Tips for new stackers

Discussion in 'General Precious Metals Discussion' started by Au-mageddon, Dec 26, 2012.

  1. Ernster

    Ernster New Member

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    Thanks for the thread guys.

    I'm new to this caper and picked up the bug from my old dad. I find a lot of jargon and acronyms are used on specialist forums like this one and I'm still learning.

    I like the advice to buy 1966 50c Pieces. I remember when they were first released and then disappeared. Rocky, the kid next door was given one for his birthday when they first came out and we all thought him lucky and rich! He lost that coin while we were all out in the yard playing that day. Poor kid, I remember how miserable he was. I later found that 50c Piece months later in the grass next to the fence. I distinctly remember handing that coin back to him and his mum wouldn't let him take it. She said I deserved to keep it for my honesty. I always wondered if Rocky was given a replacement. The things that stick in your mind huh?

    Well, I don't have any 50c Pieces yet but will start collecting some. I have been buying 1937 Crowns from between $25-32 lately. Are these considered reasonable coins to stash away too?

    Kind regards

    Chris
     
  3. wrcmad

    wrcmad Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    +1.
    Don't pour everything you have into silver, then anticipate the "to da moon" hypothesis to quickly make you a genius - cause you will be dissappointed.
     
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    Au-mageddon Active Member

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    Great tips guys - keep them coming.

    Appreciate that you have got on board to help the new members out - Glad to say I am even learning a thing or two ;)
     
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    errol43 New Member Silver Stacker

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    Yep! I reckon the Crowns are a good buy at that price...Just a bit over .8oz but they always seem to attract a price of around spot for 1 oz plus at times a dollar or two extra.

    Now if you find a 1938 one for that price you will be regarded as a legend stacker! :D

    Regards Errol 43
     
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    I have been doing alot of reading online, and some research and have bought a few bars, but the only container I could find was a chinese food container to hold the bars.
    Does anyone have any tips on boxes, etc.
    If I try picking up three or four bars, they are too heavy, so I would imagine that one would have to limit the number of bars per box.
    Anyone have any tips on small boxes that could serve as containers for silver 10 oz bars?
     
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    bordsilver Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Pelican 1500 hard transport case?
     
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    Perfect example of not chasing the price up and now a good buying opportunity under the 200DMA
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    FWIW looks like same setup for as beginning Nov... looking for 28.90ish bottom
     
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    4 10oz bars is only a kilo - not heavy

    What about cardboard postage boxes from the post office or office works
    Built strong enough to survive the postage system
     
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    Maybe get one of those little petty cash safe, they are $20ish from Bunnings.
     
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    i got a antique army lock box / cash tin with a key off ebay for $15 bucks.. it is heaps more styling than the new ones you will find in Bunnings.. have a lot around. you might even come across a mini treasure chest to put your booty in :)
    finding a cool box to keep it in is almost as fun as buying the shiny stuff its self :p
     
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    Just friggen buy.

    REDBACK
     
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    quoted for truth been stacking for what 2 months just buy silver its not too hard
     
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    What would count as 'cheap'? I was thinking of purchasing some silver buffalo rounds but after reading that I'm starting to doubt myself.

    They seem recognizable enough and of course they're much better value than the other options apart from the Johnson Matthey 1oz bars.

    In light of this is it better to pay a $1.50 premium for say some maples or harmonics?

    Any feedback would be appreciated.
     
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    i dont think there can be any better advice, im sure most of us can look back and wish we started with more patience, some things can only be learned with time..
     
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    Not all ounces are equal.

    Most reputable coins/rounds will come in troy ounces, these are 31.1 grams.

    Ounces of sugar, butter, drugs or other non precious metal object are generally avoirdupois ounces and only 28. something grams.

    This can be an easy mistake, particularly when buying Stirling scrap for what seems like a bargain.
     
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    Buffalo are hugely recognizeable.

    Maples will never appreciate numismatically, and neither will buffalos.

    So go for the cheaper of the two :)
     
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    Last i saw Buffallo, it sit there in the corner of the window display...for 5 weeks. Thats with a massive dip in between. Saying that Maples and milk spot is too common found in the same sentence.

    I would second the advice of nuying small and different stuff...so you can learn the difference of buying/stacking/selling them. Saying that, silver in this forum goes by flavour of the month/season. Before it was the 10oz stacker bar...now maybe S1 lunar...who know whats next.
     
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    My suggestion is to stack with your sell strategy foremost in your mind.
     
  20. honey stacker

    honey stacker New Member Silver Stacker

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    Sell strategy, what's that? Why would you ever want to sell?

    Honestly Nugget, sometimes I doubt your commitment to Sparkle Motion =D
     

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