This write up of Silver Mountain explains who Silver Mountain are and what they deal in and is well worth reading before you decide to buy any gold or silver coins from Silver MountainAs always, it is prudent to always do one’s own due diligence before buying gold from any gold dealer or mint.
Who are Silver Mountain
Silver Mountain are a Dutch company specialising in selling gold and silver coins, gold and silver bullion and other precious metals from time to time. The company is registered with the Chamber of Commerce under number 32129498, held on file there.
Their website, www.thesilvermountain.nl is in both Dutch and English and went online early this year.
Their address is Ploeglaan 37, 3755 HS Eemnes, The Netherlands.
Their VAT-ID is NL198312477B01 and they can be checked at the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce
The Silver Mountain holds no inventories due to safety reasons, they state they only deliver up on order.
The delivery time (depending on your location) usually is between 2 - 3 weeks to most countries in Europe and shipping is fully insured.
Silver Mountain Products
Silver Mountain sell the usual gold and silver coin and bullion products available from most dealers and mints.
American Silver EagleThey also sell silver bars. But due to VAT-regulations in Europe they must charge 19% VAT on the total amount making this a poor investment.
Canadian Maple Leaf
Mexican Libertad
Australian Kookaburra
Australian Lunar
Vienna Philharmonics
Gold bullion
Silver Mountain Payment Options
On the Silver Mountain site, unless otherwise stated, all prices include VAT.
Silver Mountain accept the following payment options:
Bank transfer (in EURO only)All payments should be send in EURO and Silver Mountain advise that all costs should be incurred by the sender.
Ideal (Dutch customers only)
Cash at local pick up (up to EUR 2.500)
Moneybookers (www.moneybookers.com)
Paypal* (www.paypal.com)
As far as VAT (Value Added tax) is concerned. Gold is free of VAT. Silver is charged 6% or 19%. Silver bars are charged 19% (considered an "industrial good") and silver coins - if they are legal tender - are charged with 6% VAT. Most bullion coins are charged with 6%, for example the American Silver Eagle, Canadian Maple Leaf, Mexican Libertad, Kookaburra, Koala, Lunar, Philharmonic and many others.
If you are buying gold or silver from Silver Mountain and are from one of the countries in the European Union, there won t be any custom duties. Any other country and custom duties may apply and they will be your responsibility.
The listed shipment charges will apply only to purchased items that are offered by Silver Mountain on its web site www.thesilvermountain.nl. Silver Mountain also sell on eBay and shipment there will not be the same.
All goods and/or services will be delivered only upon order, which will be filled within 20 (twenty) days after the invoice date.
If the order is delayed either because the stock has been (temporarily) depleted or for any other reason, the customer will receive notice of this within 20 (twenty) days after the invoice date at the latest. In which case the customer will be entitled to cancel the order free of charge.
When the customer receives the invoice payment instructions will be included on the invoice.
Silver Mountain only ship with insured mail so that, if the package is lost in transit, the order will be replaced or fully refunded.
Silver Mountain quote the following delivery times:
Within Europe Delivery Time is usually 3-5 day and 3 to 7 days in the Czech Republic.
Last Word on Silver Mountain
The premium on Silver Mountain gold and silver coins is quite high and really puts Silver Mountain gold and silver bullion firmly into the novelty range suitable for collections rather than investment purposes. Investment in gold and silver is best done using gold or silver rounds and larger bullion bars.
If you have bought any gold or silver coins or other bullion from www.thesilvermountain.nl, please feel free to leave your feedback on the quality of service by www.thesilvermountain.nl online as well as any complaints and special attention or service given by www.thesilvermountain.nl online.
