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Bedrock of the Community
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Very good, muddler. Mine might be here tomorrow.
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Looking good!  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Arrived today. 
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United States
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just got my (single) one.  2025-S American Silver Eagle   |
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Pillar of the Community
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I got mine today. Obverse is perfect. Reverse had, whatever that is over the wings. This is with the capsule opened, I just had to know if it was coin or capsule.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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I got mine today. Obverse is perfect. Reverse had, whatever that is over the wings. Oh no... looks like there's some sort of speck/blemish on the eagle's left wing at the shoulder too. What's your plan? It seems they're sold out so if you return it, you're not likely to get a replacement. 
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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That's too bad, Gilly. How does the mint handle returns if they're out of stock?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
800 Posts |
Thank you both. I'll just keep it, good enough for an OGP set. Their sold out and I have these 3 more purchase to buy, so I'm not buying another.
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Pillar of the Community
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looks like there's some sort of speck/blemish on the eagle's left wing at the shoulder too In person, that is a shiny spot, glints in the sun. Not good, not terrible either.
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almost looks like it was sneezed on before it was placed into the capsule.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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A little snotty, that's a good description. I'd considered doing a little "bath" to it, to see if it helps. Recipe isn't super exact, but I take a small bowl (I think called a custard bowl, about half the size of a soup bowl). A cup of boiling water, a drop or two of dish soap, and a "splash" (tablespoon?) is cleaning vinegar. Just put the coin in that for a minute. Oh, and use something other than tap water, either distilled or filtered drinking water. Take it out, or if it's too hot, just start filling the bowl with cool water. It'll usually air dry if the coin isn't allowed to cool too much. I've fixed a few this way. Not going to cure everything if something is really bad. It might fix this. Still thinking.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I believe those are the dreaded "milk spots". Not sure I'd do the bath; pretty big gamble for a $100 coin.
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
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Hey let me ask you all. Do you think the capsules changed? For one, when I was popping the capsule open to verify if the steaks I have were the capsule or coin, I realized the coin actually rattled a little in the capsule. Typically they are a tight fit.
Second, I think others have noted the capsule comes out of the clamshell a little easier. Making me think the capsule and clamshell both had a minor refit/resize done.
Third, I had a mint survey sent to me early in the week. I did the survey and they seemed to ask a lot of questions about the OGP.
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Bedrock of the Community
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I have noticed in the last few months that the coins I receive rattle inside the holder. These coins are not only from the mint but online vendors and ebay sellers. I always keep a supply of Air-Tite capsules in 38, 39 and 40mm and I seldom have a loose fit issue like I do with these new capsules. |
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