Queens beasts set

[AndrewSL76]

Here it is: 

[LawrenceChard]

1 minute ago, AndrewSL76 said:

I was at the Mint a few days ago and someone took a picture of me outside their quality control office. I wanted to prove to everyone that it existed. I’ll upload it just now.....

They don't usually permit cameras or phones, or they didn't use to, but perhaps they realised they would hardly be able to maintain the policy once they opened the visitor centre.

You do realise it could be top secret classified? 🙂

3 minutes ago, AndrewSL76 said:

Here it is: 

They got the first word right! 🙂

[AndrewSL76]

1 minute ago, LawrenceChard said:

They got the first word right! 🙂

I guess that makes sense. The coins may have issues but at least the get the postal addresses right? No one ever complains of never receiving their items.

[Paulo]

My 2 oz set also arrived today (no email from Royal Mint to tell me it was arriving?).

Like many others, there are issues with milk spotting, problems with the frosting etc.  Really disappointed!  

Purchasing an expensive item like this should be a enjoyable and seamless experience/transaction!

Will almost certainly be returning them on Monday (busy tomorrow). Trying to decide if I ask for a replacement or a refund? I have no confidence a replacement will be any better.

Don't think I will be buying any silver proofs direct from the Royal Mint again. Other than the great Engravers, if I am lucky. Think that's worth taking a chance.  

 

Regards, One very disappointed collector/stacker.

 

[AndrewSL76]

2 minutes ago, Paulo said:

My 2 oz set also arrived today (no email from Royal Mint to tell me it was arriving?).

Like many others, there are issues with milk spotting, problems with the frosting etc.  Really disappointed!  

Purchasing an expensive item like this should be a enjoyable and seamless experience/transaction!

Will almost certainly be returning them on Monday (busy tomorrow). Trying to decide if I ask for a replacement or a refund? I have no confidence a replacement will be any better.

Don't think I will be buying any silver proofs direct from the Royal Mint again. Other than the great Engravers, if I am lucky. Think that's worth taking a chance.  

 

Regards, One very disappointed collector/stacker.

 

Sorry to read that Paulo. I know I have been joking about quality control too, but it’s just my way of coping. I would say you should give them a second chance. I imagine that a lot of people will be returning the sets from what I have read and it may spur them into better quality control delivery this time. There are after all only 300 of the sets and so it should not be difficult to sort out...

Edited July 1, 2021 by AndrewSL76
Sorry about spelling your name wrong!!!

[NewCoins]

12 minutes ago, Paulo said:

My 2 oz set also arrived today (no email from Royal Mint to tell me it was arriving?).

Like many others, there are issues with milk spotting, problems with the frosting etc.  Really disappointed!  

Purchasing an expensive item like this should be a enjoyable and seamless experience/transaction!

Will almost certainly be returning them on Monday (busy tomorrow). Trying to decide if I ask for a replacement or a refund? I have no confidence a replacement will be any better.

Don't think I will be buying any silver proofs direct from the Royal Mint again. Other than the great Engravers, if I am lucky. Think that's worth taking a chance.  

 

Regards, One very disappointed collector/stacker.

 

Absolutely it should be an enjoyable experience.

I would like if they replaced it with a good quality set when I return it.

Even if they do the shine has definitely been taken away.

[Foster88]

I've always wondered how they replace proof coins with such a low mintage if they've already sold out.

They can't just give them a bit of spit and a rub.... then send them out again, but then again it is The Royal Mint. 😆

[LawrenceChard]

59 minutes ago, NewCoins said:

Don't say that ....

Alright, the week after then! 🙂

[CollectorNo1]

You would be surprised what the RM do.......or probably not 😬😬😬😬

[NewCoins]

6 hours ago, NewCoins said:

Looks "ok" on first look.

The falcon looks terrible. I noticed some of the other coins had what looked like very fine stubble on the outside thankfully. This seems inside and just looks grubby 😞

 

After closer inspection, nearly all of the coins have hair, or whatever it is.

Griffin is below for another example.

I appreciate my loupe is magnified as are the photos, someone tell me I am not being picky!

 

[Paulo]

Yep, mine were the same, black specks, not sure what they are?

[MetalsMan]

Mine are through, I double checked and all looked good. One looked like that slight "hair" effect, but it looked like it was the capsule rather than the coin.

[Chrisplym]

Anyone received the 1/4oz gold set yet? If so, what does the COA state about maximum coin mintage? Thanks.

[SilverJacks]

My 1/4 silver has the hairs on the outside of capsules. I assume it's fibres from the black lining in the box, perhaps when the lining was trimmed or something...

One of the coins is milked 😞 it's barely noticeable, but will only get worse I assume... And that's basically the issue for all of them, you don't know when more spots will appear and therefor not worth keeping.

Some of the other coins have issues with frosting too. I'm gonna take a few days to ponder over asking for a refund or replacement...

 

[CollectorNo1]

It is wat is was, and is wat it is...that's why I don't purchase proof sets from the RM....until they improve their QC.....which I can't see happening..I won't purchase any.....Music legends,QB's sets etc....because they are inferior .....its a 50/50 chance you will get what you expect,pay for..a proof coin should be that.."PROOF" The best,no marks,spots,milkspots.... but we pay alot of money for the best...and end up sending them back because they are far from PROOF!!!! The RM are taking the urine out of us...UNTIL.... they get their QC up to scratch...they should be boycotted or, you buy their inferior products and hope you will get a set of coins with no problems...got more chance on winning the lottery...but, its your choice....Guess I will get negative comments and slagged off.. but you know I'm right.....

Regards 

[FlorinCollector]

@CollectorNo1 You are spot on and up until recently I had always steered clear of RM proof silver. Recently with the Three graces I bought I liked the coin and thought if I need to sell easy days. It came and quality was up to scratch as you say lottery system. 

With this though I know £1,800 is probably not a lot of money to them but to me it is. The fact that most of the coins are ruined as well shows me that there was no checking on these coins at all. 

Ive boxed mine up for return not interested in exchanging tbh. Wish I could have afforded the gold set. 

[SilverJacks]

2 minutes ago, CollectorNo1 said:

It is wat is was, and is wat it is...that's why I don't purchase proof sets from the RM....until they improve their QC.....which I can't see happening..I won't purchase any.....Music legends,QB's sets etc....because they are inferior .....its a 50/50 chance you will get what you expect,pay for..a proof coin should be that.."PROOF" The best,no marks,spots,milkspots.... but we pay alot of money for the best...and end up sending them back because they are far from PROOF!!!! The RM are taking the urine out of us...UNTIL.... they get their QC up to scratch...they should be boycotted or, you buy their inferior products and hope you will get a set of coins with no problems...got more chance on winning the lottery...but, its your choice....Guess I will get negative comments and slagged off.. but you know I'm right.....

Regards 

I don't think anyone will slag you off mate. It's a valid opinion and I'm sure you're not alone in seeing it that way...

On the other hand, this series has such nice design that collectors will try their luck with silver proofs, and likewise there's profit for flippers to take the chance too.

I'm really in two minds from here, ask for replacement and hopefully get the set sorted, or refund and call it quits before more milking appears... 

 

2 minutes ago, FlorinCollector said:

Wish I could have afforded the gold set.

My thoughts exactly. Would remove the milk gamble

[CollectorNo1]

I agree...beautiful designs...but would you buy a brand new car with a scratch across the bonnet and be happy?? Shouldn't think so...The RM sends out coins/sets that are inferior to what they advertise....its a total pee take to their customers and its been going on for years!!!!  If your happying paying £100's - £1000's and hoping your sets are going to be perfect then I wish you well..but you only have to see the threads over the years on all of their coins and sets to see the negative comments on purchases..how many people send them back only to receive someone else's set that has been returned as a replacement that had issues and problems to realise the customer service or lack of that they  deliver..

😒😒😒😒

[SilverMike]

3 hours ago, Chrisplym said:

Anyone received the 1/4oz gold set yet? If so, what does the COA state about maximum coin mintage? Thanks.

Yes, max mintage 260, 250 limited sets. Photo attached

@westminstrel asked to see an example, attached, they are incredibly beautiful.

the set is let down by a few having copper spot and two of them being marked, I will be exchanging though. 

I also got the 2oz silver, frankly the mint should be embarrassed. Like others have said, the majority of mine (7coins I think) are milky so going back, tempted to just refund on them

[westminstrel]

Thank you @SilverMike. That looks gorgeous without a doubt. 

[Rll1288]

10 hours ago, NewCoins said:

After closer inspection, nearly all of the coins have hair, or whatever it is.

Griffin is below for another example.

I appreciate my loupe is magnified as are the photos, someone tell me I am not being picky!

 

Mine had that but it was on the outside and comes from the black velvet type stuff it lays in.. s yours inside the capsule? wow thats bad if it is

[NewCoins]

12 minutes ago, Rll1288 said:

Mine had that but it was on the outside and comes from the black velvet type stuff it lays in.. s yours inside the capsule? wow thats bad if it is

I am 99% sure it is inside. I have wiped the outside of the capsules numerous times, some of it clears off a fair bit doesn't.

Around half of the capsules were loose on opening the lid for the first time,  not completely off, perhaps that explains it. Not sure how hard it is for them to turn the capsules.

I will take a third check just to be absolutely sure. They will be likely going back anyway. Not sure if a few of them are a bit milky or just look grubby.

It shouldn't be that hard to send out 300 sets with tight caps, of a decent quality.

I might also gently rub a tissue on the box to see if that is indeed the source of the fibres.  

 

Edited July 2, 2021 by NewCoins

[GoldDiggerDave]

Have you tried one of these on the beast pubes?  

[Rll1288]

1 hour ago, NewCoins said:

I am 99% sure it is inside. I have wiped the outside of the capsules numerous times, some of it clears off a fair bit doesn't.

Around half of the capsules were loose on opening the lid for the first time,  not completely off, perhaps that explains it. Not sure how hard it is for them to turn the capsules.

I will take a third check just to be absolutely sure. They will be likely going back anyway. Not sure if a few of them are a bit milky or just look grubby.

It shouldn't be that hard to send out 300 sets with tight caps, of a decent quality.

I might also gently rub a tissue on the box to see if that is indeed the source of the fibres.  

 

I am amazed that the RM on these sorts of releases are not all over it..... I would get fired if I let my stuff go out like that 🙂

[AuricGoldfinger]

To me there should be some sort of grading system the mint uses before the coins are released. As mentioned above they should be PF 69/70, anything less is not acceptable. Silvers always going to be a bit of a gamble with milk spots etc but if they can’t make it pay for them with extra QC measures then don’t offer them!