BackyardBullion

OK.
Wow - on a few levels.
First, love the design in the flesh, its incredible. Second, the size of the big coins, stunning. 
HOWEVER
Quintuple sovereign capsule was OPEN 
There is a scratch/ding/frosting issue on the edge of the coin as a consequence. 
HOW does this happen.
This is SO bitterly disappointing because it is an issue that is so easily remedied compared to the cost of making or selling these sets.
I will be sending this back and INSISTING on a replacement/reminting of the coin. I do not want to miss out on such a stunning coin and I hope they will take this seriously. 
Makes good content for YouTube I guess, but I would far rather good coins.







 

OK.
Wow - on a few levels.
First, love the design in the flesh, its incredible. Second, the size of the big coins, stunning. 
HOWEVER
Quintuple sovereign capsule was OPEN 
There is a scratch/ding/frosting issue on the edge of the coin as a consequence. 
HOW does this happen.
This is SO bitterly disappointing because it is an issue that is so easily remedied compared to the cost of making or selling these sets.
I will be sending this back and INSISTING on a replacement/reminting of the coin. I do not want to miss out on such a stunning coin and I hope they will take this seriously. 
Makes good content for YouTube I guess, but I would far rather good coins.







 

Well
I wasn't waiting long.....
Wish me luck opening and checking!

OK.
Wow - on a few levels.
First, love the design in the flesh, its incredible. Second, the size of the big coins, stunning. 
HOWEVER
Quintuple sovereign capsule was OPEN 
There is a scratch/ding/frosting issue on the edge of the coin as a consequence. 
HOW does this happen.
This is SO bitterly disappointing because it is an issue that is so easily remedied compared to the cost of making or selling these sets.
I will be sending this back and INSISTING on a replacement/reminting of the coin. I do not want to miss out on such a stunning coin and I hope they will take this seriously. 
Makes good content for YouTube I guess, but I would far rather good coins.







 

OK.
Wow - on a few levels.
First, love the design in the flesh, its incredible. Second, the size of the big coins, stunning. 
HOWEVER
Quintuple sovereign capsule was OPEN 
There is a scratch/ding/frosting issue on the edge of the coin as a consequence. 
HOW does this happen.
This is SO bitterly disappointing because it is an issue that is so easily remedied compared to the cost of making or selling these sets.
I will be sending this back and INSISTING on a replacement/reminting of the coin. I do not want to miss out on such a stunning coin and I hope they will take this seriously. 
Makes good content for YouTube I guess, but I would far rather good coins.







 

OK.
Wow - on a few levels.
First, love the design in the flesh, its incredible. Second, the size of the big coins, stunning. 
HOWEVER
Quintuple sovereign capsule was OPEN 
There is a scratch/ding/frosting issue on the edge of the coin as a consequence. 
HOW does this happen.
This is SO bitterly disappointing because it is an issue that is so easily remedied compared to the cost of making or selling these sets.
I will be sending this back and INSISTING on a replacement/reminting of the coin. I do not want to miss out on such a stunning coin and I hope they will take this seriously. 
Makes good content for YouTube I guess, but I would far rather good coins.







 

Well
I wasn't waiting long.....
Wish me luck opening and checking!

Just had a Text from DHL....delivery today!
Now I have to sit at the front window all day salivating and waiting.....
 

OK.
Wow - on a few levels.
First, love the design in the flesh, its incredible. Second, the size of the big coins, stunning. 
HOWEVER
Quintuple sovereign capsule was OPEN 
There is a scratch/ding/frosting issue on the edge of the coin as a consequence. 
HOW does this happen.
This is SO bitterly disappointing because it is an issue that is so easily remedied compared to the cost of making or selling these sets.
I will be sending this back and INSISTING on a replacement/reminting of the coin. I do not want to miss out on such a stunning coin and I hope they will take this seriously. 
Makes good content for YouTube I guess, but I would far rather good coins.







 

OK.
Wow - on a few levels.
First, love the design in the flesh, its incredible. Second, the size of the big coins, stunning. 
HOWEVER
Quintuple sovereign capsule was OPEN 
There is a scratch/ding/frosting issue on the edge of the coin as a consequence. 
HOW does this happen.
This is SO bitterly disappointing because it is an issue that is so easily remedied compared to the cost of making or selling these sets.
I will be sending this back and INSISTING on a replacement/reminting of the coin. I do not want to miss out on such a stunning coin and I hope they will take this seriously. 
Makes good content for YouTube I guess, but I would far rather good coins.







 

OK.
Wow - on a few levels.
First, love the design in the flesh, its incredible. Second, the size of the big coins, stunning. 
HOWEVER
Quintuple sovereign capsule was OPEN 
There is a scratch/ding/frosting issue on the edge of the coin as a consequence. 
HOW does this happen.
This is SO bitterly disappointing because it is an issue that is so easily remedied compared to the cost of making or selling these sets.
I will be sending this back and INSISTING on a replacement/reminting of the coin. I do not want to miss out on such a stunning coin and I hope they will take this seriously. 
Makes good content for YouTube I guess, but I would far rather good coins.







 

Well
I wasn't waiting long.....
Wish me luck opening and checking!

Well
I wasn't waiting long.....
Wish me luck opening and checking!

Well
I wasn't waiting long.....
Wish me luck opening and checking!

Well
I wasn't waiting long.....
Wish me luck opening and checking!

I've posted the following in another thread- Here:
 
But it might be interesting to some people here too:
 

God, I must be bored this morning...
Using the search term '2022 Sovereign' on eBay on Saturday 20/11/2021:
 
The amount of 2022 Sovereigns for sale (all denominations and sets) is currently surprisingly few, given the amount of coins/ sets issued- there's currently only 36 sales posts using the search term described above.
 
In terms of sales- using the same search terms, here's the action so far- surprisingly few sales at 30.  Figures not quite accurate as some sales include 'best offer accepted':
 
5 Coin set- 3 Sales ranging between £5795 through £6995- Average sale price- £6430
4 Coin Set- NONE
3 Coin set- 5 Sales ranging between £1195 through £1650- Average sale price- £1388
Sovereign- 14 Sales ranging between £699 through £799- Average sale price- £750
Half Sovereign-  7 Sales ranging between £375 through £415- Average sale price- £399
Sovereign/ Half Sovereign combo- 1 Sale at £1300
 
The Opportunity takers don't appear to be out force.
 

Yes 😂

Do you mean the infamous finger condoms?

Thanks for the advice , especially on the gloves ( didn't know other than certainly dont use bare hands)

I would be returning it for a replacement if it arrived like that.
Last thing to say is that the cotton gloves are not the best to be handling proof coins, you should get some powder less latex or professional coin glove/finger covers. 

I would be returning it for a replacement if it arrived like that.
Last thing to say is that the cotton gloves are not the best to be handling proof coins, you should get some powder less latex or professional coin glove/finger covers. 

Ah, just worked out what is coming tomorrow....
The Print
Spends £8000 and all I get is a A4 Printed piece of paper
Well, technically I haven't spent anything yet...

Well, I wish I could say I have 3 of them on the way....but just the one set and via DHL.
One interesting note of order....
I have not been charged for this coin yet....
The money was pending all week, just logged in now to see I am significantly better off than I was earlier in the week. 
Just rang The Royal Mint and they advised all orders are charged when they are dispatched, so if you are also wondering about this then that is what is happening.
However, the lady I spoke to was a little worried that I had not been charged yet for the coins....
Will have to see what happens with it and whether I will have to chase them to take payment from me!

Ah, just worked out what is coming tomorrow....
The Print
Spends £8000 and all I get is a A4 Printed piece of paper
Well, technically I haven't spent anything yet...

Ah, just worked out what is coming tomorrow....
The Print
Spends £8000 and all I get is a A4 Printed piece of paper
Well, technically I haven't spent anything yet...