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Should I return MS62 Saint?

jphendrenjphendren Posts: 75
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I recently picked up a PCGS 1928 Saint Gaudens in MS62 from APMEX to fill the with motto spot in my 20th century type gold set. Well the coin arrived yesterday after waiting for about 2.5-3 weeks. Upon initial inspection my wife noticed that the reverse has a milk spot about 2x2mm on the reverse; right on the eagles neck and left wing. When I say milk spot, it actually looks like somebody dripped milk onto the coin and let it dry. It is a beautiful coin otherwise. Should I return it to APMEX. I already have the RA#, I just hate paying to send it back and rolling the dice that the next coin will be any better.

Jared

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  • braddickbraddick Posts: 25,083 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Right off the bat, you don't like the coin today, you will hate it 'tomorrow'. By the very nature of asking if you should return it, you should return it.
  • tradedollarnuttradedollarnut Posts: 20,599 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If you like the coin otherwise, I'd keep it.
    Early Dollar Set
  • guymguym Posts: 248
    I would return it as if you don't like it now it won't get any better in the future.
    There is nothing like an uncirculated set of washington quarters!!!
  • lcoopielcoopie Posts: 8,875 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If you are not happy with it maybe just return it, and consider for a few more dollars a 63 or 64, which you might be happier with.
    I do not believe this is a rare date and a higher grade will probably "look even better"??
    LCoopie = Les
  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 47,486 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Got any pics?

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  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,800 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Right off the bat, you don't like the coin today, you will hate it 'tomorrow'. By the very nature of asking if you should return it, you should return it. >>



    I agree. Everytime you look at the coin, all you will see is the spot. Common date MS-62 Saints are very common. If you are buying one for your type set, it's best to buy it at a major show, so you can look at a lot and pick one that you like best.
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 47,486 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Most 62 Saints are unattractive coins. Save your money and buy a 63 or, better yet, a 64 which isn't that much more money over what a 62 costs.


    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
    "Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
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  • VeepVeep Posts: 1,504 ✭✭✭✭
    Gotta go with those who are saying to return it. Don't try to talk yourself into keeping any coin. If you don't love it right off the bat, you will never will be happy with it.
    "Let me tell ya Bud, you can buy junk anytime!"
  • BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If your not loving it now... it's not gonna grow on you in the future.
    To Err Is Human.... To Collect Err's Is Just Too Much Darn Tootin Fun!
  • DJCoinzDJCoinz Posts: 3,856 ✭


    << <i>If your not loving it now... it's not gonna grow on you in the future. >>

    Yep.
    aka Dan
  • jphendrenjphendren Posts: 75
    I will be returning the coin. APMEX agreed to exchange it; I hope that its replacement is nicer than this one.

    Jared
  • pontiacinfpontiacinf Posts: 8,915 ✭✭
    milk spots on gold, wow I never knew that was even a possability


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  • jphendrenjphendren Posts: 75
    Well I received the replacement coin from apmex today; they sent a PCGS certified MS62 1914-S. Which is a slightly better date than the 1928. However this coin is dirtier than the 1928 was. It has coffee brown gunk in the pleats of Liberties dress on the obverse. The first coin that I ordered from apmex.com ($5 Indian) was very nice, all of the rest are dirty. Both of the Saints from apmex are nice coins, they just have some form of spooge on them. I think that I am done with apmex.com.

    Jared
  • zeebobzeebob Posts: 2,825 ✭
    I was in a similar situation and kept the coin. I has bugged me ever since. I even sent the thing to NCS - bugged me even more after the coin was returned. I have it in my "unload it" pile now, just waiting for the day I can be shed of the coin and it's tumor.

    Do yourself a favor. RETURN IT. AMPEX is a supposed to be a good company, I'm sure they'll make it right with you.

    The postage is small potatos compared to looking at a moderately expensive coin with which you find fault.
  • ConnecticoinConnecticoin Posts: 13,272 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Most 62 Saints are unattractive coins. Save your money and buy a 63 or, better yet, a 64 which isn't that much more money over what a 62 costs. >>



    Agreed. A NICE 64 is a much better value.
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  • roadrunnerroadrunner Posts: 28,371 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nice MS62+ coins are readily available. But for $20 more you can buy an MS63. 64's have been losing ground to the 63's and 65's since the start of the year (16% down against the MS65's).

    roadrunner
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  • seatedcoinsseatedcoins Posts: 1,096 ✭
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  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 47,486 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>64's have been losing ground to the 63's and 65's since the start of the year (16% down against the MS65's). >>



    Which makes 64's an even better value.

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  • eagle7eagle7 Posts: 1,441
    I remember when ms64 saints could be had for 550, 575 a pop, in a PCGS or NGC holder. And you could pick through them for the best ones. Oh for the good ole days. Come to think of it, that was not that long ago. Too bad our hindsight is 2020 and not the other way around.
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