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Stylez Valued Member United States 131 Posts	Posted 09/19/2013 10:12 pm I have two bars from Johnson Matthey... #R17409 and #R17410 since they are consecutive numbers would they bring more if sold for cash or auction? Report this Post to the Staff

tripncoins Pillar of the Community United States 648 Posts	Posted 09/19/2013 10:41 pm 1. A local dealer probably wouldn't care either way and pay you according to spot. 2. ebay and or other online forums will get you a higher return due to the fact there are bullion collectors of Johnson Matthey & Engelhard and appreciate the serial numbers being consecutive. Good luck. Report this Post to the Staff
abliss2006 Valued Member United States 158 Posts	Posted 09/19/2013 11:10 pm I'm a big Johnson Matthey collector myself and I can tell you I would definitely pay more for consecutive serial numbers if that was what I was looking for. When I'm looking online for collective JM bars I usually look for low and unusual serial numbers and consecutive serial numbers if there is more than one bar in the auction. I would definitely not go to a local dealer. They would pay you usually under spot. From the serial numbers you have stated, they are from the last batch of Johnson Matthey bars minted in the late 1980s that had the "R" prefix. I bet they would go anywhere from $65 to $85 on ebay for both bars together depending on how bad the bidders want them. Report this Post to the Staff
Stylez Valued Member United States 131 Posts	Posted 09/20/2013 12:05 am I forgot to add these are 10 oz bars... thanks for the info, I have a chance to buy 4 more consecutive Engelhard 10 oz bars for spot , I think I'm going to try and make the investment... Report this Post to the Staff
Fat Freddy Pillar of the Community United States 1200 Posts	Posted 09/20/2013 12:38 am Engelhard 10oz bars for $3 over spot is a fair deal, $2.50 over spot is a good deal and getting them for spot is an unusually good deal. I'd grab all I could get for spot. Report this Post to the Staff
Stylez Valued Member United States 131 Posts	Posted 09/20/2013 1:57 pm the LCS sells single silver ounces for 5 over spot and then a ten oz bar is 30 over spot... I'm getting them from a private seller who's uncle owns a pawnshop..i think I will get all that I can when the bottom falls... thanks for the info on buying and prices... PEACE ... Report this Post to the Staff
Broseph Pillar of the Community United States 979 Posts	Posted 10/05/2013 12:27 am .999 for spot is always a good buy. The fineness brings a premium alone. Report this Post to the Staff
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