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Melon

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    Melon got a reaction from TheShinyStuff in Converting Maples to Sovs... best way?   
    Pretty much all of the above. I sold off everything but the Maples some time ago (not in a bad way and sold at a profit, as I wanted to get into a higher deposit bracket on my home for a cheap fix). 
    Now contemplating building up again and think I might just stick to bog standard, CGT free sovs. 
    Fair point. I was looking at a tube of mint-fresh 2021 sovs and premiums seem to be 5% on those, but perhaps I'd be better off piecing out the selling and the buying for optimum returns. I'm a lazy melon though! 😄
    Not a recent one as I don't keep them nearby, but here's some eye-candy I shared previously on the forum. Looking at these, maybe I should just keep them 🤤😄


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    Melon got a reaction from mr1030 in Converting Maples to Sovs... best way?   
    Pretty much all of the above. I sold off everything but the Maples some time ago (not in a bad way and sold at a profit, as I wanted to get into a higher deposit bracket on my home for a cheap fix). 
    Now contemplating building up again and think I might just stick to bog standard, CGT free sovs. 
    Fair point. I was looking at a tube of mint-fresh 2021 sovs and premiums seem to be 5% on those, but perhaps I'd be better off piecing out the selling and the buying for optimum returns. I'm a lazy melon though! 😄
    Not a recent one as I don't keep them nearby, but here's some eye-candy I shared previously on the forum. Looking at these, maybe I should just keep them 🤤😄


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    Melon got a reaction from modofantasma in Converting Maples to Sovs... best way?   
    Pretty much all of the above. I sold off everything but the Maples some time ago (not in a bad way and sold at a profit, as I wanted to get into a higher deposit bracket on my home for a cheap fix). 
    Now contemplating building up again and think I might just stick to bog standard, CGT free sovs. 
    Fair point. I was looking at a tube of mint-fresh 2021 sovs and premiums seem to be 5% on those, but perhaps I'd be better off piecing out the selling and the buying for optimum returns. I'm a lazy melon though! 😄
    Not a recent one as I don't keep them nearby, but here's some eye-candy I shared previously on the forum. Looking at these, maybe I should just keep them 🤤😄


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    Melon reacted to 365DaysofSilver in Converting Maples to Sovs... best way?   
    🤤🤤😍😍😍😍
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    Melon got a reaction from SilverStorm in Converting Maples to Sovs... best way?   
    Pretty much all of the above. I sold off everything but the Maples some time ago (not in a bad way and sold at a profit, as I wanted to get into a higher deposit bracket on my home for a cheap fix). 
    Now contemplating building up again and think I might just stick to bog standard, CGT free sovs. 
    Fair point. I was looking at a tube of mint-fresh 2021 sovs and premiums seem to be 5% on those, but perhaps I'd be better off piecing out the selling and the buying for optimum returns. I'm a lazy melon though! 😄
    Not a recent one as I don't keep them nearby, but here's some eye-candy I shared previously on the forum. Looking at these, maybe I should just keep them 🤤😄


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    Melon reacted to Hunter87 in Converting Maples to Sovs... best way?   
    Have you got any pics of the maples? 
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    Melon reacted to Arganto in Converting Maples to Sovs... best way?   
    1/4 oz gold from a mint's key line (Maples, Britannias etc) tend to carry quite a reasonable premium so selling them then buying the sovereigns would no doubt leave you quids-in if you're after bullion sovereigns.
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    Melon reacted to richatthecroft in Converting Maples to Sovs... best way?   
    Melon will know what his motivation is but as others have said, perhaps CGT or increase weight? Start a collection of Sovereigns? 
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    Melon reacted to 365DaysofSilver in Converting Maples to Sovs... best way?   
    I agree with this. What’s the reason for wanting to do this?
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    Melon reacted to dicker in Converting Maples to Sovs... best way?   
    I would put an ad on the forum for a swap. If that didn’t work I would go for sale on the forum.
    There are often batches of Sovereigns for sale on the forum for decent prices.
    Best
    Dicker
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    Melon reacted to richatthecroft in Converting Maples to Sovs... best way?   
    😂 It would be a hassle.  I think overall you might as well stick with the Maples and then add Sovereigns going forward. 
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    Melon reacted to SilverDrum in Converting Maples to Sovs... best way?   
    Slowly sell/swap over a period of time would be my 2p.
    If it's just to move into CGT free coins, i'd be ensuring any trade was under limit for the year. Who want's to pay more tax eh?!
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    Melon reacted to 365DaysofSilver in Beginner - Sovereign vs 1/4 oz   
    One of the best photos I’ve seen on this site so far 😍
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    Melon got a reaction from SovereignBishop in Beginner - Sovereign vs 1/4 oz   
    Perhaps this will help you decide which you prefer between 1/4 oz and Sovs. Probably not though 😄

    Personally if premium is equal then I prefer 1/4 oz coins. However usually 1/4 oz trade at a higher premium than sovereigns, and I don't think it's worth paying a higher premium for what are ultimately bullion coins. 
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    Melon got a reaction from modofantasma in Beginner - Sovereign vs 1/4 oz   
    Perhaps this will help you decide which you prefer between 1/4 oz and Sovs. Probably not though 😄

    Personally if premium is equal then I prefer 1/4 oz coins. However usually 1/4 oz trade at a higher premium than sovereigns, and I don't think it's worth paying a higher premium for what are ultimately bullion coins. 
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    Melon got a reaction from KevinFlynn in Beginner - Sovereign vs 1/4 oz   
    Perhaps this will help you decide which you prefer between 1/4 oz and Sovs. Probably not though 😄

    Personally if premium is equal then I prefer 1/4 oz coins. However usually 1/4 oz trade at a higher premium than sovereigns, and I don't think it's worth paying a higher premium for what are ultimately bullion coins. 
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    Melon got a reaction from MaxeBaumann in Full Stack / Full Collection Photos   
    I'm actually drooling at these photos. Bravo. 
    Here's a fun one of my own 😄
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    Melon got a reaction from Scaffstacker in USA & Canadian Coins Thread   
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    Melon got a reaction from Scaffstacker in USA & Canadian Coins Thread   
    I think this is my favourite coin from my small selection. She's seen some wear, but that just makes me wonder where she's been! A bit squeezed in to the capsule so the rim is partially obscured. 

     
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    Melon got a reaction from Jvw in Sovereign Photo Thread...   
    I posted these pics in the 'Today I received' thread already, so forgive the duplicate if you've seen these already! 😊 


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    Melon got a reaction from JohnA1 in Today I want to show.....   
    Anyone else enjoy a bit of maple syrup? 🍁

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    Melon reacted to LawrenceChard in Size differences in sovereigns - any cause for concern?   
    The weak striking on the reverse is typical for some of the branch mints, and also for halves in general.
    The ragged raised line looks like a die crack, which I consider to be a good sign.
    Time spent discussing differences and anomalies is rarely wasted, it's an investment in education knowledge, and experience.
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    Melon got a reaction from modofantasma in Sovereign Photo Thread...   
    I posted these pics in the 'Today I received' thread already, so forgive the duplicate if you've seen these already! 😊 


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    Melon got a reaction from Swampy in Sovereign Photo Thread...   
    I posted these pics in the 'Today I received' thread already, so forgive the duplicate if you've seen these already! 😊 


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    Melon got a reaction from Fishface220 in Sovereign Photo Thread...   
    I posted these pics in the 'Today I received' thread already, so forgive the duplicate if you've seen these already! 😊 


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