£750k Manchester Airport in LUNCH BOX

[Abyss]

Where's the best place to stash eight gold bars worth £750k on your way through Manchester Airport? Your LUNCH BOX... obviously

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/gold-bars-manchester-airport-box-18860757

[sixgun]

The issue isn't taking the bars through the airport per say it is the authorities decided they were the proceeds of crime.

[Darr3nG]

Anyone bidding?

https://www.wilsonsauctions.com/timed-auction/listings?culture=en-GB&salecode=202432&searchtext=gold bar&page=1&pagesize=10&sortby=reference_asc

[AndrewSL76]

My OCD has officially kicked in....the report refers to eight bars but there are nine in the picture.....................I think I need help.

[weihuameng]

I think there is a limitation that you can take PM out of the UK or EU. Maybe 50 gram? anyone knows?

[MancunianStacker]

I knew I left my lunch box somewhere!! 

[westminstrel]

6 hours ago, AndrewSL76 said:

My OCD has officially kicked in....the report refers to eight bars but there are nine in the picture.....................I think I need help.

The “small” one was considered a barette. 😆

[Midasfrog]

Unmarked gold bars probably didnt take the police long to workout they were the proceeds of crime 😅 

But strange how the smaller bar has gone missing ? its not up for auction either.

[motorbikez]

@Midasfrog   

1 hour ago, Midasfrog said:

Unmarked gold bars probably didnt take the police long to workout they were the proceeds of crime 😅 

But strange how the smaller bar has gone missing ? its not up for auction either.

"The money raised through the auction will go straight back into the public purse, to be spent on vital services such as hospitals and schools.  

 

& the bar that went missing used to supplement the Manchester police Christmas party, maybe, possibly.

[Foster88]

On 02/09/2020 at 10:08, AndrewSL76 said:

My OCD has officially kicked in....the report refers to eight bars but there are nine in the picture.....................I think I need help.

Ok, I’ll admit it. I scrolled back and counted to check when I read your comment.

I can’t be the only one who did. 😂

[westminstrel]

5 hours ago, Foster88 said:

I can’t be the only one who did. 😂

You’re not alone 😉

[Zhorro]

22 hours ago, AndrewSL76 said:

My OCD has officially kicked in....the report refers to eight bars but there are nine in the picture.....................I think I need help.

Are we sure it is the right picture?  Some people will pay anything when they are hungry!

[Prophecy]

So if I buy the gold bars in the auction, can I take them to Dubai in a lunchbox?

[Darr3nG]

36 minutes ago, Prophecy said:

So if I buy the gold bars in the auction, can I take them to Dubai in a lunchbox?

Probably. You will be able to prove where / how you bought them...

 

Current Prices:

Lot #	Weight (g)	Spot Value	Current Bid	% Below Spot
5	999.5	£46,967.50	£38,100.00	18.88%
10	1972.1	£92,670.95	£60,200.00	35.04%
15	1994.2	£93,709.45	£50,700.00	45.90%
20	1997.9	£93,883.32	£60,100.00	35.98%
25	2026.8	£95,241.36	£38,900.00	59.16%
30	2497.8	£117,374.12	£76,100.00	35.16%
60	2498	£117,383.52	£70,300.00	40.11%
70	2776.4	£130,465.81	£70,100.00	46.27%

[KRO]

1 hour ago, Darr3nG said:

Probably. You will be able to prove where / how you bought them...

 

Current Prices:

Lot #	Weight (g)	Spot Value	Current Bid	% Below Spot
5	999.5	£46,967.50	£38,100.00	18.88%
10	1972.1	£92,670.95	£60,200.00	35.04%
15	1994.2	£93,709.45	£50,700.00	45.90%
20	1997.9	£93,883.32	£60,100.00	35.98%
25	2026.8	£95,241.36	£38,900.00	59.16%
30	2497.8	£117,374.12	£76,100.00	35.16%
60	2498	£117,383.52	£70,300.00	40.11%
70	2776.4	£130,465.81	£70,100.00	46.27%

lot 25 it is then😀

[weihuameng]

I think everything might be sold at 90% of spot value. Wait and see.

[Stuntman]

That would still be a great result for a buyer if they can sell to a bullion dealer at 97% of spot.

[GoodAsGold]

I spotted it left unattended in the arrivals hall. I calmly strolled up to it, made sure nobody was looking and ran off with a delightful ham sandwich.

[weihuameng]

• All Lots are subject to a 20% Buyers Premium (unless stated otherwise).

Does it mean the first buy will lose some money ?

spot value £46,946

current bid: £43,600

20% premium: 43600*0.2=£8,720

[Darr3nG]

Did anyone see the final sale prices? I'm also interested in if/why they overpaid (with the 20% buyer's premium)

[Cooldaddyfunk286]

54 minutes ago, Darr3nG said:

Did anyone see the final sale prices? I'm also interested in if/why they overpaid (with the 20% buyer's premium)

BAH, shipwreck gold?? Thing of the past. This airport seized crime family gold is where it's at boys. 🤣😅

[Foster88]

Does anyone know what the final sale prices were? I’ve clicked the link but the page doesn’t seem to be available.

[weihuameng]

I have no idea. But I remember that the bid value of the last piece was £100,100 .

3 hours before the deadline. Maybe there will be some last minute increase as well. 

[Bumble]

Are we sure that "lunch box" isn't being used as a euphemism here?

[sovereignsteve]

2 hours ago, Bumble said:

Are we sure that "lunch box" isn't being used as a euphemism here?

Not sure you'd want that weight of gold stuck down your Y fronts. People usually keep their family jewels down there, not their bullion.