Why no love for the 2013 Perth Mint Lunar Snakes?

Discussion in 'Lunar Forum' started by shawn120, Apr 25, 2014.

  1. shawn120

    shawn120 Member

    Joined:
    May 31, 2013
    Messages:
    55
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    8
    Location:
    United States
    I can still pick up 1oz proofs for US $81 and the typeset for US $287 at Gainesville. Snakes are cool, right? With the sheep coming up next year (boring) and the horse being so popular this year doesn't it make sense that people will run for a cheaper alternative and pick up the snakes? Just my two cents. What do you guys think? Enjoy your weekend btw!
     
  2. Altima

    Altima Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

    Joined:
    Feb 7, 2013
    Messages:
    4,178
    Likes Received:
    58
    Trophy Points:
    48
    Location:
    Canada/Singapore
    Cos it seems like there is so many around? I had a hard time offloading my snakes
     
  3. ego2spare

    ego2spare Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 1, 2013
    Messages:
    1,735
    Likes Received:
    38
    Trophy Points:
    48
    Location:
    Australia
    I dont know. Even the gold snakes are cheaper and always on sale. Crap design? The relgious hate snakes? I dono. But next year with the goat, for the first time in 4/5 years i know things wont sell out. And if i wait, it will all be on sale the next year lol.
     
  4. fltacoma

    fltacoma Member

    Joined:
    May 22, 2013
    Messages:
    428
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    18
    Location:
    United States
    I hear ya. I picked up a 2oz, 5oz, 10oz, and kilo last year lol.
     
  5. Altima

    Altima Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

    Joined:
    Feb 7, 2013
    Messages:
    4,178
    Likes Received:
    58
    Trophy Points:
    48
    Location:
    Canada/Singapore
    Yeah, we still have the gold lunar snake here at an affordable premium over spot. Still hasn't sold out after a long time.

    Which is why I'm hesistant to start on the lunar series 2 compared to gold pandas which seem to be more loved.
     
  6. mmissinglink

    mmissinglink Active Member

    Joined:
    Sep 30, 2012
    Messages:
    6,009
    Likes Received:
    10
    Trophy Points:
    38
    Location:
    Everywhere...simultaneously

    You're right, snakes are cool but perhaps:
    1) the Perth Lunar S2 snake design not appealing at all 2) too much competition with other (better) products in 2013 3) many or some people waiting for horse to spend more of their money 4) those who desire to have a Year of the Snake coin could have bought the silver Fiji Gilson Opal Lunar Snake instead:

    [​IMG]
     
  7. dccpa

    dccpa Active Member

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2010
    Messages:
    3,079
    Likes Received:
    8
    Trophy Points:
    38
    Location:
    USA
    Snake is sandwiched between two of the most popular lunar animals (dragon and horse). The price differential between the horse and snake will narrow over the years.
     
  8. Aureus

    Aureus Active Member Silver Stacker

    Joined:
    Jul 7, 2011
    Messages:
    2,949
    Likes Received:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    38
    Location:
    Milky Way Galaxy
    pretty much this.

    Give it time, it'll age well.
     
  9. TomD

    TomD Member

    Joined:
    May 8, 2011
    Messages:
    231
    Likes Received:
    5
    Trophy Points:
    18
    Location:
    Florida, USA
  10. barsenault

    barsenault Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 26, 2013
    Messages:
    3,645
    Likes Received:
    291
    Trophy Points:
    83
    Location:
    United States
    I like the s2.
     
  11. Ghost Story

    Ghost Story Active Member

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2011
    Messages:
    1,520
    Likes Received:
    7
    Trophy Points:
    38
    Location:
    here but not there
    yeah snake is good :D seems the ones that had no love early are now the ones doing better?
     
  12. ScrollLock

    ScrollLock New Member Silver Stacker

    Joined:
    Feb 22, 2014
    Messages:
    27
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Melbourne
    The S2 snake design is so much better than S1. And if I could find some gold S2 snakes, Id buy 'em.
    Only reason I can think that the snakes arnt selling, maybe the negative stigma of the term 'snake', dont know.
     
  13. Altima

    Altima Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

    Joined:
    Feb 7, 2013
    Messages:
    4,178
    Likes Received:
    58
    Trophy Points:
    48
    Location:
    Canada/Singapore
    Plenty of 1oz gold lunar snakes (S2) still available over here. :)
     
  14. Gazza79

    Gazza79 Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

    Joined:
    Aug 2, 2013
    Messages:
    1,397
    Likes Received:
    593
    Trophy Points:
    113
    What's the going rate for the s2 1oz gold snakes over there Altima?
     
  15. Altima

    Altima Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

    Joined:
    Feb 7, 2013
    Messages:
    4,178
    Likes Received:
    58
    Trophy Points:
    48
    Location:
    Canada/Singapore
    Around 1500 AUD based on the current spot price. :)
     
  16. Gazza79

    Gazza79 Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

    Joined:
    Aug 2, 2013
    Messages:
    1,397
    Likes Received:
    593
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Damn that's not a bad price :)
     
  17. ScrollLock

    ScrollLock New Member Silver Stacker

    Joined:
    Feb 22, 2014
    Messages:
    27
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Melbourne
    Is there a highly reputable dealer/online store that can unload these badboys back into Australia?
     
  18. mtforpar

    mtforpar Member

    Joined:
    Oct 6, 2012
    Messages:
    297
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    The snake will have its day to shine. Following the dragon is a tough situation. There was so much lunar saturation and to a degree lunar fatigue set in. Give it a few years and this one will be sought after IMHO.
     
  19. ScottyRS

    ScottyRS New Member

    Joined:
    May 27, 2014
    Messages:
    216
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    United Kingdom
    I'm currently cashing in and purchasing as much of the snake range as possible, bullion and proofs. Whilst they are "cheap" i'm wanting them! They won't be low priced forever. I'll have to get the Horse as quickly as possible too. Don't want the premiums going up heading into next year.
     
  20. dccpa

    dccpa Active Member

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2010
    Messages:
    3,079
    Likes Received:
    8
    Trophy Points:
    38
    Location:
    USA
    Gainesville had the .5oz proof horse coins for about $18.50USD today. I got tied up on a phone call for 1.5 hours and by the time I got off the call, it was too late to post about the deal. They still have the 3 (2,1 & .5oz) coin horse proof set for about $260USD. My guess is that Gainesville is cleaning out the horses to make way for the goats.
     

Share This Page