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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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These seem to be quite hard to come by. I'm trying to get hold of all six in the wildlife series (I have four so far) but the Timber Wolf eludes me more than any other. The only ones of ebay command quite a high price. I'm guessing it's a real popular coin. Anyone wanna do me a deal? |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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seems to be about the going price: http://colonialacres.com/products.p...ew=3651&ref=Definitely the timber wolf is the most expensive of the series to purchase. You might also like the 2006 1/2oz wolf which has the same design. Despite having some numismatic value, these are actually SML bullion issues so assuming you haven't already, you might try the bullion forum as well. Best of luck |
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Valued Member
Canada
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A coin dealer locally here only had the timber wolf design left, selling them for $55
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Definitely the timber wolf is the most expensive of the series to purchase. You might also like the 2006 1/2oz wolf which has the same design. on that note, becareful when you buy one on ebay as the 1/2 oz and 1oz look exactly the same and you may make a mistakes |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
3692 Posts |
I have a Wolf but I won't let it go. Got it when it came out at $29 and even then I was hesitant. When the Grizzly came out (the best one, IMO) it retailed for $50 so I passed like the Roadrunner. I would trade a Moose for the Grizzly, though.
I'm not liking the Cougar - doesn't look life-like.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The LCS has a few left for around $65 I think. Seems to be the going rate these days.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
3692 Posts |
That's pretty steep. Anyone want to trade me 2 ounces for my Wolf? I'm laughing. There might be more artistry in the Wolf ounce but they're mass-produced.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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That's pretty steep. I find that's a fair price for the wolf (60-65) |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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True. They were going for $75-$85 earlier last year.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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the wolf carry a premium because it's the first non-maple leaf bullion that the RCM has minted since the start of their silver maple leaf production in 1988. The limited mintage of 1,000,000 isn't large by bullion standards, and especially no so if you take into account that any of wolfs not kept in plastic seals will almost definitely develop unsightly white spots. It's a smart buy, for those that got their hands on some at issuance. Even with spot at $25, you won't find a 1oz wolf, not one in pristine condition anyways, for sale under $60, and $70 is quite normal as well. |
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Rest in Peace
Canada
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So, let me get this straight... a 1 ounce silver coin, 1 million mintage, bullion quality, $5.00 face value - is a good deal anywhere from $55 to $90. BUT a 1 ounce silver coin, $100 face value, cost $100, with a limited mintage of 50,000 IS NOT a good deal. Where the heck do these ideas come from?
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Sometimes it just works like the fashion industry. Or the art industry. Or the stock market. Heck, or any other industry that includes large numbers of humans. We do what we want and rational thought is only used to justify it after the fact. (yes my tongue is somewhat in my cheek).
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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@ Dcadon:
Not exactly. The wolf, a 1 ounce silver bullion coin issued for spot + ~$4 is not a bad deal no matter how you cut it. $55-90 is what the market value for these guys have settled into, due to the mintage and uniqueness when compared to standard bullion. This is completely different from a commemorative NCLT irregardless of weight, face value, and cost. And to boot, $100 face means nothing if nobody will accept it for $100 cash. $5 face value on the silver maples don't mean nothing either.
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