"It pains me a liitle bit, to open this but, I just have to fondle it. It's what I do." A lot of people won't understand that but I get you 100%. What a beautiful little piece of art.
@@rhanson1124 Yeah there’s something so special about it. This is a few percent of my total portfolio and yet it already gives me more joy than all my stocks. Money on a screen is just so lifeless and abstract.
@@preciousmetalswithleif8939 What style or brand of gold bar would you classify as top 2 or 3 favorite? I personally really like the PAMP Suisse Lady Fortuna Veriscan, The Royal Mint Britannia or Valcambi, although I have never seen a Royal Mint Britannia bar even available for sale lol.
@@preciousmetalswithleif8939 The allure for gold is unique compared to other precious metals. I have silver in bar and coin form and yet it doesn't nearly appeal to me like the gold bars do. I personally do not care too much about acquiring gold coin but that's just me.
We need to normalize liberating bars out of their blister. Manufacturers should sell them in capsules or closeable enclosures too, with some security features.
My heart pounding when u cut it open😭😭 Such a beautiful piece of metal. I have those and the ard 6 pcs Suisse 10g bar.. Still painful to open even 1. The urge to open it is still very strong even having it like almost 2years. Arrrgghhh!!!!
Valcambi's quality is beautiful. Thank you for the video, although, I had a little anxiety about the knife possibly slipping 😮. Seriously, though great pickup. I am inspired to purchase a Valcambi Gold Bar myself.
I say take the plunge! Only thing I regret is not getting a bigger one, would be nice with something a little more substantial to the touch! But gold gets so crazy expensive
Subscriber number 211 very well done I wanted to cut open a few of my bars but after watching this I’m pretty satisfied. Well done 👍🏻 savage stacker over and out
Not much, it will always have its full gold value but the premium at which I can sell it will for sure go down. However premiums on gold are so low, my loss will be in the range of a few percent :)
The moment you buy the bar you lose its premium, and the premium for such bars are around 80 to 100 dollars above the spot price. People make profits off Gold by selling them when the prices go higher, and when such thing happens, you will make your profit + little bit of premium (20 to 50 dollars) per piece IF you had really been taking care of the bar/coin that you had in your portofolio.
I purchased a 20 gram valcambi a few years ago. It was sold as secondary and came in a transparent open sleave. I haven't taken it out as of yet. I feel like it will be ruined if i touch it
@@AmericanBulldogFit Actually most of them do! And they have the equipment to test it without opening package. For modern bullion in package they pay spot or very close to. But if opened they'll only buy at scrap value. They have a much more trouble reselling it if not in good condition assay card so modern naked bars that should be in a card but isn't usually just go back to a refinery. Might be that you don't care if it's in a card or not but most people do so naturally for the seller to be able to have a business he'll pay less. But hey if you don't care ask him if he got any "naked" bars for a good price if you're going to open it anyway :)
Watching you cut it gave me anxiety! Beautiful bar i have no valcambi i want one but pamp veriscan sells it for me every time wish valcambi would do something like that!
@@preciousmetalswithleif8939 Thanks for clarifying that because I stick to bars mostly. However I have 1 American Buffalo and I would get more if the price is right 🙂
@@preciousmetalswithleif8939 Does it though? I thought only coins carried that kind of premium whereas most bars just are the price in weight+ whatever you paid for dealer %?
With 24K gold all of them are worth the same really. But a more recognised brand may be possible to sell quicker etc. So if you can get Austrian mint much cheaper then always buy that. If price is the same: buy the one that is most famous in your country 👍
@@preciousmetalswithleif8939 the famous one in my country indonesia is Antam LM brand You can collect it. Pretty simple and high quality with LBMA standard 24k 999.9 fine gold Try it
I thought holding a real piece of gold would be a more fantastic feeling then it was... Next time i want a bigger goldBAR rather then a goldSTAMP. BUT, gold is gold and i love shiny things.
Or how about a Krugerrand, Gold Eagle or Perhaps something a little more exotic like the 100 Coronas, 50 Pesos or 100 Francs? They're all in the 1 oz ball park (50 Pesos a little step above) and has been made to withstand handling and not quite as small as stamps. Great to feel the weight of them! Plus they don't really loose much premium compared to an "unboxed" gold bar unless they're heavily scarred. Many reasons I switched to coins. If you're not a big kahuna doing kilobars or even 400 oz bars then coins are really the best option and if you can afford and justify it then the 1 oz ball park is usually where the best value for money is. Easier to verify with simple tools and no "certificate" (it's the easiest part to fake anyway) to worry about. Might be a tiny bit more expensive than 1 oz bars but should be well returned when selling - especially if selling privately which coins are a lot easier to do than bars.
@@preciousmetalswithleif8939 Only happy that my comments are read 🙃 I'm in the verge myself to pull the trigger on a 100 Corona - seems to fit the crazy world right now (corona lol) and it has low premiums at the moment - even a hair better than Krugerrand. But I admit it's a difficult decision. Are the prices we see now only temporarely until lets say fall when most countries have vaccinated most of their population for corona or is this the new price of gold? I can afford one and even 3 coins should it be no issue but if prices falls it would be a bummer. Not because I'd be ruined but because I could have waited and got more :D By the way the new Britannia is also one that I might buy but for some odd reason Tavex is not selling it in Denmark. Oh well. Could always buy at BullionByPost instead now they got free shipping to a few countries - incl. mine. I bought a Sovereign a month ago just to try it out - went over all expectations. I must admit when all this corona crazyness started I was on the verge to sell my two 100 grams bars, keep the cash and buy them (or rather coins) again when the crazyness died. That was March 2020 and I can still sell them for quite a bit more than I bought them for years back. So so far it has been good I didn't sell them! Happy stacking!
@@HifiCentret It will be interesting to monitor prices now for sure. We have both the low interest monetary policy in all of the west bumping up prices of goods like gold but also the ghost of Corona will live on for quite a while and perhaps put a lid on the economy. For me, I have no idea where we are headed so all I can do is diversify. Some physical metals, some stocks, a little cash, etc. Then at least whatever fails doesnt totally ruin me 👩🍳
Premiums are always much higher in the smaller values. Generally much less then 1/4 coins and 10 grams bars doesn't really make sense and even then it's still better to go 20 gram bar or 1 oz coin. Sure there might be good deals on something lower from time to time but that's the general rule. For instance for me locally the 1 Ducat is the #1 best buy in its size range - not far from the full oz coins in terms of premium. But that may not last forever so do the math and make wise decisions based on your budget and buying power. For 1 gram bars it seems Tavex has the best offer at the moment (branded bar from Nadir Metal Refinery in Istanbull) in the Scandinavian region. Significantly lower premium than 1 gram Valcambi. But really don't buy 1 gram bars unless for gift. Even 5 gram bars are much better buys even though they're not that great deals.
@@preciousmetalswithleif8939 You need a sharp tanto blade. The tip makes it 10x easier. Your knife has the rounded, curved blade. Tanto blades are better for cutting plastic and cardboard because of the straight blade and tip. I don't want to open my gold. The CRKT M16 is a good knife. I got the mini 4 inch version. I paid like $30-$40 for it on eBay auction. I can shave with that knife. That's all you need. You'll be cutting plastic and cardboard like butter.
Dude. I thought u had to buy alot to make money nope. I got 15 grans last year off ebay in 1gram and 5 gram denominations and payed around 43$ a gram its now 56$ a gram. Im buying more!
Hi whats brand of bullion bar you would recomend? Give me number And would you like to try to open Antam Gold from indonesia? Its LBMA certified too so its ok
"It pains me a liitle bit, to open this but, I just have to fondle it. It's what I do." A lot of people won't understand that but I get you 100%. What a beautiful little piece of art.
😄 Agreed! Most people might not get it, but this video is for those that do 😎
Lol yeah I wasn't much of a gold investor before but I gave it a shot and bought a couple small bars... Hooked.
@@rhanson1124 Yeah there’s something so special about it. This is a few percent of my total portfolio and yet it already gives me more joy than all my stocks. Money on a screen is just so lifeless and abstract.
@@preciousmetalswithleif8939 What style or brand of gold bar would you classify as top 2 or 3 favorite?
I personally really like the PAMP Suisse Lady Fortuna Veriscan, The Royal Mint Britannia or Valcambi, although I have never seen a Royal Mint Britannia bar even available for sale lol.
@@preciousmetalswithleif8939 The allure for gold is unique compared to other precious metals. I have silver in bar and coin form and yet it doesn't nearly appeal to me like the gold bars do. I personally do not care too much about acquiring gold coin but that's just me.
We need to normalize liberating bars out of their blister. Manufacturers should sell them in capsules or closeable enclosures too, with some security features.
110% agree! Plastic has no soul whatsoever.
I like the orange. It frames the gold perfectly.
I'm warming up to it as well to be honest 😁
I too understand that pain Leif :) fondle away, I don't judge. Once again, great video, enjoy every second of it.
Cheers my dude! The struggle is real 😬
Beautiful little gold bar!!!
Yeah it's beautiful indeed but I think a little larger would've been nice 🤣
Thanks for sharing the video. Yes that was painful to watch you open that card but I'm glad the knife didn't slip. Valcambi bars are my favorite
Beautiful bar I just ordered one .I made a great purchase
Where do you resell them when the market goes up?
My heart pounding when u cut it open😭😭 Such a beautiful piece of metal. I have those and the ard 6 pcs Suisse 10g bar.. Still painful to open even 1. The urge to open it is still very strong even having it like almost 2years. Arrrgghhh!!!!
Gold is always gold, packaging or not. But I do understand you, it is rather elegant sitting there in the assay before opening 🥵
Valcambi's quality is beautiful. Thank you for the video, although, I had a little anxiety about the knife possibly slipping 😮. Seriously, though great pickup. I am inspired to purchase a Valcambi Gold Bar myself.
I say take the plunge! Only thing I regret is not getting a bigger one, would be nice with something a little more substantial to the touch! But gold gets so crazy expensive
Subscriber number 211 very well done I wanted to cut open a few of my bars but after watching this I’m pretty satisfied. Well done 👍🏻 savage stacker over and out
Thanks friend! Hoping to help others scratch their assay itch 😎
Lol 😆 🤣 "lovely, high-class backside"
But seriously, it is a beautiful gold bar.
It's a beauty for sure! I was very surprised to learn they have Indian owners as well 😄 You guys really know the value of gold!
I like the thickness!
Pure gold🏆
Hi, how much value (if any) gold bar looses once taken out of package? For example 50g Valcambi gold bar.
Not much, it will always have its full gold value but the premium at which I can sell it will for sure go down. However premiums on gold are so low, my loss will be in the range of a few percent :)
The moment you buy the bar you lose its premium, and the premium for such bars are around 80 to 100 dollars above the spot price. People make profits off Gold by selling them when the prices go higher, and when such thing happens, you will make your profit + little bit of premium (20 to 50 dollars) per piece IF you had really been taking care of the bar/coin that you had in your portofolio.
Zero. Bullion is bullion. Gold is gold.
Maybe the orange packaging represents the color of liquid gold when its in its final stage of dissolving in Aqua Regia.
Thats a very nice piece!
Thank you friend!
Just bought one. Thank you.
@@eb5857 nice!
Not sure which i like better. This or the argor heraeus. Both are beautiful
That’s a nice one! I picked up one of those last year
I purchased a 20 gram valcambi a few years ago. It was sold as secondary and came in a transparent open sleave. I haven't taken it out as of yet. I feel like it will be ruined if i touch it
The value of gold can never be ruined 😁 But the premium at which you can sell it will of course go down a bit, that’s for sure!
@@torleifhedberghager283 Nope. Spot price is spot price. Bullion exchanges don't care about an assay card.
@@AmericanBulldogFit Actually most of them do! And they have the equipment to test it without opening package. For modern bullion in package they pay spot or very close to. But if opened they'll only buy at scrap value. They have a much more trouble reselling it if not in good condition assay card so modern naked bars that should be in a card but isn't usually just go back to a refinery.
Might be that you don't care if it's in a card or not but most people do so naturally for the seller to be able to have a business he'll pay less. But hey if you don't care ask him if he got any "naked" bars for a good price if you're going to open it anyway :)
Wow thats Awesome! You took it out of the assey. It looks so much nicer exposed. I might have to do that to one of mine. Just subsribe.
It feels a little wrong but also just right 😄 I think you definitely deserve to enjoy yours without it 😎
@@preciousmetalswithleif8939 indeed.
Watching you open that tamper proof case was sketchy XD. You got a great knowledge base keep it up.
He said miniscule I'm like dude they ain't exactly cheap 🤣
Yeah it’s the downside of gold 😅 so little volume for the money
How do you weigh it in the packaging what was the combined weights
Watching you cut it gave me anxiety! Beautiful bar i have no valcambi i want one but pamp veriscan sells it for me every time wish valcambi would do something like that!
Great video sir.
Thanks! Resubbed 😄
I like to buy gold by the ounce. Ounces is like the standard size well known for gold everywhere.
I agree with you, but with the current prices it's just so much money per ounce it gets a little less liquid than I'd wish. :(
@@preciousmetalswithleif8939 Less liquid? Do you think you'd get less than spot price later on?🤔
@@Kayl3ss it’ll sell for less premium for sure but never under spot.
@@preciousmetalswithleif8939 Thanks for clarifying that because I stick to bars mostly. However I have 1 American Buffalo and I would get more if the price is right 🙂
What's the weight of plastic?
Does unboxing affect the price of the bar?
Yes it will decrease value a little bit sadly. But I wanted to.
@@preciousmetalswithleif8939 Does it though? I thought only coins carried that kind of premium whereas most bars just are the price in weight+ whatever you paid for dealer %?
@@theownagification That is incorrect. Bars have premiums just like coins do.
Sweet piece of gold
💪💪
@@preciousmetalswithleif8939 true
Ahhh! You took it out of the assay!
I sure did 😬😬
Would you recomend this valcambi over Austrian mint?
im really confused
With 24K gold all of them are worth the same really. But a more recognised brand may be possible to sell quicker etc. So if you can get Austrian mint much cheaper then always buy that. If price is the same: buy the one that is most famous in your country 👍
@@preciousmetalswithleif8939 brilliant.
@@preciousmetalswithleif8939 the famous one in my country indonesia is Antam LM brand
You can collect it. Pretty simple and high quality with LBMA standard 24k 999.9 fine gold
Try it
Geht es noch ein bisschen komplizierter das Blister aufzuschneiden???
Good video, thanks.
Thanks my dude!
Hi Leif! 12485 views! I feel honoured to have met you.
12185 sorry. Ryan was a bit on the noisy side wasn't he? You are a good man Leif.
So cool indeed! I couldn’t have guessed how many gold lovers were out there! Have a good one, Richie 😁
I thought holding a real piece of gold would be a more fantastic feeling then it was... Next time i want a bigger goldBAR rather then a goldSTAMP.
BUT, gold is gold and i love shiny things.
Yeah somehow I think back in the day when they fought wars over this stuff it came in a more impressive form....
Or how about a Krugerrand, Gold Eagle or Perhaps something a little more exotic like the 100 Coronas, 50 Pesos or 100 Francs? They're all in the 1 oz ball park (50 Pesos a little step above) and has been made to withstand handling and not quite as small as stamps. Great to feel the weight of them!
Plus they don't really loose much premium compared to an "unboxed" gold bar unless they're heavily scarred. Many reasons I switched to coins. If you're not a big kahuna doing kilobars or even 400 oz bars then coins are really the best option and if you can afford and justify it then the 1 oz ball park is usually where the best value for money is. Easier to verify with simple tools and no "certificate" (it's the easiest part to fake anyway) to worry about. Might be a tiny bit more expensive than 1 oz bars but should be well returned when selling - especially if selling privately which coins are a lot easier to do than bars.
@@HifiCentret Excellent suggestions all of them! Very likely some of those will be my next gold 😁
@@preciousmetalswithleif8939 Only happy that my comments are read 🙃
I'm in the verge myself to pull the trigger on a 100 Corona - seems to fit the crazy world right now (corona lol) and it has low premiums at the moment - even a hair better than Krugerrand. But I admit it's a difficult decision. Are the prices we see now only temporarely until lets say fall when most countries have vaccinated most of their population for corona or is this the new price of gold? I can afford one and even 3 coins should it be no issue but if prices falls it would be a bummer. Not because I'd be ruined but because I could have waited and got more :D
By the way the new Britannia is also one that I might buy but for some odd reason Tavex is not selling it in Denmark. Oh well. Could always buy at BullionByPost instead now they got free shipping to a few countries - incl. mine. I bought a Sovereign a month ago just to try it out - went over all expectations.
I must admit when all this corona crazyness started I was on the verge to sell my two 100 grams bars, keep the cash and buy them (or rather coins) again when the crazyness died. That was March 2020 and I can still sell them for quite a bit more than I bought them for years back. So so far it has been good I didn't sell them!
Happy stacking!
@@HifiCentret It will be interesting to monitor prices now for sure. We have both the low interest monetary policy in all of the west bumping up prices of goods like gold but also the ghost of Corona will live on for quite a while and perhaps put a lid on the economy. For me, I have no idea where we are headed so all I can do is diversify. Some physical metals, some stocks, a little cash, etc. Then at least whatever fails doesnt totally ruin me 👩🍳
Metalor Pamp Valcambi = Essayeur Fondeur 😉
silverartcollector.com/kb/essayeur-fondeur-what-is-it/ :)
I had a couple of 1 gram valcambi bars and their value was always lower for some reason.
I looked into those as well but the premium they charge for 1 gram was just too high 😄
@@preciousmetalswithleif8939 yeah ive been buying the 1g valcambi's for $67-68 usd and i think the resale would only be $60
Premiums are always much higher in the smaller values. Generally much less then 1/4 coins and 10 grams bars doesn't really make sense and even then it's still better to go 20 gram bar or 1 oz coin. Sure there might be good deals on something lower from time to time but that's the general rule. For instance for me locally the 1 Ducat is the #1 best buy in its size range - not far from the full oz coins in terms of premium. But that may not last forever so do the math and make wise decisions based on your budget and buying power.
For 1 gram bars it seems Tavex has the best offer at the moment (branded bar from Nadir Metal Refinery in Istanbull) in the Scandinavian region. Significantly lower premium than 1 gram Valcambi. But really don't buy 1 gram bars unless for gift. Even 5 gram bars are much better buys even though they're not that great deals.
is Valcambi gold legit?
Yes, it’s one of the top global gold producers. It’s as legit as something can possibly get 😃
@@preciousmetalswithleif8939 thanks for replying! I feel reassured
@@obnoxiouscat6269 😃👍
It's not much bigger than the 5g bar but much thicker
Sounds reasonable 👍
I got a CRKT pocket knife that will slice though that plastic like butter.
Feel free to try it! The plastic isn’t hard, when you cut it it feels sticky. But I do believe in your knife to be up to the task!
@@preciousmetalswithleif8939 You need a sharp tanto blade. The tip makes it 10x easier. Your knife has the rounded, curved blade. Tanto blades are better for cutting plastic and cardboard because of the straight blade and tip. I don't want to open my gold.
The CRKT M16 is a good knife. I got the mini 4 inch version. I paid like $30-$40 for it on eBay auction. I can shave with that knife. That's all you need. You'll be cutting plastic and cardboard like butter.
Is JMBullion a reputable website?
I haven’t used them myself but I hear them mentioned frequently among other enthusiasts so they should be good but I don’t have personal experience 😄
Look up apmex they also sell jewelry
DONT TAKE THEM PUT OF THE ASSAY!
Dude. I thought u had to buy alot to make money nope. I got 15 grans last year off ebay in 1gram and 5 gram denominations and payed around 43$ a gram its now 56$ a gram. Im buying more!
Coleccionistas Soto Monedas de Alemania saludos 🖖
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Why does my gold always arrive scratched?
I'd say they cheap out a little during manufacturing :( Gold is so soft they need to be very careful not to scratch it
Flott med gull, men ikke rare størrelsen på 10 gram, hehe 😊. Bedre med 100 grams.
Helt sant 🤪
Was it a true 10 grams?
Yes, no reason to doubt one of the top manufacturers
using a cutter would be easier and safer
Thank you for considering my health and safety
Sothimalar siyanu thanu pirathee kanna.
YAWN!
I'm heading back to the watching paint dry channel.
I'm sorry your mother didn't raise you better Kev 🙏
Where to buy these cause there's more fake than real thank you!
Hi! I agree, lots of fakes out there. I would only buy from a larger reputable dealer. Mine is from europabullion :)
@@preciousmetalswithleif8939 I appreciate respect!
@@armorbosnia689 Happy stacking brother 👊
Newer open it jou get les money
I do what I want it’s my gold. Live your life touching plastic if it’s worth a few dollars more if you want. I won’t 😁
Hi whats brand of bullion bar you would recomend? Give me number
And would you like to try to open Antam Gold from indonesia?
Its LBMA certified too so its ok