1kg Bar vs Coin Question

[sworks]

Hi Everyone,

Hope you are having a nice weekend.

Something I have not been able to get my head around recently is the low premiums on 1kg semi-numismatic coins vs bars.

As an example, on GS.BE you can purchase new 1kg Lunars / Koalas cheaper than the generic 1kg bars second hand on eBay etc. I have attached a couple of examples in the screenshots below.
Maybe I am missing something but for the pure weight stackers, these 1kg coins surely make far more sense. They are brand new, have some appeal, come in protective cases and cheaper than the 1kg bars.

So my question is, why are the "Weight Stackers" not stocking up on these an going for Metalor or similar bars instead?

Let me know your thoughts,
 

[lightjaw]

i think i a lot of the "pure weight" stackers do buy these coins. Even on STG a coin is cheaper than a bar, even a coin bar.

One big difference though is that i can hold a bar and mess about with it while i wouldnt do that with a coin. It's nice to hold a bar and if its only a couple of quid more i would rather pay that and have the enjoyment of holding it in my hands rather than through a plastic coin holder.

[Bullionbilly]

As lightjaw says you dont mind chucking a bar about and handling it. Ive had a couple of 1kg coins and they are nice to hold and admire.

 

Off point but -

For pure weight stackers you can get cheapo coins for £429.76 for 32 1oz coins. Which will buy you 1 extra coin for the same price as a kilo coin. With the bonus of been easier to flip if you need to.

[ilovesilverireallydo]

I think a lot of eBay buyers don’t know of the German suppliers. (Good for us)

Some buyers just prefer bars, those kilo coins go for similar premiums on eBay. 

[PansPurse]

Ooh, I've been pondering coins and bars (just did YouTube video on the subject) hadn't realised coins could be cheaper too... Definitely liking the thought of a kilo coin