Should i return this coin?

To each his own, but I think you're over-thinking it.

If a few die polishing lines didn't bother PCGS, why should they bother you?

Should you decide to sell it, most buyers will be buying the holder as much as or more than the coin itself. If they get it for a fair price, they'll be very happy with their purchase. I think you should be, too.

 

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Good points. Thanks.

 

It says 70 on the holder. Take it and run.

 

Are you serious? It’s just a bullion coin, keep cool

I wouldn’t return it as you bought an SP70 ASE and that’s exactly what you got. Did you see pictures of this coin or only stock photos? Anyway don’t make it hard for you and/or the seller. Just don’t buy the next one online but in person, so you can have a look at it.

 

I don't have any good coin shops nearby, wish i do.

 

Arvin,
Based on your original post and your other responses here, it seems like you bought this coin for your collection and not just to resell, correct?
If that’s the case, find another SP70 online that’s of high quality, buy it, then resell the coin you don’t want. Since you said that you don’t have any coin shops near you, find a seller that has good, hi-res pictures - so that you can do the next best thing to actually having it in-hand before buying it. Some eBay members will have this detail in their pics, others don’t. There are other reputable online sellers out there, too.
If you’re confident from the pics that the coin is what you want, don’t be afraid to spend $10-$15 more than the average recent sell price for it. After all, you paid ~$20 less than avg. for this coin, right?
If you’re able to sell the lesser coin for $70 and pay shipping & selling fees, you’d still keep ~$60.
Assuming everything works out in my hypothetical above, you’ll have done a little bit of work to get the coin that you like for your collection, not have bothered the seller with a return, had fun comparing the two and should basically end up paying the average SP70 price for an above average coin!

 

I like burnished ASE's too, but I only buy them raw with OGP.

 

That's a great strategy, Im probably going to enjoy that process very much. Thanks so much for the advice. I actually did consider doing this before, but was too lazy and didn't want to bother with selling online, but what choice do I have ? No good shop near me...

 

Also I'm just afraid that the die polish Marks will affect the value when I do sell it.

 

You got it for 55 with free shipping. There’s not that much it could really go down when that’s not to far above a raw price. I wouldn’t stress it, I agree with the others that you’re over thinking this one.

 

I don't mean to sound like a coin-snob, or a jerk, but really, die polishing lines will typically only bother buyers that A) don't know what they are, and think they are scratches, or B) folks that are trying for a matched set with smooth fields. This was not meant to be taken as an insult, but only to help you understand that die polishing lines are not really a detriment to a coin, as evidenced by the grade of the one you have.

I think I'm pretty safe in saying that die polishing lines are visible in every series, of every denomination ever produced by the mint in quantity.

 

No offense taken, thanks for explaining.

 

I'd return it. 70 means perfect, this is not.

 

What makes you say that? The die polishing lines? If so, please see my comment above....

 

Not true. There’s a difference between true perfection and the 70 grade. The grade is “as stuck” not absolute perfection and beefer is right if it’s die polishing lines that’s fine

 

If you don't want to keep it and the price is spiking then why don't you just sell it? Buy it for 55, sell it for 70 and then keep an eye out for a coin you really like.
The lines wouldn't bother me but if they bother you then pass the coin on, its your collection and the coin should represent your tastes.

 

I wouldn't sell it. Die polishing lines are very common, and do not affect the grade.
However, if you want one with no polishing lines, go ahead and sell it and get one. I think PCGS graded this accurately. Looks like a 70 to me.

 

Die polishing lines are pretty cool. You might want to keep this one as a reminder that buying coins from "bulk" sellers always has inherent risk.

If you don't like it at all, you should return it. If you don't want to keep it as a numismatic lesson, you'll never be happy with the piece.

 

As a seller, it seems silly to me when someone returns a certified problem-free coin for a refund, especially when it's PCGS or NGC. They have every right to. But personally, I consider it a giant waste of time. IF you do return it, don't open a "item not as described" case. You should pay the shipping. JMO