Shinus73

Yes, I want the platinum and gold 1/4 oz, but won't pay either of those prices.

It's very low for a 1 oz silver proof from the Royal Mint, that size has a lot of collectors, although the additional 2500 non-privy versions dilute the exclusivity a bit.

I think this sneaked up on people.

Still waiting for my 1 and 2 oz silver George coins from July! Actually, not anymore as I picked up graded versions in the secondary market, so have cancelled.

Two coins again then - they're not daft are they?

I wouldn’t base any purchase decisions on a price target of $700 from KWN. I read the same articles in 2010-11, before coming to my senses.

Yes, but then it’s a reasonably faithful rendition of a portrait from his reign, as it’s supposed to be.

Quick and painless, a first.

Image taken from eBay

This is the image doing the rounds.

I just stick the whole thing on the outside - it's always worked.

Not a bad deal for the new Foursquare. Foursquare ECS 2010 Rum Bundle – Tipples of Manchester (tipples-of-manchester.myshopify.com)

Yes, you are right to return them. The dirty / spotted surface has been very prevalent on proofs recently. Not good enough, but they seem happy to have them returned and have to make more. Bizarre business model.

Loving the Monarchs series.

A few recent Foursquare purchases, mostly independents.

No 1/4 oz platinum as far as I can remember.

If these coins and sets were a good purchase a month ago, why is it any different now? I agree that the delays are unacceptably long, but patience is a virtue. If anything, given the number of cancellations being mentioned, they’re an even better buy than they were.

Painful to let this pass as an avid collector of Nectar points but couldn't find anything I wanted. Had my eye on a specific proof set, but somebody snapped it up before the 'power hour'.

I do both of these things. If you’re ultimate aim is to maximise your returns, regardless of timescale, it’s clearly the way to go.

My approach to silver and gold has evolved over the years. I started out as a stacker of the cheapest possible bullion (coins mostly) and was initially entirely disinterested in proof coins. I now mostly stack / collect graded proof 1/4 oz gold, sovereigns etc, although my silver purchases still include a lot of 10 oz bars and junk silver. Some observations for graded coins (in the UK): Stick to Royal Mint coins, despite the frequent problems - many people will fawn over your lovely Libertads, but nobody will pay what you want for them. Never pay RRP for proof gold 1/4 oz coins from the Mint - wait a couple of years and you will pick up the same coin (graded) for significantly less. Always pay RRP for special design Sovereigns from the Mint - wait a couple of years and you will pick up the same coin (graded) for significantly more. Silver - unless you get a PF70, the best you will do is get your money back. Stop buying and grading proof silver coins (this is a message I really should listen to, but won’t).

I'd relax - it's been half an hour and the website crashed. They will do fine in time.

4 coin set sold out.

I asked Pobjoy many years ago for mintage figures relating to Isle of Man coins and was told that the information was not released for commercial reasons.

I also received the third issue on Thursday, returned for a replacement on Friday.

Still waiting…..