info EU QuickStart Guide - Please read this basic info before trading

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Please also read the following topics 

Commenting in sales topics - No unsolicited posts 

 

Sale of Silver Shield Items on TSF

 

Quickstart Guide

I can’t see the "start new topic" button - Can I list an item for sale? 

Yes you can. In order to stop spam on the forum a minimum amount of posts are required before you can post items for sale in the trade section. Although the amount of posts is not disclosed it is a very small number, we suggest that you introduce yourself in the welcome new members section if you haven’t done so already. Alternatively upgrading to Premium Membership will give you immediate access to list items for sale.

Trading limits**:

Premium members can list an unlimited amount of trade listings in the Buy, Sell, Trade section.

Standard members can list 1 trade listing per 30 days.

All Premium Member groups can post an unlimited amount of listings. To upgrade to Premium Membership please  see: https://thesilverforum.com/store/category/2-premium-membership/

To see all of the benefits of Premium Membership: https://thesilverforum.com/premium-member-package/


Import VAT and tax.

This following information is for guidance only (members should do their own research and seek appropriate professional advise if needed) and correct to our knowledge at the time of writing, however this should not be constituted as legal and/or tax advise. Members are free to search the forum for additional information that has been shared by members, or to ask questions my making a new topic on the forum.

Members selling from one EU state to another, or members from one EU state buying from another EU state, there should be no import taxes on any precious metals.

Those importing silver into the UK, there may be VAT etc added at the time of import. Apart from some current exclusions, see current listings for more information.

Those importing Gold into the UK, as long as that it is classed as investment gold and the correct description is used when sending, there should be no import VAT and tax etc. Some further information about investment gold can be found here.
 

For sale listings

All topics listing items for sale must state an asking price. (Apart from when you are solely looking to exchange, then please state your asking exchange)

Topics listed in EU Europe section are for items located within this area. For items located in other areas please use the appropriate other trade forums.

Including a photo of your items for sale is very useful, it is also helpful, especially for new members, to include a piece of paper with the date and your forum username on it in the photo.

Trade Prefixes:
Please use the appropriate prefix for your trade topic. Once you have completed your topic, or if you decide to withdraw your topic please update your listing with the appropriate prefix. To do this use the edit button and select the approbate prefix from the drop down menu.

• For Sale
• For Exchange
• For Sale or Exchange
• For Auction
• Wanted
• Completed
• Withdrawn - for if you want to withdraw your listing
   
• Closed - this prefix is used by Admin/Moderators either when a topic is automatically closed after 30 days, or if needed to be manually closed.
  
  The "info" tag as well as the "trade incentive" and "win" tag are for Moderator use only. Currently there is a limitation and these options are showing for members, please ignore those tags as they are for Moderators only. 

Wanted topics 

In general wanted topics are placed in the location the member posting the wanted topic is located in. Members from different regions can still view your wanted post in your region and offer you their item if they wish to ship internationally.

However, members can also post wanted topics in other regions to where they are located IF they have a shipping address in that region and indicate it in the listing. E.g. a member in the U.K. can list a wanted topic in the USA & Canada section if providing a USA shipping address and indicating that the shipping address will be to a USA address in their listing.

 

Auctions:

Please feel free to list Auction style listings if you wish.

• State your terms
• your starting price
• the auction end time/date
• Shipping info etc.
• Members can bid on your auction by commenting in your thread.
   

Note that for transparency, all bids must be public in the topic. Private auctions with hidden bids are not possible, you can of course list a standard 'for sale' listing if you prefer where members can make offers via private message, please just state your asking price.

Hidden reserves are no longer allowed, please see this topic for more details:
 

Be sure to clearly state your rules as to avoid any confusion. Including the minimum bid increasement allowed.

Bumping topics - and abuse of this feature  

The Silver Forum has been active since 2014 and all forum members have so far traded without excessive bumping of their trade topics. Without instruction forum members have followed etiquette and have not abused bumping their topics. However, we have decided to add this bit into the QuickStart guide to avoid any potential future abuse by new members as the forum grows. Should you have a trade listing that has not had any recent posts in it; you may, a maximum of once per day, post the word “bump” in order to bump your listing to the top. Note that every time a member comments in your topic, your topic is bumped to the top, therefore there is no need to use the word “bump” if your topic has already been posted in on that day. 

Risk of Trading on the forum
 

Disclaimer: The following applies to all Members/Sellers on the forum. Members trade at their own risk. The Silver Forum does not vet any members/sellers on the forum and neither myself nor the forum is liable for any loss(es) that may result from trades. Myself and The Silver Forum also can not mediate any trades, this is between the two parties to discuss and resolve any issues that they might have.

Members may wish to use PayPal for added PayPal buyer protection. Note that PayPal gift payments are not covered under the PayPal buyer protection. You may also wish to take advantage of @BackyardBullion Intermediary service, this service is aimed at reducing risk and is especially useful if you are a new members without any trading reputation on the forum.

Please also note this topic when buying on the forum:

 

 

 

*FREE listings are for private individuals. Those operating as a business in the eyes of the forum are required to have Gold or Platinum Premium Membership. Unlimited trade listings in the USA & Canada trade section and Australia & New Zealand section are for individuals. Commercial/business users or those who are deemed to be operating as a business in the eyes of the forum need Gold or Platinum Premium Membership to post trade listings.

**The EU trade section has a limit of 1 listing per 30 days for standard members. Silver, Gold or Platinum Premium Members can post unlimited trade listings in the UK & EU trade Sections. Please refer to forum Terms & Conditions and pinned topics in the trade sections before listing items. Please post in the location your items are located in, you can still offer shipping to international buyers, just say so in your description. Those in the USA & Canada, all  member groups can post unlimited listings currently in the USA & Canada, the standard rules around commercial/business users still apply.