Hi guys, anyone else from Sydney?

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  1. SpacePete

    SpacePete Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Hi all,

    Looks like there are a few Aussies here. Are many of you in Sydney? I didn't even know there were online communities dedicated to silver until I discovered /r/silverbugs on Reddit, and from there found this forum and realised collecting silver is quite popular! :)

    I've been collecting silver coins on and off for a few years. Nothing serious. I have been trying to accumulate coins of every size. The biggest I have so far is a 1kg Koala. I drool over the 10 kilo Perth Mint coin but the premium is ridiculous (at least for me). If the silver price ever crashes substantially, or I find someone willing to sell one with a minimal premium, I'm going to jump on it. Dreams :)

    Here in Sydney, I have purchased from KJC and occasionally ABC. Are there any other ways to buy silver? Do people meet up to trade?

    Cheers,
    Pete.
     
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    Altima Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Hi and welcome. Plenty of stackers here from Sydney who do face to face trades.
     
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    Gazza79 Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Welcome :)
     
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    Howdy,

    I'm just up the highway,

    Gimme 10kg's in 10 oz bars anyday, who can afford 10kg of silver when it's at $250 ;)
     
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    Welcome
     
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    House Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Another Redditor, welcome :)

    Keep an eye out here- http://forums.silverstackers.com/forum-20-meetings-events.html there's also weekly meets in the CBD too. Trades can be done at the meets, usually a bit cheaper than buying from the dealers.

    Remember the 10kg dragon premium was $3k more than 10 of the 1kg's, probably more now though.
     
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    Hi,
    Originally from Sydney, but live a bit north now. :)
     
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    wrcmad Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Oooh. Uki is not too far away from here at all. :)
    I'm a born and bred Shirey. :cool:
     
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    Welcome SilverPete
    There is always a meet every week in the CBD
    As well we also meet on the last Sunday of each month in West Ryde.
    Safe place to buy or sell, to network and to learn more about stacking
    A great opportunity to meet some really nice guys

    http://forums.silverstackers.com/topic-50308-next-sydney-meet-is-on-sunday-23-02-14.html

    Monthly meet is always the last Sunday of each month.
    Next meet is on Sunday 29/03/14
    2 -4 pm
    Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club
    117 Ryedale Rd
    West Ryde
    We are meeting downstairs in the Sports Bar which is quiet and conducive to privacy and conversation. Phone signal is poor so SMS if need be on the day
    Weekly meet is between 12 noon - 1pm on Wednesdays
    Sir John Young Hotel
    Corner of George and Liverpool St
    CBD towards the Haymarket
    Contacts;
    Sammy 0457 749 310
    Steve 0425 881 499
     
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    Hello Pete :)
     
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    Hi mate & welcome

    UMmmm Sydney ????? Sorry, never heard of it !!

    QUEENSLANDER !!!!!
     
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    Hello and welcome :)
     
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    SpacePete Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Hello good sir.
     
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    SpacePete Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Wow, my strategy has changed allot since then. I still have some kilo coins but have switched mainly to generic kilo bars and some 1966 50s, and now have Libertads and Zombucks for fun.
     
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    So no 10kg coin?
    If the Aztec coins came in 10Kg i dont think i would be able to pass on it even with the premium
     
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    If only we had ignored him all those months ago!!!
     
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    SpacePete Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    I'd still go for a few 10 or 15 kg silver bars if I suddenly had a huge excess of cash. At least you can chuck those around without fear of destroying their value.
     
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    SpacePete Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Too late now!!
     
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    sammysilver Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    It's never too late. As you and 1for1 were not at the meet yesterday, I dobbed you two in to the coppers for the Bendigo Bank heist which was taking place at the same time.
     

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