Looking for a Sigma Metalytics Pro mini + 3 Wands

[Silverman2U]

So I have seen one from AGbullion in the USA (that actually have them in stock). 

Then Metalytics in Europe, that are slightly cheaper but never have them in stock it seems. 

My question, but is there anyone closer to home that has and sells them so I don’t get stiffed the ever changing 30-40% Customs tax on top from the Kings taxmen?? Is there anyone else selling these devices in Europe? Best price? 

PS. I am particularly taken by this model due to its compact size and ability to measure specific density.  

Edited July 21, 2023 by Silverman2U

[Bratnia]

I'd also been periodically looking, not with any great deal of earnest, a month or so between brief looks only to see them repeatedly being out of stock. I also was originally tempted by the Original PMV (hand held) version but then I saw somewhere that the larger/full (PRO) version does a better job, picked up some fake coins that the hand held missed, IIRC because the Pro scans deeper. I believe the mini pro does a equally as good job, just instead uses your phone as the interface rather than it being in-built. I also believe that there have been batches of group orders/purchases once at sufficient numbers arranged by someone on TSF, but where the last round was aborted due to not reaching the required number.

As a stacker neub I haven't really got into physical yet, looking to do so to de-risk paper-gold holdings. So originally I was looking to buy a Pro, but then decided I don't really need one as my intent is to only buy from a reputable dealer and as part of that doing so in person and using their tester(s). Tavex in London is a tube ride away from me, not too much further for you. Their Britannia spreads are good typically seem to be around 3.5% (spot +3% buy, spot -0.5% to sell-back) if trading 10+ at a time. Hoping that they might be obliging enough that when you arrange a private appointment that you might not only see what you're buying but also see them being tested in front of you with a Pro or whatever. I'd prefer that over just a package collection or via postage. Book a slot, walk with your ID etc. and walk out with coins that you'd inspected and seen tested for peace of mind. A possible barrier there seems to be having your debit card payment declined by your bank ("want to spend £15K on gold coins ... banks computers say no").

[steve3jant]

@Fadeingstar is trying to get interest. He states on his sales post that he is importing them.

[JohnA1]

On 21/07/2023 at 13:05, Silverman2U said:

So I have seen one from AGbullion in the USA (that actually have them in stock). 

Then Metalytics in Europe, that are slightly cheaper but never have them in stock it seems. 

My question, but is there anyone closer to home that has and sells them so I don’t get stiffed the ever changing 30-40% Customs tax on top from the Kings taxmen?? Is there anyone else selling these devices in Europe? Best price? 

PS. I am particularly taken by this model due to its compact size and ability to measure specific density.  

That's the one I decided to go with, after evaluating all others

Got ripped off by currency conversion, HMRC 🤬 etc. At least I knew the all-inclusive figure in advance from the specialised ebay seller

It was not an easy decision to pay more than a shiny britannia - it was quite a bit more than what @Fadeingstar  notes in the current thread, mainly due to exchange rate (GBP/USD was almost 15% worse at the time)

Apart from the full-on Sigma Pro (total overkill for a non-professional) it is the only one IMO that can detect tungsten inserts in coins and small bars. Paranoia won in my case 🙄

If someone handles gold bars thicker than 10mm (Mini's limit for a through-check) I cannot fathom how they can afford not to have a Sigma Pro with the bridge. They'd have to rely solely on celerity checks for tungsten inserts.

 

Edited July 25, 2023 by JohnA1