2009 Proofs Look Like Junk!!

Both, silver and clad, of my proof set quarters are like that. In my set, the dime, nickel and half look like the traditional strikes.

thanks for posting this I am new and would have overlooked it
both my 2009 silver sets only the lens with the quarters look same as yours but I just know noticed it do you think I should ask for exchange
please advise me

MorgansRmine,

I too received my silver proof set and was also very unhappy. I returned the set and just tonight, after 16-days was sent an e-mail telling me they received the return, I do hope I do not get some-one else's returned set.
Also put insurance on the set when mailing to them and when you call,about returning the set mention the "poor quality, damaged coins, and they will refund your return shipping costs, Good luck...

I have been collecting since 1963, I have among many things a Proof set for every year since 1954, I like many others collect for many reasons, one being I love the hunt for those sharp, strongly struck, possible Proof70 coins.

I would venture I am not alone in that I search the mint set collection I have also every year from 1956 to date for some of the same, very possible MS70 coins, and IMO believe that most collectors look Very closely at their coins and search for the same, sweet Deep Cameo Proof 70 coins and the same for the MS70 "Proof-like coins."
A very large amount of time I spend, like I am sure many others here at the forum also,very closely inspect their coins, isn't that what this hobby is all about,to look and learn at least a large part of it....PS: Most coin collectors are not the average person, being the time and education involved, searching and researching all the Numismatic information we/they can get to have a better understanding of the knowledge and devotion needed to be even close to being up to date with all that is going on.

I contacted the mint and I am past 7 day return
they really are hard to see I had to use a loupe to notice
who know maybr they will be worth more as errors
and always check them under loupe before 7 days is up under in future just be more careful

Mine looked the same. I ordered 50 clad and 50 silver sets on the first day they were available. After inspecting my clad, I kept 4 sets and sent the rest back. Of my silver, I kept 4 and sent the rest back. Looks like the Dime and Half Dollar were the most abused followed by the cents. Most of the dime torches had gashs while the shield scuffing and black specs on Kenedy's head were standard for the silver issue.

Nelrak, I think you are on to something, order 40-50 sets and the odds would be in your favor to find 4-5 sets that are SWEET, after all that is all you want, 4-5 sets, Great Idea!!!!I sent mine back and they received it yesterday, now I hope NOT to receive one of the sets people have returned!

So it is safe to say you look at your sets and coins closely!!!