Poor Bess Truman - Coin Community Forum

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Author	Replies: 6 / Views: 1,248
captainrich Pillar of the Community United States 983 Posts	Posted 09/26/2015 10:16 pm When the annual First Spouse Medal Set went on sale September 21, I jumped on the U.S. Mint website and ordered two sets to fill my albums. I received the sets in the mail today, but was disappointed when I looked at the first set and noticed a large gash across the cheek and nose of the Bess Truman medal. The other three medals in the envelope looked fine. I then opened the second envelope and was astonished to see a similar gash across the face of same spouse, Bess Truman. These aren't just contact marks, but appear to be deep cuts into the metal. Now I have to decide whether it's worth the effort to return the sets and buy new ones. Considering the $16.95 cost of the four-medal set, the individual medals really only cost about $4.24 apiece. I'll probably just keep them. My 7070 My NGC Registry Sets: https://coins.www.collectors-societ...eopleID=9216 Report this Post to the Staff

MeadowviewCollector Pillar of the Community United States 4409 Posts	Posted 09/26/2015 11:16 pm I would return them to the Mint/fulfillment place and order new sets. Those marks regardless of what they are would bother me if I were putting together a matched set. -MV Report this Post to the Staff
Debrajc Pillar of the Community United States 4211 Posts	Posted 09/27/2015 07:33 am I would return the set and re order as well. I think...if you call the mint and tell them your coins are actually damaged they will issue a return tag so the effort to return them would be minimal. Yes...definitely return that set. Report this Post to the Staff
Cascade Pillar of the Community United States 7390 Posts	Posted 09/27/2015 6:13 pm Yikes! Was she in a backroom bar brawl knife fight or something? If you want to see a very cool Harry & Bess Truman "coin" click on the link below in my signature about my avatar coin... Report this Post to the Staff
captainrich Pillar of the Community United States 983 Posts	Posted 09/27/2015 6:40 pm That's some awesome toning on your avatar medal, Cascade, and some great symbolism on the reverse! My 7070 My NGC Registry Sets: https://coins.www.collectors-societ...eopleID=9216 Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 09/27/2015 6:53 pm They should be returned and a new replacement product sent, with all shipping costs paid by the supplier. no mint worth it's reputation should send that sort of damaged product to a collector. Actually, I agree with "poor Bess Truman"; she looks like she is suffering from deep grief in this image. Certainly brings out the compasion in me! Edited by sel_69l 09/28/2015 09:03 am Report this Post to the Staff
PatAR Valued Member United States 262 Posts	Posted 09/30/2015 01:22 am Quote: They should be returned and a new replacement product sent, with all shipping costs paid by the supplier. no mint worth it's reputation should send that sort of damaged product to a collector. Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 6 / Views: 1,248

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

All Forums Category: General Numismatic Forums Forum: Tokens, Medals, Challenge Coins, and other Exonumia

Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today!

The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.

View Last 100 New Topics

View Last 100 Active Topics

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum

It took 0.3 seconds to rattle this change.