Jeffers46

So, I don’t have the coins in hand yet but the results are in. Absolutely delighted 😃 
it’s worth noting, as previously stated, the milk spots only showed up under certain conditions in which case they were pretty obvious. But I guess it’s possible that they didn’t show up during the grading process…
Anyway, I can’t wait to get them in hand now …

A few days after getting this, but I have just moved from one part of London to another in one of the most stressful weeks of my life...
I plan on taking some better pictures over the weekend before this goes off for safe keeping. 
1847 Proof Gothic Crown Undecimo:
 

Yes I think everyone here should refuse to buy the next Great Engraver's issue😉😎

My first 1oz arrived and wow!! 😍
I’m very impressed, it seems flawless and I was lucky to get a low certificate number too for what it’s worth.
I know we’ve all seen them but I can’t stop looking at it.

Panther on the Loose Coinsters !

I’ve received the first part of my order today.
These coins are absolutely stunning in the hand and the design is amazing. 
Yes it is different from the QB’s but still just as visually powerful, the panthers face almost snarls as you move it in the light. 
 
A final close up inspection is needed but first impressions of owning these are an almost Great Engravers level of joy. 
 

Why have they included the edge inscription on the 1oz silver only>?  I would like it on the sizes I purchased too

I’ve received the first part of my order today.
These coins are absolutely stunning in the hand and the design is amazing. 
Yes it is different from the QB’s but still just as visually powerful, the panthers face almost snarls as you move it in the light. 
 
A final close up inspection is needed but first impressions of owning these are an almost Great Engravers level of joy. 
 

I’ve received the first part of my order today.
These coins are absolutely stunning in the hand and the design is amazing. 
Yes it is different from the QB’s but still just as visually powerful, the panthers face almost snarls as you move it in the light. 
 
A final close up inspection is needed but first impressions of owning these are an almost Great Engravers level of joy. 
 

I’ve received the first part of my order today.
These coins are absolutely stunning in the hand and the design is amazing. 
Yes it is different from the QB’s but still just as visually powerful, the panthers face almost snarls as you move it in the light. 
 
A final close up inspection is needed but first impressions of owning these are an almost Great Engravers level of joy. 
 

Number 4220 arrived in 1oz silver proof. Appears to be MS70😊 and no milk spots. Yet🙄. If I had to nitpick then the year '2022' is not centred correctly and appears to be too far to the left🤔...quietly chuffed😊
 

Why have they included the edge inscription on the 1oz silver only>?  I would like it on the sizes I purchased too

2oz 5oz silver, and a 1 oz gold secured coinsters!

2oz 5oz silver, and a 1 oz gold secured coinsters!

Live feed from Hampton Court at 7.45pm 
 
 
That's today 

The Royal Mint has posted a YouTube link of a launch event for the Royal Tudor Beasts - seemingly their next series - on October 7.
 

Great result! Very happy for you.

Great result! Very happy for you.

Completers feast !
Beautiful QB Completers just arrived from NGC with a nice grade  
1oz gold proof (thanks to @Jeffers46who sold it to me) and the 2oz silver proof

Are you happy with the results yourself?
So this confirms that milk spots will affect any grading score, negatively...

I had just got my returns label from the mint, when my set sold on eBay. I advertised that the set had spots in my listing, mentioned it again when exchanging offers and then messaged the buyer afterward saying that the set had milk spots. I feel like they know what they are getting! 

Replacement 1/4 silver set came today.
No apparent issues. Not a beard shaving in sight. Well, at least not inside the capsules.
I think RM may be watching @BackyardBullion reviews.
credit where it’s due, I’m really pleased with it. 

I had just got my returns label from the mint, when my set sold on eBay. I advertised that the set had spots in my listing, mentioned it again when exchanging offers and then messaged the buyer afterward saying that the set had milk spots. I feel like they know what they are getting! 

I had just got my returns label from the mint, when my set sold on eBay. I advertised that the set had spots in my listing, mentioned it again when exchanging offers and then messaged the buyer afterward saying that the set had milk spots. I feel like they know what they are getting! 

I have spent a bit more time looking at my replacement set with a loupe.
Black fibres aside, at the beginning I was hopeful and willing to take the risk and rectify that myself.
After closer inspection, although they are better than the first set, there are milk spots on a good few of the coins.
Don't get me wrong they aren't significant and are small, but once you know they are there you can see them with the naked eye.
After two sets, first terrible, second probably 95% there (fibres aside) I will be sending them back for a refund.
As much as I wanted this set, that should have been great, I feel a bit worn out by the whole saga and the shine has definitely gone. Even if they offered a perfect set, at this stage I wouldn't be bothered.
It's a great shame but it is what it is.