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Just looking to diversify a little. Could use a few suggestions for reasonably priced bullion dealers. Just purchased this on ebay. Looked okay to me with the minimal research I did. https://www.ebay.com/itm/186418621779Not a great question I know. Simple research is all that's necessary. Just figured I'd throw it up here. Edited by edweather
05/05/2024 1:20 pm
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"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
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"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
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I personally prefer coin shows. I have found the best deals there and it's cash and carry for what you decide you want.
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Funny thing, but the high price of bullion has driven me towards selling and converting into coins I want. The problem is that the price of those coins has risen the same way bullion has, and I have to sell more bullion than I want to get them.
"Two minutes ago I would have sold my chances for a tired dime." Fred Astaire
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When I listen to LED ZEPPELIN...so do my neighbors...
Roll hunting since '77
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That was a pretty decent buy. A raw buffalo or AGE typically has a $150 premium so you got a slabbed coin for the same. I would avoid paying any extra premium for MS70 bullion because they are not rare by any means and will eventually sell for pretty much spot anyways. I like the big ebay sellers because you can use CC and get points. I like coin shows where you can see a lot of stuff but it is all cash and carry. CC points can get you as much as $75 off. You can get points from the ebay CC with a modest amount of purchases but you get there pretty quick buying bullion. |
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Just came across some listings on ebay, and below as example: 2019 Canada 1/10 oz Fine Gold Maple Leaf $5 BU Coin in Mint Seal 14k Yellow FNhttps://www.ebay.ca/itm/205188635732Offered for USD 150 with Buy It Now.There are few similar listings, different 1/10 oz coins for price way below melt. My opinion: STAY AWAY from theseAs per one of the feedbacks: 3***l (47)- Feedback left by buyer. Past month Verified purchase Total scammer tried to porn off a gold coin when it was plated sent the message that they were going to cancel my order and then raise the price do not buy from them |
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Thanks for the tip on Monument Metals. After I placed my first order I got a welcome offer for a 5oz starter pack at spot. |
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@silv, for sure there is plenty of misdirection with this listing, but some aspects should give you pause: the seller states that the base metal is silver and the gold is 14K. I'm not saying that makes it right nor that this necessarily meets ebay's standards for truth in descriptions, but I think that potential buyers need to do a little investigating as well.  "If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
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"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
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Current prices have quenched my enthusiasm. The best thing to buy isn't bullion right now. Patiently waiting for a big dip.
"Two minutes ago I would have sold my chances for a tired dime." Fred Astaire
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03/03/2025 09:17 am
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I just checked out Monumental for the first time and they seem quite fair. They have an 1880's starter pack of Morgans they are unfortunately out of. I love starter packs and old Morgans are just fun to have around as long as the prices are fair. I don't expect a MS64 1878 CC to be given away at spot.
I'm going to trade at Monumental more now but I did just buy a 10 oz .9999 Canadian slab of silver from Heros for $351 + free ship which is pretty fair considering its a kind of tough slab to even find. Monumental is at $356.80 .
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04/23/2025 09:27 am
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Actually unless you like bright and shiny, which I could care less about when buying junk silver, Monumental is quite high. They sell tubes of 40 BU pre-64 silver quarters for $307.46 when the spot price for the actual bullion is at $235. This is way to much profit for what amounts to pocket change so I'd shop elsewhere as well. Heros has the same amount of junk quarters for $253, which is a lot more reasonable. They wont be as shiny but who cares ?
But Monumental's bars look quite fair. They have that Aztec 1 oz bar for $34.49 which is pretty good and probably wont last. Its a great looking bar.
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Why are you comparing BU prices to average circulated prices.  Monument Metals sells both BU rolls and average circulated rolls. As I write this, their price for a BU roll of Washington quarters is $312.60 and their price for an average circulated roll is $253.90 (with silver listed at $33.58 per ozt on their website). There's no guarantee that an average circulated roll will actually weigh out at the industry standard of .715 ozt per $1 face so some folks prefer to get the BU roll to ensure they're getting full silver value. It's up to them to decide if the BU premium is worth it. |
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Ive had a lot of luck with Heros. Both price and speed of processing.
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APMEX currently is selling $10 face value of circulated 90% silver coins for $252.68. This sale ends in 15 hours.
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