dmax Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 (edited) only an idea for investment, where can i buy gold bars ? best to buy in thailand , china or back in uk ? how much currently now is gold per bar ? advice please Edited March 29, 2011 by dmax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 (edited) Many places to buy in all the countries you mentioned Best to buy in Thailand depends on what your looking for. Thailand likes 96.5% other countries like 99.9% How much gold is per bar depends on weight Worldwide gold is sold based on the world Spot price per oz Price as I type is $1420.50 USD per ounce + a premium no matter if buying bars or coins set by the dealer...bars about $40 over spot/oz...coins about $70 over spot/oz at this time. Then change into currency of choice to find *your* price. PS: a good site to get an idea of prices + premiums of gold in various forms http://www.apmex.com/Category/502/Gold.aspx Edited March 29, 2011 by flying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETatBKK Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 technically you can buy gold in China, but you may have problem to bring it out ! Hong Kong and Taiwan are keen on 99.99% pure gold for investment reason. especially Hong Kong it is a free port and you can bring whatever quantity out of it, money or gold ! for investment purpose, there are all kind of 'gold' account and may come with interest too. I bought a 5oz bar when I was young and don't ask me where it is now :-( Many places to buy in all the countries you mentioned Best to buy in Thailand depends on what your looking for. Thailand likes 96.5% other countries like 99.9% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmax Posted March 30, 2011 Author Share Posted March 30, 2011 ok i need to buy either in uk or thailand now. where can i buy in uk / and in thailand ? thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 ok i need to buy either in uk or thailand now. where can i buy in uk / and in thailand ? thanks in advance perhaps in a Troll-Shop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETatBKK Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 goto China town, there are lot of goldsmith there. and they have a bit better purity than other those in Thai shop. Chinese goldsmith sells goldbar unit of TAEL, that is about 37.8g, or 1.33oz. make sure you get the conversion right ! and everything in cash ! ( I never buy here, just for your reference :-) ok i need to buy either in uk or thailand now. where can i buy in uk / and in thailand ? thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmax Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 (edited) look at naams reply hahaha troll? ive only been on here 4-5 yrs now . i asked a simple question <deleted> ? , this place is full of b***sh***ers and negitive comments, really !! anyway guys thanks for all those who helped me with positive answers for a change ! Edited March 31, 2011 by dmax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Dear Thaivisa members, i would like to buy some potatoes. could any kind soul advise me where i can buy potatoes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clinique Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Seconded. I'm with you Naam. I would like to find a website with chat room or forum where I can post ridiculous questions and/or requests for help or assistance and completely waste other peoples time. Any suggestions of where I can find same greatly appreciated. A very pleasant day, whats left of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JurgenG Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 (edited) dmax, agree with your post about stupid replies to a question that is far from stupid I too followed the price on gold on the news and it seems it could be a good investment. But gold comes in many form, do I really need to buy gold bars and stuck them under my mattress ? Or can I invest in stocks that are gold related ? What are the advantages of each option? Orange juice is also a big market. Naam, you sound like a smart guy, if you believe the price of orange juice is going up, do you really go to your local grocery store and stock up on bottle of Tropicana ? Edited April 2, 2011 by JurgenG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 (edited) if you believe the price of orange juice is going up, do you really go to your local grocery store and stock up on bottle of Tropicana ? of course not. being a smart guy i would try to buy a few bottles of "Malee" brand orange juice either in a bookshop or a pharmacy. read again the self-explanatory opening post -which clearly mentions "gold bars"- and compare it with the alternatives and the "market for orange juice" you mentioned. Edited April 2, 2011 by Naam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JurgenG Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 What I understand from the opening post is the OP is looking for investment opportunities. Thais are always talking about gold. So does it make sense to buy form the next door jewelery shop or is there smarter ways to invest in the gold market ? So, instead of just trying to be funny, maybe more experienced members can give him some advises ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmax Posted April 2, 2011 Author Share Posted April 2, 2011 What I understand from the opening post is the OP is looking for investment opportunities. Thais are always talking about gold. So does it make sense to buy form the next door jewelery shop or is there smarter ways to invest in the gold market ? So, instead of just trying to be funny, maybe more experienced members can give him some advises ... THANKS, seconded only negitive comments on here, if they cant post something positive then maybe they shouldnt post at all . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmax Posted April 2, 2011 Author Share Posted April 2, 2011 Seconded. I'm with you Naam. I would like to find a website with chat room or forum where I can post ridiculous questions and/or requests for help or assistance and completely waste other peoples time. Any suggestions of where I can find same greatly appreciated. A very pleasant day, whats left of it. your reply is just dribble and non sensical , grow up and go back to your cross word if you have nothing positive to contribute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 (edited) I think the problem arose when you asked where to buy. You being a regular in Thailand must have seen the thousands of gold shops. Since gold is a worldwide commodity based on spot price as I mentioned in my 1st post you will not benefit to shop prices ( perhaps a tiny difference in premiums )& unless you have a need for a specific form then all gold shops will be the same. As for the UK & where to buy I cannot help you as I live in the US But the link I posted to that site APMEX is excellent & do ship certified internationally. Not sure if they ship to Thailand though. From their site.. http://www.apmex.com/FAQ/Default.aspx#International What countries in Europe do you currently ship to?We currently ship to the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Switzerland. Chok Dee & hope you find what your after. Edited April 2, 2011 by flying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmax Posted April 3, 2011 Author Share Posted April 3, 2011 I think the problem arose when you asked where to buy. You being a regular in Thailand must have seen the thousands of gold shops. Since gold is a worldwide commodity based on spot price as I mentioned in my 1st post you will not benefit to shop prices ( perhaps a tiny difference in premiums )& unless you have a need for a specific form then all gold shops will be the same. As for the UK & where to buy I cannot help you as I live in the US But the link I posted to that site APMEX is excellent & do ship certified internationally. Not sure if they ship to Thailand though. From their site.. http://www.apmex.com...x#International What countries in Europe do you currently ship to?We currently ship to the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Switzerland. Chok Dee & hope you find what your after. thanks a lot for your time in replying, the reason i asked where to buy is that some gold shop prices do vary, i was thinking that the chinese gold wholesalers in bkk would give a better deal say than i bought from a shop in pattaya. i dont think there was any need for these peopel to come off with their b/s anyway thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary A Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 (edited) Dear Thaivisa members, i would like to buy some potatoes. could any kind soul advise me where i can buy potatoes? I think the state of Idaho could fill your potato needs. The last I checked, they were producing more than ten BILLION pounds a year. NEXT ------ Edited April 4, 2011 by Gary A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedivezone Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 I think the problem arose when you asked where to buy. You being a regular in Thailand must have seen the thousands of gold shops. Since gold is a worldwide commodity based on spot price as I mentioned in my 1st post you will not benefit to shop prices ( perhaps a tiny difference in premiums )& unless you have a need for a specific form then all gold shops will be the same. As for the UK & where to buy I cannot help you as I live in the US But the link I posted to that site APMEX is excellent & do ship certified internationally. Not sure if they ship to Thailand though. From their site.. http://www.apmex.com...x#International What countries in Europe do you currently ship to?We currently ship to the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Switzerland. Chok Dee & hope you find what your after. thanks a lot for your time in replying, the reason i asked where to buy is that some gold shop prices do vary, i was thinking that the chinese gold wholesalers in bkk would give a better deal say than i bought from a shop in pattaya. i dont think there was any need for these peopel to come off with their b/s anyway thanks So, does anyone have any first-hand knowledge of what charges gold shops in Bangkok (especially Yaowaraj) apply to gold purchases, either jewelry or gold bars ? Here, in the deepest province of Phang Nga i was quoted 1000 Baht per baht of jewelry and 300 Baht per Baht of gold bars and i'm thinking that i should be able to get a better deal in Bangkok next time i get there . Or not ... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiamRose Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 i would like to buy some potatoes. could any kind soul advise me where i can buy potatoes? Hmm, not sure. Have you tried a gold shop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12DrinkMore Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Following Naam's suggestion I am about to take delivery of 5,000 tons of potatoes tomorrow as a hedge against inflation. Now I am looking for advice on how and where to store them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 As the OP is no longer able to participate in this discussion, the topic is now closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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