Where to buy predecimal silver in bulk?

[arphethean]

I'd like to get hold of a stack of unsorted predecimal silver as I want to have a good rummage and find the hidden treasure. Seems to be hard to find lots that have not already been sifted through for higher grades, lower mintage coins. Probably a case of lots of searching in obscure places. eBay seems to be very time consuming but potentially good if you look hard enough. Just loads of small lots that are barely worth the extra to post. I don't mind buying large amounts.

Sometimes you can find poorly described or defined lots with mix of 500 and 925 and you can either pay too much or get a bargain.

Any top tips? 

[watchesandwhisky]

If anyone knows this info they probably will not share - its a potential goldmine for obvious reasons - most coin dealers in the country also wants these lots.

Realistically finding fresh to market pre decimal stuff is pretty hard these days..House clearances or owning a coinshop is probably your best bet.

99.9% of lots on ebay have been fully picked over, probably several times lol..

[ilovesilverireallydo]

Its not going to happen that easily - you would have to pay a significant premium over spot for an unsorted lot. I buy 5-10 kilos of the stuff - was selling unsorted lots recently. 

[Arganto]

On here has been the best place. @ilovesilverireallydo ftw. A batch of .500 Threepences I had from him had some lovely examples in, not a goldmine as such but certainly more value than the spot+5 % I paid overall and I've now got a stash of good looking little silver coins I can reward the kids with instead of boring mild steel/almost copper moderns. 

eBay was an okay source a few months ago but you had to hunt for spot price stuff. Now I'm not sure I have the patience for that there site, too much rubbed smooth scrap for premium prices to wade through 🤣