http://www.usagold.com/reference/prices/2010.html $1106 USD X rate on that day was 1USD = 1.09AUD http://www.x-rates.com/historical/?from=USD&amount=1&date=2010-03-12 So $1209 was spot.. your within ~4%
Perth Mint data http://www.perthmint.com.au/treasury/gold.csv March 12, 2010 BID: 1,210.38 AUD ASK: 1,224.07 AUD
ok , fair enough nevertheless, emailed the dealer today showing them the pictures. I know it's a long shot being that this has been 3 years ago, however, doesn't hurt to ask. highlighted that although buyer beware, better advice should have been given or disclosed and didn't ask for a refund but instead a replacement bar in better condition will update you guys as soon as i hear anything have a great weekend!
it has been 3 years u bought it.any dealer would pay spot I assume so u still made some profit(if u wanna get rid of it). at the end,it is still gold...
Only came about this forum and really getting into it for the last couple of months. Didn't think much of it until recently and after buying from other dealers with a much more positive outcome..