Royal Mint Black Friday Weekend

[James32]

16 minutes ago, Charliemouse said:

Why are people only being charged now?

My card was charged the moment I ordered, and it was for the discounted price.

I mean being charged extra 

[Charliemouse]

Just now, James32 said:

I mean being charged extra 

Ah OK.

I don't know how that would even work.  The card charges are one-offs.  They can't just arbitrarily take more money from your card, unless you pre-authorise it.  Can only think it would work if you held an account with them.

[Orpster]

Just a thought, for the person I know got charged and extra £220 on a 10 bar (£5620) purchase

I know some credit cards charge you as a cash transaction for buying from the Royal Mint, an this works out to 3.9% which is about right for a cash charge.  I have messaged the person to see if they can tell but thought I would mention it here

Edited November 27, 2023 by Orpster

[James32]

2 minutes ago, Charliemouse said:

Ah OK.

I don't know how that would even work.  The card charges are one-offs.  They can't just arbitrarily take more money from your card, unless you pre-authorise it.  Can only think it would work if you held an account with them.

Yeah I would assume same. Might be card charging cash fee.

Just now, Orpster said:

Just a thought for the person I know got charged and extra £220 on a 10 bar (£5620) purchase

I know some credit cards charge you as a cash transaction for buying from the Royal Mint, an this works out to 3.9% which is about right for  cash charge.  I have messaged the person to see if they can tell but thought I would mention it here

Just thinking same 

[Leonmarsh]

I have made the strategic move to invest in shares in sudocrem rather than bars from the mint , I'm hoping there is a run on the cream over the next few days 

[Dankanugget]

Spoke to R M and my order will be dispatched soon. She said because you think you've got away with it I'm charging you for a sovereign that doesn't exist.

[Upsidedown]

They told me that they are able to sell them so cheaply because they have developed a cutting edge new way to copper spot the bars to the same standard the silver milk spots.

They are very excited about this new development

[9x883]

36 minutes ago, Upsidedown said:

They told me that they are able to sell them so cheaply because they have developed a cutting edge new way to copper spot the bars to the same standard the silver milk spots.

They are very excited about this new development

Can't expect much at spot price😉

Edited November 27, 2023 by 9x883

[silverJEF]

it will be funny when they send all orders out and all of them are tarnished and have scratches like always 😂🙉

[9x883]

That won't be cool. They should be in top condition as in assays. Cant beat a blister💖👌 

[Upsidedown]

Everyone will be sick of 5g bars, I'm gonna hammer mine flat and sell them as home made 5g flakes for a massive premium

[dmcac]

I ordered 8x 5g bars with delivery to Portugal... It said delivery total £12.50 but didn't even charge me for delivery.... I wanna see what's coming from this order 😂

[Dankanugget]

8 minutes ago, dmcac said:

I ordered 8x 5g bars with delivery to Portugal... It said delivery total £12.50 but didn't even charge me for delivery.... I wanna see what's coming from this order 😂

Empty cards I'm afraid with a cashew inside for nostalgia 

[9x883]

14 minutes ago, Upsidedown said:

Everyone will be sick of 5g bars, I'm gonna hammer mine flat and sell them as home made 5g flakes for a massive premium

Don't do that, you'll depreciate the historical value🤓

[Dankanugget]

In a few days time people will have the cheapest or the most expensive 5 g bars in the UK.

It will make penny punching over arguing who  pays the postage on a sovereign look like a walk in the park.

Edited November 27, 2023 by Dankanugget
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[Upsidedown]

24 minutes ago, 9x883 said:

Don't do that, you'll depreciate the historical value🤓

I'll stamp 1869 on them

[Darr3nG]

1 minute ago, Upsidedown said:

I'll stamp 1869 on them

A good year, I remember it like it was yesterday.

[JohnA1]

I had an afro back then..

[Upsidedown]

3 minutes ago, Darr3nG said:

A good year, I remember it like it was yesterday.

Ah the summer of 1869. Oh yeah.

[James32]

Just now, Upsidedown said:

Ah the summer of 1869. Oh yeah.

Blitz?

[Ignorant]

1 hour ago, dmcac said:

I ordered 8x 5g bars with delivery to Portugal... It said delivery total £12.50 but didn't even charge me for delivery.... I wanna see what's coming from this order 😂

If memory serves me well, imported gold bars into the EU aren’t exempt from duties and vat charges. I’m afraid you’re in for a surprise. 😭 

Edited November 27, 2023 by Ignorant

[Leonmarsh]

1 minute ago, Ignorant said:

If memory serves me well, gold bars aren’t exempt from duties and vat charges when importing into the EU. I’m afraid you’re in for a surprise. 😭 

Investment gold is I think and these bars would qualify 

[dmcac]

10 minutes ago, Ignorant said:

If memory serves me well, imported gold bars into the EU aren’t exempt from duties and vat charges. I’m afraid you’re in for a surprise. 😭 

Whaaat really??? 😯 I thought it was vat free. It's gold... 😯 Ohhh no thanks for letting me know. I'll have a look and try to change it if I can. 

[theman73]

15 minutes ago, dmcac said:

Whaaat really??? 😯 I thought it was vat free. It's gold... 😯 Ohhh no thanks for letting me know. I'll have a look and try to change it if I can. 

It is VAT free across the Europe if is 24k purity

[Dankanugget]

Little bars bring so much pain