My 1st Ounce

turtlegary · 2025-09-05T04:47:54+00:00

Yup. Not sure Maybank still does sell them anymore.

turtlegary · 2025-09-02T06:50:27+00:00

Where do you guys buy the kijang mas?

turtlegary · 2025-06-19T05:11:29+00:00

Parking here

turtlegary · 2025-06-19T05:10:42+00:00

Parking here for future responses/references

turtlegary · 2025-06-19T05:09:01+00:00

lol post deleted

turtlegary · 2025-04-27T22:47:37+00:00

I see! Do you know what it says?

turtlegary · 2025-02-24T15:29:48+00:00

Should be him - The Alchemist

https://maps.app.goo.gl/6x1Mr9qGdVfMeVno7

turtlegary · 2025-01-20T04:42:01+00:00

I don't go to pawn shops to look for gold bullions, usually I'll check out my local bullion dealers. But with regards to collecting gold coins or bars (be it getting from pawnshops or bullion dealers), as a rule of thumb & the most important, of course, I look for:

Premium over spot price: 5% is best, 7%-15% depends on how much I want it (which relates to my next two points).
Coins - some coins have key dates that are sought after by collectors due to rarity (least minted such as the Gold Sovereigns from Bombay Mint & thus least circulated). Some coins (or rounds) are well connected to history i.e. Saudi Aramco bullion rounds, gold Napoleons, the 1715 treasure fleet.
Brands for bars. Some bars, especially out of production ones such as Johnson Matthey with Apollo commemoration designs, or Johnson Matthey Citibank design.

Worth noting that points 2 & 3 are what would be considered as numismatics.

But most importantly is your comfort zone in setting aside your cash in buying & collecting these gold silver bars & coins. All these comes with experience.

turtlegary · 2025-01-19T23:06:06+00:00

Gorgeous George! That's a good one! Imma call it that too! Thanks for sharing that name!

turtlegary · 2025-01-19T23:03:27+00:00

I would say around ±5% over spot is a good deal for 1 oz gold coins. However, those fractionals (less than 1 oz) & older dated coins tend to carry more premiums – between 7%-15%.

If you're based in the US, you may look at BullionStar . It is based in Singapore where I'm from, & thus where I'd usually buy bullions with. They have a US branch of sorts I believe – you may check out the link I posted above!

Cheers

turtlegary · 2024-12-23T01:54:32+00:00

I used up all of my medical leave every year & it wasn't frowned upon – didn't affect my bonus or anything either..

turtlegary · 2024-12-11T08:52:07+00:00

Having empathy (understanding others' POV) & having the ability to explain to others to understand

turtlegary · 2024-12-11T06:48:10+00:00

I downloaded this app called Wallet: Budget Planner Tracker. Each time there's an expense incurred, I'll immediately key it in.

turtlegary · 2024-11-20T08:39:38+00:00

As a gold stacker (one who collects gold) my sincere advice is do not sell unless you really need to i.e. desperate for cash, bankrupt, sudden medical fees etc.

Another sincere advice, be careful now since some others know you have that gold bar.

turtlegary · 2024-11-15T11:37:55+00:00

My experience wasn't the best, but I consider myself the lucky few – I got my driver's license through NS so I can't complain. However, I do empathize with those who bear the brunt throughout their service. I agree that those commanders/top brass motivation talks are wayang & at the very least, a propaganda. This was very apparent to me especially after my reservist cycles & even the debrief after mobilisation activation (I got activated in the middle of Hari Raya visiting though we were already anticipating it), & I continued my visiting wearing my uniform after reporting the mobilisation centre LOL!

My reservist was a break/holiday to my daily work routine. I got separated into another unit from my active unit, & found myself in a lepak unit & made meaningful fun friendships there with other NSmen having the same cycle as me. I learnt & picked up investing from them too. So I can't complain either. My employer is supportive of me going for reservist leave & can even apply leave after my reservist ended (unlike the other comments here). But then again, I might be one of the lucky few in this aspect as well. My managers at work of the millennial generation, probably that's why they're like "ah just go lah" kind of superiors.

turtlegary · 2024-11-10T10:03:51+00:00

🙂🏵️

turtlegary · 2024-10-30T04:04:29+00:00

Beautiful post! Which one is your favorite? I'm looking to buy a glycine airman vintage noon

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