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derrybderryb Posts: 38,560 ✭✭✭✭✭
Wanted to hold copyright on thread just in case it becomes needed. image

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    CoinspongeCoinsponge Posts: 3,927 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Wanted to hold copyright on thread just in case it becomes needed. image >>




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    rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I hope no one expects these to be of the same quality as coins. The size alone should indicate they will not be of 'proof' quality. Cheers, RickO
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    derrybderryb Posts: 38,560 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I hope no one expects these to be of the same quality as coins. The size alone should indicate they will not be of 'proof' quality. Cheers, RickO >>


    I would hope for some level of quality control on the unc. collector versions being released after the first of the year.

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    PatchesPatches Posts: 1,700 ✭✭✭
    I wonder how soon it will be until some of these appear in certified holders with some wild rainbow toning!
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    TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 45,033 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Speaking of Quality Control... We can beat the crap out of precious metal. It's still precious. imageimageimageimage
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    You can pretty much bet that the coins we order from the bullion dealers will be bottom of the barrel, so this thread is probably very appropriate. The nice ones are probably already on their way to the TPGs to get slabbed.
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    19Lyds19Lyds Posts: 26,503 ✭✭✭✭
    I would not be surprised in the least.

    A photo in Coin World showed them being dropped into tubes. I can't beging to imagine what that would do to the surface of a 5 ounce coin not to mention a slight tilt and having a sharp reeded edge hit the surface.
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    << <i>I would not be surprised in the least.

    A photo in Coin World showed them being dropped into tubes. I can't beging to imagine what that would do to the surface of a 5 ounce coin not to mention a slight tilt and having a sharp reeded edge hit the surface. >>



    I'm sure grades of 67/68, and not many 69's 70 would be a miracle.

    But, I was wondering how can you tell they are being dropped from a still photo?? Plus, I believe they have a smooth surface, since they have an edge inscription.
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    DuPapaDuPapa Posts: 495 ✭✭


    << <i>You can pretty much bet that the coins we order from the bullion dealers will be bottom of the barrel, so this thread is probably very appropriate. The nice ones are probably already on their way to the TPGs to get slabbed. >>

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    19Lyds19Lyds Posts: 26,503 ✭✭✭✭


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    << <i>I would not be surprised in the least.

    A photo in Coin World showed them being dropped into tubes. I can't beging to imagine what that would do to the surface of a 5 ounce coin not to mention a slight tilt and having a sharp reeded edge hit the surface. >>



    I'm sure grades of 67/68, and not many 69's 70 would be a miracle.

    But, I was wondering how can you tell they are being dropped from a still photo?? Plus, I believe they have a smooth surface, since they have an edge inscription. >>

    Simple, the photograph shows the mint worker holding the 10 coin tube on the table while reaching for another coin to drop in.

    November 1 Coin World, page 86 screen print:

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    As for the reeded edge, ooops. It'll still scrape the coins on the bottom of the tube.
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    19Lyds... was not trying to rag on your post.....sry if you took it that way.
    i never saw that pic. I'm sure quality will not be there for most of them, too.

    wish i could see the rest of that screen shot....
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    MsMorrisineMsMorrisine Posts: 39,479 ✭✭✭✭✭
    mine is bent!

    glad I'm first on that one.
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    CoinspongeCoinsponge Posts: 3,927 ✭✭✭
    Hey, they are bullion. What do you expect. Anyway, at least the photos show some care being taken.
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    No worries just use it as a pocket peice. image
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    CoinspongeCoinsponge Posts: 3,927 ✭✭✭


    << <i>No worries just use it as a pocket peice. image >>




    Or an anchor.
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    I will use mine as a cup mat. Just the right size.
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    mdwoodsmdwoods Posts: 5,560 ✭✭✭


    << <i>mine is bent!

    glad I'm first on that one. >>



    Mine have milk spots.
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    I'm hoping someone will take a photo of one underneath a beer bottle. I'd like to know how well it fits.
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    MsMorrisineMsMorrisine Posts: 39,479 ✭✭✭✭✭


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    << <i>mine is bent!

    glad I'm first on that one. >>



    Mine have milk spots. >>



    I knew APMEX would send us the beat up ones and slab the 70s!
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    PawPaulPawPaul Posts: 5,845
    interesting...., mint employee is wearing gloves , but not PCGS folks !
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    MsMorrisineMsMorrisine Posts: 39,479 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>interesting...., mint employee is wearing gloves , but not PCGS folks ! >>



    How many 2010 ATB pucks did you return?
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    << <i>No worries just use it as a pocket peice. image >>




    Or an anchor. >>





    And it also makes a great paperweight! image
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    stealerstealer Posts: 4,039 ✭✭✭✭


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    Or an anchor. >>





    And it also makes a great paperweight! image >>



    Self defense weapon comes to mind too. Then again, you wouldn't want to ruin the proof surfaces image
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    RaufusRaufus Posts: 7,273 ✭✭✭✭✭


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    Great idea. Despite the ultra-rip off APMEX prices, I'll bet (as other have said before me) that the first 1000K will be culled C___. I think that this thread will get plenty of action (unfortunately).
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    CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 33,883 ✭✭✭✭✭


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    As for the reeded edge, ooops. It'll still scrape the coins on the bottom of the tube. >>



    I nthought they had a lettered edge?
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    CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 33,883 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>You can pretty much bet that the coins we order from the bullion dealers will be bottom of the barrel, so this thread is probably very appropriate. The nice ones are probably already on their way to the TPGs to get slabbed. >>



    Pretty soon this comment might make sense, once the coins are actually released to the official distributors....

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    MsMorrisineMsMorrisine Posts: 39,479 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Hot Springs was scratched from contact marks

    Yosemite has a small mark in the field and a few tiny ones on the edge

    overall, they are an ok set.


    I'm surprised that everyone is pretty much accepting of what they get now. I guess the chance of obtaining any is making people happy.
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    derrybderryb Posts: 38,560 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>interesting...., mint employee is wearing gloves , but not PCGS folks ! >>


    that's because PCGS folks know how to handle a coin by its edges. Working with cotton gloves causes coins to get dropped.

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    MsMorrisineMsMorrisine Posts: 39,479 ✭✭✭✭✭
    upon closer examination, I think I have a first...

    Yosemite has a milk spot. image


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    19Lyds19Lyds Posts: 26,503 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Wanted to hold copyright on thread just in case it becomes needed. image >>

    Laffin Out Loud! image

    Take it! It's your's!

    Oops. I got lost in a cloud of 5 oz Puck mania ranting.
    I decided to change calling the bathroom the John and renamed it the Jim. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.



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    MsMorrisineMsMorrisine Posts: 39,479 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Wanted to hold copyright on thread just in case it becomes needed. image >>

    Laffin Out Loud! image

    Take it! It's your's!

    Oops. I got lost in a cloud of 5 oz Puck mania ranting. >>




    This is an old thread started before they wqere released.

    I'm surprised no one is complaining. I just wanted to post the latest news on mine. a few marks here and there.... and the first reported milk spot. I feel so special.


    otherwise, no one is really complaining about what they get. Surprising, huh?

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    CasmanCasman Posts: 3,935 ✭✭


    << <i>upon closer examination, I think I have a first...

    Yosemite has a milk spot. image >>



    Hey does GW's Cheek on your Yosemite have a spot on it? Most of them do so I'm curious how yours looks.
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    I got my set from ampex 12/24 was looking them over again the other night and all but hotsprings look good to me. was thinking of sending them in for grading....HS I dont think would grade higher then 65, should I still send it in??
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    Or an anchor. >>





    And it also makes a great paperweight! image >>



    Self defense weapon comes to mind too. Then again, you wouldn't want to ruin the proof surfaces image >>



    They'll have to bring back OddJob in the next Bond movie so he can utilize these.
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    CoinHuskerCoinHusker Posts: 5,034 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Speaking of Quality Control... We can beat the crap out of precious metal. It's still precious. >>



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    kimber45ACPkimber45ACP Posts: 2,399 ✭✭✭
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    << <i> Hey does GW's Cheek on your Yosemite have a spot on it? Most of them do so I'm curious how yours looks. >>



    I have 2 Yosemite's that have the Cheek Milk Spot. No pics because they are at PCGS. The spots look identical.
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    PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 47,535 ✭✭✭✭✭


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    << <i>interesting...., mint employee is wearing gloves , but not PCGS folks ! >>


    that's because PCGS folks know how to handle a coin by its edges. Working with cotton gloves causes coins to get dropped. >>



    They should be holding raw coins over a padded tray in any event. Right?

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    derrybderryb Posts: 38,560 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>

    << <i>interesting...., mint employee is wearing gloves , but not PCGS folks ! >>


    that's because PCGS folks know how to handle a coin by its edges. Working with cotton gloves causes coins to get dropped. >>



    They should be holding raw coins over a padded tray in any event. Right? >>


    I would prefer PCGS hold mine over empty MS70 slabs....just in case. image

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    CasmanCasman Posts: 3,935 ✭✭


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    << <i> Hey does GW's Cheek on your Yosemite have a spot on it? Most of them do so I'm curious how yours looks. >>



    I have 2 Yosemite's that have the Cheek Milk Spot. No pics because they are at PCGS. The spots look identical. >>




    I've observed that spot consistently in the same place on several, including some graded by NGC as 68's...I'm thinking it's not a milk spot and perhaps some sort of die flaw.

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