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MoneyPenney Pillar of the Community Canada 2984 Posts	Posted 11/22/2013 6:33 pm Quote: I may intend to buy in future but that risks any appreciation. I don't want this to be a debate about whether this coin is hot, but in general, is the outlook on NCLT usually downwards? Does this mean I should be able to get it at issue or a bit below in the future (the full set with box)? You should be able to get this coin for below issue price pretty soon. This is definitely not a "hot" coin if you look at ebay listings. There are only a few listings for it and the completed ones are $115, $125, $106, $98. The high mintage of 10,000 coins and the limited appeal among the general public is going to depress the value of it. Report this Post to the Staff
snoopy Valued Member Canada 78 Posts	Posted 11/22/2013 7:46 pm got the coins today. I don't see any bubble or scratch problem from eyes. It's a very beautiful coin. Report this Post to the Staff
TIPIT Valued Member Canada 233 Posts	Posted 11/22/2013 8:28 pm I checked mine and see no bubble with naked eye. I agree that CC's one looks like flawed like this with that many bubbles, but maybe mine has even more as I never checked under a microscope. I would personally not return a coin for something that can only be seen with a microscope... especially with a "hand-made" coin. Honestly, how can you ask for a even-under-20x-microscope-perfect thing when it's hand-made. It defies the purpose of hand-making it. But..... if you collect coins because you like to watch them under a microscope once in a while and this is what makes you happy about your collection... maybe it worth the exchange. But still, it's hand-made, no guarantee the next one will be better. Report this Post to the Staff
arianzo Pillar of the Community Canada 2124 Posts	Posted 11/22/2013 11:52 pm It would be interesting to call RCM, and ask for someone from the Quality Control Department to explain what's the acceptable standard for this "hand-made" coins. Maybe we're expecting too much and will receive back the same coin (with the same kind of problems). And about the subscription .... I received an email from my Rep about the remaining stock for some coins. 62 subscriptions left for the GL. Report this Post to the Staff
sw3dish ch3f Valued Member Canada 89 Posts	Posted 11/24/2013 12:42 am Like many of you, I also received the coin unexpectedly on Thursday. At first, I thought the coin was almost flawless. I didn't notice any bubbles or scratches on the lake even when looking through my loupe. After reading you guys' comments, I decided to inspect my coin again using an LED flashlight. Lo and behold, major scratches on the enamel!! There's a barely noticeable bubble by the small island on the left which I don't mind but the scratches bother me. They're not noticeable under a normal light. I don't know if I should exchange it... what do you guys think? Report this Post to the Staff
Northerncoins Pillar of the Community Canada 2019 Posts	Posted 11/24/2013 06:48 am Quote: What is the returns policy? If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase , simply return it to us within 30 days. For defective products, returns are accepted for up to one year from your date of purchase. Depending on your indicated preference and/or product availability, we will gladly replace your purchase or provide you with a full refund. Returns: Five Easy Steps Call 1-800-267-1871 to request a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. This number will need to be included as part of your return package. Ensure the product is in its original packaging (single coins and coin sets must be returned in their original display cases and outer protective boxes, along with their respective Certificates of Authenticity). Include your packing slip or a short note indicating your name, customer number, complete mailing address and relevant order number with your return package. Indicate if you would prefer a purchase replacement or a full refund. Return your purchase by shipping via regular mail (*See Shipping & Reimbursement Guidelines below) to: Royal Canadian Mint, PO Box 457, Stn A, Ottawa, ON K1N 8V5 Canada Returns: Shipping & Reimbursement Guidelines Please be advised that the Royal Canadian Mint is not responsible for returned purchases that are lost in the mail. Note: To ensure your return package does not get lost, consider choosing a carrier who provides the option of a tracking number, insurance or "signature required" shipping. If you are returning a defective product and wish to be reimbursed at the regular mail rate, up to a maximum of $15 CDN, please include your Request Merchandise Authorization number and copy of the shipping receipt. Note: This reimbursement does not apply to non-defective product or additional incidentals like insurance. http://www.mint.ca/store/mint/custo...010#returns1 Report this Post to the Staff
NuMoosematist Pillar of the Community Canada 867 Posts	Posted 11/24/2013 4:28 pm sw3dish ch3f reported: Quote: Like many of you, I also received the coin unexpectedly on Thursday. At first, I thought the coin was almost flawless. I didn't notice any bubbles or scratches on the lake even when looking through my loupe. After reading you guys' comments, I decided to inspect my coin again using an LED flashlight. Lo and behold, major scratches on the enamel!! There's a barely noticeable bubble by the small island on the left which I don't mind but the scratches bother me. They're not noticeable under a normal light. I don't know if I should exchange it... what do you guys think? Bork! Bork! Chef Those scratches are a drag! However if you can't see them at all under normal lighting, I'm not sure you should return the coin unless they really bother you. As TIPIT said, handmade things will not look perfect under intense light and magnification. Also maybe the scratches look much worse under the very bright LED light. Anyway, you don't have to make a quick decision about returning it. Report this Post to the Staff
1188howest Valued Member Canada 470 Posts	Posted 11/24/2013 5:04 pm 2 coins; -no air pockets or sub-enamel scratches(under 20x loupe) 1 coin; -scratches visible(naked eye) but no air pockets Report this Post to the Staff
1188howest Valued Member Canada 470 Posts	Posted 11/24/2013 5:05 pm 2 coins; -no air pockets or sub-enamel scratches(under 20x loupe) 1 coin; -scratches visible(naked eye) but no air pockets Report this Post to the Staff
snoopy Valued Member Canada 78 Posts	Posted 11/24/2013 11:00 pm 2 of the 3 coins have lot of scratches when I apply the light from the side. I'm thinking to return all. Report this Post to the Staff
Anjohl Pillar of the Community Canada 815 Posts	Posted 11/25/2013 06:22 am Maybe those are underwater ridges? Report this Post to the Staff
Mlalonde1977 Valued Member Canada 246 Posts	Posted 11/25/2013 11:44 am I think the price they sold their product, the RCM should send "Pristine" coins...Just my opinion... Report this Post to the Staff
Northerncoins Pillar of the Community Canada 2019 Posts	Posted 11/25/2013 11:54 am Quote: I think the price they sold their product, the RCM should send "Pristine" coins...Just my opinion... Exactly what I have been saying as well.Now you might say, so what its not a big deal, and maybe it will never be a big deal with these coins, but say these coins climb in value at some point in the future, collectors buying them say 5 years from now or even less might be a bit more picky and those "scratches" are going to be a turn off or the very least a decrease in value, a tiny bubble or two may not be as big of an issue. But scratches will be. Report this Post to the Staff
poboxw Pillar of the Community Canada 1502 Posts	Posted 11/25/2013 1:00 pm As I understand it, enamelling is a manual task that is done by pushing an enamelling pen that is extruding the enamel back and forth over a surface to build up layers of enamel and achieve the effect. It's therefore almost a given that fine mirror surfaces be at least slightly damaged and that damage visible if the enamel is translucent. Doesn't really bother me, still a beautiful coin Report this Post to the Staff
pocket change 50 Pillar of the Community Canada 1751 Posts	Posted 11/25/2013 1:32 pm I just received my 2 Lake Superior coins: one is perfect under magnification the other looks to be near perfect. I need to view the magnified video I made to decide if I should send it back. I checked the islands on both coins and they are perfect, no flooding. They are very nice coins, I'm going to do further inspections under magnification before I post a more detailed opinion. First impressions I'm real pleased with their uniqueness. I'm glad collectors pointed out the issues they noticed with the enamelling. It may have escaped my notice, as I don't always use magnification to view my coins. My $2 scope for my iPhone has come in very handy lately. Report this Post to the Staff
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