buying platinum

[tbops]

Anyone here know anything about jewelery or precious metals?
Im after a bangle to be made up out of platinum its gunna be about 60 grams. how much should i be paying for this and wheres the best places to get it from? The quotes range from 2000 without a stamp up to 3600 with a stamp! ive not a got a clue about this stuff and would be very apreciative for any help:

[1 REP MAX]

C’mon tell the truth, you are making a nuclear bomb.

[blacksheep]

I've got a mate who's a jeweler who will do you a quote and ahs always done good work at good prices. Trouble with Platinum is its denser than gold and pricier so for two ounces or so you're looking at 1300-1400+ and then work ontop.

The guy is in the midlands so if thats of any use to you let me know and I'll give him a call.

btw 60g aint alot of platinum - I've got a thumb ring which whilst its chunkyish is mid 50grams

[evilsatan]

£1600 for a stamp?! I thought a stamp was neccessary to prove its genuine :s Sounds like they are trying to mug you up on that stamp mate but I don't know much about platinum I'm afraid

[apllrd]

LE is your man, he has a wealth of knowlege about the industry, send him a pm.

[tbops]

i picked some up earlier today got 90 grams in a bangle stamped up for 2400 quid. looked at the price of plat today and its 666 quid an ounce so a few hundred quid for mucking about with it aint to bad i think

[super mike]

C’mon tell the truth, you are making a nuclear bomb.

That's Plutonium mate

[superchelseafc]

That's Plutonium mate

[Legal Eagle]

Hey

It is actually ILLEGAL to sell any platinum item above 0.5gram (1/2 gram) without an Assay Office Hallmark.

There are FOUR different qualities/purities allowed for Platinum. The standard/most common is 950, but there are also 850, 900 & 999.

I presume when you say that the item is 'stamped' you actually mean Hallmarked, as opposed to having the words 'Plat.' stamped on it ?

The cost of Assaying and Hallmarking a single piece of Platinum is £ 15.00

Regards

Legal Eagle

[tbops]

its all gone pear shaped, the guy that took the prder actualy came to my work adress to cancel it. he now wants 3400 for a 90 gram bangle and 2400 for a 60 gram bangle. Ive been back to the no stamp guy hes agreed to get it stamped as 950 aswell as supplying all paperwork that hes given wen he buys the plat fromwherever they get them from.
LE the advice is appreciated and if you have any more hints and tips it would be a bonus

[Wizzo]

Quote:
Originally Posted by 1 REP MAX
C’mon tell the truth, you are making a nuclear bomb.

That's Plutonium mate

BOOM BOOM!
:emot76:

[blacksheep]

its all gone pear shaped, the guy that took the prder actualy came to my work adress to cancel it. he now wants 3400 for a 90 gram bangle and 2400 for a 60 gram bangle. Ive been back to the no stamp guy hes agreed to get it stamped as 950 aswell as supplying all paperwork that hes given wen he buys the plat fromwherever they get them from.
LE the advice is appreciated and if you have any more hints and tips it would be a bonus

tbh mate I think they are possibly taking the piss if you can give me a pic/size type idea of what you want I'll pass it onto my guy and get you a quote.

[Legal Eagle]

Hey

Don't take any paperwork as 'evidence' of a 'kosher' product.

The most important paperwork, are the documents issued by the assay office.

Make sure it is fully hallmarked.

I've seen countless people stung when buying Platinum. Especially with the 'cut & solder' hallmark scam.

Ask for the hallmark to be lasered, it won't cost any extra on a one off submission.

Regards

Legal Eagle

[tbops]

ok its a 90 or 60 gram D shaped platinum bangle/braclet.

[tbops]

Hey
I got the bangle, got it lasered and in 60 gram form. came out really really nice. platinum is a really nice metal and hopfully a decent investment. Looks beutifull. Thanks guys for all the help as always its much appreciated.

Got the hallmark lasered also.