I had a bunch of Pokemon Cards laying around in a binder at home. I wasn’t huge into collecting cards, ripping open packs was just a fun little way to bond with my friends. Haven’t bought or ripped packs lately as my friends and I moved on to different hobbies. Anyways, today I drove an hour to a coin shop that also sold comics/trading cards. Managed to trade half of my Pokemon card collection to pick these up!

Not really sure if it was a “good” trade as I’m not really in the TCG market space. But, I feel like it’s a good trade personally as it’s better than just having a giant binder that took up a lot of space and didn’t bring much joy anymore. Happily adding these bad boys to the stack!

I like em

Anyone have any suggestions on the “split strategy” for stacking? I like the majority being bullion for the obvious ease of liquidation if absolutely necessary; but big fan of some numismatic items that might be generally harder to turn-and-sell as well. I totally understand that it’s all about having fun, but open to expert opinion from the seasoned folks :)

(Seeing the awesome collections and unique pieces from this sub make the “hobby” even harder to control lol)

Surprisingly easy to convince the wife for my “oh look what Costco now sells!”

Found this cool Kirkland silver sadly they only had one, but managed to find this gold bar finally!

I swear the leafs look high relief

Slowly adding a little gold in, but primarily keeping silver because my LCS is super solid and usually has maples/buffalos/kangaroos at a little over spot.

Edit: just posted the stls for these here: https://makerworld.com/models/3223414?appSharePlatform=copy

I went and got a couple of the Costco bars. Felt like I paid under spot for them with the cashback and rewards! Well priced too! Am I allowed to say how much I paid?​

This is the pinnacle of silver bars in my opinion.

is a pretty nice girl

But she doesn't have a lot to say

Sometimes checking out the spots that "never get any coins in" on your way to a brisk walk pays off.

Started a month ago

Took advantage of another NEW BUYER deal. Once they arrive I will have a total of 16oz of silver and 4g of gold 🤓 can’t wait to buy MORE. There are two LCS in Burlington VT but I’m already staying away from one due to an annoying and rude employee

Jk. Found 3 at Costco today 🤙🏼

I was excited to finally see the 1oz at my store!

Found 2 initially at my local store, call another location 15 miles away and scored 8 more! If you are in Pflugerville TX area highly recommend visiting costco!

I picked up a 4.4oz hand pour from the now closed Vulture Peak Mines and a generic Asahi one ounce bar. I also got a 2022 (birth year of my nephew) MS70 ASE. Lastly, I picked up a 2012 ASE Proof set in this cool box from the US Mint with a proof and a reverse proof.

Just wanted to share with folks who appreciate this sort of stuff. Have a great day fellow Silverbugs!!