Latest RM Bond effort or Proof Sovereign - where would your £700 go..?

[TheShinyStuff]

I'm not particularly in the market for either, but after the RM' s latest push on James Bond with the 7 coin series I had the above thought to myself.

I think RM are in danger of flogging poor old 007 to death (if they haven't already) but I must admit that I am a wee bit intrigued with this latest offering, particularly with the final coin being a completer. The full set in the presentation box will come in at around the same as a proof 2024 sovereign.

So, where would you spend your hard earned? Bond overload or Sovereign fatigue...

Could you suffer the agony of having to send every single silver coin back?

Do really want another proof Sovereign?

(Neither is not a valid answer, pick one..!)

[SilverDrum]

Gold > Silver. 

Why, because at least the gold won't potentially milk spot before it arrives back from grading. 

[TheShinyStuff]

2 minutes ago, SilverDrum said:

Gold > Silver. 

Why, because at least the gold won't potentially milk spot before it arrives back from grading. 

You're presuming you'll get a gradeable Sovereign!

[James32]

Neither unfortunately. Buy from aftermarket graded 70 for rrp or maybe even under! Don't like graded? Buy raw from aftermarket under rrp.

[SilverDrum]

Everything is gradable...

[9x883]

The bond coins are only a 7 coin series. Looks cool. I think most of them will be out next year too. Only limited to 5000 bullion. That's quite good

 

[Stuntman]

I'm interested in the bullion ones and I'd choose those in preference to proof sovereigns.  I'm not a huge Bond fan, but I can see the appeal of these and I quite like the design of this 1960s films coin.

[TheShinyStuff]

I quite like a bit of Bond. Connery and Moore vintage though, they had a bit of something about them. From Dalton onwards not so much.

I will get the bullion series for sure, I also like the first coin, so have hope for the rest. I'm just not sure I want to go through the rigmarole of proof silver from RM. If I could pay £700 and just receive the full set, all perfect, then I probably would, but I've been down that road before!!!

That said, I do like a proof Sovereign as well! And being a mere financial mortal I often have to make difficult choices.🤔

[SiCole]

Buy 2 Jubilee bullion sovereigns whilst cheap. Better than a G&D proof or silver.

[9x883]

Are these Bond being sold elsewhere? Can't see any other dealers stocking them

[TheShinyStuff]

17 minutes ago, SiCole said:

Buy 2 Jubilee bullion sovereigns whilst cheap. Better than a G&D proof or silver.

Aye Aye Cap'n Sensible!

You're right, but you're not answering the question...

[TheShinyStuff]

19 minutes ago, 9x883 said:

Are these Bond being sold elsewhere? Can't see any other dealers stocking them

BBP have a pre order for the bullion. Not sure about the proofs.

[TheShinyStuff]

2 hours ago, SilverDrum said:

Everything is gradable...

Just because you can, doesn't mean you should...

[Paul]

[TheShinyStuff]

24 minutes ago, Paul said:

Good idea. That's it settled.

[James32]

Just now, TheShinyStuff said:

Good idea. That's it settled.

Life in this thread yet, don't go so soon.

[Paul]

Just now, TheShinyStuff said:

Good idea. That's it settled.

or buy some of @James32 shiny shiny - has got some bargains on offer 

[TheShinyStuff]

Just now, Paul said:

or buy some of @James32 shiny shiny - has got some bargains on offer 

Unfortunately me and @James32operate in entirely different leagues!

[James32]

Just now, TheShinyStuff said:

Unfortunately me and @James32operate in entirely different leagues!

I can come down to your level, but it will cost extra 😆 

[TheShinyStuff]

Just now, James32 said:

I can come down to your level, but it will cost extra 😆 

Yoy wouldn't like it!

[Paul]

1 minute ago, TheShinyStuff said:

Unfortunately me and @James32operate in entirely different leagues!

He'll hacksaw a corner off his 100oz bar if you ask him nicely im sure  

[TheShinyStuff]

Just now, Paul said:

He'll hacksaw a corner off his 100oz bar if you ask him nicely im sure  

If I had a 100oz bar I'd hacksaw a chunk off just coz I could...

[Rains]

5 hours ago, TheShinyStuff said:

You're presuming you'll get a gradeable Sovereign!

This honestly  rm whole quality  department  if they have one need firing 

[9x883]

2 hours ago, Paul said:

He'll hacksaw a corner off his 100oz bar if you ask him nicely im sure  

looooool☠😂

[James32]

1 minute ago, Rains said:

This honestly  rm whole quality  department  if they have one need firing 

Coins minted in Wales, quality department location is Azerbaijan. Damage occurs in transit most likely.