fiveshotdon

If the photos aren't clear you will probably get more chancers willing to take a risk to get a perfect coin if they can't see the flaws. However you run the risk of getting into disputes if you're taking bad photos to hide flaws, you're better off taking a decent photo and waiting for a buyer that is happy with the coin as it is with all its flaws.
Also sell on here instead of eBay.

I witnessed a huge shift of negative sentiment towards royalty when on a trip abroad just recently which surprised me how this could have changed so dramatically over the last 2 years since covid.
This got me thinking about a few things, will people want to collect proofs when King Charles takes over? With the peak age of collectors between the ages of 30-65 are these going to be replaced by younger collectors or are they more interested in digital assets.
Could we be approaching a peak and permanent decline in the coin collector market?

There was a 4 coin set graded at 70 on eBay, buy it now that went for £1050 including 1/2, 1/4 and 1/8 as well. so I don't think you're going to be retiring anytime soon with that raw sov.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/The-2021-George-And-The-Dragon-200th-Anniversary-Gold-Sovereign-Proof-Set-Graded-/284756229211?hash=item424ccb3c5b%3Ag%3AgkUAAOSwen5g15j7&nma=true&si=YOtRwFJRJT%2Fln0gMBeHlBqTCxWo%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

If the photos aren't clear you will probably get more chancers willing to take a risk to get a perfect coin if they can't see the flaws. However you run the risk of getting into disputes if you're taking bad photos to hide flaws, you're better off taking a decent photo and waiting for a buyer that is happy with the coin as it is with all its flaws.
Also sell on here instead of eBay.

I would add to that though sometimes I will photograph a coin and it looks terrible but it looks much better to the eye, so I would say try to get a photo that is as good a representation of what the buyer will get when he opens the package. You don't have to light the coin up and zoom in to show every flaw that you can't see with a naked eye.

If the photos aren't clear you will probably get more chancers willing to take a risk to get a perfect coin if they can't see the flaws. However you run the risk of getting into disputes if you're taking bad photos to hide flaws, you're better off taking a decent photo and waiting for a buyer that is happy with the coin as it is with all its flaws.
Also sell on here instead of eBay.

https://www.statista.com/statistics/824464/mean-disposable-income-per-household-by-age-uk/
After 65 they have less disposable than 18-24 year olds, most people that get to retirement are not wealthy stackers.

If the photos aren't clear you will probably get more chancers willing to take a risk to get a perfect coin if they can't see the flaws. However you run the risk of getting into disputes if you're taking bad photos to hide flaws, you're better off taking a decent photo and waiting for a buyer that is happy with the coin as it is with all its flaws.
Also sell on here instead of eBay.

I would add to that though sometimes I will photograph a coin and it looks terrible but it looks much better to the eye, so I would say try to get a photo that is as good a representation of what the buyer will get when he opens the package. You don't have to light the coin up and zoom in to show every flaw that you can't see with a naked eye.

I would add to that though sometimes I will photograph a coin and it looks terrible but it looks much better to the eye, so I would say try to get a photo that is as good a representation of what the buyer will get when he opens the package. You don't have to light the coin up and zoom in to show every flaw that you can't see with a naked eye.

If the photos aren't clear you will probably get more chancers willing to take a risk to get a perfect coin if they can't see the flaws. However you run the risk of getting into disputes if you're taking bad photos to hide flaws, you're better off taking a decent photo and waiting for a buyer that is happy with the coin as it is with all its flaws.
Also sell on here instead of eBay.

People under 30 are more interested in going out with friends than collecting coins. When people are between the ages of 30-65 they have the most disposable income. over 65 they have less income, ill health and death, so they buy less, sell or they pass on their collection which then gets sold. Will there be enough new collectors to offset the supply that is going to enter the market going forward. We have brought forward a lot of demand I feel over the last two years which has driven prices up. With the younger generation more interested in digital assets, nfts / crypto I don't see them being interested in proof sovereigns. I was collecting coins when I was a kid, I didn't have an iPad, I see no catalyst for new collectors.

I wouldn't put acid on any coin, exhaust all other methods first and if you are sure you've been sold a fake and you are in a dispute it would be my last resort.
If your happy with spot or less then it might not affect you as much but selling privately will be a bit more challenging and you will lose premiums.

I have two gillicks and their colour differs slightly.
dan

They say they test them by XRF and I have no reason to question this. No idea what their acceptable limits are but if the weight and size are spot on, should be genuine.

I have been told to expect my sovereign in January. Anyone else been told this?

Thanks to Sören of @muenzdachs for the fabulous service he provides. He only received the 2019 set in stock on Wednesday in Germany and arrived here in Yorkshire today.

That is a proof, what would make you think otherwise?

Some nice lunar privy Britannias from @fiveshotdon. Capsules included and excellent ice cream sandwich wrapping technique. Thanks buddy! 
 
 

@fiveshotdon sent me these nice little bars. They appeared to arrive before my cash left the bank! He is a new member and a trusted seller.