richatthecroft

After wasting hours and enduring multiple problems with getting some wrongly packaged coins sorted out by RM, I have eventually got them back, plus a free coin to make up for the mess!
Gotta say, they really know how to make up for a problem on this occasion (even though I'd rather there weren't any in the first place!)
 😍 😍 😍 😍

 

Another delivery today 😀. 3 x  1/10th Perth Mint beasties and surprisingly all with original capsules. Bought from a small auction house. I never see the 2005 so grabbed those for my collection but the mouse intrigues me because apparently it is fairly rare and hard to come by. I can find no previous sales on Ebay and there doesn't seem to be too much info out there. If anyone can help on the mouse with details or value then that would be great.

 

The day, i bought the 3G for 1K my miss bourned the doghouse and let me build a new one. Just to say, next time i'll be in there. So i decided to get a backpack, just to be ready to run with all my stack. It has a lot of space so i keep on stacking.

It's a slippery slope... enjoy!  

2 firsts for me today. My first Libertads and my first graded coins. Thanks to @Gypsy for these.

Today I've received some stocking fillers.
 

New arrivals came through.. not that i'm happy getting customs raped but hey ho.... i'm happy with them and the tube is pretty nifty too

Finally!

So I just received my 2oz Silver Gothic Crown, and wow, what a coin it is in person.
 
Can’t see any noticeable marks either which is great news  (Also came in the correct box, which I saw some people had issues with on the GC thread).

Agreed- in the last Sovereign Rarities Auction, some of the lots went for way more money than what you could buy in their shop- and I'm not talking about an older historic coin that might have had more eye appeal, my observations were that these were modern coins!  
Just a couple of mouse clicks on the same website would have saved a lot of money 🤯 Work that one out!  I never will.

Agreed- in the last Sovereign Rarities Auction, some of the lots went for way more money than what you could buy in their shop- and I'm not talking about an older historic coin that might have had more eye appeal, my observations were that these were modern coins!  
Just a couple of mouse clicks on the same website would have saved a lot of money 🤯 Work that one out!  I never will.

Very true! We’ve all seen people getting into fights over coins that are available elsewhere and it just turns into an alpha fight to the win!!

You might well be right on the £16k price it might achieve.   But a savvy buyer will pay less off the peg- https://www.sovr.co.uk/qe-ii-2021-gold-proof-2oz-gothic-crown-qa-fi22767.html
 
Auctions are a strange phenomenon where people can take leave of their minds in that moment.   

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Fair enough.
Tight buggers need to sweeten further their ‘loss leading’ Bu Sovereign deal. 

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Fair enough.
Tight buggers need to sweeten further their ‘loss leading’ Bu Sovereign deal. 

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Fair enough.
Tight buggers need to sweeten further their ‘loss leading’ Bu Sovereign deal. 

Rejoice! 😃 Think about all the useful Postcards you will receive- and each of those letters further denting their bottom line.


 
 

According to recent study on average lego sets gain 11% p.a. (8% p.a. on real terms). Edited above.
(Your personal mileage may vary. Past performance is no indication of future results, and all investments or assets could lose value in the future due to a variety of financial factors. Message does not constitute, and should not be construed as, investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell, or otherwise transact in any investment including any products or services or an invitation, offer or solicitation to engage in any investment activity. Do your own due diligence and consult a financial expert if in doubt.)

One more observation from this auction, off topic... 1879 VF35 sov, same coin.
TCC 17 Oct, 2021 £1600
COTR 15 Dec, 2021 £2100
Assuming 10% vendor premium and 20 for postage.. still beats your average lego set! 😅
 

Hidden reserve was 700 and lot went passed.

Sorry should've been clearer.. quoting just random bullion sovs for reference in this auction. Apologies guys.

Family photo with the latest member of the Magic of Gold series.

Mystery box fun from @ChardsCoinandBullionDealer! Lovely jubbly.
 

Well, the 5oz Gothic has turned up and what a coin. The extra size size and weight is just epic and really brings out the detail in the design. Also the 2oz and 5oz together for comparison . Lucky me and happy days .....😀



 

Super rare one for you today in circulated but stunning condition 
1836 Peru (Lima) 1/2 escudo 
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces22853.html
13mm of deepest peruvian glory 
Ever seen one before?