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Anyone Collect Vintage Poured Gold Ingots?

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Once in a blue moon these are offered on ebay. It is a Deak Intl, Australia 1 oz gold ingot.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/285241974420


What is the simplest way to verify these? With bullion coins, just a gram scale, micrometer and pinging the coin is enough.
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Looks pretty cool, but I'd definitely want as a first step to use a Sigma Metalytics on it.
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glenmorenee, those poured gold ingots are interesting, but as Spence implied you cannot be assured of their purity or authenticity. It could be a shell of gold around a tungsten core. For that money you would be better served by buying a Krugerrand or other 1 oz gold coin. These would be much easier to sell in the future.
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Seller does not offer returns - beware.
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I prefer coins and do not buy coins, ingots or gold on e-Bay. No return is a big red flag for me and not a long time seller. Caveat Emptor!
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There seems to be whopping collector premiums on these vintage bars.

The premium on this Valcambi bar seems pretty reasonable at ~$150 for a whole 50 grams. The premiums I see for 1 oz buffaloes is $150-$175.

What am I not seeing here?
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