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kimchi

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    kimchi reacted to JohnA in Today I Received.....   
    2014 Horse Privy
     

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    kimchi reacted to mr1030 in Today I bought.....   
    Ordered a 2018 1 oz gold Britannia with the oriental border from JM Bullion yesterday while they had it on sale.
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    kimchi reacted to JohnA in Today I Received.....   
    2013 Snake Privy & 2015 25th Anniversary
     

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    kimchi reacted to fehk2001 in Today I Received.....   
    Went to Austrian mint on good Friday with some friends  , the mint in central but not tourist central/ central I didn’t expect much from there probably same as royal mint experience, boring   . Staff in aus mint are friendly and helpful all the way to the counter ...... , they even do a quick special tour for us without booking , however no factory workers are there and no photos are allow 
    And they got it right  ,20 Chinese people walk in there is not coincidence they must be up to something  ( Chinese normally very low profile until  they take their wallet out ) ,
    here is some of the stuff my wife purchase  ( I wish she paid for that .......not )




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    kimchi reacted to KDave in Kinesis Gold and Silver currency   
    I think it was 800 USD can't quite remember. Too much for me to punt at the moment. I'll probably regret not pulling the trigger. 
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    kimchi reacted to Lowlow in Kinesis Gold and Silver currency   
    I think you pays your money and you takes your chances.
    I think it's important to see that a lot of things are going on here including but not limited to, (1) a block-chain currency, (2) certificates of deposit for a commodity (i.e. representative money for gold and silver deposits at what amounts to a bullion bank and the inherent counter-party risk associated with that), (3) social media promotion of a private businesses services, (4) speculation as an investor in financing a private businesses project and the associated risk/reward, (5) the realistic potential for a collapse of established systems (i.e. the dollar, U.S. debt, gold and silver commodity markets, etc), (6) the potential end of the petro-dollar (i.e. competition with the petro-yuan, for example) and efforts to decouple world markets from the risks associated with U.S. deficits and debt, (7) our position in the business cycle, the frequency and potential for a bear in various markets, and the potential for near term deflation, (8) bubbles and the madness of crowds, youth's attraction to shiny new things, the advantages of being "first" vs being well positioned, etc, and (?????, various other x factors that cannot yet be perceived) ...
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    kimchi reacted to KDave in Kinesis Gold and Silver currency   
    All risks that come with investing in this unique space, the promised rewards are high on the blueprint which may or may not balance, it's personal. Personally, the risks were too high.
    Yes the chance of reward for simply holding metal yourself will increase slightly with every success of this kind of project. As sixgun says if just one takes off properly it could force physical price discovery outside of paper market influence. It's not necessarily going to be this one that does it, I don't know how many others are attempting similar projects - not that it matters. It only takes one to be successful in that way for holders of physical to benefit. 
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    kimchi reacted to KDave in Kinesis Gold and Silver currency   
    I have gone through the process to create a single token as a punt, but was put off at the last by the need to agree to potential complete loss if the project fails, which is the case with most crypto ICO's as I am aware. I seem to remember that an earlier token that was shut down for one reason or another? If this is going to be as powerful as I think it is, certain groups will not take it sitting down, but then perhaps the right money is involved this time.
    The upside for physical if it works is enough for me to just hold physical metal and cut out the risk (and potentially huge reward) of holding the tokens. I will come back once it has launched and reassess, perhaps then convert metal into tokens if the possibility remains. Last year I would have been all over this, but right now, I have far too many DIY projects that need to be paid for 
    At the very least we are seeing an attempt at an actual use for a monetary blockchain as opposed to ledgers of nothing being pushed via a thousand different copies. This or something like it will compete in the same space with what are effectively fiat crypto currencies and people will start to figure out what their preferred tokens have missing - the same thing the dollar and the rest of the fiat currencies have been missing since the 1970's - something of tangible value.  
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    kimchi reacted to prophet800 in Today I Received.....   
    1902 3p not sure if it is a Matt proof as it has a nice satin sheen that I can't quite get in the picture.
    Been to SA and found this 1742 1/2p in a flea market. Cost me ÂŁ8 so can't complain.
    A QB Bull. Thought there was a double stamp at first but it is just so bloody shiny LOL
    A wedge tailed eagle to go with my others.
    Won some SA old silver at the last DNW auction, 1x 6p and 5x 2/5 shillings. Not sure if any are worth grading so thoughts are welcome.
    Lastly a 1/20 gold dog bought in Dubai airport during a transfer. It was bought using my daughters 1st birthday money and every year from now on we will get another with her money so when she becomes 18 she will have a nice pile of the shiny stuff.
     

























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    kimchi reacted to 4Nines7Hills in Today I Received.....   
    Today something a little different for me my first proof Britannia
    1/4 Oz gold proof Britannia 2011
     
    I ordered a bullion 2011 1/4 Oz Brita from chards only for them to say it wasn't in stock :-( they did have a mint condition proof including box and papers for £36 more . I would be stupid not to particularly as 2011 is one of my fave designs 


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    kimchi reacted to richatthecroft in Today I Received.....   
    Thanks to @arshimo2012 for these two big lads. 

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    kimchi reacted to mr-dead in Royal Mail Signed For - warning!!!!   
    Recorded delivery items are treated no different to regular mail.  It's not segregated and is sorted and processed with all other items with just a signature on delivery.
     
    Special delivery items are segregated and processed in a secure locker with restricted access.  Every step of the journey is scanned and tracked with a signature on delivery.  You can also claim the postage back if it is delivered later than the 9:00 / 13:00 delivery deadline.
     
    If it's valuable use special delivery!
     
    Sorry for your loss numistacker, I've posted a few times here that recorded delivery does not cover previous metals.
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    kimchi reacted to ilovesilverireallydo in Royal Mail Signed For - warning!!!!   
    CYep - if the sale was made on eBay. If not, you can send them any other proof... 
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    kimchi got a reaction from matrawr in Royal Mail Signed For - warning!!!!   
    Yes, would claiming as a collectable rather than for the precious metal aspect work? After all that's what it was - it wasn't sold for spot price (the metal content)?
    Yes it does.
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    kimchi got a reaction from Gruff in Today I Received.....   
    An absolutely lovely delivery from @BackyardBullion - one of the first issue of the 250g forum bars
    A stunning piece. It has a glorious heft to it and is just so tactile. The ripples on it are amazing and really I'm amazed that he has managed this pouring by eye. Alas I don't have the video/photo kit needed to do this justice in the way light plays on (and off) this in the most glorious way, so I'll have to use the 'official' photo, but you really have to see this beautiful piece in hand to properly appreciate it. It has such a lovely 'well' of ripples at the top that make holding and playing with it, with a perfect groove for your thumb, as good as any stress reliever - it is just such a pleasure to hold (and behold).
    Top work BYB, and thank you!

     
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    kimchi reacted to morezone in Today I bought.....   
    Made from 24k gold but the models are hollow inside.  Effectively a 24k gold shell.  R2 is only 3.7cm tall.  No idea on BB-8.  IIRC, light sabre is around 10cm long and will be solid through and through.
     https://www.ctfeshop.com.hk/ if you want to checkout the site.  The items I've bought are so are no longer available on the site but can still be found in some branches.  Limited issues and now on wave 3 of releases.
     
    Supposed to be the latter.
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    kimchi got a reaction from mr1030 in Today I Received.....   
    An absolutely lovely delivery from @BackyardBullion - one of the first issue of the 250g forum bars
    A stunning piece. It has a glorious heft to it and is just so tactile. The ripples on it are amazing and really I'm amazed that he has managed this pouring by eye. Alas I don't have the video/photo kit needed to do this justice in the way light plays on (and off) this in the most glorious way, so I'll have to use the 'official' photo, but you really have to see this beautiful piece in hand to properly appreciate it. It has such a lovely 'well' of ripples at the top that make holding and playing with it, with a perfect groove for your thumb, as good as any stress reliever - it is just such a pleasure to hold (and behold).
    Top work BYB, and thank you!

     
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    kimchi got a reaction from Oldun in Today I Received.....   
    An absolutely lovely delivery from @BackyardBullion - one of the first issue of the 250g forum bars
    A stunning piece. It has a glorious heft to it and is just so tactile. The ripples on it are amazing and really I'm amazed that he has managed this pouring by eye. Alas I don't have the video/photo kit needed to do this justice in the way light plays on (and off) this in the most glorious way, so I'll have to use the 'official' photo, but you really have to see this beautiful piece in hand to properly appreciate it. It has such a lovely 'well' of ripples at the top that make holding and playing with it, with a perfect groove for your thumb, as good as any stress reliever - it is just such a pleasure to hold (and behold).
    Top work BYB, and thank you!

     
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    kimchi got a reaction from Oystonousted in Today I Received.....   
    An absolutely lovely delivery from @BackyardBullion - one of the first issue of the 250g forum bars
    A stunning piece. It has a glorious heft to it and is just so tactile. The ripples on it are amazing and really I'm amazed that he has managed this pouring by eye. Alas I don't have the video/photo kit needed to do this justice in the way light plays on (and off) this in the most glorious way, so I'll have to use the 'official' photo, but you really have to see this beautiful piece in hand to properly appreciate it. It has such a lovely 'well' of ripples at the top that make holding and playing with it, with a perfect groove for your thumb, as good as any stress reliever - it is just such a pleasure to hold (and behold).
    Top work BYB, and thank you!

     
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    kimchi got a reaction from richatthecroft in Today I Received.....   
    An absolutely lovely delivery from @BackyardBullion - one of the first issue of the 250g forum bars
    A stunning piece. It has a glorious heft to it and is just so tactile. The ripples on it are amazing and really I'm amazed that he has managed this pouring by eye. Alas I don't have the video/photo kit needed to do this justice in the way light plays on (and off) this in the most glorious way, so I'll have to use the 'official' photo, but you really have to see this beautiful piece in hand to properly appreciate it. It has such a lovely 'well' of ripples at the top that make holding and playing with it, with a perfect groove for your thumb, as good as any stress reliever - it is just such a pleasure to hold (and behold).
    Top work BYB, and thank you!

     
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    kimchi got a reaction from RichmondStacker in Today I Received.....   
    An absolutely lovely delivery from @BackyardBullion - one of the first issue of the 250g forum bars
    A stunning piece. It has a glorious heft to it and is just so tactile. The ripples on it are amazing and really I'm amazed that he has managed this pouring by eye. Alas I don't have the video/photo kit needed to do this justice in the way light plays on (and off) this in the most glorious way, so I'll have to use the 'official' photo, but you really have to see this beautiful piece in hand to properly appreciate it. It has such a lovely 'well' of ripples at the top that make holding and playing with it, with a perfect groove for your thumb, as good as any stress reliever - it is just such a pleasure to hold (and behold).
    Top work BYB, and thank you!

     
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    kimchi got a reaction from Tn21 in Today I Received.....   
    An absolutely lovely delivery from @BackyardBullion - one of the first issue of the 250g forum bars
    A stunning piece. It has a glorious heft to it and is just so tactile. The ripples on it are amazing and really I'm amazed that he has managed this pouring by eye. Alas I don't have the video/photo kit needed to do this justice in the way light plays on (and off) this in the most glorious way, so I'll have to use the 'official' photo, but you really have to see this beautiful piece in hand to properly appreciate it. It has such a lovely 'well' of ripples at the top that make holding and playing with it, with a perfect groove for your thumb, as good as any stress reliever - it is just such a pleasure to hold (and behold).
    Top work BYB, and thank you!

     
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    kimchi got a reaction from Mark43 in Today I Received.....   
    An absolutely lovely delivery from @BackyardBullion - one of the first issue of the 250g forum bars
    A stunning piece. It has a glorious heft to it and is just so tactile. The ripples on it are amazing and really I'm amazed that he has managed this pouring by eye. Alas I don't have the video/photo kit needed to do this justice in the way light plays on (and off) this in the most glorious way, so I'll have to use the 'official' photo, but you really have to see this beautiful piece in hand to properly appreciate it. It has such a lovely 'well' of ripples at the top that make holding and playing with it, with a perfect groove for your thumb, as good as any stress reliever - it is just such a pleasure to hold (and behold).
    Top work BYB, and thank you!

     
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    kimchi got a reaction from FlorinCollector in Today I Received.....   
    An absolutely lovely delivery from @BackyardBullion - one of the first issue of the 250g forum bars
    A stunning piece. It has a glorious heft to it and is just so tactile. The ripples on it are amazing and really I'm amazed that he has managed this pouring by eye. Alas I don't have the video/photo kit needed to do this justice in the way light plays on (and off) this in the most glorious way, so I'll have to use the 'official' photo, but you really have to see this beautiful piece in hand to properly appreciate it. It has such a lovely 'well' of ripples at the top that make holding and playing with it, with a perfect groove for your thumb, as good as any stress reliever - it is just such a pleasure to hold (and behold).
    Top work BYB, and thank you!

     
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    kimchi got a reaction from Micky9776 in Today I Received.....   
    An absolutely lovely delivery from @BackyardBullion - one of the first issue of the 250g forum bars
    A stunning piece. It has a glorious heft to it and is just so tactile. The ripples on it are amazing and really I'm amazed that he has managed this pouring by eye. Alas I don't have the video/photo kit needed to do this justice in the way light plays on (and off) this in the most glorious way, so I'll have to use the 'official' photo, but you really have to see this beautiful piece in hand to properly appreciate it. It has such a lovely 'well' of ripples at the top that make holding and playing with it, with a perfect groove for your thumb, as good as any stress reliever - it is just such a pleasure to hold (and behold).
    Top work BYB, and thank you!

     
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