So Apmex seem to have lowered their minimum to NZ and Aust.

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  1. sterling-nz

    sterling-nz Well-Known Member

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    Last time i looked at Apmex it was a minimum $2500 to deliver over to us on NZ.
    Having looked at their site this morning they have lowered their minimum order to only $250USD.
    Postage is only $50 +0.30 an OZ.
    Next big dip and i think we will (for the first time i can recall) have a decent buy up from them.
    The prices their fractional gold , even after $ conversion can not be beaten over here.
    1/10 generic gold rounds bought in bulk would still clear an easy $15 return and maybe even $20 on a good day.
     
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    Stoic Phoenix Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    They are making good money on the postage then seeing actual cost is only USD$25 for 50 oz from USA to Australia
     
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    About US$40 or AU$52 profit on the postage then? (for 50oz: US$50 + (50oz x US$.3/oz) = US$65, US$65 -actual cost of postage (US$25) = US$40)

    So the items would have to be about AU$1/oz cheaper to make it worthwhile, or unavailable in Australia. Either way, it's better than it was.
     
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    $354 usd for roll buff rounds on us ebay apmex
     
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    I don't think they use USPS? Courier is going to cost way more than $25.
     
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    After watching a LOT of youtube videos and hearing about the deals these guys in America get, I wanted to ask how we can get Silver close to spot in Australia. I guess this may be as good as it gets over here. Please let me know if there is any better way.
     
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    Miloman Active Member Silver Stacker

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    Yes BIGs a member offers excellent value for silver rounds and bars.
     
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    SpacePete Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    For new silver, as mentioned above, BIGs has the lowest premiums. Otherwise, watch the forum and you'll often see silver for sale close to spot, or even at spot.
     
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    Anyone had any problems with customs though?
    Anything over AU$1000 (inc postage) will likely get flagged.
    So if you bought under $1000 to avoid that, $50 postage is 5% right off the bat.
     
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    sterling-nz Well-Known Member

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    There is no import tax for precious metals in NZ.
     
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    Thanks Miloman & SilverPete for you comments. I checked out BIGs' website and found what I was after. I'll keep an eye out on the for sale section here too.
     
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    Who is BIG?
     
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