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9 minutes ago, Numistacker said:

What this means is that it is a bad idea to offer tracked postage as an option on eBay sales unless you are happy with a 100% total loss.

Does it not cut down on issues of people saying they didn't receive it though?

Laughing at the caving in. I looked maybe three or four times. It was a realistic price indeed. I'm a little envious now. 

I think so, if it is the same one. Seller called MarkFlorida or suchlike. 

34 minutes ago, Sovsaver said:

The postie came with 2 coins today, both Young head halves. One is graded AU Details (first time  I bought a graded details coin), the other ungraded, both are obverse 3.

I bought the details coin for the lack of wear, and because I believed at least some of the “surface hairlines” might be die cracks/wear. To be fair, it has quite a few scratches, under a magnifier.

 

Although you can see the scratches on the AU details coin it is still a really nice coin. I was looking at that one too, very nice pick up. 

10 hours ago, JohnAnsink said:

@sixgun

But which Zorro signed it? If it was Douglas Fairbanks, you have something there. If it was Antonio Banderas, not so much.

Banderas I reckon, look at the sloppy swordsmanship where he over egged the top and bottom strokes!

1 hour ago, JunkBond said:

Back on the bullion?

Yes indeed, building my foundation. 

Just bought 6 sovs from Baird, hold tight everyone I predict a dip in the next 12 hours. 

1 minute ago, richatthecroft said:

Some nice little pick ups this week. The 2018  Prince George commemorative is cupronickel. 

I adore the rocking horse crown, it is a wonderful design. Nice size too. 

Royal Mint splurge!

A few of the 10p early strikes plus album and...

RAF badge £2 silver proof. 

It will be my first proof, I hope the RM is kind to me. I think it will look nice next to my Grandfather's cap badge. 

50% half crowns can be found on eBay under spot if you find the right auction. 

42 minutes ago, Silvergun said:

Received this 1/2 oz silver coin from my friend in Lithuania , he dug it up in his garden

I have a gold coin very much like this, same design maybe. It was given to us by my Wife's uncle and was the prod I needed to look into PMs and then start stacking. 

42 minutes ago, JunkBond said:

1987 Proof Half Sovereign.  Not quite consistent with my spot +3% strategy, never mind.

 

I think it is good to mix things up occasionally, plus you to to reward yourself with the good stuff every now and then. I'm looking forward to seeing some close ups when it arrives. 

6 hours ago, mr-dead said:

My raffle win arrived today (got stung with £18 import duty from the US)

2017 150g proof panda.

£18, ouch! I don't mind the import duty so much, it's the £8 admin fee from RM that makes me wince. 

A very nice competition win though, it looks lovely. 

4 minutes ago, BackyardBullion said:

I have to say - Mrs BYB and I were very happy about this little cosmic happenstance!

We were pretty worried about either of you recognising the BYB parcel when they came through the door! Glad it was a good surprise for you both and that you guys had a good valentine's day!

Well then, my wife has just told me that I actually received this from the postman and said, "Oh, is this my valentines present?!!" "No it is a cat food sample I ordered," she told me, happy that she could take it from me quickly before I turned it over and saw the BYB sticker on the back. I didn't think any more of it except that the cats were lucky to be getting treats through the post as my wife is often finding free offers for them. 

9 minutes ago, Sovereign said:

Very nice 1820 half sovereign 

NGC MS62! 

Only 35,043 were minted 

Oh my, that is deliciously sexy! An absolute stunner of a coin, I look forward to seeing your youtube video of this one.

A 2018 Panda and 5 (invisible?) American Eagles in caps. Well they were in caps, they are now nestled in a full tube. 

I saw those fleetingly yesterday and then they were gone. I wondered if somebody here had picked them up, I should have placed a bet on it being you! 

They look very nice, I would probably stick them in capsules to match the rest and keep the packaging safe in a ziplock bag.