What sovereign would you buy

[Goldmick]

I'm getting hooked on sovereigns but have been stuck on buying close to spot makes sense so bullion so far but getting tempted with the 2017 proof sovereign not sure to go for full or half I've got 10 sovereigns so far and I'm tempted to go for more so bullion makes sense what you think people 

[HyHy]

Well might as well stick to bullion as currently the proof full sovereign is more than £800 which you could probably grab 3 bullion with change left. As for half sovereign the appreciation is limited due to the much smaller collector base compared to the full sovereign which was also pointed out by the other members in the forum. However it is totally up to you to choose but personally I think the price of the proof sovereign has pretty much hit the ceiling at around £850 - £900.

[Goldmick]

Yer khow what you mean it's a nice coin but over priced me thinks I khow many peeps have got one and love them but does seem a lot of money at the moment I wonder if the price will drop in time 

[Pipers]

You can pick up some good Sovereigns at upto 4% above spot including Edward if you pay a bit more you can get Vicky, none of them will be great condition though IMO the odd nick in the coin is ok. 

[sovereignsteve]

1 hour ago, Goldmick said:

I'm getting hooked on sovereigns but have been stuck on buying close to spot makes sense so bullion so far but getting tempted with the 2017 proof sovereign not sure to go for full or half I've got 10 sovereigns so far and I'm tempted to go for more so bullion makes sense what you think people 

I would say keep on buying anything you like the look of but do your homework first and don't overpay for anything. Try all the different types and see what you like. Do you particularly like a certain head? A certain reverse? Do you feel attracted to rare years and types?
Do you like proofs? or shields?

I know how you'll end up

I would advise you not to splash out on a 2017 just yet; prices are high. Be patient and something will crop up in the future. Maybe buy a half to see how you like the design.

[Sovereign]

4 hours ago, Goldmick said:

I'm getting hooked on sovereigns but have been stuck on buying close to spot makes sense so bullion so far but getting tempted with the 2017 proof sovereign not sure to go for full or half I've got 10 sovereigns so far and I'm tempted to go for more so bullion makes sense what you think people 

Take it easy ! 

Can't just get it all in one day 

people been buying for years ..

you will over spend then have to sell 

(been there) 

i see you been buying 2002,2005,2012 they the most fun to have and a good investment , shields also 

Don't over pay for a sovereign there is always another one to buy  

 

[Lea79]

Get the 2017 half and spend the rest on bullion.  Best of both worlds.  

[Goldmick]

2 hours ago, Lea79 said:

Get the 2017 half and spend the rest on bullion.  Best of both worlds.  

This was my plan lol be nice  to have one proof but like you say got lots of time so won't rush and will pick up at good price I have done well so far and set my price when choosing one 

[Lea79]

The 2017 is my favourite of all the designs. You won't be disappointed.  Once you start on proofs it's a downward spiral though lol.

[Goldmick]

2 hours ago, Lea79 said:

The 2017 is my favourite of all the designs. You won't be disappointed.  Once you start on proofs it's a downward spiral though lol.

Yer khow what you mean there nice looking I like the price of the half but it's like a drink at the pub a pint or half lol 

[Lea79]

Lol true.... but u can have a half of lager and cider.  I'm more of a snake bite kinda girl ?.

[Pete]

Got a full and and half sov 2017 from Atkinsons.
A fair price for shiny new coins and wouldn't pay more than 10% premium for a proof.

[Bullionbilly]

2 hours ago, Lea79 said:

Lol true.... but u can have a half of lager and cider.  I'm more of a snake bite kinda girl ?.

In which case i highly recommend....

Heiniken & strongbow cloudy apple  50/50 split and in the freezer to chill. Mmmmmmmm.

[Ares]

Personal preference is anything before Elizabeth! Newer older designs look ghastly and while the younger ones of her aren't SO bad I'd sooner have a Victoria or George V!

[mondy41]

On ‎12‎/‎05‎/‎2017 at 22:02, Bullionbilly said:

In which case i highly recommend....

Heiniken & strongbow cloudy apple  50/50 split and in the freezer to chill. Mmmmmmmm.

We called this Snakebite in my college days - Ahhh good times

Edit - Should have read previous comments as Lea mentioned same - Ooops

[fehk2001]

17 minutes ago, mondy41 said:

We called this Snakebite in my college days - Ahhh good times

Edit - Should have read previous comments as Lea mentioned same - Ooops

+ double shots vodka and concentrated juice 

we went to same college 

[Goldmick]

Well got my first proof sovereign last week and just love it big thanks to backyard bullion well happy and went to the London coin fair saw some lovely coins there 

[rebnah]

I think what may help if it hasn't been done already?

one of our sovereign experts on here could put up a rough price guide of what to pay max for what sov?

just an idea???

[Goldmick]

3 minutes ago, rebnah said:

I think what may help if it hasn't been done already?

one of our sovereign experts on here could put up a rough price guide of what to pay max for what sov?

just an idea???

Good plan more people are getting them now could be handy mybe a top 10 best value sovereigns list 

[rebnah]

I'm just getting into them too and don't have a clue. I'm buying what I like but I'm scared I may be overpaying?

[Goldmick]

Same here cos I don't khow I'm just trying to get them at bullion price but looking at best age condition and how popular it might be do love the 2017 I khow it's new but lovely my plan is to get a mix of heads and mints 

[Roy]

Mick, HGM are sorting Sovs into monarchs now 

[Goldmick]

That's good I did pop to there shop they wasn't helpful at all seemed to not care if I bought or not but they are cheap lol

[Roy]

I understand. I love customer service too but with HGM it's small margins.

Click, pay, receive. 

Keeps the costs down 

[Goldmick]

I can see me just buying sovereign.S for a while now just love them