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crownman Valued Member United States 62 Posts	Posted 03/03/2012 03:40 am Sorry if these questions were asked before but I am interested in old pour/loaf style silver bars (any size really). There are many for purchase on ebay but they seem to have pretty hefty premiums. Is this normal? Perhaps because they are older? I thought most people didn't like them because they were ugly Does anyone here collect them? If so where have you purchased most of your bars? I saw several at a local coin show last week but didn't inquire about then as I was distracted by Canadian Wolves and Lunar Dragons. I wish I had so I knew how much over spot they would be asking. One dealer had a 500oz loaf style bar! Are there lots of fakes out there? I appreciate any help with this Report this Post to the Staff

Fuzzy317 Moderator United States 14463 Posts	Posted 03/03/2012 03:50 am Have you checked http://www.apmex.com ? Edited by Fuzzy317 03/03/2012 03:51 am Report this Post to the Staff
VetStudent Valued Member United States 306 Posts	Posted 03/03/2012 08:34 am +10 for APMEX! Report this Post to the Staff
chris beatie Valued Member 344 Posts	Posted 03/03/2012 11:47 am people don't like them simply because they are easy to drill holes into and fill. Report this Post to the Staff
poboxw Pillar of the Community Canada 1502 Posts	Posted 03/03/2012 1:40 pm APMEX overcharges for smaller poured silver bars like Engelhards. Engelhards have a collector base that will pay over $50/oz (with spot at $35/oz) easy for the "rarer" older poured bars. I find that once you move into the larger bars, 100oz+, the collector-added value decreases dramatically. As a small time investor/collector, I would rather buy 80-90 1oz coins than a 100oz bar. Report this Post to the Staff
crownman Valued Member United States 62 Posts	Posted 03/04/2012 12:24 am Checked APMEX...they have them but don't let you choose what they send you! Hmm I'll have to see what I can do! Thanks for the help! Report this Post to the Staff
swrbxxx Pillar of the Community Canada 834 Posts	Posted 03/04/2012 2:25 pm I have a bunch of old pour bars For me I only stick to JM and Engelhard poured bars. I have a few 10oz, 50oz bars but my prize is a 20oz poured JM bar Report this Post to the Staff
BuffaloBonehead Valued Member United States 333 Posts	Posted 03/04/2012 9:44 pm Some of the bars have become collectors items besides just the value of the silver itself. Personally, I don't buy it. Report this Post to the Staff
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