tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post2050977414809762575..comments2024-03-29T19:12:08.223+08:00Comments on A Singaporean Stocks Investor (ASSI): Value for money: Rolexes snapped up in Singapore.AK71http://www.blogger.com/profile/16832145412062954289noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-10596282258581234172015-02-14T10:25:22.227+08:002015-02-14T10:25:22.227+08:00THE fear that the prices of Swiss luxury watches w...<b>THE fear that the prices of Swiss luxury watches would shoot up in Singapore with the rise in the Swiss franc has turned out to be unfounded.<br /><br /><i>Prices are instead falling in the wake of the release of the latest Swiss watch export figures, which indicate that demand dipped in Singapore last year.</i><br /><br />Swiss timepieces, led by Rolex, flew off shop shelves here in AK71https://www.blogger.com/profile/16832145412062954289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-91258523502042106612015-01-21T09:34:03.018+08:002015-01-21T09:34:03.018+08:00Hi chew,
Gold and silver were something I blogged...Hi chew,<br /><br />Gold and silver were something I blogged about in the early days of my blog when they were not as pricey. I remember getting into gold at $800 an ounce and silver at $17 an ounce. <br /><br />Of course, there were people who said that these were not investments etc. They were right, of course. We could trade precious metals for gains but they are mostly a form of insurance.<brAK71https://www.blogger.com/profile/16832145412062954289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-60772086722194593482015-01-20T23:05:49.469+08:002015-01-20T23:05:49.469+08:00Hi AK,
I didn't know you are a bit of a gold ...Hi AK,<br /><br />I didn't know you are a bit of a gold bug. <br /><br />It makes more sense to buy physical gold or platinum than watches. Also, it is better to buy 100g pamp or perth mint bars than silver or bullion coins or jewelry. 1 kg cast bars has the tightest spread.<br /><br />With silver, we need more space to store the metal. it creates logistical issues. 1kg of gold is around $55kchewychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09821278298065060056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-51351763212830703892015-01-20T22:34:26.864+08:002015-01-20T22:34:26.864+08:00Hi usurper,
Physical silver is good to hold too. ...Hi usurper,<br /><br />Physical silver is good to hold too. However, they are somewhat less portable compared to physical gold to get the same value. :)AK71https://www.blogger.com/profile/16832145412062954289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-24314763051350372652015-01-20T22:33:02.113+08:002015-01-20T22:33:02.113+08:00Hi MaoMao,
There is a very good page on the Medis...Hi MaoMao,<br /><br />There is a very good page on the Medishield Life:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.moh.gov.sg/content/moh_web/medishield-life/8-things-to-know.html" rel="nofollow">Medishield Life (MOH).</a><br /><br />Good stuff. :)AK71https://www.blogger.com/profile/16832145412062954289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-78297476375507769142015-01-20T22:30:07.007+08:002015-01-20T22:30:07.007+08:00Hi E H,
I have a watch that runs on solar energy ...Hi E H,<br /><br />I have a watch that runs on solar energy that I wear daily. That is my workhorse watch. <br /><br />I wear the vintage Rolex or the Tag Heuer only when I have to attend social events. ;pAK71https://www.blogger.com/profile/16832145412062954289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-2903480946508408982015-01-20T21:47:41.183+08:002015-01-20T21:47:41.183+08:00For me personally I would like to hold silver.For me personally I would like to hold silver.usurperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02429901119994066628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-8301976225009082512015-01-20T21:46:51.621+08:002015-01-20T21:46:51.621+08:00Hi AK,
I hope you can blog your views about the M...Hi AK,<br /><br />I hope you can blog your views about the MediShield Life in your next article.Mao Maohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10325600231229140321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-78610353511105861842015-01-20T21:38:58.479+08:002015-01-20T21:38:58.479+08:00I hope you wear your Rollie as often as you can. A...I hope you wear your Rollie as often as you can. A good watch in a box is as good as none .KChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15681244843883578276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-55480215876039418532015-01-20T21:07:17.069+08:002015-01-20T21:07:17.069+08:00Hi Solidcore,
I buy physical gold and store them ...Hi Solidcore,<br /><br />I buy physical gold and store them at home. ;p<br /><br />1. Buy from UOB. They have a counter buying a selling gold. You can check the daily prices: <a href="https://uniservices1.uobgroup.com/secure/online_rates/gold_and_silver_prices.jsp" rel="nofollow">here</a>.<br /><br />2. Since they removed the 7% GST for buying of investment grade gold, the spread has become more AK71https://www.blogger.com/profile/16832145412062954289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-86655655382542427042015-01-20T20:58:59.371+08:002015-01-20T20:58:59.371+08:00Hi AK,
Interesting sharing on gold and silver. As...Hi AK,<br /><br />Interesting sharing on gold and silver. As with purchasing such commodities, I've some thoughts.<br /><br />1. Where would gold be purchased from? Maybe from a bank dealing in gold?<br /><br />2. Isn't there a spread between buy and sell price for gold? Especially jewelry? I heard of some 10 - 15% smelting costs?<br /><br />3. Would buying ETF related to gold be a SOLIDCOREhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10335285941501577901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-15077027366276032912015-01-20T17:43:19.882+08:002015-01-20T17:43:19.882+08:00Hi Ray,
The case for holding some precious metals...Hi Ray,<br /><br />The case for holding some precious metals in our portfolio is quite compelling. I am referring to the flaws found in fiat currencies, of course.<br /><br />In this instance, I am saying that if given just two choices to either hoard luxury watches or bars of gold and silver, I would choose gold and silver. :)AK71https://www.blogger.com/profile/16832145412062954289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-40621846431547499462015-01-20T17:39:22.682+08:002015-01-20T17:39:22.682+08:00Hi Victor,
I am just a blogger who likes talking ...Hi Victor,<br /><br />I am just a blogger who likes talking to himself. Haha... ;p<br /><br />I am not sure if this blog post adds any value or not for anyone but I guess that is for readers to decide. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. :)AK71https://www.blogger.com/profile/16832145412062954289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-584256306623501532015-01-20T17:02:27.321+08:002015-01-20T17:02:27.321+08:00Is gold and silver really so precious? They are j...Is gold and silver really so precious? They are just metals you know. 😁 Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16883833861386039879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-19325461186126369892015-01-20T15:35:02.164+08:002015-01-20T15:35:02.164+08:00its better for collectors to comment on this. othe...its better for collectors to comment on this. otherwise this post has no value addvictorlsl1https://www.blogger.com/profile/08216513769799631859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-50318924145967933012015-01-20T11:41:17.689+08:002015-01-20T11:41:17.689+08:00Buy from pawnshops or pawnshop auctions for pre-ow...Buy from pawnshops or pawnshop auctions for pre-owned pieces if you are not superstitous. Siew Munhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11468092627549905017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-73692608725383344952015-01-20T11:04:02.547+08:002015-01-20T11:04:02.547+08:00Hi Derek,
I am only human with human weaknesses. ...Hi Derek,<br /><br />I am only human with human weaknesses. LOL.<br /><br />Of course, the blogger was you but I was not sure if you would appreciate being named. Good that you have taken matters into your own hands. ;p<br /><br />Go get some gold and silver. I think we should all have some as insurance against the inherent flaws of fiat currencies. :)AK71https://www.blogger.com/profile/16832145412062954289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-89370824843655198742015-01-20T11:01:03.778+08:002015-01-20T11:01:03.778+08:00Hi AK,
See even you the prudent one was tempted. ...Hi AK,<br /><br />See even you the prudent one was tempted. LoL The blogger is me ya or are there more watch enthusiasts out there?<br /><br />Anyway, once I start to digest the news, having a Rolex suddenly doesn't look tempting anymore. Having a bar of gold or silver seems much more appealing.<br /><br />Cheers!TheFinance.sghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11016651993435034511noreply@blogger.com