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I wanted (needed - still need) a 1979-S Type 2 Roosevelt Proof dime. What I got is a type 1. It is not that hard to tell the difference between a type 1 and a type 2 coin of ANY denomination! Here it the listing I bought the coin from: ebay item number: 133358338252This is the coin I got In the 2x2, outside the 2x2 (for a better clear pic), and a close-up using my microscope.    You spend a lot of time searching and searching trying to get the best (and CORRECT) coin you can find, buy it, then WAIT for it....  , Then it comes in! All excited to have the coin finally, then BOOM! out comes the microscope, and it's a huge let down... Edited by Dearborn
08/02/2021 9:48 pm
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Rest in Peace
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Yes ,you have every right to rant . The type 1 proof S mints are pathetic .  |
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Pillar of the Community
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Well, you can return it. It's a 5 dollar coin, the seller might even tell you to just keep it.
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Well, you can return it. It's a 5 dollar coin, the seller might even tell you to just keep it. Yes, I can, can't I? But that is not the point here. This seller did not provide what he/she advertised for. I already messaged the seller to see what they will do next. Quote:
Yes ,you have every right to rant . The type 1 proof S mints are pathetic . Thanks T-BOP. Sometimes a good rant just feels GREAT!  I agree the type 1 was just a sloppy minting of coins that year (and 1981) And the Mint did it for all denominations too...  |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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A simple mistake on the seller's part? Why rant before you know the details of what happened?
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Why rant before you know the details of what happened? Well several reasons 1. It usually the reflexive reaction I get at first. 2. it helps to relieve my disappointment and the letdown I feel. 3. Well you fine folks are the only ones I can express this disappointment and clear my head before getting back to the seller. Of which, I have just messaged them, stating what I got and what I expected (with photos). And because of my rant here, I was totally polite and reasonable in explaining what I saw from my end. Now just waiting on a reply... |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Well, you can return it. If I was the seller I would refuse the return. The coin has been removed from the original holder. From the sellers point of view you could be the scammer trying to return a different coin. For the longest time in this hobby it was understood that if you removed a coin from a holder without permission the sale was considered final and it was not returnable. |
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Did you contact the seller as ask what's up with that?
Do you plan on returning it?
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The coin has been removed from the original holder. From the sellers point of view you could be the scammer trying to return a different coin Well I guess it's a good thing I record (photograph) everything before doing anything to the stuff I buy. that being said, the Seller said that he/she will send out another to me. They said nothing about the coin I got, so I offered to send it back on my own 'dime - (if you will). So, venting was probably a bit pre-mature, but c'est la vie.. |
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the Seller said that he/she will send out another to me  Quote:
...so I offered to send it back on my own 'dime - (if you will).  |
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Posted 08/02/2021 8:10 pm
