Stephen Hawking 50p

[Kookaburracollector]

28 minutes ago, Sal said:

Seems pretty hefty to me. What percentage increase is that for the Piedfort? 25% from the issue price.

Might be a high percentage,but only up a very low amount £25!!. As a business they have to make a profit (don’t forget) ..I think that is a very reasonable asking price..everyone will have their own opinion on ‘reasonable’ but in my world...I think it’s a good price.

[danmc82]

Does anyone know if Westminster still has the Silver Proof?

[CoinStruck]

I purchased the silver Piedfort and regular silver proof from the Coin Connection for £110 and £75 respectively. They  have increased the prices since I confirmed my order and applied the March NUMISTACKER discount code and so saved £3.70 (thanks Mr Numistacker). 

[AppleZippoandMetronome]

2 minutes ago, danmc82 said:

Does anyone know if Westminster still has the Silver Proof?

I believe they have sold out now

[danmc82]

2 minutes ago, AppleZippoandMetronome said:

I believe they have sold out now

I've been waiting to get on for 30 mins. Keeps saying 5 minutes.

 

[KDave]

Lots of black holes for people's wallets on eBay now. The mint must be kicking itself. 

[kimchi]

2 hours ago, AndrewSL76 said:

Any thoughts on this? I’m confused...

They could offer it in another type of presentation at a later date, perhaps a two set with the Newton 50p. With the Paddington they recently issued more with a copy of the book in a different presentation, though not up to the maximum mintage limit.

[danmc82]

Confirmed, sold out of both Silver Proofs at Westminster. Only BU available now.

[AgD]

Westminster started there sales at midnight that's when my brother got his so just the bunc for me as I'm not paying ebays "flipping" prices 😂

[Goldmick]

22 minutes ago, Kookaburracollector said:

Might be a high percentage,but only up a very low amount £25!!. As a business they have to make a profit (don’t forget) ..I think that is a very reasonable asking price..everyone will have their own opinion on ‘reasonable’ but in my world...I think it’s a good price.

Yes think its fair. Look at e bay prices and they have to make a profit. 

[Sal]

27 minutes ago, Kookaburracollector said:

Might be a high percentage,but only up a very low amount £25!!. As a business they have to make a profit (don’t forget) ..I think that is a very reasonable asking price..everyone will have their own opinion on ‘reasonable’ but in my world...I think it’s a good price.

So they didn’t get the coins at a discount from the Royal Mint you are saying? Of course they did and they had a profit at the mint list price I am sure. They just wanted MORE profit.

[Zhorro]

19 minutes ago, kimchi said:

They could offer it in another type of presentation at a later date, perhaps a two set with the Newton 50p. With the Paddington they recently issued more with a copy of the book in a different presentation, though not up to the maximum mintage limit.

The year 2019 would be the 350^th anniversary of Isaac Newton writing De analysi per aequationes numero terminorum infinitas (Analysis by Equations with an infinite number of terms) though it was not published until 1711.  So, this could provide a possible link for the Royal Mint having a joint issue. 

[Kookaburracollector]

Just now, Sal said:

So they didn’t get the coins at a discount from the Royal Mint you are saying? Of course they did and they had a profit at the mint list price I am sure. They just wanted MORE profit.

My last comment on this..

As you got yours at cost price..why do you concern yourself with the aftermarket price..you are the winner here.

If they got a discount then good for them..not sure if you have ever run a business but I have..the overheads are expensive..

Each to their own as I said, but most people do understand a business needs to make a profit..(AOC supporters excluded) they may make what you consider to be an excess profit on this item ,but this may allow them to offer other things at a lower price..or even just stay in business.

Anyway..I genuinely hope you do get your full order, as I know the wait for the next few days is a long one..I went through it not long ago..

best wishes..

[danmc82]

Does anyone know if Chards have had them for sale yet? Just looed and they say sold out. Went on about 40 minutes ago and it wasnt even on their site.

[Bullionaire]

1 hour ago, Sal said:

Don’t forget they gave quite a few to their dealer nerwork. Coin connection has some but you going to pay a premium over the mints price.

Yeah, thank, but I'm not going to pay silly money for it. £55 is silly enough imo.

I feel another whingy email to the mint coming on!

[zeusss4]

https://www.islandstampsandcoins.co.uk/celebrating-the-life-of-stephen-hawking-2019-uk-50p-silver-proof-coin.html

£65 for anyone who missed out. Reasonable price, never used them until now. 

[richatthecroft]

27 minutes ago, zeusss4 said:

https://www.islandstampsandcoins.co.uk/celebrating-the-life-of-stephen-hawking-2019-uk-50p-silver-proof-coin.html

£65 for anyone who missed out. Reasonable price, never used them until now. 

I've used them on @arshimo2012's recommendation to buy a Silver 50p Gruffalo- Fab service from start to finish.

[danmc82]

31 minutes ago, zeusss4 said:

https://www.islandstampsandcoins.co.uk/celebrating-the-life-of-stephen-hawking-2019-uk-50p-silver-proof-coin.html

£65 for anyone who missed out. Reasonable price, never used them until now. 

Thanks, Just ordered one from there.

[Shinus73]

Everybody’s favourite - the London Coin Company - has the gold for £1500, piedfort for £250 and the Proof for £150.

Nice work if you can get it.

[danmc82]

9 minutes ago, Shinus73 said:

Everybody’s favourite - the London Coin Company - has the gold for £1500, piedfort for £250 and the Proof for £150.

Nice work if you can get it.

Just about to post that. Bargain 😄

[shawy2510]

Just had an email from Topcashback saying my purchase has been tracked & £16.15 is pending.

I forgot to go through TCB so thats a bonus & god knows how it was tracked.

[sovereignsteve]

Have I missed something then?😴

[Oldun]

Cup of tea m’lord ? Morning papers, sir ?

[danmc82]

6 minutes ago, sovereignsteve said:

Have I missed something then?😴

Nope...

 

[ilovesilverireallydo]

1 hour ago, danmc82 said:

Thanks, Just ordered one from there.

Dammit sold out