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$20 pure silver coin is available for only $20

Old Oct 7, 2011, 1:06 am
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$20 pure silver coin is available for only $20

http://www.mint.ca/store/product/pro...003&lang=en_CA

Don't know if this useful. My first post in this section. Thanks!
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Old Oct 7, 2011, 1:37 am
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limit 3 and $3 shipping. probably can't do anything large-scale.
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Old Oct 7, 2011, 4:39 am
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As silver, it's only 7.96 grams = .28 oz. But it is $20 Canadian.
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Old Oct 7, 2011, 4:42 am
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For U.S. shipping is flat $12.99 for 1-3 coins. Their Mint does have some neat coins from a collecting perspective - I'd never thought to check up North. For US & Canadian coin collectors, I see that if one spends >$1,000CAD in one year, shipping is free for the next 12 months.

Thanks for posting, nice to see someone making an effort at constructive alternatives!
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Old Oct 7, 2011, 6:31 am
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So far the site reverts to only 1 for purchase at $32.99. Like the product, but not so good a deal at that rate.

Originally Posted by 84fiero
For U.S. shipping is flat $12.99 for 1-3 coins. Their Mint does have some neat coins from a collecting perspective - I'd never thought to check up North. For US & Canadian coin collectors, I see that if one spends >$1,000CAD in one year, shipping is free for the next 12 months.

Thanks for posting, nice to see someone making an effort at constructive alternatives!
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Old Oct 7, 2011, 9:24 am
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Free Canadian shipping coupons available on RFD.
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Old Oct 7, 2011, 11:54 am
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Originally Posted by mase
limit 3 and $3 shipping. probably can't do anything large-scale.
Originally Posted by st.exupery
As silver, it's only 7.96 grams = .28 oz. But it is $20 Canadian.
.28 oz ~= US$8 intrinsic value. Which means that the only way to profit from this is volume.
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Old Oct 7, 2011, 12:04 pm
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People are attempting to hawk these on eBay for 2x the cost:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=...anoe+coin+2011
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Old Oct 7, 2011, 12:11 pm
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People are attempting to hawk these on eBay for 2x the cost:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=...anoe+coin+2011
See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greater_fool_theory
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Old Oct 7, 2011, 10:04 pm
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Stupid question. Since this is coming from the Canadian mint, is this actually worth 20CAD? Can I go to a bank and get 20CAD for it?
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Old Oct 7, 2011, 10:12 pm
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Originally Posted by Yobz
Stupid question. Since this is coming from the Canadian mint, is this actually worth 20CAD? Can I go to a bank and get 20CAD for it?
Yes.
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Old Oct 8, 2011, 5:39 am
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Awesome! I like the design too! Might habe to snag 3 for myself!
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Old Oct 8, 2011, 9:39 am
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Question

Originally Posted by nabeelj
Free Canadian shipping coupons available on RFD.
What is RFD and where can I find the link to it?
Thanks
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Old Oct 8, 2011, 11:26 pm
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What is RFD and where can I find the link to it?
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RFD = redflagdeals.com
coupon code is: Mint1
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Old Oct 9, 2011, 8:43 pm
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Originally Posted by Yobz
Stupid question. Since this is coming from the Canadian mint, is this actually worth 20CAD? Can I go to a bank and get 20CAD for it?
In Canada yes, and probably along the border. But most US banks won't touch foreign coins.
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