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CoinscratchCoinscratch Posts: 9,946 ✭✭✭✭✭

Silver! Is it just me or do you seem to pick up silver every time you’re on the hunt?

They may not have what I’m looking for but they always have silver.

Post some if you get it!
Today’s silver B)

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  • CoinscratchCoinscratch Posts: 9,946 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Damn! You really are addicted :D

  • edgaredgar Posts: 886 ✭✭✭✭

    @CoinscratchFever said:
    Damn! You really are addicted :D

    I call it "feining" :D

    (l8-)>>

  • moursundmoursund Posts: 3,207 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @edgar said:

    @CoinscratchFever said:
    Damn! You really are addicted :D

    I call it "feining" :D

    My whiskers are shot with silver, but not my veins.

    100th pint of blood donated 7/19/2022 B) . Transactions with WilliamF, Relaxn, LukeMarshal, jclovescoins, braddick, JWP, Weather11am, Fairlaneman, Dscoins, lordmarcovan, Collectorcoins, SurfinxHI, JimW. God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that who so believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life.
  • pmh1nicpmh1nic Posts: 3,376 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It's an addiction but I try to exercise some self-control. It's hard when one side of your brain says "don't do it" while the other side argues "it's a long term store of wealth" :).

    The longer I live the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice is it possible for an empire to rise without His aid? Benjamin Franklin
  • CoinscratchCoinscratch Posts: 9,946 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Smudge said:
    Nothing wrong with picking up a little inflation insurance.

    I recently talked to a coin dealer while on vacation in Florida. Not sure if he was just trying to sell me but he thinks silver is going over $50 in the near future. Regardless I’m stacking again.

  • SmudgeSmudge Posts: 9,834 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @CoinscratchFever said:

    @Smudge said:
    Nothing wrong with picking up a little inflation insurance.

    I recently talked to a coin dealer while on vacation in Florida. Not sure if he was just trying to sell me but he thinks silver is going over $50 in the near future. Regardless I’m stacking again.

    I wish I had a dollar for every time I have heard that, but I think it will continue to follow inflation.

  • CoinscratchCoinscratch Posts: 9,946 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice looking.

  • CoinscratchCoinscratch Posts: 9,946 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Those are choice!

  • SimpleCollectorSimpleCollector Posts: 536 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I used to be in the silver addiction, but lately it’s the 1/10th ounce gold coins. It’s just my weakness.

    That said, was talking to my LCS today and I commented that he was wiped out of silver, where as he was overflowing last week. He said with the recent drop, his major stackers have been accumulating. They think silver has a big move coming. 1000 ounce bars have been in demand.

    As I am but a bit player, I still can’t get silver bars for a reasonable premium over spot. His comments and what I have seen in the shops lately has me thinking about adding some, if I can get it at a reasonable premium.

  • CoinscratchCoinscratch Posts: 9,946 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @coinsarefun What a cool array of interesting pieces. Obviously worth more than just melt.
    I thought about trading up to a 1 oz gold once I hit 75 silvers but then I would lose all of the uniqueness and variety.

  • CoinscratchCoinscratch Posts: 9,946 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @SimpleCollector I also have a weakness for 2.5 Indians. Gotta pony up a lil bit more for those.

  • Jzyskowski1Jzyskowski1 Posts: 6,650 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 3, 2021 10:31PM

    2 silver little guys 😉


    🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶

  • SonnyDSonnyD Posts: 190 ✭✭✭

    Same. If it's silver it's mine. Couple Venezuelan Bolívars and Peace at the local antique store. Little roached but ya know ... addicted.

    Ounce by ounce the stack grows .

  • coinsarefuncoinsarefun Posts: 21,760 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thanks....I just added another one today. Heraldic Art Medals have got to be one of the coolest under rated
    half dollar commemoratives. Some can be had for a very reasonable amount. Others are quite expensive but overall
    if bought right its a very cool series to get into.

    .

    @CoinscratchFever said:
    @coinsarefun What a cool array of interesting pieces. Obviously worth more than just melt.
    I thought about trading up to a 1 oz gold once I hit 75 silvers but then I would lose all of the uniqueness and variety.

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I have a lot of silver.... last couple of years, only acquire the new mint products.... Cheers, RickO

  • moursundmoursund Posts: 3,207 ✭✭✭✭✭

    You don't win by accumulating the most wealth. Silver, gold, bitcoin, whatever... I'm working to figure out what is the answer, but hoarding ain't it. Still, silver is pretty!

    100th pint of blood donated 7/19/2022 B) . Transactions with WilliamF, Relaxn, LukeMarshal, jclovescoins, braddick, JWP, Weather11am, Fairlaneman, Dscoins, lordmarcovan, Collectorcoins, SurfinxHI, JimW. God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that who so believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life.
  • edgaredgar Posts: 886 ✭✭✭✭

    @bsshog40 said:
    @edgar That shot is cool!

    Ebay find, there were a few varieties, nice novelty.

    (l8-)>>

  • edgaredgar Posts: 886 ✭✭✭✭

    @Eldorado9 said:

    I knew someone would tease me with a MMXX Union (very hard to find :( )

    (l8-)>>

  • oih82w8oih82w8 Posts: 12,623 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I love the 2 1/2 Gulden in silver!

    oih82w8 = Oh I Hate To Wait _defectus patientia_aka...Dr. Defecto - Curator of RMO's

    BST transactions: dbldie55, jayPem, 78saen, UltraHighRelief, nibanny, liefgold, FallGuy, lkeigwin, mbogoman, Sandman70gt, keets, joeykoins, ianrussell (@GC), EagleEye, ThePennyLady, GRANDAM, Ilikecolor, Gluggo, okiedude, Voyageur, LJenkins11, fastfreddie, ms70, pursuitofliberty, ZoidMeister,Coin Finder, GotTheBug, edwardjulio, Coinnmore, Nickpatton, Namvet69,...
  • MsMorrisineMsMorrisine Posts: 36,121 ✭✭✭✭✭

    You people need to stop by the precious metals forum

    Current maintainer of Stone's Master List of Favorite Websites // My BST transactions
  • moursundmoursund Posts: 3,207 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @MsMorrisine said:
    You people need to stop by the precious metals forum

    You people need to stop buying the precious metals for 'em?

    100th pint of blood donated 7/19/2022 B) . Transactions with WilliamF, Relaxn, LukeMarshal, jclovescoins, braddick, JWP, Weather11am, Fairlaneman, Dscoins, lordmarcovan, Collectorcoins, SurfinxHI, JimW. God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that who so believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life.
  • CoinscratchCoinscratch Posts: 9,946 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @MsMorrisine said:
    You people need to stop by the precious metals forum

    Why?

  • MsMorrisineMsMorrisine Posts: 36,121 ✭✭✭✭✭

    We need the people talking about your various pm interests and viewpoints

    Current maintainer of Stone's Master List of Favorite Websites // My BST transactions
  • CoinscratchCoinscratch Posts: 9,946 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @MsMorrisine said:
    We need the people talking about your various pm interests and viewpoints

    Cool, I’ll go check it out later. Don’t think I’ve ever even been there.

  • MsMorrisineMsMorrisine Posts: 36,121 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @CoinscratchFever said:

    @MsMorrisine said:
    We need the people talking about your various pm interests and viewpoints

    Cool, I’ll go check it out later. Don’t think I’ve ever even been there.

    Bring friends

    Current maintainer of Stone's Master List of Favorite Websites // My BST transactions
  • CoinscratchCoinscratch Posts: 9,946 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @MsMorrisine said:

    @CoinscratchFever said:

    @MsMorrisine said:
    We need the people talking about your various pm interests and viewpoints

    Cool, I’ll go check it out later. Don’t think I’ve ever even been there.

    Bring friends

    So you’re serious not just being facetious?

  • MsMorrisineMsMorrisine Posts: 36,121 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Yeah seriously

    It’s mostly the same small number of people. It’d be nice to fill the ranks.

    Current maintainer of Stone's Master List of Favorite Websites // My BST transactions
  • CoinscratchCoinscratch Posts: 9,946 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @MsMorrisine said:
    Yeah seriously

    It’s mostly the same small number of people. It’d be nice to fill the ranks.

    I don’t think I can simply move the thread over there but perhaps start a new one of the same?.

  • Steven59Steven59 Posts: 10,126 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @CoinscratchFever said:

    I don’t think I can simply move the thread over there but perhaps start a new one of the same?.

    "When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"

  • CoinscratchCoinscratch Posts: 9,946 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I feel like I might be getting played here :D I was just trying to be nice, trust me my gut instinct was a whole nother answer.

  • oih82w8oih82w8 Posts: 12,623 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 6, 2021 8:58PM

    I picked this high relief silver medallion earlier this year;


    images by @robec

    oih82w8 = Oh I Hate To Wait _defectus patientia_aka...Dr. Defecto - Curator of RMO's

    BST transactions: dbldie55, jayPem, 78saen, UltraHighRelief, nibanny, liefgold, FallGuy, lkeigwin, mbogoman, Sandman70gt, keets, joeykoins, ianrussell (@GC), EagleEye, ThePennyLady, GRANDAM, Ilikecolor, Gluggo, okiedude, Voyageur, LJenkins11, fastfreddie, ms70, pursuitofliberty, ZoidMeister,Coin Finder, GotTheBug, edwardjulio, Coinnmore, Nickpatton, Namvet69,...
  • CoinscratchCoinscratch Posts: 9,946 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 5, 2021 9:17PM

    Interesting, I vaguely remember that from US history my freshman year ‘81.
    I think these days kids are learning that in fifth grade, if at all any more.

  • ShaunBC5ShaunBC5 Posts: 1,819 ✭✭✭✭✭

    We had Oklahoma history as a freshman (required). They didn’t give me a silver medallion, though.
    I’ve got a medal of some kind commemorating the state, but I don’t think it’s silver. I should re-find that.
    I need to pick up more silver. Not because it’s going to $50, just because I want some more.

  • CoinscratchCoinscratch Posts: 9,946 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Got my fix today.

  • CoinscratchCoinscratch Posts: 9,946 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Meltdown I got a laugh out of that Camel Jockey uh, missile launcher :D

  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,911 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @CoinscratchFever said:
    @Meltdown I got a laugh out of that Camel Jockey uh, missile launcher :D

    That camel didn't think it was so funny. :#

    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
    "Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
    "Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire

  • CoinscratchCoinscratch Posts: 9,946 ✭✭✭✭✭

    My Fever just came down - Thanks Heather :D

  • CoinscratchCoinscratch Posts: 9,946 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Found some toners and silver toners Yesterday. View from 4th floor Hotel Galvez and not suite 501 😬

  • CoinscratchCoinscratch Posts: 9,946 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Some recent pick ups including the toners above. Tomorrow sounds like a good day to find more ;)

  • JMS1223JMS1223 Posts: 1,113 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @SimpleCollector said:
    I used to be in the silver addiction, but lately it’s the 1/10th ounce gold coins. It’s just my weakness.

    I got some silver but like you said, I am wanting to trade it for a 1/10 ounce gold coin.

  • CoinscratchCoinscratch Posts: 9,946 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @JMS1223 said:

    @SimpleCollector said:
    I used to be in the silver addiction, but lately it’s the 1/10th ounce gold coins. It’s just my weakness.

    I got some silver but like you said, I am wanting to trade it for a 1/10 ounce gold coin.

    I'll likely do the same except I'll trade up to $10 to $20 gold pieces. It's currently about 81:1 ratio which will take up 80 times less space and it's easier to build incrementally rather than dropping 2k at once. It may be difficult to find someone to trade all that silver for gold and you might have to sell then buy separately.
    However, silver sells fast on the BST.

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