250g Silver Forum Bars (2018) - Pre-orders open!

[kimchi]

12 minutes ago, Lr103 said:

I was the buyer who any requested consecutive numbers, however as I can see it's causing some level of difficulty, I will amend my request to any 2 random numbers.  This should make it easier for @BackyardBullion to fill out the mintage.  The "late in the run" was made as a suggestion to allow BYB to more accurately assess demand, as the lower numbers tend to sell faster, and I have no designs on the final two numbers in the mintage 

Many thanks for clarifying (not that it was needed!) and I hope I didn't seem rude (I didn't mean to be!).

I don't see any problem with any of that whatsoever! It just got confusing (for me, easier done than said ) when BYB was talking about why 12 might not be available and then 13 was, but he had other things on his mind during the narration as he was also focussing on finishing the actual piece :)

If 'late in the run' was accepted by BYB I wouldn't take that back myself! - you've been super-flexible, so why shouldn't you have a good crack at the last two bars? 

 

[Lr103]

4 minutes ago, kimchi said:

Many thanks for clarifying (not that it was needed!) and I hope I didn't seem rude (I didn't mean to be!).

I don't see any problem with any of that whatsoever! It just got confusing (for me, easier done than said ) when BYB was talking about why 12 might not be available and then 13 was, but he had other things on his mind during the narration as he was also focussing on finishing the actual piece :)

If 'late in the run' was accepted by BYB I wouldn't take that back myself! - you've been super-flexible, so why shouldn't you have a good crack at the last two bars? 

 

No problem at all!  I was actually meaning to PM BYB to release him from the consecutive number request (coincidentally because it looked like nobody would take 13, and this would mess up his mintage), so your post simply served as a nudge to do so, and was not at all interpreted as rude

[BackyardBullion]

9 minutes ago, Lr103 said:

No problem at all!  I was actually meaning to PM BYB to release him from the consecutive number request (coincidentally because it looked like nobody would take 13, and this would mess up his mintage), so your post simply served as a nudge to do so, and was not at all interpreted as rude

 

17 minutes ago, kimchi said:

Many thanks for clarifying (not that it was needed!) and I hope I didn't seem rude (I didn't mean to be!).

I don't see any problem with any of that whatsoever! It just got confusing (for me, easier done than said ) when BYB was talking about why 12 might not be available and then 13 was, but he had other things on his mind during the narration as he was also focussing on finishing the actual piece :)

If 'late in the run' was accepted by BYB I wouldn't take that back myself! - you've been super-flexible, so why shouldn't you have a good crack at the last two bars? 

 

I go out for the afternoon and all hell breaks loose!

@Lr103 you will get 2 consecutive numbers - it is not a problem for me to get this to work 

@kimchi you were doing @boon a big favour because he wanted #12 originally but because I had no reservation for #13 it meant that I had to give him #16, until you stepped in and saved the day!

So...

For those who are following - the lowest available number is #16. If you wanted to have a different number then the next lowest guaranteed number I would make would be #18. This would then lock in #16 & #17 for @Lr103. 

If you wanted say, #22 then I am afriad at this time I would have to put you on hold until I had sold the bars up to that number. I don't intend to mint all 25 of these bars, unless the demand is met. It is a lot of silver to have tied up in stock, and it also costs £6 per bar in hallmarking (more if I send them outside of this giant submission). 

Hopefully that explains it better!

[kimchi]

6 minutes ago, Lr103 said:

No problem at all!  I was actually meaning to PM BYB to release him from the consecutive number request (coincidentally because it looked like nobody would take 13, and this would mess up his mintage), so your post simply served as a nudge to do so, and was not at all interpreted as rude

Thanks buddy! I don't know why 13 didn't go quicker (I grabbed it as soon as I saw it!) - unlucky for some maybe, but very lucky for me, I'm stoked

Personally I would leave things as they are and have a crack at the last two bars, and you might as well have consecutive numbers if you're getting two, but entirely up to you (ofc) to sort out with BYB - whatever you're both happy with. BYB always does things very fairly and I trust in whatever arrangement is in place (even if he doesn't explain it very well to simpletons like myself when he is very busy)  

[PansPurse]

Can I provisionally book 25 on an if/when basis? I kinda like the idea of having the last of the run...

[BackyardBullion]

1 minute ago, PansPurse said:

Can I provisionally book 25 on an if/when basis? I kinda like the idea of having the last of the run...

I can put your name down for it - if someone else wants to have it as well I think the fairest thing would be to pull a name out of a hat. 

At the moment the last of the run will be whatever number we get up to - currently it is #17

[PansPurse]

1 minute ago, BackyardBullion said:

I can put your name down for it -

Yes please

[kimchi]

7 minutes ago, BackyardBullion said:

 

I go out for the afternoon and all hell breaks loose!

@Lr103 you will get 2 consecutive numbers - it is not a problem for me to get this to work 

@kimchi you were doing @boon a big favour because he wanted #12 originally but because I had no reservation for #13 it meant that I had to give him #16, until you stepped in and saved the day!

So...

For those who are following - the lowest available number is #16. If you wanted to have a different number then the next lowest guaranteed number I would make would be #18. This would then lock in #16 & #17 for @Lr103. 

If you wanted say, #22 then I am afriad at this time I would have to put you on hold until I had sold the bars up to that number. I don't intend to mint all 25 of these bars, unless the demand is met. It is a lot of silver to have tied up in stock, and it also costs £6 per bar in hallmarking (more if I send them outside of this giant submission). 

Hopefully that explains it better!

All sounds good bud, no stress at all! Myself and @Lr103 were just having a gentlemanly chat and working out what was what I think, with all good intention 

I reckon he or she deserves a crack at the last two bars having been early signed up and shifted around for other people, (with no fuss) and consecutive bars are always good imvho, but that's between you two

All otherwise understood, thanks for clarifying, and I cannot wait to get one of a very special and extremely limited run of just 25 of these. Cheers!

[Lr103]

2 hours ago, kimchi said:

All sounds good bud, no stress at all! Myself and @Lr103 were just having a gentlemanly chat and working out what was what I think, with all good intention 

I reckon he or she deserves a crack at the last two bars having been early signed up and shifted around for other people, (with no fuss) and consecutive bars are always good imvho, but that's between you two

All otherwise understood, thanks for clarifying, and I cannot wait to get one of a very special and extremely limited run of just 25 of these. Cheers!

I agree with @kimchi that this was just good sprited chat!  However regarding the final two bars, I appreciate that but I would be happier seeing @PansPurse get it as it would get us closer to a sell out of the mintage 

[PansPurse]

3 minutes ago, Lr103 said:

I agree with @kimchi that this was just good sprited chat!  However regarding the final two bars, I appreciate that but I would be happier seeing @PansPurse get it as it would get us closer to a sell out of the mintage 

Have I mentioned lately that people on here seem really lovely? 

[BackyardBullion]

7 minutes ago, Lr103 said:

I agree with @kimchi that this was just good sprited chat!  However regarding the final two bars, I appreciate that but I would be happier seeing @PansPurse get it as it would get us closer to a sell out of the mintage 

 

3 minutes ago, PansPurse said:

Have I mentioned lately that people on here seem really lovely? 

Well - 17 out of 25 in pre-order for a high ticket item is a really good start.

@PansPurse if we get to November time and we have not got to #25, let's say #23 becomes the "last" bar in the mintage, would you still want it?

[kimchi]

4 minutes ago, BackyardBullion said:

Well - 17 out of 25 in pre-order for a high ticket item is a really good start.

It is a high ticket item, it certainly took me until a number I held very dear to come up to buy in, but that's perhaps 'just' me - money's a bit tight here so that was the final push, but it won't be for many. Seriously, there really aren't that many left considering the size and the premium (fully deserved).

I have been absolutely certain from the start though - at a capped 25 these will sell out, no question 

 

 

[PansPurse]

48 minutes ago, BackyardBullion said:

 

@PansPurse if we get to November time and we have not got to #25, let's say #23 becomes the "last" bar in the mintage, would you still want it?

Yes, definitely. Although as @kimchi says I've a strong suspicion that these will sell out

[Sherabnamdhak]

Hi can I have one of your nice shiny bars the number is not relevant so I will leave that up to you. 

 

[BackyardBullion]

8 hours ago, Sherabnamdhak said:

Hi can I have one of your nice shiny bars the number is not relevant so I will leave that up to you. 

 

I will drop you a PM

[Sherabnamdhak]

Thanks looking forward to it. Can you include payment details. 

 

Kind Regards David. 

 

[Sherabnamdhak]

Deposit paid today for the 250g 2018 along with deposit for 100g 2017 bar. Looking forward to the surprise number you allocate me. 

Regards David 

[BackyardBullion]

12 minutes ago, Sherabnamdhak said:

Deposit paid today for the 250g 2018 along with deposit for 100g 2017 bar. Looking forward to the surprise number you allocate me. 

Regards David 

Funds received and all good my friend. 

Your lucky number is...

#16

And I will surprise you with the 100g Bar!

[Sherabnamdhak]

1 hour ago, BackyardBullion said:

Funds received and all good my friend. 

Your lucky number is...

#16

And I will surprise you with the 100g Bar!

Many thanks

regards David. 

[SilverZulu]

These guys just arrived this morning & couldn't be happier. Gorgeous bars! Thanks BYB!

[kimchi]

Lucky number 13 arrived today and she is an absolute beauty!

Such a really lovely heft to these and at this size the ripples are absolutely mesmerising!

 

[BackyardBullion]

36 minutes ago, SilverZulu said:

These guys just arrived this morning & couldn't be happier. Gorgeous bars! Thanks BYB!

Share them in the "today I received" section too !

[BackyardBullion]

Bar #17 is reserved @supersealed thank you very much for your support!

That means we have now got 19 bars reserved. I also have had one person express an interest in securing the last bar in the series (whether that is #25 or the last to be minted at the end of the year). 

That means, the next number available for reservation is #20

Please let me know if you want one - I can pour them this month and get them to you with the 1 oz forum bars in May.

Here is a little bit of 250g Silver bar porn for you all as well!

[Tn21]

4 hours ago, SilverZulu said:

These guys just arrived this morning & couldn't be happier. Gorgeous bars! Thanks BYB!

They look incrdible, awesome job BYB. 

[BackyardBullion]

19 minutes ago, Tn21 said:

They look incrdible, awesome job BYB. 

Thanks my friend - more awesome photos to follow tomorrow!