On a Saturday morning not too long ago I was running some errands in Long Beach, California and decided to stop by a jewelry shop I like to frequent. Not to look for jewelry though, since I'm currently a single guy and I've never been a jewelry fan. It just always seems to get in the way... But anyway, I go there to look for silver or gold items the owner has bought from customers who basically need cash fast. Most of it he sends it off to the refinery to be melted down.
When I arrived it was early and no one else was there so he pulled out his tray of items he had recently bought knowing exactly why I was there. I have frequented his shop every couple weeks for years so we've become pretty good friends and he saves things he thinks I might like. This item was mixed in with everything, but it was it was just unique so I bought it along with a few other nice items.
I didn't know much about it but I did recognize the company MK Barz, they produce all sorts of poured silver and many really nice items. Have a look:
It turns out that this was a recent addition to their Viking series, so it's a relatively new item. I'm not sure how it' ended up at the jewelry shop but he gave it to me a silver spot so it was great deal! One Troy ounce of pure silver poured into a very cool bar. The irony is on their site these sell for more than double what I payed, so I was a very happy camper!
It turns out that MK Barz was established in Los Angeles, California in 2014 and produce some really some very high quality poured silver. Prior to joining the #silvergoldstackers I never really bought poured silver, I was more of a coin guy. Since then I have come to appreciate the beauty and genius of poured silver. It's beautiful and raw at the same time.
I took a screenshot of their about us page, just look at the cool stuff they produce!
https://mkbarzandbullion.com/pages/about
Does anyone else have any of their stuff?
That will do it for my post today. I meant to finish this up yesterday but just ran out time! I've been having a couple busy weeks, so I'm taking my Sunday nice and lazy. I think it's about time for a beer and veg out in front of the TV! Have a great weekend everyone!
And my disclaimer:
Gold and silver collecting and stacking can be a fun hobby but isn't for everyone. You can lose money. I'm not a financial advisor and this isn't financial advice, please always do your own research before spending your hard earned money.
All pictures are mine unless otherwise noted.
Refereces:
https://mkbarzandbullion.com/products/1-troy-oz-mk-barz-the-siege-viking-long-ship-999-fs
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MK Barz has been pouring silver since 2015, or maybe earlier. I got a little chest full of Micheal's early products.
He's even made my own YouTube channel bar(s) that I gave away or traded.
That is so cool! I'm definitely going to start buying from them. They have really nice stuff and it's so close to where I live (relatively), about an hour drive.
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Oh man, that is a great looking pour and a steal! Congrats!
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It really was a steal. That's why I love his shop, a lot of the stuff he sells me is at spot because he was just going to send it off to be melted!
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@kerrisravenhill kinda piratey but it's got a sweet ship on it! 😁
I had one of those bars sometime in the before Covid era. But gifted it to another member of SGS. 😃
They are cool little bars!
That's great!!!
These are the Silver Syndicate Bars made by MK Barz. Second row third down is the Silver Saver Bar.
My second bar is top row, third from the left. ⭐️
Those were the YT days.
Very cool! I'm going to have to start buying more from them!
That is very cool!
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What a find my friend!🤗
MK Barz selling at double and you paid spot….. Score!😊
You are probably correct it would have eventually been melted…..😮
It was just pure luck, right place at the right time! It was a nice score though!
Sometimes jewelry stores can have hidden bargains😇
Back around 2008 the Mrs had to go on a business trip, I tagged along…..
I was checking out a local jewelry store. Gold spot was around $800.00 and I found a Pamp Swiss Gold bar in the jewelry case for 750….
It came home with us!🤗
That was a great deal! I love shopping at jewelry shops for that very reason. I've had this guy give me a few freebies every now and again if he gets a lot of coins and a few copper or bronze items are in there he'll just give them too me.
Always good to start a good relationship with the local store. Up here our LCS is the same. They have held a “special” coin for us till we came back in!😇🤗
Killer deal for a cool looking piece of silver.
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I lucked out on this one! That's why I love shopping independent jewelers who buy gold and silver!
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For a minute I thought it was a 1500 year old bar.
That would have been really cool!
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Congrats that's a really great looking silver piece
Thanks! I appreciate it!
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I love this piece! at spot I would have bought it, too!
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