Just don't get it! (but maybe I do)

[danieldorkins]

Posting this under silver but could equally apply to gold, I went to an auction local to me that I have bought at before, not a lot of interest to me but 12 lots of single silver Britannia's, thought I might be able to nick a bit as I wouldn't be paying internet commissions but no, all of these coins went at around £28 pus commission to internet bidders making them around £34 plus any delivery, the last 2 went to the saleroom at £30 plus commission, these coins were all same date and nothing of significance I assume these internet bidders not aware of TSF or members so are up against dealers premiums I guess they think they have bought at a good price, as to the room bidder who knows! so glad I found TSV where we have members who are prepared to sell at very good prices!

Edited July 30, 2023 by danieldorkins
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[sixgun]

You don't say when year the Britannias were.

[danieldorkins]

46 minutes ago, sixgun said:

You don't say when year the Britannias were.

Is this why I didn't get it! 😞 now ruin my evening!😞

2 were 1998 the others were 1999

[sixgun]

1 hour ago, danieldorkins said:

Is this why I didn't get it! 😞 now ruin my evening!😞

2 were 1998 the others were 1999

Call it a learning exercise. 

[danieldorkins]

11 minutes ago, sixgun said:

Call it a learning exercise. 

I think I have realised this! was the exercise good value for money?😃

[Thelonerangershorse]

Why would someone put 12 silver brits up as seperate lots in the first place?

[ZigZag]

38 minutes ago, Thelonerangershorse said:

Why would someone put 12 silver brits up as seperate lots in the first place?

To attract date run collectors would be my guess. I’d do it one at a time on eBay around 3 years back, sometimes two. Never had a problem in truth selling odd (or pairs of) coins. Could hold out for a higher and better selling price to a wider audience, even taking account of fees. 

Rarely use eBay now though, had separate issues selling some discs and a bike, where I went back to the buyers property to collect and offer refunds. It’s too much hassle.

[Petra]

The auction house will put coins up individually to get more money. Each coin is a ‘lot’ and there is a lottage  charge for each lot🤔😮