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Re: Fractional Bar Sickness
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Sat Aug 30, 2014 4:17 pmby beauanderos
JadeDragon wrote:There are people that can't afford it for real but mostly those who can't afford PM because they just do not care. My parents, siblings, inlaws and nearly everyone I know well enough to know if they stack PM don't buy PM. My wife never thought about PM and still only thinks they are neat-does not get the investment inflation hedge security story completely. Only a small segment of the population will ever care or understand about PM regardless of what happens.
I get fractional gold - it is as old as gold coins are. But very small fractional silver (which I own some) is illogical to me.
You make a good point. It IS illogical right now, but the whole concept of stacking predicates that it won't be... someday
Re: Fractional Bar Sickness
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Sat Aug 30, 2014 7:02 pmby JadeDragon
Of course silver coins are fractional oz silver... And most of us have a few of those.
Re: Fractional Bar Sickness
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Sat Aug 30, 2014 10:59 pmby TwoPenniesEarned
I love the 1 gram gold bars. And give and 10 gram too. And of course one ounce bars. hehehe
But for fractional .999 silver I don't think you can beat stuff like these:
http://www.coin-rare.com/1-10-oz-999-fi ... eagle.aspxThey are getting pretty common to see and have reasonably low premiums, while also having the barter angle covered.
Re: Fractional Bar Sickness
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Thu Nov 06, 2014 11:11 amby 93_Confirmed
I've not a huge fan of fractionals but I own a few pieces: 1/4oz NORFEDs, 20g YPS, 50g YPS, and a 1g generic.
I LOVE the new MapleGrams. Beautiful rounds and packaging.
http://www.jmbullion.com/2014-25-gram-c ... ram-25x1g/
Re: Fractional Bar Sickness
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Thu Nov 06, 2014 11:51 amby fasteddy
I have my own black velvet bag with Kurr's silver one gram A&M bars...its not full yet....Kurr make some more!
Re: Fractional Bar Sickness
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Thu Nov 06, 2014 7:15 pmby agnostic
It seems like all good fun!
And cheaper than the Casino
Re: Fractional Bar Sickness
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Thu Nov 06, 2014 7:41 pmby Cu Penny Hoarder
IMO, not worth the extra premium.
90% dimes are fractional enough for me. One 90% dime is 1/14th of an ounce.
Re: Fractional Bar Sickness
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Thu Nov 06, 2014 8:56 pmby silverstacker
TwoPenniesEarned wrote:I love the 1 gram gold bars. And give and 10 gram too. And of course one ounce bars. hehehe
But for fractional .999 silver I don't think you can beat stuff like these:
http://www.coin-rare.com/1-10-oz-999-fi ... eagle.aspxThey are getting pretty common to see and have reasonably low premiums, while also having the barter angle covered.
I'm still amazed that the fractional coins have taken off as rapidly as they have. This coin the 1/10 eagle looks great but I'm still a purest when it comes to my bullion
.....one ounces at a minimum.
Re: Fractional Bar Sickness
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Thu Nov 06, 2014 9:12 pmby Diggin4copper
Re: Fractional Bar Sickness
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Fri Nov 07, 2014 6:49 amby ZenOps
Tiny silvers? 1920 and earlier Canadian five cent pieces 1.167 g.
The 1920 is 80% and all 1919 and earlier are .925 sterling.
There were quite a few made from 1910 to 1919.
Re: Fractional Bar Sickness
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Mon Nov 10, 2014 11:14 amby Shazbot57
Recyclersteve wrote:Zincanator wrote:I'm a big fan of Johnson Matthey 1 oz bars. I'm probably just another sucker, but for whatever reason the serial number makes them seem more official to me.
I totally agree with the idea of serial numbers. It doesn't guarantee a thing, but it does make me feel more comfortable about my investments.
Agreed! I buy them when I can find them at LCS's or Coin & Jewelry shops. When I do, I pay cash with no name or address on the receipt, but have them put the serial numbers on the receipt. That way I can have something proving where I bought them. One LCS wanted to know why and I told them if anyone ever questions that they're real, I know I can at least sell them back to the place I bought them.
Re: Fractional Bar Sickness
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Mon Nov 10, 2014 11:18 amby Shazbot57
I haven't bought any of the fractional bars, but I think they're a good idea and having a few couldn't hurt if the premium makes sense (not too high).
Re: Fractional Bar Sickness
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Tue Nov 11, 2014 4:52 amby fansubs_ca
93_Confirmed wrote:I've not a huge fan of fractionals but I own a few pieces: 1/4oz NORFEDs, 20g YPS, 50g YPS, and a 1g generic.
I LOVE the new MapleGrams. Beautiful rounds and packaging.
...and a reasonable premium if you buy the 25 pack! I noticed those on the Kitco site
a few days ago.
Re: Fractional Bar Sickness
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Wed Nov 12, 2014 9:34 pmby Rastatodd
The sickness lives. I am still buying the little boogers. I just can't help myself.
Re: Fractional Bar Sickness
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Wed Nov 12, 2014 9:54 pmby silverstacker
Just bought another tube of 1/2 ounce sunshine fractional. Don't typically buy this but since this thread started up this has been my only two purchases.
Re: Fractional Bar Sickness
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Mon Nov 17, 2014 9:33 amby Flintlock
When you're building a scale model castle on your dining room table using 10oz and 1oz silver bars, the 1g bars come in handy as floor tiles, shingles and drawbridge planks.
Re: Fractional Bar Sickness
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Mon Nov 17, 2014 11:06 amby Shazbot57
Flintlock wrote:When you're building a scale model castle on your dining room table using 10oz and 1oz silver bars, the 1g bars come in handy as floor tiles, shingles and drawbridge planks.
I Love It!
Re: Fractional Bar Sickness
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Sat Dec 06, 2014 7:26 amby Rastatodd
All Hail The Sickness Lives!
Can anybody tell me if Kurr is still making his unique 1 gram and 5 gram silver fractional bars. I haven't seen them being offered here as of late and I really like to stack those little morsels as well.
Any information would greatly be appreciated.
Re: Fractional Bar Sickness
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Sun Mar 22, 2015 11:09 amby Rastatodd
Just to let the members know. Cost averaging Valcambi Suisse silver 1 gram bars is still going on. I still make my small purchase when possible on feebay. When the math is right. 12 - 1 gram bars @.95 each. Oh the sickness. Oh the madness. Into the little velvet bag the grams due march.
Kurr where are you? The Valcambi Suisse is running away with the race, while the A & M bars lag behind.
