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I received my call- I thought it was handled very well by the lady who rang- 'glitch on the system' and lots of apologies and explanation of what went wrong their end and she explained that HGM could get a supply but 'not at that price' but asked if I wanted the quantity I ordered at their supply price per coin- which was £1250- I declined.   She promised to send cash straight back to me.  'Glitches' happen I guess.  

Special issue proof half sovereigns.

 

I got bored so took some pictures of some Half Sovereign's

2005 collection.

I've been away from the site for a bit so I can't remember if I uploaded this pic of the Pamp 2017 Sov with a bug sealed inside
I guess this is confirmation of being a gold bug 
(do odd things happen to everybody or just me lol)

This is all understandable and good practice when dealing with strangers, in particular if we are talking several grand. You are right: you could have lost the whole lot in a scam. In that way you have discovered that there is a safe route out of gold. 
You shouldn't feel bad for not selling here, they just equally feel their own lost opportunity, so don't. 

Congratulations on coin @JCRJM! The 1989 sovereign is an absolute stunner.
In the meantime I received a coin half the face value but double the weight. 
 

😍😍😍

Just to add ive wanted this coin since I joined the forum and seen @augur old profile picture!
with thanks to @Marc for being a top guy 👍🏻

Just bought a 1989 1/2 Sovereign PF70 & a 2002 1/2 Sov

Wowser

Received these today from Arshi 1908 , 1904 and 1903 half sovereigns .

Picked up a 2002 half Sovereign on eBay. There was only one photo and no really good look at the coin’s surfaces.
I got lucky, probably will get it graded.
 

 
 

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This 1825 George 1V Gold Sovereign arrived today. Really nice coin.

Somehow after a few confusing days they turned up.

1989 coins 

I think if you get caught doing that then it'll cost you more than a days time

Does it work like the old driving test where you can pay someone to take it for you?

Last week I received:

Boxed, capsule and COA. HGM £245.75 

Just received from @MikeSol
very pleasant half sov

Unicorn five ounce gold proof.

 

2 parcels of disappointment from the Royal Mint , scratched head on the 1/4 oz gold Unicorn and deep scratch on neck of the Queen on the 2018 half sov .

Half sovs didn't turn up from HGM But my Eagles from The European Mint via @BackyardBullion did.
Mixed dates and came in capsules too, bonus!
Thanks ByB
 
 

Won 3 x silver 1oz philly's for £40 plus postage on eBay  & 1979 proof sovereign & pound note box set that I bought yesterday from @shawy2510 
This being different than what I set out to buy this payday but I'm easily distracted when a good deal comes along