: £1105 @James32 - £22.10 per coin!

Hello John, welcome to the forum from another Scottish coin collector. Cheers, Calum @silvergaga

Hi guys, I'm looking to add a 2020 Valiant 1oz Silver Coin to my collection. @silvergaga recently traded me lovely examples of the 2019 and 2021 1oz silver coin and I have a gap in my date series. Thanks!

At the end of day one we have: Lot 1: £111 @silvergaga Lot 2: £220 @bobski Lot 3 £330 @Becca Lot 4: £440 @Steve62 Lot 5: £550 @Solachesis Lot 6: £1105 @scotwasp Lot 7: £1105 @James32 Happy bidding!

Quick summary, we have the following bidders: Lot 1: £111 @silvergaga Lot 2: £220 Lot 3 £330 @Becca Lot 4: £440 @Steve62 Lot 5: £550 @Solachesis Lot 6: £1100 @Becca Lot 7: £1105 @James32

My summarised answer, dip your toe in and have fun collecting and learning. Don't jump in and spend 10k on the wrong things.

Hello Ank, The premiums/margins matter. If buying silver from the Royal Mint you pay their margin for minting on top of the metal price and then you pay 20% VAT. However, if you buy silver here the items are often far closer to the silver spot price. It all depends on why you want to buy shiny metals. Buy to hold (stack) for the future or are you buying to resell in a few months? Or, are you buying to collect beautiful coins which have an intrinsic value and have historically gone up in value? As Chris says, gold Sovereigns are a good buy. Especially so if you want a very strong market to sell into. This shows the gold premiums from the dealers https://www.thesilverforum.com/compare/ There are often real bargains on here: https://www.thesilverforum.com/forum/13-united-kingdom-ungraded/

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