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@James32 also, I wonder how/ what they would say if you mention this to them in person. Understanding they have overheads and will have to maintain a certain margin. But if it was at the cost of losing a sale if they would move on price? Be interested to hear back on your venture and findings.

😅 teach me for not checking on here sooner, do you know the name of the auctio? So I can tease myself with all the things I can't have?

Interesting

Welcome, hopefully you find what your looking for and have fun on the way

Well said Sir, thanks to the team and a very merry Christmas to one and all.

I have said this more than once 🤦‍♂️but then new shiny appears. Good luck with it though. I think an important aspect is still that you enjoy doing the collection in the first place, or at least it is for me.

Even more of a reason to get CGT free assets then 👍

@stefffana agree with lots of different countries with 1/10 oz but depending on collection and intent not good for CGT. @Petra I also feel your pain, have all the intention of saving up for bigger coin but then, oww shiny and end up buying smaller coin with a higher premium, as you say though not too fussed as the premium carries over on sale. Interesting hearing peoples point if views though.

I suppose less of an argument in this case but more relevant to original alternative and what @James32 also suggested the sovereign. These are not strictly coins, they are rounds no fiscal denomination. Where as the sovereign by the royal mint is a coin therefore is legal tender. Meaning its also Capital Gains Tax free should it come to that in the future. Hope that helps @AaaGee

Aware this is an old thread, however I wonder if people's thoughts have changed over the last 3 years. Also what the originator ended up going with?

Hello, suggestions from me would be, there are several well established sellers on this forum, great way to avoid the scams and premiums you mentioned.

Welcome, great questions. Think they have all been answered but lots of knowledge on here so just a case of asking the question.

@StayGold i know this isn't answering your question, and kind of echo's @James32 comments. But presumably not a Christmas present, given tight time frames. Not knowing what you paid for it, do you have time to list it on he (with description noting flaws/damage) and order a replacement. May work out better financially for you overall?

Interesting topic this I think a least. I like the idea of buying gold for multiple reasons, if nothing else other than to satisfy my spending desire. I know many have suggested to just save up then buy it. That may work for some but not for all (depends on self control) I intend to do this but then end up buy more "affordable" coins, in short smaller coins with higher premium and do generally wonder if this is good in the long run.

Haha 😂 I like the thinking, not a news tile headline you see....weapon of choice metal brick

I think you are on the money (excuse the pun) the gold is just a proven "vehicle" for the storage. It has proven reliable over a prolonged period of time. So is considered far more of a stable investment and less of a speculation. You could put it all in milk, but this is a perishable good with short shelf life so not a good long term storage. Investing in a new company has potential for rapid growth and returns, however it also has the potential to do the opposite and flop and loose everything. Storage assets such as gold appreciate over time where as fiscal money looses it buying power (depreciation). Even more so in a digital currency word that we currently work in. Without too much rambling (realised this has gone on abit already) £5 cash note is well £5, you pay for service with it the vendor gets all £5 an in turn, buys supplies with it, that vendor then gets the full £5. Digital currency (card payments etc) same example. You pay £5, but after bank/ transaction fees vendor gets £4.50 of the £5, they then buy supplies that vendors on gets £4.05 of the original £5. Even if you only used cash, others would still use card so the worth of money goes down? Hope that makes sense, that's my thoughts at least 😅

Yeah, I find it slightly "odd" on some of the half sovereign listing recently on the forum. People listing as "bullion condition to avoid disappointment". But asking higher price than bullion grade half sovereign from various known websites. Now I do understand that of the forum your buying a specific coin, and from pre mentioned websites its their choice. Not withstanding lower montages etc but £185/ £190 for generic from these websites as apposed to £200/£220 on forum sale posts? Happy to hear your thoughts @James32 or anyone else's opinions.

So by comparison, it's actually a good price for someone who wants a proof coin. And probably a "safer" option than ebay too.

Thanks @James32 i appreciate your reply. I'm still learning but your logic seems sound.

At the time of writing this £223.94 for a 1980 Gold Half Sovereign Elizabeth II Proof sovhttps://www.chards.co.uk/1980-gold-half-sovereign-elizabeth-ii-proof/1040 seems like a good offer but i'm still new to this? curious on other thoughts?

Hi BYB could I please put my name down for two, preferably 14 & 21 but any numbers are fine.

Great gesture, I'm going to guess £146.50

Do people have any recommendations or places to buy fractional palladium coins from? Thanks in advance

I believe that palladium is more efficient with petrol engines catalytic converters (with manufacturers needing to meet low emissions standards) and platinum is used in catalytic converters of diesel. But diesel are less popular than, petrol these days. I'm no expert, just my thoughts. Happy to be corrected by someone who knows more.

I think a lot has to do with use on an industry level. Platinum was used in automotive industry especially in catalytic converters, but if I remember rightly they started using palladium more as it was cheaper (part of the same "family") and with more electric cars and slow down of car production generally due to world events. I believe this has played a part in the differing prices of gold vs Platinum now. Again just my thoughts 😊