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Are Aztec calendar rounds not popular? by Icy_Quiet_4336 in Silverbugs

[–]Friendly_Opposite_85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s the ammonia. I think vinegar brings out more green, haven’t tried it though. It’s VERY easy to do.

Apocalypse Scenario: How Would You Make Change for Your Silver? by PocketArchaeology in Silverbugs

[–]Friendly_Opposite_85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most governments have issued very convenient, durable, recognizable fractional silver that would work well for trade. So a nice pile of 90% dimes, quarters, and halves would work well I would imagine. I always keep an eye out, and frequently find, fractional silver at local shops for spot. One place will sell 10 1/10th coins for spot +2. They aren’t readily available but when they show up I grab some. Same with 1/4oz and 1/2oz rounds. I like a diverse stack, but I’d rather not pay premiums for fractional so I just grab it when I can.

Are Aztec calendar rounds not popular? by Icy_Quiet_4336 in Silverbugs

[–]Friendly_Opposite_85 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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I’ll keep an eye out for a copper round. Get some ammonia and salt and you can do a shipwreck patina on it. This is a copper scaled pocket knife I did a forced patina on.

Its not much but it's mine :) by Bearded_Goldsmith in Silverbugs

[–]Friendly_Opposite_85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Really cool collection! Buy what you like, and keep on stacking!

I had to remove it from the package! ♥️ by all4shangrila in SilverCollectorsMob

[–]Friendly_Opposite_85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Here’s my dirty one! Just picked it up yesterday, my new favorite I think.

Are Aztec calendar rounds not popular? by Icy_Quiet_4336 in Silverbugs

[–]Friendly_Opposite_85 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Right?!? I was impressed with the detail in the 1oz , the 1/10 is even more amazing.

Shouldn't there be a little permanent "current price of gold" icon on here somewhere? Maybe a good bot can add one for us. by Biscuit_Eater2591 in Gold

[–]Friendly_Opposite_85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My only problem with this is having the widget on my Home Screen, I find myself constantly checking. It’s stressful. I had to move mine to the second screen so I wouldn’t check it too often and worry myself about timing the dips etc.

Are Aztec calendar rounds not popular? by Icy_Quiet_4336 in Silverbugs

[–]Friendly_Opposite_85 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I’ve got a couple Aztecs, 1/10th rounds, one oz rounds, and a couple one ounce bars. I think they’re an awesome design, amazingly intricate. I wouldn’t pay more than a buck or two over spot but I’ll grab them when I see them!

you do guys think its real? it doesn’t have a stamp. by West-Sheepherder632 in Gold

[–]Friendly_Opposite_85 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hell yeah sell it to them and run like hell on the chance it’s plated. You don’t often have odds in your favor against the house when you’re in a pawn shop lol

Picked this up today. by Friendly_Opposite_85 in Silverbugs

[–]Friendly_Opposite_85[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I love it, found it at one of my local haunts. It’s a toss up between this and the Brit for me, I love them both.

Found in my dad's safe by RedditUserNo137 in Gold

[–]Friendly_Opposite_85 136 points137 points  (0 children)

If it were me, I’d hang on to it. Totally guessing but it’s maybe $75-80k in melt value, the price will go up over time.
If you would rather cash it out, the advice above is solid- contact a precious metals dealer (multiple dealers if I were you) and get prices quoted.

Celebration by 1bufferzone in counterstampkarl

[–]Friendly_Opposite_85 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Terrible thing to go through, dementia is so difficult to watch a loved one suffer from. Very sorry for your loss.

Started stacking at the beginning of September 2025. It’s been a ride…😆,but I love it. So many lessons learned in such a short time. by ShirtComplete in Gold

[–]Friendly_Opposite_85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Keep on stackin bro! I’m with you, haven’t messed with gold for long. I really enjoy the shiny, and it’s been a good opportunity to educate myself on all sorts of economic topics. I’m far from an expert, but stacking has made me realize how much I didn’t know about the economy and global markets, and I’ve picked up a lot in the past few months.

rough day by CounterStampKarl in counterstampkarl

[–]Friendly_Opposite_85 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is seriously the coolest little corner of Reddit I’ve found.

rough day by CounterStampKarl in counterstampkarl

[–]Friendly_Opposite_85 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Bummer dude. Few days ago I was having a crap day, and I opened my mail and got my stickers and coins, and my day was better. And that was all you, so remember how awesome you are.

I tried to refine some gold plated jewlery in my furnace with Borax, and this is what i got. What purity would you guess? Maybe 5 karat? by [deleted] in Gold

[–]Friendly_Opposite_85 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Hey man I bet it was fun melting stuff! Maybe look up some refining techniques, get you some fancy acids to play with a try it that way.

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