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Still, no point in buying the 5 oz bullion issue and trying to have it graded. You can buy one already graded for less money. ParadiseMint.com is another option for those looking for the graded bullion issues.

I somewhat disagree. The standard 5 oz bullion issue comes in a mint tube of 5. The "P" uncirculated version comes in dedicated mint packaging with a COA, box and capsule (and the capsule isn't easily opened). The "P" version also has a different finish than the bullion issue, so there's no...

I live near Chicago. I go to a monthly local show where I know several of the dealers. Maybe my relationships with them have allowed me to get better pricing. Show is the second Sunday of every month, so if you're looking for something, PM me and I am happy to look for you.

$1.50/per ounce over spot, and at local coin shows, it just depends on the bar. The vintage loafs and rare bars command much higher premiums, but the more modern the bar, the lower the premium. All things are negotiable. A dealer may ask $4/oz over spot and you can get it down to $2/oz over.

It would be a good idea to share what country they are from. A picture would help too.

Unbelievable deal. I kind of hate you for sharing this. Very jealous.

1984 for the win. My birth-year of course.

Correct, they will notify you before being charged in case you want to cancel. Otherwise, you're guaranteed to get your coin. These will sell out.

The "P" is uncirculated and comes in a different finish in mint packaging. The coins are gorgeous, low mintage, and you can subscribe to get the 2014 series from the mint for close to what the bullion ones are selling for now. The "P" series is what will command a premium in the future. I picked...

1 million mintage isn't that big in a world market. Look at all the premium for modern pandas, which now have a substantially larger mintage. RCM supposedly deployed new minting technology to remedy the milk spot issue as well.

The uncirculated "P" versions with the mint packaging command a significant premium over the BU versions. They also have a different finish and low mintage. You can subscribe now from the U.S. Mint for the 2014 edition at 10% off. Pretty good deal when you see how much they are appreciating in...

Vintage Engelhard bars command a premium and very old and rare ones can get ridiculously expensive. Newer issues you should only pay about $1.50/oz over spot for, at least here in the US.

You have to do what is best for your budget and goals. Buying generic bars will always be the cheapest option and they are going to track the silver price. Kooks, Koalas, Pandas have some collectible premium that will hurt you at first but in the long run they will appreciate more because of the...

I prefer a mix of Kook, Lunar, Koala, Panda, ATB and bars. I avoid Maples and Eagles because I personally don't think they should command a premium when nothing really changes about them. The ATB uncirculated and bullion 5 oz. coins are gorgeous. I'm going to attempt to put the entire set together.

Bullion round by a private mint.

You're from Canada? You should be able to get Silvertowne bars easily delivered to you from online dealers in North America. If not, I am in Chicago and go to a monthly show where I can get them for you, along with pretty much every other private mint brand. Shipping to Canada from U.S. is...

They'll reslab it for you, just contact customer service.

You would buy gold any time the silver or platinum ratio is in the hold, swap, liquidate range. I don't remember why I used those terms, but swap is basically a 'sell' rating and liquidate is a 'strong sell'. When you're selling silver and platinum, you're either buying gold, or if the...

Conservation on high mintage coins is a waste of money, there is almost no way that you will make back that expense without a significant move in the metal price. I've bought, graded and sold hundreds of pandas, maybe not as many as Yennus or JC, but I have certainly had my fair share of...

Haha. It is a bit crazy without the background context. I came up with these ratios based on 30+ years of historical prices. I wrote an article for Seeking Alpha about it about 1.5 years ago. It's certainly not definitive, but I think looking at the ratios and how they compare to long term...