Why does bullion delivery take so long?

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  1. t.shields

    t.shields Member

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    I'm new to PM trading so I may not know what goes into online retail so pardon my ignorance. I bought my first 2 silver bars last month (16th Nov). One from bullion club and another one from a private seller from this forum. The private seller sent me the bars after confirming payment and was delivered to me in 3-4 days. The other bar from bullion club still has not arrived. It did not say that the item was out of stock. How long does it take to check if the money came in, grab a bar and mail it? I do a lot of online shopping and I am in no hurry to get the bullion but I'm just not used to having my payment confirmed almost a month ago only to be advised that item has only been shipped today. Is this common practice?
     
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    Yes bullion shipping from dealers is ~2-4 weeks, IMHO it is rare stuff and thus getting hold of it is hard. This fact is a major contributor as to when to buy bullion! Because if SHTF, 4 weeks delivery may blow out to never
     
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    t.shields Member

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    Does this mean that the main reason for the delay is they don't stock the item until someone orders and pays for it?
     
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    iceblue Well-Known Member

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    Depends who you deal with. One hint i can offer, ask if the item you want is in stock ready to ship. If ordering multiple items again ask if ready to ship,anything on backorder will hold up your entire delivery,so do two orders if you have too, one to ship immediately, and one backorder.
    1-2 weeks is standard out of perth.
     
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    another reason to just deal with fellow stackers here.
     
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    hiho Active Member Silver Stacker

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    pick your dealers, I have a long list of dealers who have failed to deliver on many fronts, so I place them on the "they dont get my business" list, as they say in retail vote with your feet
     
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    Nugget Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Try here > http://www.auroraetluna.com/<


    I've always been happy with Steve's delivery
     
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    My first purchase from Bullion Money & Bullionmark only took 3-4 days from day of purchase to delivery to my place of work, Ive gotta say I was most impressed.

    Might of been the fact that I spent abit................but not sure.

    :) :) :D :D :lol: :lol:
     
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    I bought some coloured dragons from tailsman coins in September. IM STILL WAITING !!!!
     
  10. Captain Kookaburra

    Captain Kookaburra Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    I'd be chasing that one up. They most certainly should have been delivered.
     
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    Teh silvers Member

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    I've sent them 3 messages.heres one of the replys.

    Hello Xxxxxx,

    We apologize, but the Mint is behind in its production and shipping of the Dragon coins, due to overwhelming demand for these. We have not received them yet.

    Thank you,

    Bob

    Bob Lucas
    Talisman Coins
     
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    Cancel your order and buy from people here :p

    There are a few people selling close to the issue price.
     
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    I asked for a refund yeasterday in the email i sent them.And today they withdrew the funds for the coins .WTF :mad:

    FROM ONE STACKER TO ANOTHER. BEWARE OF TAILSMAN COINS
     
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    plata Member Silver Stacker

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    Well, a bit of sympathy here: I AM STILL WAITING FOR MY COLOURED DRAGONS FROM PERTH MINT AS WELL, OVER TWO MONTHS NOW!! sent few messages but it seems they never reached them... not a single reply!!!! NOT HAPPY!! :mad:
     

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