Got the second one delivered today+ Rant
Last week I went to a popular silver shop in Lajpat Nagar, Delhi to get some MMTC coins and fell in love with a baby dinner set (around 285 grams). The set had cute bunny detailing, mirror finish and felt substantial in my hands. After still missing it for over a week, I decided to break my bullion buying oath and get it for future use.
When I went to the store this week and asked for the price breakup, I was a bit surprised to see they were charging same price for 925 silver as is the current spot rate for 999 silver and on top of that 30% making charges. I asked the salesgirl why they are charging 999 price for 925 and she said that's how the company sends it from the backend. I found the explaination to be a bit bizarre and decided to get another cast bar. It anyway makes a better keepsake for future generations and can always be exchanged for articles if I find a reasonable shop someday.