Reply to Thread

Message:: [QUOTE="krispy, post: 2015591, member: 19065"]Here are some more pics, not the best, but an idea of what you get (unboxing) and setting up the OGP presentation. Opening the new shipping container. There are two sets inside this parcel. NO protection of the OGP under the micro-corrugated board of the shipping container - beware of bumped edges when taking delivery of your coins: <img src="http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/kcttck/US%20Coins%20-%20Kennedy%20Half%20Dollars/P1080563a_zpsc3626ae4.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> <img src="http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/kcttck/US%20Coins%20-%20Kennedy%20Half%20Dollars/P1080564a_zpsf5c54d6a.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> The two K13 sets out of the shipping container: <img src="http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/kcttck/US%20Coins%20-%20Kennedy%20Half%20Dollars/P1080565a_zps592ca7ca.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> Photo below: The top of the pic is the slip cover around each set of coins. The bottom of the pic is lifting the lid off the inner OGP of the set. <img src="http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/kcttck/US%20Coins%20-%20Kennedy%20Half%20Dollars/P1080566a_zps3c0a6436.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> The lid is off and the set is nearly revealed. It is embossed paper board with a monochromatic two-tone design. <img src="http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/kcttck/US%20Coins%20-%20Kennedy%20Half%20Dollars/P1080567a_zpsa8b9d2a8.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> The set of coins is on top and the empty OGP box with presentation instructions insert sits in the bottom tray of the OGP. <img src="http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/kcttck/US%20Coins%20-%20Kennedy%20Half%20Dollars/P1080568a_zps7cd280ce.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> Opening the set, we see the specifications card and history of the coin booklet (both different sizes and printed on different quality stock) inside a pocket of the presentation holder. When assembled, the booklets in this position would be upside down (see pic further down). That's rather a poor design for the initial opening, I think. The plastic foam sheet is protecting from the coin capsules and a plastic stub from making contact during shipping and storage. <img src="http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/kcttck/US%20Coins%20-%20Kennedy%20Half%20Dollars/P1080569a_zpsf231aa8b.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> Showing 2 of the 3 panels of the OPG presentation folder. <img src="http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/kcttck/US%20Coins%20-%20Kennedy%20Half%20Dollars/P1080571a_zps93e27454.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> Setting up the coin presentation folder... BE CAREFUL!!! You may consider how far, fast and heavily you fold these panels to prevent any cracking of the glued together construction of the OGP. <img src="http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/kcttck/US%20Coins%20-%20Kennedy%20Half%20Dollars/P1080577a_zps7c5cf56f.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> This is how the booklets appear straight out of the box and immediately upon standing up the OGP presentation folder. Notice also the small plastic stub supporting the panel. <img src="http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/kcttck/US%20Coins%20-%20Kennedy%20Half%20Dollars/P1080579a_zps85ab2a68.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> Note: The little plastic stub that supports the holder in presentation mode,  this is made of a soft gel-like plastic that I think to be a very poor choice of plastics near the coins. This and the overall 'look' of the OGP are disappointing and a departure from the more lavish presentation boxes of recent years past. <img src="http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/kcttck/US%20Coins%20-%20Kennedy%20Half%20Dollars/P1080582a_zpsca38efb7.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> Arrangement of the four coins in the set. <img src="http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/kcttck/US%20Coins%20-%20Kennedy%20Half%20Dollars/P1080575a_zpsbdbe50eb.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> The faux-velvet lined coin capsule holder. VERY tightly holds capsules. BE CAREFUL!!! When extracting coins, the paperboard edge can be easily dented as you try to pry out the coin and you could crack the capsule. There is no way to exert any force through the back of the board to get the coin out. I used a dull plastic knife to get my coin capsules free of this holer. This faux-velvet sheds and fibers cling mercilessly to the coin capsules. <img src="http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/kcttck/US%20Coins%20-%20Kennedy%20Half%20Dollars/P1080598a_zps303314fe.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> Embossed and darkly printed against the dark blue background, explanatory titles of where each coin resides in the OGP: <img src="http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/kcttck/US%20Coins%20-%20Kennedy%20Half%20Dollars/P1080583a_zps1b01ecda.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> Shots of the coins: <img src="http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/kcttck/US%20Coins%20-%20Kennedy%20Half%20Dollars/P1080591a_zps18f2f08e.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> <img src="http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/kcttck/US%20Coins%20-%20Kennedy%20Half%20Dollars/P1080587a_zps7d35784a.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> <img src="http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/kcttck/US%20Coins%20-%20Kennedy%20Half%20Dollars/P1080584a_zps8ab8f8e3.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> <img src="http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/kcttck/US%20Coins%20-%20Kennedy%20Half%20Dollars/P1080590a_zps810d1cb4.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> <img src="http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/kcttck/US%20Coins%20-%20Kennedy%20Half%20Dollars/P1080588a_zpse62a7320.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> [/QUOTE]

Log in or Sign up

Reply to Thread

Useful Searches