closed Sigma Metalytics PM verifier

[JamesH]

Just checking to see if anyone here is looking to sell one of these before I commit to it on eBay. All in, new via eBay is £855 on current FX and incl of import taxes so if anyone is looking to sell and can beat that then please feel free to send me a message. Thanks all

[morezone]

moved to coin accessories section

[Charliemouse]

I too would love to find one of these, or the pro models, at a reasonable price in the UK.  I know Chards were working on stocking it, but haven't heard any progress for a while.

[Stacktastic]

Me too please. Happy with a beaten up one at a favourable price.  

[Silverlocks]

There is a German outfit called GoldAnalytix that makes what appear to be similar gadgets.  Here's one on Ebay.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/354027617296

They also make ultrasound testers and density testers and seem to be a bit easier to obtain here in Blighty.

https://www.gold-analytix.com/

 

[Charliemouse]

On 10/12/2022 at 13:17, Silverlocks said:

There is a German outfit called GoldAnalytix that makes what appear to be similar gadgets.  Here's one on Ebay.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/354027617296

They also make ultrasound testers and density testers and seem to be a bit easier to obtain here in Blighty.

https://www.gold-analytix.com/

 

Interesting.  

Their coin tester (GoldScreenSensor) only tests between 1/4 and 1oz though, which is disappointing.  The Sigma Original will do 1/10th to 10oz.

An ultrasound tester is definitely of interest as another data point.

 

[Silverlocks]

3 minutes ago, Charliemouse said:

Interesting.  

Their coin tester (GoldScreenSensor) only tests between 1/4 and 1oz though, which is disappointing.  The Sigma Original will do 1/10th to 10oz.

An ultrasound tester is definitely of interest as another data point.

 

There are some other versions for bigger bars, but they're not really any cheaper than a Sigma.  OTOH, the vendor is rather closer to home.

[scotwasp]

I think a few of us would look at this if @Chardsever decided to retail them at an affordable price - maybe someone could Tag Lawrence in? 😉

 

[Silverlocks]

Just now, scotwasp said:

I think a few of us would look at this if @Chardsever decided to retail them at an affordable price - maybe someone could Tag Lawrence in? 😉

 

Chards has been trying to set themselves up as an agent for this, but I suspect that the price from the vendor might be the limiting factor.  Although there's not much in the way of detail, I'm getting the sense that this arrangement is still WIP and maybe has hit some speed bumps.

[Silverlocks]

8 minutes ago, Charliemouse said:

Interesting.  

Their coin tester (GoldScreenSensor) only tests between 1/4 and 1oz though, which is disappointing.  The Sigma Original will do 1/10th to 10oz.

An ultrasound tester is definitely of interest as another data point.

 

I also keep seeing XRF machines on AliExpress that are way, way cheaper than a Niton, but as I understand the tubes don't last all that long,[1] and I'd be concerned about being able to source parts for something like that by remote control from China.

Funnily enough, My mother was a geologist and a colleague of hers got a grant for an XRF machine back in the latter part of the 1980s.  It used to blow tubes on a semi regular basis at about 10 grand a pop, and it was next to impossible to get a grant for maintenance costs on the machine.  To read between the lines on various missives from Blackpool, it sounds like the modern ones aren't any better in that respect, except £15,000 instead of £150,000.

[Fadeingstar]

I have been after one of these for a while. I am looking at buying one directly from American and importing it. If others are interested could try and get a group buy on the go might be able to get a better deal over all!

[paulmerton]

On 12/12/2022 at 13:25, Silverlocks said:

Chards has been trying to set themselves up as an agent for this, but I suspect that the price from the vendor might be the limiting factor.  Although there's not much in the way of detail, I'm getting the sense that this arrangement is still WIP and maybe has hit some speed bumps.

They appeared on the Chards website several weeks ago. I was surprised there was no big fanfare about it!

Currently out of stock, but you can see what the prices are at least:

https://www.chards.co.uk/sigma-metalytics-pmv-original/17806

https://www.chards.co.uk/sigma-metalytics-pmv-pro/17807

 

[Chrisplym]

21 hours ago, Fadeingstar said:

I have been after one of these for a while. I am looking at buying one directly from American and importing it. If others are interested could try and get a group buy on the go might be able to get a better deal over all!

I would be interested to know the price. Thanks.

[Stacktastic]

22 hours ago, Fadeingstar said:

I have been after one of these for a while. I am looking at buying one directly from American and importing it. If others are interested could try and get a group buy on the go might be able to get a better deal over all!

Im up for that especially if I could buy a few and sell them on. Idont really want to spend much more than £650 though.

 

[James32]

2 hours ago, Stacktastic said:

Im up for that especially if I could buy a few and sell them on. Idont really want to spend much more than £650 though.

 

@ £650 put me down for a tube of them 😀

[ZigZag]

On 12/12/2022 at 17:54, Fadeingstar said:

I have been after one of these for a while. I am looking at buying one directly from American and importing it. If others are interested could try and get a group buy on the go might be able to get a better deal over all!

The guy I bought from in the States was an eBay business, with a factory direct concession agreement. 2 years ago a Sigma Pro cost $1400 plus tax charges which I can’t remember. The same guy is still operating an eBay business with that model selling for £1400 looking in now; my only hesitation in putting up his name, I had to wait a fair number of weeks before he shipped. It was during the back end of lockdown and he did say there was huge factory demand; however I reckon it took a couple of months, which was frustrating at the time.

[Fadeingstar]

I would look at buying directly from the manufactures. I have emailed them regarding shipping costs and any bulk pricing they might have. Stacktastic's aim of £650 I unfortunately think will not be achiveable if it was I would buy a whole tube of them with James32! I will let you know what they say if anything!

[Zeuk]

On 10/12/2022 at 10:22, JamesH said:

Just checking to see if anyone here is looking to sell one of these before I commit to it on eBay. All in, new via eBay is £855 on current FX and incl of import taxes so if anyone is looking to sell and can beat that then please feel free to send me a message. Thanks all

Ive been keeping an eye on this with the fx changes too, i wasnt particularly confident that i wouldnt get stung with more unknown fees when it arrives at our shores.  Are you sure that 855 includes vat and import as that seems pretty reasonable to me.

Unfortunately i cant pull the trigger until mid march when the bonus (hopefully) lands.

[JamesH]

It’s what I’ve worked it out as. Not grabbed it yet as am waiting on a potential deal for a used unit already in the UK but if I end up going down this road I’ll keep you posted 👍🏼

[ArgentSmith]

17 hours ago, Zeuk said:

Ive been keeping an eye on this with the fx changes too, i wasnt particularly confident that i wouldnt get stung with more unknown fees when it arrives at our shores.  Are you sure that 855 includes vat and import as that seems pretty reasonable to me.

 

Global shipping program includes import duties and international shipping.

[Bogart]

On 13/12/2022 at 15:36, paulmerton said:

They appeared on the Chards website several weeks ago. I was surprised there was no big fanfare about it!

Currently out of stock, but you can see what the prices are at least:

https://www.chards.co.uk/sigma-metalytics-pmv-original/17806

https://www.chards.co.uk/sigma-metalytics-pmv-pro/17807

 

Were they ever in stock? or was it just test the water and see the reaction.

[Bogart]

Often thought of buying one then renting it out. Maybe the forum should buy a few and do that.

[paulmerton]

Just now, Bogart said:

Were they ever in stock? or was it just test the water and see the reaction.

Not sure, just noticed they appeared on the site over a month ago.

[Fadeingstar]

Well I have has a response from Sigma there is a chance if we have enough interested parties to do a bit of a group buy here. Will start another thread with details so I am not hi jacking this one any more than I already have

[TheSilverForum]

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