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I am sure I will as well. Update: I have a tracking number. But no delivery date. I am sure that will be in tomorrow.  |
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Got the delivery date, now we wait.  |
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Posted this on another site but figured some other perspectives might help: Got one of these in the mail today. I like the packaging and overall look but upon close examination of the medal (setting aside for the moment any discussion on the lens scratches) I saw some odd dark pitting near Teddy's mouth... as if it's a print of him sneezing lol. Can anybody explain this?   Edited by odieo331
04/11/2014 9:43 pm
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Hair or die crack?
If it's a die crack I'd definitely keep it.
Edited by jack jeckel
04/11/2014 9:45 pm
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A zoomed in shot here... (the swirly line from nose to jacket is the chord for Teddy's glasses, I believe; I'm referring to the black spots between the H in "Theodore" and his chin).  Edited by odieo331
04/11/2014 9:56 pm
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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odieo331: If the black spots are definitely on the surface of the medal (and not on the inner surface of the capsule), it is likely a bit of grease that got on the piece during production.
If it were mine, I would call the Mint and request a replacement.
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Thanks; looks like there's a gash below the H, too. I'll pop the capsule open and take a closer look.
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I had a pleasant surprise this weekend when my set arrived three days ahead of the scheduled deliver date.  I love it!  For what it is worth, Teddy is not sneezing on my silver medal.  |
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jbuck - glad we convinced you to go ahead and buy the set. I am actually quite happy with the last to special sets the mint has done. The Generals set was worth the money and then to follow it up with this one - I can't complain. I am really disappointed the sales have been lacking on them.
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I am glad you convinced me as well.  I love both this and the Five Star Generals set. Normally I am the "buy the coin, not the container" type, but the presentation of both sets is well done and the additional historical information certainly adds value. I know it might be overkill, but now they need to create a Eisenhower Coin and Chronicles set for next year.  |
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jbuck, Ike set is a great idea..... I would love to get one..... especially if this time, they use the Ike design on a 99.9% silver blank (maybe 1oz or 2oz size)..... crossing my finger.
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Got an email saying mine shipped yesterday, and looking forward to it. I ordered based on comments and pictures here. Set may have only been better if both medals were silver, but still a good looking set.
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... especially if this time, they use the Ike design on a 99.9% silver blank (maybe 1oz or 2oz size)... Oh. My. Goodness. That would be excellent! Quote:
Set may have only been better if both medals were silver, but still a good looking set. I originally thought the same, but I have come to appreciate the tri-colour look... Gold, Silver, Bronze. |
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If the Mint were to produce an Eisenhower Coin and Chronicles set, it would have to be made the year his gold Presidential dollar comes out. |
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