How expensive was my mistake?

[Ceaiu]

Was lucky enough to get the 2oz Una and the Lion directly from RM, when it was launched.

But then, I was stupid enough (frustrated by how dirty the coin arrived from RM) to give it a gentle wipe with a soft cloth.

I was (still am) new to owning proof coins, didn't consider reselling it at the time, but now I've missed the Three Graces and can't complete the set anymore.

So, how much have I lost by touching it?

[MancunianStacker]

Photos. Any scratches visible under 5x magnification? 

[Ceaiu]

Behind the lion, I can see one hair line when tilting the coin against a light source. So, no need for a magnification glass to know that I've made a big mistake. 😥

[MancunianStacker]

I see what looks like a scratch behind it’s tail yes (if it’s not a microfiber stuck to the coin).

I’m sure it is still worth a lot more than you paid for it but I don’t think conservation can get scratches out and then post grading I don’t think it would get a PF69 so might as well keep it raw and be honest with any future buyer.

If the price is right a buyer might oversee it. 🤷‍♂️

[SilverJacks]

@Ceaiu Don't let it get you too down. I'm sure you're disappointed but @MancunianStacker has hit the nail on the head with the positive points raised.

It's still worth more than you paid. It's still a cool coin and there are punters out there that would love to own that coin

[Ceaiu]

Thank you all for the advice and positive thoughts. 

[MancunianStacker]

8 hours ago, SilverJacks said:

@Ceaiu Don't let it get you too down. I'm sure you're disappointed but @MancunianStacker has hit the nail on the head with the positive points raised.

It's still worth more than you paid. It's still a cool coin and there are punters out there that would love to own that coin

I’d still buy it that’s for sure. I need one to go with my Three Graces 👍🏻 

If you were selling. Do an auction style with a minimum reserve / start off price. That way you’re assured of getting a minimum amount for your coin or you keep it. Then we get to fight it out and you attain the highest price. Just a thought 💭 👍🏻 

[Ceaiu]

2 hours ago, MancunianStacker said:

I’d still buy it that’s for sure. I need one to go with my Three Graces 👍🏻 

If you were selling. Do an auction style with a minimum reserve / start off price. That way you’re assured of getting a minimum amount for your coin or you keep it. Then we get to fight it out and you attain the highest price. Just a thought 💭 👍🏻 

Never sold anything, not here nor someplace else ... but then I would have to start somewhere at one point, 'cause otherwise I'm just spending.

Is it difficult to ship in UK from EU? If that would be my first sell, then building reputation and experience would be my main profit.

[TommyTwoShots]

I just used my callipers to measure a sov and made a big gouge in the surface 😔 gutting but fortunately it’s only bullion!

[Ceaiu]

9 hours ago, MancunianStacker said:

I’d still buy it that’s for sure. I need one to go with my Three Graces 👍🏻 

If you were selling. Do an auction style with a minimum reserve / start off price. That way you’re assured of getting a minimum amount for your coin or you keep it. Then we get to fight it out and you attain the highest price. Just a thought 💭 👍🏻 

Followed your advice

[Robda1986]

You could always get @BackyardBullion to help you sell it he's just helped a newbie sell 10+ oz's of platinum