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kieblera5
Penny Collector Member
USA
331 Posts |
 Posted - 09/11/2008 : 12:07:26
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Poll Question:
We have all probably been buying PMs recently with the recent dive in prices... So what have you purchased recently? Please answer what and then post and say quantity and what specifically (i.e. for silver... junk 40%, 90%, ASE, etc...)
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Democracy is being allowed to vote for the candidate you dislike least.
Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level and then beat you mercilessly with experience.
An Obama nation is an abomination.
There's more money in one cent than in a dollar bill. |
Edited by - kieblera5 on 09/11/2008 18:17:05 |
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NinjaPirate
New Member
USA
9 Posts |
Posted - 09/11/2008 : 15:11:37
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Just bought ~$9.50 face 90% junk silver!
Total so far: ~$20.00 face. |
Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part. |
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kieblera5
Penny Collector Member
USA
331 Posts |
Posted - 09/11/2008 : 15:15:59
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| Bought $50 face 90% today for 8.5x face. Best deal that I could find around me. |
Democracy is being allowed to vote for the candidate you dislike least.
Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level and then beat you mercilessly with experience.
An Obama nation is an abomination.
There's more money in one cent than in a dollar bill. |
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legacypac
Administrator
Canada
1653 Posts |
Posted - 09/11/2008 : 15:16:13
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| been buying up Silver Maple Leafs. Found some bars to buy privately too (hopefully). |
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PennyWhoreDer
Penny Sorter Member
USA
73 Posts |
Posted - 09/11/2008 : 15:45:58
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| more junk coin silver, some karat gold, some nicer silver coin |
Knockin cents into you |
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moboman
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1332 Posts |
Posted - 09/11/2008 : 15:56:22
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Lets see...
Recently I've been buying everything silver.
So far this week I have either bought or traded for: Peru Sols, Maria Theressa Thalers, a few 10 oz bars, a sheet of maple leafs, a morgan dollar, a few ASE's, a mexican libertad, some junk standing liberty and franklin halves, a few "cable TV" display silver oz coins, and a few generic ozes.
I know there is more, it just hasnt shown up yet.  Sales tax is a pain! |
I have a hard time resisting the temptation to take a wheat penny out of the take a penny cup when I see one! |
Edited by - moboman on 09/11/2008 16:08:03 |
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ME CO
Penny Pincher Member
USA
102 Posts |
Posted - 09/11/2008 : 16:44:17
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I'm in a holding pattern as far as buying goes, but I am back in the half dollar hunt so I get a little every day. I did go to the local today to see what he would give ME for a 3 cent piece I found in the coin reject tray 6 mos ago- got ME a 1oz generic bar for it. I'm waiting on 2 orders from APMEX, had one come in day before yesterday and every week prior so I thought I would continue the hunt while I watch the metals market. Hunting keeps ME from blowing my $$$ also so the hunt has to continue. HH Mark
BTW heres a pic of the coin.
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kieblera5
Penny Collector Member
USA
331 Posts |
Posted - 09/11/2008 : 18:18:08
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| Nice coin. I do have one 3 cent silver piece. Forget what year it is though... |
Democracy is being allowed to vote for the candidate you dislike least.
Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level and then beat you mercilessly with experience.
An Obama nation is an abomination.
There's more money in one cent than in a dollar bill. |
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NinjaPirate
New Member
USA
9 Posts |
Posted - 09/12/2008 : 14:03:42
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Originally posted by kieblera5
Bought $50 face 90% today for 8.5x face. Best deal that I could find around me.
One of my local dealers who had just shipped off his junk was charging 9.2x. Another dealer told me he doesn't hold on to silver or PM's because they're tanking, but referred me to another dealer. So, I went to him and he sold to me at 7.7x face!  |
Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part. |
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kieblera5
Penny Collector Member
USA
331 Posts |
Posted - 09/12/2008 : 20:07:06
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Originally posted by NinjaPirate
quote:
Originally posted by kieblera5
Bought $50 face 90% today for 8.5x face. Best deal that I could find around me.
One of my local dealers who had just shipped off his junk was charging 9.2x. Another dealer told me he doesn't hold on to silver or PM's because they're tanking, but referred me to another dealer. So, I went to him and he sold to me at 7.7x face!
Nice find. Actually, the dealer that I went to told me 8.9x, but I bartered... |
Democracy is being allowed to vote for the candidate you dislike least.
Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level and then beat you mercilessly with experience.
An Obama nation is an abomination.
There's more money in one cent than in a dollar bill. |
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JD4x4
Penny Sorter Member
USA
51 Posts |
Posted - 09/13/2008 : 22:49:14
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Bought $1k of asstd. silver last week at my local dealer. Wanted all SAEs but they didn't have enough so I got 63 SAE's, 7 Englehard 1 oz bars, and 10 90% H.D.s.
This was only my 2nd physical purchase.. last one was a couple of weeks ago for 61 SAE's so this one gives a little more variety to the stash. |
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moboman
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1332 Posts |
Posted - 09/13/2008 : 22:56:59
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Originally posted by JD4x4
Bought $1k of asstd. silver last week at my local dealer. Wanted all SAEs but they didn't have enough so I got 63 SAE's, 7 Englehard 1 oz bars, and 10 90% H.D.s.
This was only my 2nd physical purchase.. last one was a couple of weeks ago for 61 SAE's so this one gives a little more variety to the stash.
My problem with the Eagles is that I like some variety. Right now in my apartment I have a few of the "cable TV" items on display. I like to look at my coins so I tend to pay a little higher premium, but I get proofs and other shiny coins that also have a bullion value. For instance I paid $85 for a 4oz "Platinum Eagle" when silver was $20 an oz. It came in a nice display box and everything. I looked it up on ebay last week and one sold for 79.99 + shipping. So even though silver has dropped, the value of this "cable TV" piece has stayed the same.
Just my thoughts on silver investing. |
I have a hard time resisting the temptation to take a wheat penny out of the take a penny cup when I see one! |
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HoardCopperByTheTon
Administrator
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - 09/13/2008 : 23:00:07
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| I bought 2 Big Macs for $3. Best deal I could find today. Went to a coin show and the spreads I was quoted were unrealistic so I didn't buy anything. Maybe I will find something at coin club on Tuesday. |
If your percentages are low.. just sort more. If your percentages are high.. just sort more.
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moboman
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1332 Posts |
Posted - 09/13/2008 : 23:05:00
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Originally posted by HoardCopperByTheTon
I bought 2 Big Macs for $3. Best deal I could find today. Went to a coin show and the spreads I was quoted were unrealistic so I didn't buy anything. Maybe I will find something at coin club on Tuesday.
2 big macs for 3 bucks!!! the only deal like that around here is 2 whoppers for 3 bucks on wednesday! I love whoppers. |
I have a hard time resisting the temptation to take a wheat penny out of the take a penny cup when I see one! |
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JD4x4
Penny Sorter Member
USA
51 Posts |
Posted - 09/13/2008 : 23:05:50
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I agree with you moboman about variety. Like I said though, aside from some junk silver in my coin collection I'm a newb purchasing PMs. I still have some "dry powder", but I'm also out of a job at the moment so I went for the biggest swinger on the charts while it's down, and hope to catch a bit of gold while it's low as well. All this while I'm steady opening bricks of pennies. :-o
Almost forgot... the SAEs seem to go for stupid high money on eBay, so I want to go a little heavy on them in case I need a quick turn around. |
Edited by - JD4x4 on 09/13/2008 23:11:03 |
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moboman
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1332 Posts |
Posted - 09/13/2008 : 23:08:27
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| If you dont mind me asking, what kind of premium do you pay on silver eagles, and do you live in a state with sales tax? |
I have a hard time resisting the temptation to take a wheat penny out of the take a penny cup when I see one! |
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HoardCopperByTheTon
Administrator
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - 09/13/2008 : 23:15:40
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Originally posted by moboman
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Originally posted by HoardCopperByTheTon
I bought 2 Big Macs for $3. Best deal I could find today. Went to a coin show and the spreads I was quoted were unrealistic so I didn't buy anything. Maybe I will find something at coin club on Tuesday.
2 big macs for 3 bucks!!! the only deal like that around here is 2 whoppers for 3 bucks on wednesday! I love whoppers.
Those whoppers can't compare with a Big Mac.. I do everything BIG!
--Two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun.
*Singing* You deserve a break today.
So, throw up and crawl away.
From McDonalds..
We do it all to you..
You've all seen the sign outside the Golden Arches
Over 5 Billion Served (Almost half that many eaten)
Do you realize that represents almost a quarter pound of real beef? |
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JD4x4
Penny Sorter Member
USA
51 Posts |
Posted - 09/13/2008 : 23:19:24
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My local dealer has been reasonable so far.. not cheap but not real high either, and no sales tax here on/over $1k.
The SAEs were $3.50 both times, and he apologized saying that it's just been too tight lately to charge less. The bars were $2.50, and the 90% was 8.5x. He's been around since I was a kid (a LONG time ago) and seemed like a straight shooter to me. |
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JD4x4
Penny Sorter Member
USA
51 Posts |
Posted - 09/13/2008 : 23:22:56
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| The beauty of Whoppers is in the flame-broiling. Char instantly levels the meat playing field to where every animal tastes great. |
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moboman
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1332 Posts |
Posted - 09/13/2008 : 23:34:29
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Originally posted by JD4x4
The beauty of Whoppers is in the flame-broiling. Char instantly levels the meat playing field to where every animal tastes great.
I've noticed whoppers taste very different from store to store! Big macs seem to taste the same at about every MCy D's.
I guess $3.5 over spot isnt too bad. Your also buying some slight numismatic potential with them that other rounds/bars dont have. |
I have a hard time resisting the temptation to take a wheat penny out of the take a penny cup when I see one! |
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kieblera5
Penny Collector Member
USA
331 Posts |
Posted - 09/14/2008 : 00:03:16
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Originally posted by HoardCopperByTheTon
Do you realize that represents almost a quarter pound of real beef?
Nice... |
Democracy is being allowed to vote for the candidate you dislike least.
Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level and then beat you mercilessly with experience.
An Obama nation is an abomination.
There's more money in one cent than in a dollar bill. |
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moboman
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1332 Posts |
Posted - 09/14/2008 : 00:05:44
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quote:
Originally posted by kieblera5
quote:
Originally posted by HoardCopperByTheTon
Do you realize that represents almost a quarter pound of real beef?
Nice...
Even at that it came from some weird foreign country on a boat. |
I have a hard time resisting the temptation to take a wheat penny out of the take a penny cup when I see one! |
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natsb88
Penny Collector Member
USA
483 Posts |
Posted - 09/14/2008 : 00:11:59
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And now back to your regularly scheduled thread
I've been picking up some silver while it's low, but I have too many bills to pay to do a whole lot. On a positive note, I am able to pay off some of my debt with silver |
Nate
www.coppercave.com |
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HoardCopperByTheTon
Administrator
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - 09/14/2008 : 00:43:17
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I got the Prospectors for 1.28 over last week.. which seemed real good.. until silver dropped again.. LOL. I went loaded for Bear today (no, not TenBears) and I couldn't touch a thing. I will score eventually though.. I have a coin show just about every week for the next 5 weeks and a coin club meeting at least once a week.
Oh, I almost forgot.. I did get one good thing today. I got another Ryedale in the mail today.. Whoohoo!!! |
If your percentages are low.. just sort more. If your percentages are high.. just sort more.
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natsb88
Penny Collector Member
USA
483 Posts |
Posted - 09/14/2008 : 00:49:01
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Originally posted by HoardCopperByTheTon
Oh, I almost forgot.. I did get one good thing today. I got another Ryedale in the mail today.. Whoohoo!!!
Alright, that's it. We're cutting you off. It's for your own good you know |
Nate
www.coppercave.com |
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HoardCopperByTheTon
Administrator
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - 09/14/2008 : 00:52:44
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I hoard them. 
LOL.. next thing you know you will be telling me 3 automatic rolling machines is enough. |
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What did you buy? part 2
