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expiredchemman14 posted Feb 09, 2024 06:06 PM
expiredchemman14 posted Feb 09, 2024 06:06 PM

1 Troy Ounce Gold Bar PAMP Suisse Lady Fortuna Veriscan (New In Assay)

(Costco Members) + Free Shipping

$2,070

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Costco Wholesale has for its Members: 1 Troy Ounce Gold Bar PAMP Suisse Lady Fortuna Veriscan (New In Assay) for $2069.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks community member chemman14 for sharing this deal

Note, you must be an active Costco Member signed into your account to view sale price and purchase. Limit of 2 per membership. Item is non-refundable. Item is not eligible for price adjustments.

About this Product:
  • 1 Troy Ounce 999.9 fine gold minted bar with a proof-like finish 
  • Swiss-made by a LBMA Good Delivery Refiner
  • VERISCAN Bullion Identification Security System & iPhone App 
  • Carbon Neutral certified by the Carbon Trust in accordance with the international PAS 2060 Carbon Neutrality Standard, identified by a 'footprint' label
  • Each bar is individually controlled, registered, and secured within protective CertiPAMP packaging with an official Assay Certificate and a digital certificate accessed with a QR Code. Each assay card is covered with a thin removable protective film
Veriscan Technology:
  • PAMP Suisse's exclusive Veriscan technology uses the metal's microscopic topography, like a fingerprint, to identify any registered product, aiding in the detection of counterfeits. Each bar is scanned upon production and when scanned by the customer, is further verified by the Veriscan database. Veriscan is available as a creative and convenient mobile app, or as a PC software system for use with a traditional document scanner and the PAMP bullion-positioning frame.

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Costco Wholesale has for its Members: 1 Troy Ounce Gold Bar PAMP Suisse Lady Fortuna Veriscan (New In Assay) for $2069.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks community member chemman14 for sharing this deal

Note, you must be an active Costco Member signed into your account to view sale price and purchase. Limit of 2 per membership. Item is non-refundable. Item is not eligible for price adjustments.

About this Product:
  • 1 Troy Ounce 999.9 fine gold minted bar with a proof-like finish 
  • Swiss-made by a LBMA Good Delivery Refiner
  • VERISCAN Bullion Identification Security System & iPhone App 
  • Carbon Neutral certified by the Carbon Trust in accordance with the international PAS 2060 Carbon Neutrality Standard, identified by a 'footprint' label
  • Each bar is individually controlled, registered, and secured within protective CertiPAMP packaging with an official Assay Certificate and a digital certificate accessed with a QR Code. Each assay card is covered with a thin removable protective film
Veriscan Technology:
  • PAMP Suisse's exclusive Veriscan technology uses the metal's microscopic topography, like a fingerprint, to identify any registered product, aiding in the detection of counterfeits. Each bar is scanned upon production and when scanned by the customer, is further verified by the Veriscan database. Veriscan is available as a creative and convenient mobile app, or as a PC software system for use with a traditional document scanner and the PAMP bullion-positioning frame.

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nahsay
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You returned it against the clearly stated policy because it dropped, what, like $10? You know the price of gold will fluctuate, right?

Sometimes I wish Costco wasn't so lenient and stood firm a little. You're just taking advantage.
ChintzyNips
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you're just the worst person
nahsay
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Maybe I'm being naive but I find this hard to believe.

Something like this being shipped and Costco wouldn't have double and triple checks in place to ensure the product is going out correctly?

And they are shipping overnight with signature required via UPS. I know sometimes the delivery person might be faking a customer's signature and leaving it at the door but that's not the norm.

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Feb 09, 2024 10:24 PM
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jedecFeb 09, 2024 10:24 PM
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To the folks who bought it, please enlighten me. Why pay more than market price for this? It's not jewelry that you can wear (ok, maybe back in the '80s people do wear something like this on chains). If for investment, then wouldn't buying gold mining shares be more liquid and convenient? If for SHTF situation, would having physical gold be all that useful? I'm tempted to buy it just to give it to my son as something interesting, but I'd feel wrong paying the premium. Just wondering.
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Feb 09, 2024 10:25 PM
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zzzsaiFeb 09, 2024 10:25 PM
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product out of stock
Feb 09, 2024 10:27 PM
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blicky41Feb 09, 2024 10:27 PM
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Quote from BBMis :
They canceled my order here in Seattle. Anyone else has this issue? Happened earlier as well
Canceled here as well. Said "Quantity limits on item exceeded"
Feb 09, 2024 10:27 PM
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SlySolFeb 09, 2024 10:27 PM
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Quote from MrAlterno :
So buying is easy.
- How do the fellow SD members sell these bars?
- What is the good rule of thumb for the new vs resale value difference compared to spot value? And where do you sell these in safe manner?
As an example:
- spot value of gold right now is $2025 per oz.
- this bar is $2070
- what will be a good value if I want to sell it?
- Do you recommend and any gold related funds?

I would like to learn a little bit about gold treading and thanks in advance.
- To sell, you probably want to contact local coin shops or bullion dealers. The reference link below is a good place to start.
https://www.jmbullion.com/local/

- Spot price is based on the price per ounce of a 100 oz bar. 1oz bars pretty much always sell at a premium over spot when buying from any shop out there and just how much over can vary depending on the local market. When you sell to them, obviously there's going to be a margin, but that will depend on the local market. Some will pay spot for bars, some will pay a couple of percent below, and they may even offer less (particularly in more rural areas with less competition). The following video shows a dealer who is very transparent with pricing and has a spread around 4% (although that's kind of an old video and they were at a 3% spread a few weeks ago) … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT_hOsrsKOg

- If you're looking at actually "trading" gold, ETFs like GLD or BAR are likely much more suitable. Also, trading can be a way to lose money very quickly if you don't know what you're doing … I wouldn't recommend it at all unless you really know what you're doing and even then, gold may not be the best asset class for that kind of thing. I'd consider much more carefully and really research it outside of silly internet boards before even touching something like that.
Last edited by SlySol February 9, 2024 at 03:29 PM.
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Feb 09, 2024 10:31 PM
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SlySolFeb 09, 2024 10:31 PM
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Quote from ZeroKelvin :
Lol. How does your gold dealer make money if they are paying you spot for gold? The highest they would be able to unload that 20 oz would be at spot so they are paying you what they turn around and sell it for. Doesn't seem like a good business model. Your local gold dealer will pay you 5% below spot so they can stay in business. You will always take a hit when selling your gold.

Also, why would they buy your gold at the same price they could buy gold from a reputable gold source? Yeah, I can buy gold from some guy off the street or a business that guarantees weight/purity for the exact same price. I think I'm gonna help this random dude out because he is acting the part.
You clearly aren't very familiar with the gold market. There will always be a margin there, but many dealers will pay spot for the 1 oz bars because they always sell them for over spot. Plenty of people in these threads have sold their bars at spot, although obviously it can be less depending on the local market. The spot price of gold is based on the price per ounce of a 100 oz bar. There's always a premium over spot for the 1 oz bars and coins at any reputable retailer.

"Why Do I Have to Pay More than the Spot Price?
Simple Answer: Because "spot price" is the bulk rate for a large bar [100 oz gold or (5) 1,000 oz silver bars]. Further, "spot price" does not include shipping, commission. or insurance to get actual precious metal into your hands. The large bars are, instead, held in a depository far away. Government and private mints buy large bars off the market and from refiners, then they produce "rounds" in the correct fineness before they are stamped out in a press under 100 to 150 tons pressure. Obviously, the smaller the coin, the more cost to mint it, per economies of scale. Analogy: A bushel of wheat costs much less than a loaf of bread; one is in the raw state, the other required careful work/cost to produce. Then, after the coins are minted, there are distribution costs that must be covered which also add to the "coin premium.""

https://washingtongoldexchange.co...pot-price/.
Last edited by SlySol February 9, 2024 at 04:14 PM.
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Feb 09, 2024 10:32 PM
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KarlK4421Feb 09, 2024 10:32 PM
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No thanks. Bitcoin is way better in every way
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Feb 09, 2024 10:41 PM
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BaelzarFeb 09, 2024 10:41 PM
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Quote from nsurg :
Since every sd post now has someone chime in to suggest a more affordable (but inferior) product, I'll throw my hat in the ring on this post:
Just buy lead, it's also very heavy but super affordable.
How is 1oz of boring old gold inferior to designer gold?

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Feb 09, 2024 10:44 PM
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tgpaulFeb 09, 2024 10:44 PM
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Quote from OrangeHorn744 :
Curious new to gold why do you guys buy the 1oz. Bar just to collect or
I only buy coins so I can swim in a sea of them.
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hpdadFeb 09, 2024 10:46 PM
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Quote from kromix :
So I ordered the Maple's yesterday they shipped out today.

I placed an order today for the PAMP here, and I got a "Quantity limits on item exceeded".

I called and said why? I havent bought a pamp in a couple weeks.

She said its because I have an active order on the Maple, and its on ANY gold...

This is new? Im arguing this but doesnt seem like i'm going to win the argument.

So is it now 1 active "Gold" order of any kind at once? and If so, how long is the moratorium in between?
Not true. I bought the Maple yesterday and the bar today.

Edit:
S.. I just checked my order and they cancelled the bar
Last edited by hpdad February 9, 2024 at 02:51 PM.
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PensoTroppoFeb 09, 2024 10:48 PM
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No thanks. Bitcoin is way better in every way
Not for the environment. [wikipedia.org]
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Flawless700Feb 10, 2024 12:06 AM
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No thanks. Bitcoin is way better in every way
How about for dental fillings
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sampatel1Feb 10, 2024 01:35 AM
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Quote from MrAlterno :
So buying is easy.
- How do the fellow SD members sell these bars?
- What is the good rule of thumb for the new vs resale value difference compared to spot value? And where do you sell these in safe manner?
As an example:
- spot value of gold right now is $2025 per oz.
- this bar is $2070
- what will be a good value if I want to sell it?
- Do you recommend and any gold related funds?

I would like to learn a little bit about gold treading and thanks in advance.
My credit card gives me 5% back in cashback. Add Costco which gives 2% in cashback. Together, this bar would cost me $145 less than the selling price ($2070 - $145 = $1925). That itself gives me about $100 more than the Spot Price.
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Swisscheese4uFeb 10, 2024 02:23 AM
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Which card gives you 5% back on Costco purchases?
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Swisscheese4uFeb 10, 2024 02:24 AM
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Quote from sampatel1 :
My credit card gives me 5% back in cashback. Add Costco which gives 2% in cashback. Together, this bar would cost me $145 less than the selling price ($2070 - $145 = $1925). That itself gives me about $100 more than the Spot Price.
Which card gives you 5% back on Costco purchases?

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SlickerdealerzFeb 10, 2024 02:38 AM
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Quote from Swisscheese4u :
Which card gives you 5% back on Costco purchases?
Don't fall for it, it's a trap for you to click on the editor note on the credit card offers, I clicked on it…

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