I'm new and need advise

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  1. rawrylion

    rawrylion New Member

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    I am looking at purchasing two "silver" bars from a guy that says his grandfather bought them in hong kong. I have tried to look them up on Google and ebay to see if they are the real deal or not, but can't seem to find any photos of them anywhere. Could you please help out a newbie by trying to identify if they are real?
     
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    Silver Soul Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Yep I can't seem to see photo's of them either :D
     
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    Caput Lupinum Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Going by the information provided, I can only conclude that you can get good pork buns from Hong Kong....
     
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    House Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    rawrylion New Member

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    Yeah sorry, I'm on my phone and can't figure out how to add a picture
     
  6. rawrylion

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    What I can tell you is that the only numbers on it are the year 2012 then at the bottom it says 50
     
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    If in doubt don't buy it. Sounds like a scam. Just buy your Bullion from reputable sources. Why would you want to take a risk on those silver bars from Hong Kong when you can buy from a bullion dealer risk free??? I rate the deal as an AVOID.
     
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    I second that
     
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    I wouldn't touch with a Barge Post. :p
    Anyway welcome to the SS Forum
     
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    Thanks everyone, you just saved me $30 which I will now use to buy a kook
     
  14. Golden ChipMunk

    Golden ChipMunk Well-Known Member

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    That's what a forum are for.

    Listen to others, use yours own decisions wisely. ;)
     
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    Paying an extra dollar or two to use a reputable dealer is well worth it.
    Congrats & welcome to the board! :cool:
     
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    Hi and welcome.
     

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