Baird & Co (goldline.co.uk)

[Paul]

I did a search and couldn't find any specific dedicated threads on them so figured I would start one. Since they seem to be the longest established PM dealer in UK

 

I have only used them a few times in the past.  I bagged a few of the valcambi combi 50g gold bars when they carried stock of them which are real nice.  Had a good service in general but i found better value elsewhere when i was buying.

 

Anyone have any reports/feedback on them.

[mr-dead]

used them a few times without any probs.

[SilverPirate]

I have used them once no problem would use again.I paid like a deposit to start the buying process if i remember correctly then there is a final payment before they will ship.

Please correct me if i am wrong.

[mr-dead]

I have used them once no problem would use again.I paid like a deposit to start the buying process if i remember correctly then there is a final payment before they will ship.

Please correct me if i am wrong.

 

 

Yep, you pay an initial deposit by card then the remaining balance by bank transfer.

[Stretch]

I've been aware of them a while but never used them. I was put off slightly by the deposit then bank transfer as well as delivery charge I believe. Atkinsons are far simpler and straightforward with always a cheap competitive offer to go for.

[mr-dead]

bairds do have some good deals from time to time, they also do a savers club for gold/silver letting you save how much you like when you like so can grab the bigger bars at lower premiums.

[silversword]

Like a lot of British businesses (it seems to me), they may well offer good deals from time to time, but their refusal to move with the times must have cost them a hell of a lot of custom over the years. A website that looks like it was made over a decade ago, archaic payment methods... compare the terribly overpriced but very slick operators like Gold Bullion Co or Bullion by Post. Bairds may well be quite comfortable and doing ok, but they could and should have been in prime positions to further exploit the market if they made the effort to provide an easy, attractive, hassle-free buying experience.

[Paul]

i have to say i agree with silversword comments.  Looking up various bullion dealers during my initial research into precious metals through companycheck web site.2012 accounts show £5.3 million cash at hand and £84.6million in assets.  This is far, far larger balance sheet than any other bullion dealer. 

The bulk of their trade must be high end stuff ie LBMA good delivery bars to countries/central banks possibly

Deals to the small time PM stacker might be just a small proportion of their business

So look like they are still top of the tree. 

[StackemHigh]

The slick websites cost more money. This seems to be an added extra the big boys provide. It's not their bread and butter operation. When others have improved their sites the prices skyrocket. Look at BBP prices! etc.

[Jez]

I've seen a whole lot of Baird & Co products appear on Aus websites recently, and I got to say I like the look of their bars.  I would definitely like to pick up one of their 100gram gold bars sometime in the future.  I'll make it my fondle piece haha.  

 

 

[Pipers]

Has anybody got an account with Baird's Gold/Silver savers?