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Valued Member
United States
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I bought this on ebay for my dad for Christmas since he's into trains and silver, so why not get him this, I don't know why it didn't occur to me at the time of purchase that it doesn't have a mint mark on it, I guess I'll just do a quick magnet test. Also, I really like this thing, It's my first silver bar, I only have coins and rounds right now, I'm debating just keeping it and giving my dad the money I spent on buying it.   |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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I found this site very helpful with silver art bars they now what there talking about http://www.silverartcollector.com have a look good site for forgery they have seen them all good luck |
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Valued Member
 United States
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Thanks, I'll take a look!
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Valued Member
United States
339 Posts |
I just did the ice and the magnet test, it all seems fine, I don't think there's anything to worry about since it was fake and had just been silver plated the magnet would've reacted and the ice test passed
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12/17/2013 04:58 am
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Australia
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Valued Member
United States
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Ice melts on silver instantly, silver has a very high thermal conductivity so ice melts on it instantly on it, the silver also gets cold really fast, its pretty cool
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12/17/2013 06:05 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Funny, we just got done studying thermal energy in science!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The only mistake would be not to give it to your father.
As silver art bars do not appreciate, the value lies in the bullion and the joy it gives to a person.
A very thoughtful gift. He will love it.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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I believe giving money or gift cards aren't very thoughtful. I repeat, this is my personal opinion and some will disagree. By giving such a silver bar, not only did you carefully consider what your dad like, you have also taken an interest in such fine art.
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United States
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I concur with your opinion on giving gift cards, unless the card is requested for a specific store and purpose (i.e. Home Depot card to be used toward buying an air compressor or something). I also agree that you should totally give this gift. It'd be something he would appreciate, from the sound of it.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Looks like a very nice art bar. Not all art bars have mint marks so I would not worry too much. A very thoughtful gift, if my kids gave this to me, I would love it  |
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Valued Member
Canada
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I'm also a train enthusiast and would love to receive this as a gift.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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WOW! Now that would make a great gift for anyone. And if your into trains, even better. Even if it wasn't Silver, I think it's a great gift for anyone. It is artistic and the thought of giving something of meaning is what is important. And again, that would be a fantastic gift. Sure wish someone would get me one like that.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I would give it to YOUR father and if you like it very much, buy another one for Yourself.
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Valued Member
United States
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Yeah, he loves trains, he does this train show everyday in December benefiting the Suasan G. Komen foundation, I'll drop it off for him today after he starts the show
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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You can't go wrong giving it to your father. Many (hopefully) years from now, you might inherit it back!
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Posted 12/17/2013 03:42 am
