**JANUARY 2019** Group Order from The European Mint

[EdNug]

4 minutes ago, AppleZippoandMetronome said:

The £10000 limit applies to cash. PM's won't be counted as cash. They will be counted as goods. If you are flying in from outside the EU the current allowance for goods is £390. So you can bring in PM's up to a value (not face value but actual metal value) of £390. Above that you are liable for a charge.

What about jewellery? I've done huge amounts of international travel and the allowances are pretty generous. If one was to take the equivalent amount of (fake) silver out of the country under the guise of selling it could one not bring back the same weight and claim they just didn't sell it? I'm also remembering the story of Pink Floyd's stage speakers being transported around the world with alternating ballast of house bricks and bricks of cannabis...!!

[Bentaxle]

Just paid for a bit more Silver. Thanks BYB, what a Stirling job you are doing!

[AppleZippoandMetronome]

3 minutes ago, EdNug said:

What about jewellery? I've done huge amounts of international travel and the allowances are pretty generous. If one was to take the equivalent amount of (fake) silver out of the country under the guise of selling it could one not bring back the same weight and claim they just didn't sell it? I'm also remembering the story of Pink Floyd's stage speakers being transported around the world with alternating ballast of house bricks and bricks of cannabis...!!

Jewellery counts as goods so same rules apply there. If you bring back thousands of £s worth of jewellery and you declare it or they stop you and discover it prepare for a nice bill. I would think so long as you could prove you didn't buy the items while abroad (had them with you when you left and brought them back) you'd get away with it but I suspect you'd be there for a while explaining that one.

I am sure there are some ways to circumvent it. The easiest would be just chancing things and not declaring though if you are caught you will of course have to be prepared to face the consequences. When I first found out these rules I thought they were utterly absurd but sadly my thinking that has little impact on the reality of the situation.

[EdNug]

12 minutes ago, AppleZippoandMetronome said:

I am sure there are some ways to circumvent it. The easiest would be just chancing things and not declaring though if you are caught you will of course have to be prepared to face the consequences.

I know that in certain drug producing countries contraband is often molded into the shape of non-essential vehicle parts and then fitted in place before being driven across borders - a silver roof rack? Or maybe a couple of silver bicycle frames with gold brake discs?? (I spent 5 years as a freelance journo specializing in drug politics and economics so I know loads about this sort of stuff!!) Maybe the Forum could negotiate a fair price for one of the Colombian coke smuggling submarines!

Dodgy but fascinating stuff; this issue does highlight the potential for a drastic increase in post-Brexit smuggling though, not just of PMs but anything with prohibitive tariffs imposed on it.

Apologies for the topic diversion, I'll say no more about it! 

[GoldenGekko]

41 minutes ago, EdNug said:

I know that in certain drug producing countries contraband is often molded into the shape of non-essential vehicle parts and then fitted in place before being driven across borders - a silver roof rack? Or maybe a couple of silver bicycle frames with gold brake discs?? (I spent 5 years as a freelance journo specializing in drug politics and economics so I know loads about this sort of stuff!!) Maybe the Forum could negotiate a fair price for one of the Colombian coke smuggling submarines!

Dodgy but fascinating stuff; this issue does highlight the potential for a drastic increase in post-Brexit smuggling though, not just of PMs but anything with prohibitive tariffs imposed on it.

Apologies for the topic diversion, I'll say no more about it! 

A classic Auric Goldfinger operation... "in this case the body work of my Rolls Royce is 18 carat gold"

[Alymac]

3 hours ago, GoldenGekko said:

No deal -> Scottish independence -> independent Scotland rejoins EU -> backyard bullion moves to Edinburgh and takes advantage of VAT free silver and easy access to Edinburgh assay office on his doorstep 😉

Or we have our Mickey Mouse government make us a tax haven!

[BackyardBullion]

UPDATE TIME!

OK - this weekend has been hectic - records have been broken!

2126 oz of silver

2 oz of platinum

1g of gold

hows that for a S:P:G ratio!

Total order value is €38,200

Holy brown trousers, that is a lot of shiny!

 

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Here is the breakdown by Quantity ordered. 

[BackyardBullion]

And here is the breakdown by total weight

 

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I am loving the fact that collectively we have ordered 666 Britannias......

I think the universe is trying to tell us something!

[shortstack68]

2 minutes ago, BackyardBullion said:

And here is the breakdown by total weight

 

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I am loving the fact that collectively we have ordered 666 Britannias......

I think the universe is trying to tell us something!

Don't buy from Britain perhaps 

[Alymac]

13 minutes ago, BackyardBullion said:

And here is the breakdown by total weight

 

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I am loving the fact that collectively we have ordered 666 Britannias......

I think the universe is trying to tell us something!

Interesting to see people are still buying the dragon coin (bars)!

I can tell I was only person who wanted the 2019 maples!

[Bullionaire]

21 minutes ago, BackyardBullion said:

And here is the breakdown by total weight

 

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I am loving the fact that collectively we have ordered 666 Britannias......

I think the universe is trying to tell us something!

You were on '6666' likes as well recently! 

 

Can't wait to see the kilo coins on your unboxing!

[Bentaxle]

My brain only works in kilo’s that’s 66 of them.

I have some acro props in the back garden for that table!

 

Hold on more six’s

[ste]

Been doing research on buying silver (VAT free) and stumbled across the video on YouTube mentioning this site... Missed out on this one but hope there's another group by before the end of March! Sounds like a great idea. 👍

[TheProspector]

Is it just me or does anyone else have buyers remorse? Having seen the list I wished I had bought more🤬.

Nevermind, will have to go “all in” on the next order 😀

Once again can’t fault BYB’s efforts and I echo other members thanks.

[ShineyMagpie]

Ditto as above, I cant imagine that it has been with all the messages back and forth. Now we just sit back and wait, and BYB gets a break till the order arrives....then he has more work to do! Thanks again.

[StackemHigh]

I haven't taken part in the group buy but i would like to thank @BackyardBullion for running these last few group buys.

He gives everyone the opportunity to make a saving on their purchase. 

Thank you. 

[P3T3R]

Unfortunately I was not able to take part in this GB as I'm currently buying my first house but that is pretty much sorted now. Looking forward to seeing the unboxing video and hopefully taking part in another GB in the not to distant pre-Brexit mess. Another brilliant effort from BackyardBullion!

[dancavendish]

I know this one isn't realised  but when and where will be next group order?

 

I want some coins wich are not in EUmint and don't know, wait or make order myself? 

[Toddie]

5 hours ago, dancavendish said:

I want some coins wich are not in EUmint and don't know, wait or make order myself? 

If it's cheaper with the group order, 100% wait

[BackyardBullion]

UPDATE TIME!

I have been sending out postage invoices to all those who joined. If you have not received one by tomorrow morning please give me a shout!

[Afjones1960]

Hi folks. Just joined the group ( and just missed the group order...I think). Anybody know when the next one is??

[BackyardBullion]

2 minutes ago, Afjones1960 said:

Hi folks. Just joined the group ( and just missed the group order...I think). Anybody know when the next one is??

There will be one, dates not confirmed yet. 

Brexit is looking fun so before 29the march that you can be sure of!

[Afjones1960]

Thanks for info. I'll keep a watch out.

[Agpanda]

Welcome to the forum

mid February I believe

[Afjones1960]

Thanks Agpanda.

I'll Be in on it.