Silver Stacking Guide: What Silver to Avoid as a Beginner

TLDRAvoid slabbed bullion, semi-numismatic coins, rare specialties, large bars, and world junk silver as a beginner in silver stacking.

Key insights

💎Slabbed bullion and modern slabbed bullion coins are not recommended for beginner stackers.

🔍Semi-numismatic coins are often overpriced for their numismatic value and can be difficult to sell.

🌍Rare specialties, such as niche items and specialty bars, may have limited buyers and resale potential.

📏Large bars, like 100 ounce bars, can be difficult to sell and lack fractionality.

🌎World junk silver, including coins of various purities and countries, may have low demand and value.

Q&A

What is the difference between slabbed bullion and numismatic coins?

Slabbed bullion refers to modern silver coins encased in plastic slabs for grading, while numismatic coins have value based on rarity, history, mintage, and condition.

Can semi-numismatic coins be a good investment?

Semi-numismatic coins can have higher premiums, but their value is subjective and relies on finding the right buyer.

Why should beginners avoid rare specialty items?

Rare specialty items often have limited buyers, making it difficult to sell them and recoup the premium paid.

What are the drawbacks of large bars?

Large bars, such as 100 ounce bars, can be challenging to sell, lack fractionality, and require finding a buyer willing to purchase the entire bar.

Why is world junk silver not recommended for beginners?

World junk silver, which includes coins of various purities, countries, and denominations, may have low demand and lower resale value.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction and gratitude for reaching 5,000 subscribers.

00:21Explanation of the difference between slabbed bullion and numismatic coins.

03:41Discussion on the drawbacks of semi-numismatic coins and their value.

06:35Explanation of why rare specialty items are not recommended for beginners.

09:47Discussion on the challenges and drawbacks of large bars.

13:12Explanation of why world junk silver is not recommended for beginners.

15:24Conclusion and recap of the silver to avoid as a beginner.