Scratches on Lincoln Proof Silver Dollars.

I finally received my five proof dollars and four of them have "minor" scratches. Normally I would return them for replacement but what I probably would receive, at this late stage, would be rejects.

Question is: would you hang on to them as they are all sold out, or return? Thanks!

Al

 

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From my perspective, the fact they have been sold out from the mint would not have anything to do with my decision to keep or return them. What I would ask myself( in private, so people will not talk about me) will I be satisfied with these coins over the years or will my attention always be drawn to these scratches.

Everyone is different but for me, I do not want to keep collectibles that I am not satisfied with. Besides you can probably pick up some later at a reasonable price.

 

I have an almost completed set of Buffalo Nickels. I am happy with every single one of them except for the 1916-d. Guess what I always end up looking at when I'm on that page. When I'm completely finiished I'm going to replace it.

Regarding the Lincolns I didn't look at the original date of the Post, but if it is today I would venture to say you already got some others sent back. It is your decision, but me I would send back and maybe buy less quanity on the secondary market. Years from now will that difference in price mean anything?

 

I had some Lincoln Proofs with scratches on them too. I did send them back;
but I'm somewhat picky, and they were visible if tilted. Kind of a shame but
it is the way it goes.

 

i would return them, and pick up good examples from the secondary market. Might cost a bit more, but i would be much happier with the non-scratched coins!

 

If I was the least bit unhappy with any of my proofs I would try returning them with specific details of the scratches on each coin. I would then request replacements with the guarantee that they be checked before being sent to you. I would also call the mint/dealer/whoever and speak to management about this problem. I know it sounds like pie-in-the sky BS but it's worth a try isn't it?

 

Thank you all for helping me make a decision!

I will send them back.

 

Good for you. There's nothing like a little satifaction in making up one's mind and sticking to it.

 

It would have been eating at you forever. As much as a pain in the rear that it was you made the right move.

 

Agreed, I also think you'll be glad you did.