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On 25/07/2023 at 17:20, Figgins said:

Thanks for the reference to the BNTA site for local dealers. Sadly, there aren't any registered dealers in my area, with the nearest some 70+ miles away.

I'm in no rush, just getting the feelers out in prep for the OH saying they want a new kitchen or some other project when we move. If a good offer comes in I'll drop it. 

Maybe contact a dealer and negotiate a commission and let them sell it on their website or at a fair- try Martin at AMR coins- he also co- owns Hosker Haynes auction:

https://www.amrcoins.com

Pm’d

27 minutes ago, goldlips said:

i have since visited many other websites, that all have amazing guides, provided for free, who accept credit cards, hence my 2k spend with competitors, as i have said before, a business is NOT your friend, they are not your cuddly pet dog or cat, they exist to take your money and make a profit. 

I didn’t respond as some kind of Chards fanboy- I rarely buy from Chards, but I do know this, as dealers go, there isn’t many surpass their guides and knowledge base- particularly their ‘old site’, which @LawrenceChardused to maintain (I’m not sure if all that content has been migrated over?). 

I haven’t a clue what mark-up the average large bullion dealer makes on say, £2k’s worth of bullion Sovereigns- but I’m guessing the margins are tight, and I guess Chards have thought long and hard of their business model, and decide on payments methods accordingly.

You’re a winner, you saved by purchasing elsewhere and gained the knowledge they offered you for free. 

4 hours ago, goldlips said:

i found you through google, and spent days reading the amazing guides on your website and looking through your items, building up some knowledge on gold buying,

Maybe having gained all this knowledge and having being able spend ‘days reading the amazing guides’ on the Chards website-  you might well have uncovered one of the reasons Chards doesn’t take credit cards- likely due to this customer service you cite, and they provide.

Maintaining and servicing a comprehensive website must cost Chards a fair bit of time, effort and therefore, money.

It sounds like you have gained much more than a 1% discount from Chards already- without spending with them- you have gained a lot of knowledge which you will prosper from for years to come- that they supplied to you, free of charge.  

I would return them and buy a couple of nice Sovereigns.

Henry VIII Sold 

Bump

Hi @iacabu although I can’t lay claim to fully identifying this one- a chap called Jack Pope on Facebook advised me:

Edward I (1272-1307) Penny, London. Class 9b.  Small coins; Roman N, normal, un-barred, or usually of pot- hook form, often star or (very rarely) pellet on breast. Spink 1408

New coinage from 1279

Spink 2023 58th edition states:

F £25

VF £85

Photo of a better condition Obverse (taken from Spink).

16 minutes ago, stackerp5 said:

I see some bronze and silver Roman coins. I would assume Denarius for the silver. 

I can identify the Roman coins if you'd like the service, but it takes some time and I would need the coins in-person to do so. 

There's the milled coin which I think @richatthecroft could possibly help

The top coin is I think, a Medieval Penny- outside of my area of knowledge but when I get home from work I’ll take a look in my books.

If available, I’ll take this please.

2 minutes ago, James32 said:

I guess is largely will depend on condition and expected price. Its a beautiful set but not something I could price personally. 

A few names that maybe able to shed light on a likely/realistic price would be but not limited to..

@richatthecroft @GoldDiggerDave @AndrewSL76 @Orpster @ZRPMs @dicker 

Thanks James- I sold a 1887 Silver Set recently.

Wanted

2012 Sovereign 5 Coin Proof Set 

Please get in touch if you have a set to  sell.  Thank you.

The Cedar wood lining usual weighs next to nothing, the vinyl not so much either, but the lids are usually weighted- I would say you’re likely left with a very minimum of 300g of .925 so that’s about £160 worth at spot. 

If available, I'll take this please

6 minutes ago, Heisenberg said:

11.4 grams was gonna send it to the scrappers but thought I'd offer it here first.

I'll take this please

6 minutes ago, thanasis said:

The coin is graded by NGC as MS62. However, after looking at the reverse, I find it hard to believe that this coin could pass up as MS62 considering the wear (or scuff marks perhaps?) on St. George's chest. I have seen much better examples for the same grade. Maybe the grader has given more attention on the obverse rather the reverse?

What are your thoughts?

Mmm- it’s a nice Crown but like you, I think it’s been enthusiastically graded.  
 

I have one to sell- my opinion GEF/ Unc condition with lovely eye appeal.