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<p>[QUOTE="berneck1, post: 916844, member: 24201"]I have to say, I'm not happy at all with my recent order from the mint. I ordered a bunch of things because I was waiting for the buffalos, and I saved a ton on shipping </p><p><br /></p><p>I'll start with the Buffalos. One was beautiful, the other seemed to be damaged... It's hard to tell, but it's either a dent on the edge or some kind of grease. So looks like I'll be returning it....I dare not open the lens. Either way, I shouldn't have to keep it...</p><p><br /></p><p>Then I also received the LP3, LP4 and LP5 rolls. Every set had a problem. The coins showing on each end were spotted. Also, 5 of the six rolls were heads/heads or tails/tails! Is it unreasonable for me to expect heads/tails rolls and no spots at 8.95 a roll?!! Have any of you experienced this? Am I just lucky with my LP1 and LP2 rolls?</p><p><br /></p><p>Then I got two silver America the Beautiful quarter proof sets. One set is ok, but has quite a bit of cardboard fibers in it, the coins are pristine though. The</p><p>other set is the same, but the Mount Hood quarter is turned at a 90 degree angle, it just smacks you in the face when you look at the set! </p><p><br /></p><p>Then two 2009 mint sets. These aren't so bad but one cent in each set is on about a 20 degree angle. I can live with that, but after having all these other problems and having spent so much money, I think I'm even more sensitive to this clearly careless work!</p><p><br /></p><p>Lastly, I purchased two 2009 silver proof sets. From what I can see there are no issues! Finally!!! </p><p><br /></p><p>That being said, are these common problems? Do I have enough of a gripe to be able to exchange all of these without additional cost to me? I'm certain I'll be ok with exchanging the buffalo, it's definitely damaged.</p><p><br /></p><p>It love to hear other experiences with these types of things.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="berneck1, post: 916844, member: 24201"]I have to say, I'm not happy at all with my recent order from the mint. I ordered a bunch of things because I was waiting for the buffalos, and I saved a ton on shipping I'll start with the Buffalos. One was beautiful, the other seemed to be damaged... It's hard to tell, but it's either a dent on the edge or some kind of grease. So looks like I'll be returning it....I dare not open the lens. Either way, I shouldn't have to keep it... Then I also received the LP3, LP4 and LP5 rolls. Every set had a problem. The coins showing on each end were spotted. Also, 5 of the six rolls were heads/heads or tails/tails! Is it unreasonable for me to expect heads/tails rolls and no spots at 8.95 a roll?!! Have any of you experienced this? Am I just lucky with my LP1 and LP2 rolls? Then I got two silver America the Beautiful quarter proof sets. One set is ok, but has quite a bit of cardboard fibers in it, the coins are pristine though. The other set is the same, but the Mount Hood quarter is turned at a 90 degree angle, it just smacks you in the face when you look at the set! Then two 2009 mint sets. These aren't so bad but one cent in each set is on about a 20 degree angle. I can live with that, but after having all these other problems and having spent so much money, I think I'm even more sensitive to this clearly careless work! Lastly, I purchased two 2009 silver proof sets. From what I can see there are no issues! Finally!!! That being said, are these common problems? Do I have enough of a gripe to be able to exchange all of these without additional cost to me? I'm certain I'll be ok with exchanging the buffalo, it's definitely damaged. It love to hear other experiences with these types of things.[/QUOTE]
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