kimchi

100oz Johnson Matthey
100oz Royal Canadian Mint
1kg Metalor
1kg Emirates
 

My last few orders from gs.be combined and shipped on wednesday.

Ebay took the hit on price, so if sellers bumped up prices during that deal then yes, it was them being a bit greedy imo (if they were prepared to sell cheaper with the fees before the discount, then to take advantage of the offer (as sellers not buyers during it was 'opportunistic') - though I don't blame them as long as the buyers were happy too).
UKbullion (horrible company in my experience who I will never deal with again, or their 'sister' company which is more expensive but has the same staff!) said long ago they couldn't get the mintages for the 2017s. I don't trust those mintages for previous years. I haven't seen a numbered card in the UK above 2000 for 2017, even when it took UKBullion a long time to supposedly get stock back in (and try to unfairly maximise the price because of the interest here imvho - check the thread at the time).
Now UKBullion are selling numbered coins less than ten away from the first ones I bought from them, after 'trying so hard' to get more stock, only to increase the price ridiculously because they knew they were 'hot' on here (and ebay for a little while). I don't buy any of it.
It's a lovely minted coin and a really nice pick up, and I'm glad I have four at a reasonable average price for gold content and 'the shinies', but I'd be very surprised to turn much of a profit on these. 2017 was awash with special Sovs - this wasn't one of them imvho.

Ebay took the hit on price, so if sellers bumped up prices during that deal then yes, it was them being a bit greedy imo (if they were prepared to sell cheaper with the fees before the discount, then to take advantage of the offer (as sellers not buyers during it was 'opportunistic') - though I don't blame them as long as the buyers were happy too).
UKbullion (horrible company in my experience who I will never deal with again, or their 'sister' company which is more expensive but has the same staff!) said long ago they couldn't get the mintages for the 2017s. I don't trust those mintages for previous years. I haven't seen a numbered card in the UK above 2000 for 2017, even when it took UKBullion a long time to supposedly get stock back in (and try to unfairly maximise the price because of the interest here imvho - check the thread at the time).
Now UKBullion are selling numbered coins less than ten away from the first ones I bought from them, after 'trying so hard' to get more stock, only to increase the price ridiculously because they knew they were 'hot' on here (and ebay for a little while). I don't buy any of it.
It's a lovely minted coin and a really nice pick up, and I'm glad I have four at a reasonable average price for gold content and 'the shinies', but I'd be very surprised to turn much of a profit on these. 2017 was awash with special Sovs - this wasn't one of them imvho.

I hear @kimchi was the body model, its a reliable source too it was @fehk2001 who told me.

You did win one won, you did win one

You did win one won, you did win one

He better send it by 1st class sign for as stated in the listing 

Won eBay auction for a penny 

@Goldhooked cracking photo mate - really shows off the detail - and so glad you like the coin
Any stray fibres etc should only be on the capsule - it's never been opened!
Shame the bottom left is your camera and not natural toning, that would be really special. Anyway, cheers!

I was naked when I took the photo.........NOT REALLY
Thanks, it really is a nice coin and goes nicely with the others I already have.

My prize draw win from @kimchi

Arrived today, old head Victoria sov (1901 P) and a few of the yearly releases 

Coin case for my daughters items. Nice case for the money, cheers @fehk2001 for the heads up.

I received a Christmas present from @augur (thank you again!).
The Coin That Must Not Be Named.
Therefore I think it best if it is also A Coin That Must Not Be Photographed (or the Ghanian Embassy might come knocking)

Coin invest and UPS are quick as always. I've received my 2018 15 gram Gold Panda.
 
 

I received a Christmas present from @augur (thank you again!).
The Coin That Must Not Be Named.
Therefore I think it best if it is also A Coin That Must Not Be Photographed (or the Ghanian Embassy might come knocking)

6 Lego style silver bricks from Ollie.  All stacked between real Lego bricks and topped off with my gold one.

That means two weeks 

2016 1/10 Somali Elephant, so that's all three now, thanks @Silvergun 
 

My gilded Kookaburra collection. So far 1991,1992, 2007-2017
 
 

I would have liked to have put that to the test in my youth with Raquel Welsh

Same as when u watch a film something looks big and excited but not that big if u see and touch in person 

A 2009 kookaburra Thanks to@Bullionbilly for organising the raffle and for my prize. This is the first coin I have ever won [emoji846]

Just bought a 2016 1/10 Gold Somali Elephant from a forum member. So that's nearly a herd on the way!
Very Happy.