The 2017-W Uncirculated $50.00 Gold Eagle From Apmex

Thanks for posting the pics

Definitely something going on there.

Was it raised? If it's raised given the spot and you saying it's repeated it'd be a die issue which would be worth more than the normal one. That was my first impression seeing the location

It was not a raised gouge, it was incused or appeared to be a post production damaged coin, Twice or they simply did not change the coins...... PS, If they looked at coins before leaving them, This post topic would not be here.......... Not an error, IMO, Just poor handling conditions along the path to Me........Apmex, " The largest selection of coins online "... After comparing " both " coins pictures, I believe the coins are one in the same.!!! IF My conclusion is true, This is a serious problem about their practices and reputation,in the coin collecting community. I do not appreciate!!!

The APMEX Nightmare is a serious concern for all who might be considering buying or selling or simply doing business with the self proclaimed " fastest shipping in the industry " and " the largest selection of coins online ".... Problems with simple communication skills after returning a damaged coin twice and no one contacts me, I have contacted them after not hearing back from them from the first return, weeks ago. I will say, after working for the largest tree expert company in the world, customer sensitivity was and is an integral part of simple courtesy,. in doing business Anywhere. I strongly suggest that all collectors beware, APMEX is a disgraceful reflection of the reality of a unreputable " company " PS, If this site is concerned with more then the almighty dollar, accepting their money to advertise here, leading people like myself to believe that trusting this company must be good, simply because if they advertise here, this site must have standards to assure that people whom list their services here, must have integrity, or dignity in that they would not recklessly behave the way in which they are with My transaction alone. I highly doubt that I am being singled out. They are a disgrace to the coin collecting people who deserve a fair shake.......................... Disgusted and still waiting to hear back from anyone in the company to receive My third coin after returning the last damaged two !]

Returned 2 waiting to receive the third..................

Just get a refund and call it a day. These huge sellers routinely use stock photos and when it comes to raw bullion style coins a lot of the times its grading rejects. They technically sent you what you ordered which is the trade off that people often pay for the lower price. Buyers that have a specific quality in mind are generally better off with either a graded one or paying a little more from a smaller seller to see the actual coin they'll get

Today My THIRD coin arrived after returning the damaged first TWO that APMEX sent Me. Being persistent and patient pays off, I received a " Flawless " 2017-W Uncirculated $50.00 Gold Eagle coin .The company came through , You know what they say, The Third times a charm. PS, I want to Thank all who commented and placed pictures, Thank You!!!...............