MikeG1978

49 minutes ago, AndrewSL76 said:

Thanks to @arshimo2012 and @Heirlooms for the 2005 coins and @CoinsOfTheRealmAuctions for the others (a selection of some of the items I got at the last auction). All investment pieces and my new decision to not concentrate on 70s is going well. Loads more coins and money to spend as a result of taking in 68 and 69s. I would recommend it to anyone who is tied down to the 70 only approach.

Some of my favourite coins in there 

And fully agree the 70 only rule is great if you have the funds i am happy with decent grade low mintage coins its all investment for the kids anyway 

 limited edition well sort after coin at the right price too 😉 

Exactly I would keep raw save money as if returned and that messy wouldn't grade well but can easily make a bit on it if you sell 

3 minutes ago, Uksilverstackers said:

Well at least the Coin actually arrived....

However, its the Wintertime Snowflake version.

Unsurprisingly, it looks like it been returned previously and RM just put it back out again as was. Box is dated March.

Hard to determine what the “snow” is. It could be fluff or its looks more like plastic swarf, plus a couple of hairs in there too 😳.

The capsule is a twist lock and surprise surprise it wasnt locked on and the top just lifted off as I opened the box.

Not surprised, but really disappointed that RM just sent it back out again, which is pretty poor as no attempt at quality control (other than reduced price, also unstated why on web add) to rectify the original issue. Probably should’ve been rejected after being returned. 
 

It is a beautiful coin and having now seen it, would certainly wish to have one in proper condition.

 

 

 

I would buy that still for the right price 

Its Worth the purchase price 

2 hours ago, MickB said:

After paying off my mortgage today, I went into town to my local bullion dealer and treated myself to an 1880 'Mortgage mintmark' sovereign. Well, that's what I'm thinking the 'M' stands for.

I can't wait to get to that day 

Fair play to you 👏  nice treat too

To be fair I will sing or dance for pre 64 quarters and dimes 🤣🤣

Most people would pay for me to stop though 

But I ain't seen nothin' like him  didnt struggle shifting the 1oz Albert hall

I understand why they do it and don't have an issue but they are shooting themselves in the foot undercutting each other 

Stand strong and hold the line (bottom line)

Mine is raw and will stay that way I am quite happy with any value it lands at within reason 

44 minutes ago, Cornishfarmer said:

A good few of the coins that are being sold cheap are toned.   Looks dark for toning but not pretty .   

Does that make them lose 70 status 

Very true the completer coin is another one I got 2 for the kids stacks 

Then they went mental prices flooded on ebay now on the drop 

Imagine paying big money then watching coins lose money gutting to say the least 

Has anyone noticed on online flippers are slashing their prices to offload the 2oz even in pf70

Its weird as they are devaluing it by the day 

The good thing is as long as its worth the mint purchase price I don't care too much 

Flippers are killing this coin that's for sure 

26 minutes ago, Nowhereman said:

This WEEK I received loads, my postman has been like a fairy tale dwarf miner delivering PM's on a daily basis. A 2oz perth mint dragon with 2 x 1oz tiger and dragon coins.

A 1oz gold 2021 brit

A queens 95th birthday proof silver collaboration of the royal mint and Canadian mint. Bought in a fit of patriotism but disappointingly plain.

And lastly my favourite, a silver roman ring nearly 2000 years old. My imagination runs wild when I hold it, priceless. 

Great haul there i like the ring too was it a metal detecting find 

I am waiting to find my first hammered silver the old stuff seems to have a huge value 

I love the history of it all too 

21 minutes ago, sovereignsteve said:

Consider myself very lucky to get this beauty. Stunning.

I only managed 2x 1oz but am really grateful for them and not even considering their resale as they are keepers 

Great coin would have loved the 5oz 

34 minutes ago, motorbikez said:

@LolRasta I'd keep it.

Same otherwise you could end up with something worse 

5 minutes ago, Yorkshiremanc said:

2017 Piedfort gold proof arrived yesterday. Really need to not buy anything else for a while now after x3 gold purchases in a matter of weeks!!

Love this coin I am on the hunt for one shortly 

Just now, NewCoins said:

Bunc here ...

https://www.royalmint.com/our-coins/ranges/queens-beasts/the-completer-coin/2021-5-pound-brilliant-uncirculated-coin/

Sorry I will rephrase i meant the bullion 2oz silver type 

25 minutes ago, SilverMike said:

Im 100% with you, I think its fabulous. One of the best new coin designs in recent years in my opinion. but time will tell.

I think this is unfair and not the case at all, but each to their own. The mint are in the business of making money by selling premium metal, so I'd sooner they produced coins of this standard once a quarter and cut back on a lot of junk they push out on a weekly basis. But again, thats my opinion and there must be a market for what I regard junk as they keep doing it. so fair play. 

 

While I'm on... maybe a little bit of inspiration from, imo, one of the most beautiful coins in the world perhaps...

I fully agree I have 2 silver 1oz on the way wish I could have gone bigger but these sort of finish my kids sets off

Is there a bunc 2oz or is it proof 

5 minutes ago, Spence098 said:

I think ultimately at the end of the day like you say Mike it can be frustrating... but there is no way we can loose on this coin so just sit back and enjoy it and let's see what happens with it all...that being said I was still unsure what to do with mine personally as it was graded PF69 and due to the fact there are alot of PF70 is a 69 really going to be desirable to anyone ??

All thats behind me i actually really like the coin  and will enjoy it in the collection 

4 minutes ago, AndrewSL76 said:

Don't be down beat about this, Mike! If you do want to grade, then do so, but send to PCGS as there are a lot less of those and I would expect them to do better than the NGC examples.

The Mint tried the grading experiment and it was a bit of a disaster for them (re the Mayflower silver and gold £2 and the War/Peace silver and gold £5). Who knows if they will try again?!

I would just collect what you like and as long as there is intrinsic value and the premium is not too excessive, then in the long term it will always be OK. If you want a quick turn around of cash, then go for it, but please do let me know if you work out the formula!!

I do now I got pretty wound up about it but after some advice I listened and calmed down and to be fair raw or graded I am ok with it 

Its all for the kids and I have been told its always worth more than I bough it for I just wish I had the first to get a collection but that boat has sailed