Peter

TPG's need to up their game. They 1st need to ID the type ignoring grade and then pass on to graders who GRADE not knowing provenance/rarity bias.(as far as possible). Then get the MD's to put their cocks on the block.

You should be able to do better than that.Patience is a virtue.

Yes Grasshopper you are doing well.

I am happy with conservative or accurate grading as both sit the right side of the fence.

Buying a coin for investment is a risky business.I have both failed and succeeded ,luckily more the latter.I have done well with favorable exchange rates and in depth knowledge of a series.Eye appeal is a big factor,if you like it the chances are others will. Colin of Aboutfarthings will be publishing a book on farthings soon (won't you Colin ? ) This will ignite the 1/4d market and make me a copper/bronze multi millionaire. I only have 1 sovereign at present because I flogged the lot when gold peaked,I could not ignore nearly 400%.I've still got pre sovereign gold (not much) but the coins are not so tied to bullion I also prefer them.Flipping coins is a skill which Declan has mastered.At one time in the Thatcher period I joined a syndicate of fellow Q.S's who gambled their VAT £ or surplus funds on the stockmarket.It became common place to take a 15% profit....lets not talk about losses. I also follow my unit linked pension funds and have gambled with these. Investing for profit in any field IS a gamble.With your own knowledge gathered from various sources you can increase your chances of getting it right. Before Coin news there was a publication called Coin Monthly and I remember they did a Top 10 of coins to invest in...Boy did they get it wrong. Coins I can honestly say I collect for pleasure and financial benefit is a bonus.

Weaver at least your 1915 HC is sterling.

I have just replied to another thread and type collector springs to mind. A 1906 1d looks so much like a 1907 1d do you just want date runs? Will your 1906 not be as nice as your 1908? Could you live with this? There are loads of things to consider.The finest examples of any coin will always be in demand.I started off on the date run scenario but now a 'dyed in the wool' type collector. Modern RM issues will burn your £ on a non return basis.The historic aspect of a coin gives me my buzz.Books,internet,fairs and your own research will be your friend. Welcome to the forum of procrastination,bedwetters and thoroughly decent chaps (and chapettes).

Wow...A post on silver that has grabbed my attention.. My only observation is although they look beautiful we have comments from experienced members (and respected by me).My comments thus Better sets are available. You will only be buying one set. Price ? and ease of upgrading? If you are asking questions maybe you have your doubts? You have bench marked this set...in your court Paul.

Just a glance and reckon F and bullion value.

Sometimes its best to strike and not regret later. 4 new coins to look forward to,you will be dreaming groats tonight.

Listened to the vocal only version the other evening Bowie and Mercury at their zenith.

Both coins would of circulated heavily up to approx the mid 60's when the pre 1920 silver magically disappeared from circulation. 1920-46 hung around until decimalization (gradually decreasing) Take Pete's offer

I'm missing all your goodies ...good fun if you put them on a secret 1 day best offer and others could maybe stop Paulus's World domination of some cracking coins for the type collectors.

No book values for these bad boys.On ebay with a decent description (only 2 pictures reqd.) You might snag a mug punter.

Maybe up your game and buy the best you can afford.The coins you refer to are too expensive for a melt purchase.

Cartel I cry.

Chris...What sneeky inside information do you have on these sets?

MBE The strike quality is important to me.I would of passed on your 1929 1/4d Go get another one as you can't have too many farthings...no damage done.

How come Mary's side has a lump out of it showing daylight,whereas Willies doesn't ?

I think that is one Vickey was referring to. But I wasn't going to tell anyone....get it? Ebay purchases could also be a can of worms.

Still undecided but the masses will follow the Red tops. I'm all for decent debates.

Very nice Paul.So much for common dates/varieties.

MBE I've just seen your bid on Auctionsneeker.com and regret my bid on the coin is the highest.Fingers X I get it. You missed a good example.

They appear to be approaching EF but wear is quite visable. Value wise they they would struggle with EF.The VH has an edge knock just after 6 o'clock and what is happening near REG on the 91. Get yourself to a fair armed with a glass/loupe/light I bought 50+ of similar bad boys to these 10x to 45x a few years back.Sold enough on ebay to pay plus make a profit and still have 40+ left. http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw=magnifyer+with+light&_sop=15&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1311.R11.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.Xmagnify.TRS0&_nkw=magnifying+light&_sacat=0

Paying for so called experts and getting diddly. 3 of them missed it...sorry there is no excuse. Might be an idea to spoof their advert that sometimes appears in Coin News..ie Raw value £300 slabbed by PCGS value £3.