ShineyMagpie

I will pre-emptively get my coat

My guess (and it is just that) coin 1 is fake, coin 2 is real. 1) has clear definitions around edges of image but details lost especially in the face and the background behind the springbok 2) looks to have coin ware as apposed to just pour definitions on the front foot of the springbok. And still more definitions and detail on the rest of the coin. Happy to be wrong, all part of learning.

Yes that makes sense, without a source of reference, what are you talking about. I suppose the exception may be if you don't mind, e.g. walking into a dealer an asking do you have any fractional silver? I don't know if this acceptable vernacular or not?

Yes, I must admit I am one of thoese guilty parties. I am currently after "The red dragon of Wales"

I'm glad that my babbling made sense to someone 😅

Bars may have a lower premium sometimes, however they are not CGT free. No & yes. CGT rules apply as the coins are uk legal tender. An sovereign that was minted in SA (South Africa) while technically could be classed as foreign would still be CGT free. However Coins (including pre- 1837 sovereigns) which are not legal tender are not currency therefore not CGT exempt.

Yes this makes sense also, seen this in some series coins, when people start collecting later and the original in the series has a much higher premium.

This is what my simple head was trying to say, but @Anteater has put it far more eloquently

Hmm when do the Chinese fakers start internal competition and fake the fakers..... does this then become fake Chinese whisper?

@James32 made sense in my head 🤣

Haha, not sure its that kind of dust!

Yes, when I'm talking about a half sovereign. I'm guessing I have misunderstood your question here? I do understand how/why some people could refer to a sovereign as fractional. If you were talking a 1oz coin, by comparison then sovereign is "fractional" but I do also think a sovereign is a full coin, and therefore can't be fractional.

I do believe some gold leaf I made by hammering pure gold so thin, as to make it gold leaf. Wondering if you could do a standard acid test as you would for gold jewelry to establish if its pure gold. I suppose them the question is, is it worth its weight in gold?, more than / less than? I'm not sure but certainly interesting.

Makes sense. Me neither but I presume that's the case also. As well as discussing commission they charge for it.

Yes, I can see a lot of sales post that are completed before I get to see them. (I understand the irony in what I have just written.

Certainly, I suppose the only problem with this is if you think/expect you will achieve a certain amount and others do not see it as such. With no reservation function you could end up disheartened.

Feel free too tag me in your next sales post

Your just trying to get me to upgrade to premium membership aren't you 🤣😝

Thanks for your imput, I will certainly look out for any of your future sales. I tend to agree that some dealers overcharge for "special reverse", but they are a business and if someone is willing to pay it and they can make a profit makes sense.

@Paul thanks for that, certainly following trends and having the knowledge makes it an easier thing to do.

Simple yet solid advice 👍

I definitely can relate to this, but yes I do get that over time you just get a 'feel for it', I suppose part of the question is how do you build up that.

We all hope to make that bit of profit, for the enviable future purchase 😀

I was just wondering the aforementioned, how do people as sellers price their goods & and how you as the buyers decide if its a good price or not? Obviously there is the spot price of gold/ silver available for all to see. But say for example you were selling a generic Sovereign. Looking around the Internet £385 for value Sovereign seems a fair price. Now as a seller do you match that price? As a buyer would you rather buy from an established seller (with all the extras this gives) for the same price? Just curious to hear people's thoughts both as buyers and sellers perspectives. (P.S. I'm not currently trying to sale anything.)

Hmm.... a "silly mistake", or intentionally misleading sales pitch your opinions here...