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<p>[QUOTE="buyingsilvers, post: 1485502, member: 18821"]The gold ones are even more fun to detect. Since they're generally worth more/desirable in the plastic holder, you have collectors dissecting differences in the plastic because you can't do a weight/dimensions test.</p><p><br /></p><p>Also, the counterfeits are getting better and better over time (pandas and otherwise). The oldest silver panda fakes are so crappy, you'd have to be blind and lack feeling in your arms to tell the difference. The new ones are harder. I dont really have the time, nor inclination to do research every time I buy one to see what the differences are, and if the counterfeiters came out with a new version. I'd rather just buy a roll of virtually any other 1 ounce govt minted gold or silver coin and know it's real.</p><p><br /></p><p>I think it would be worthwhile to buy some, if you like them. But personally, I dont think it's a good idea to keep a decent sized portion of your stack in it, especially not if you're paying a crazy $20+ premium for them.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="buyingsilvers, post: 1485502, member: 18821"]The gold ones are even more fun to detect. Since they're generally worth more/desirable in the plastic holder, you have collectors dissecting differences in the plastic because you can't do a weight/dimensions test. Also, the counterfeits are getting better and better over time (pandas and otherwise). The oldest silver panda fakes are so crappy, you'd have to be blind and lack feeling in your arms to tell the difference. The new ones are harder. I dont really have the time, nor inclination to do research every time I buy one to see what the differences are, and if the counterfeiters came out with a new version. I'd rather just buy a roll of virtually any other 1 ounce govt minted gold or silver coin and know it's real. I think it would be worthwhile to buy some, if you like them. But personally, I dont think it's a good idea to keep a decent sized portion of your stack in it, especially not if you're paying a crazy $20+ premium for them.[/QUOTE]
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