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What does PMG think about PM ETCs?

I like the physical feel of PMGs and understand "if you don't hold it you don't own it", but being able to buy so close to spot without additional fees is nice. In my country (), all precious metals besides gold attract 20% VAT. I've still got about 50oz of silver and 1.2oz of gold but I'm put off buying more silver and other physical precious metals like platinum and palladium due to this.

Any advice on how to get cheap precious metals as a Britbong, short of emigrating? I tried buying from Estonia as they don't charge VAT but the only seller seemed suspect so I avoided.