2022 Platinum Jubilee SOTD Sovereign

[Allgoldcoins]

I am not sure what anyone else thinks but we thought the SOTD's came in really cheap boxes, so we though we would supply our remaining few like this. We think the coin deserves a proper case :

[coinory]

1 minute ago, Allgoldcoins said:

I am not sure what anyone else thinks but we thought the SOTD's came in really cheap boxes, so we though we would supply our remaining few like this. We think the coin deserves a proper case :

Box was the only complain I had about the  coun too...  really low quality 

[Mtaybar]

40 minutes ago, Allgoldcoins said:

I am not sure what anyone else thinks but we thought the SOTD's came in really cheap boxes, so we though we would supply our remaining few like this. We think the coin deserves a proper case :

I don't know what to think about that tbh. I prefer the wooden box in all fairness but I quite like the fact the original box it comes in is different. Horses for courses I guess, anyone can pick up an old original royal mint box at a cheap price if they prefer it. Is it just me or does the COA look to big to fit in the box?

Edited February 22, 2022 by Mtaybar

[Allgoldcoins]

2 minutes ago, Mtaybar said:

I don't know what to think about that tbh. I prefer the wooden box in all fairness but I quite like the fact the original box it comes in is different. Horses for courses I guess, anyone can pick up an old original royal mint box at a cheap price if they prefer it. Is it just me or does the COA look to big to fit in the box?

We cut it down to size with a pair of scissors 😀

Actually we also give the original box as well..

[JeffM]

1 hour ago, Allgoldcoins said:

We cut it down to size with a pair of scissors 😀

Actually we also give the original box as well..

That’s great.  So the buyer has a choice as to which box he/she likes.

[SilverDrum]

2 hours ago, Allgoldcoins said:

We cut it down to size with a pair of scissors 😀

Actually we also give the original box as well..

[Mtaybar]

37 minutes ago, JeffM said:

That’s great.  So the buyer has a choice as to which box he/she likes.

Best of both worlds 

[JeffM]

Just got notice today that my SOTD is on the way.  Will have it early next week (if not sooner).

[coinory]

 Credit where its due, RM was fast to respond and they said they will replace my box . I honestly just followed what @BackyardBullion suggested and wrote my thought in email with a video link... 

 

P.S they watched my amateur YT channel video too where I complained about box quality 😬

 

Edited February 23, 2022 by coinory

[Ducat916]

On 18/02/2022 at 20:58, Ducat916 said:

Oh dear, looks like Queenie's been glassed, off back to RM it goes - had a lovely chat with same lady I used for my previous return

 

Surely RM must question the expense of all the returns they have to pay for.

Ok well RM have sent a replacement, nice low COA, I was hopeful but.....rather disappointed, can't live with this one either.

Screw capsule wasn't fully closed. Queenie's cheek no longer scratched but the reverse has numerous issues:

Quite a big ding on the body of the unicorn, missing frosting on bottom of the unicorns cheek, the swirl to the right of the crown, the bottom corner of the first 2, the rim under the 0, numerous small spots of frosting missing above the Mon Droit & the I of the DEI on the obverse. 

Some can only be seen when you tilt the coin in light but once seen, can't be unseen.

Obviously I'm going to send it back, rang RM today & the chap said I could have another replacement as they always mint more than required. I asked if he could guarantee the replacement would be free of issues as this is already a replacement. He deflected the question & said to return for a replacement or refund.

Not sure what to do, am thinking of just getting a refund, getting frustrated at RM returns now

Edited February 24, 2022 by Ducat916
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[James32]

1 minute ago, Ducat916 said:

Ok well RM have sent a replacement, nice low COA, I was hopeful but.....rather disappointed, can't live with this one either.

Screw capsule wasn't fully closed. Queenie's cheek no longer scratched but the reverse has numerous issues:

Quite a big ding on the chest of the unicorn, missing frosting on bottom of the unicorns cheek, the swirl to the right of the crown, the bottom corner of the first 2, the rim under the 0, numerous small spots of frosting missing above the Mon Droit & the I of the DEI on the obverse. 

Some can only be seen when you tilt the coin in light but 9nce seen, can't be unseen.

Obviously I'm going to send it back, rang RM today & the chap said I could have another replacement as they always mint more than required. I asked if he could guarantee the replacement would be free of issues as this is already a replacement. He deflected the question & said to return for a replacement or refund.

Not sure what to do, am thinking of just getting a refund, getting frustrated at RM returns now

Always mint more? Try checking what goes into the capsules ffs.

Such a low mintages but they have plenty available for replacement which were also struck on the day?

I offered mine on here for rrp and it went to a good home, might be an option for you if dead set on refund. 

[JeffM]

I keep getting this feeling that when the RM says "Awaiting Stock" and the projected shipment date is a month or two down the road, the RM is actually waiting for returns to send to unsuspecting customers.  Just this feeling I get from all the discussions here.

[Oldun]

My SOTD arrived from a dealer and pre checked.
 No problems and with a simple strip of selotape across the top of the capsule from side to side. Laughably easy to do…and yes, I am looking at you Royal Mint.

Edited February 25, 2022 by Oldun

[James32]

28 minutes ago, Oldun said:

My SOTD arrived from a dealer and pre checked.
 No problems and with a simple strip of selotape across the top of the capsule from side to side. Laughably easy to do…and yes, I am looking at you Royal Mint.

Sounds too simple and less fun 😁

[OttiMUC]

Hello everyone. 
I'm new to this forum and got the sotd sovereign today. 
The back looks very good. Unfortunately there are some minor damages on the front. What are your opinions on the coin. How do you rate a grading?
Many thanks and greetings from Munich

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[Stu]

44 minutes ago, OttiMUC said:

Hello everyone. 
I'm new to this forum and got the sotd sovereign today. 
The back looks very good. Unfortunately there are some minor damages on the front. What are your opinions on the coin. How do you rate a grading?
Many thanks and greetings from Munich

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It’s a shame that they are there, but I doubt you will get a perfect coin if asking for a replacement. @GoldDiggerDavereckons he gets mixed results on grading, maybe he can chime in?

[sovereignsteve]

The mark on the left below the G looks a problem; seems to be a jagged indentation and possibly not one of the "smooth" dents you often see on these matte coins.

The one at the bottom on the rim looks to a be one of those black specks you often see as well. These seem to be baked into the surface and I don't think the graders take exception to them.

[paulmerton]

On 19/02/2022 at 13:12, paulmerton said:

My experience was not so positive!

So thankfully the Royal Mint arranged to send me a replacement Sold-on-the-Day box without me having to send them anything other than an emailed photo of the faulty box above.

But this is what actually arrived. I understand mistakes can happen when relaying instructions to fulfilment warehouses, but I cannot fathom what could have caused them to send 4 of the wrong thing! On the plus side, these are the best quality capsules I've ever seen - they have obviously checked them very carefully before sending them out  

[Stu]

2 minutes ago, paulmerton said:

So thankfully the Royal Mint arranged to send me a replacement Sold-on-the-Day box without me having to send them anything other than an emailed photo of the faulty box above.

But this is what actually arrived. I understand mistakes can happen when relaying instructions to fulfilment warehouses, but I cannot fathom what could have caused them to send 4 of the wrong thing! On the plus side, these are the best quality capsules I've ever seen - they have obviously checked them very carefully before sending them out  

RM at their best!

Next, tell them that the capsules are fecked and hopefully they will send you replacements sovs in their place👍👌

[blackadder]

On 25/02/2022 at 14:06, OttiMUC said:

Hello everyone. 
I'm new to this forum and got the sotd sovereign today. 
The back looks very good. Unfortunately there are some minor damages on the front. What are your opinions on the coin. How do you rate a grading?
Many thanks and greetings from Munich

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Is that under magnification? If it can be seen plain as day with the naked eye then could be a send back

I have one tiny mark on both my ones,but i think a high number of these will not be perfect.

The amount of very bad ones people got here tells you that.

[Mtaybar]

1 hour ago, paulmerton said:

So thankfully the Royal Mint arranged to send me a replacement Sold-on-the-Day box without me having to send them anything other than an emailed photo of the faulty box above.

But this is what actually arrived. I understand mistakes can happen when relaying instructions to fulfilment warehouses, but I cannot fathom what could have caused them to send 4 of the wrong thing! On the plus side, these are the best quality capsules I've ever seen - they have obviously checked them very carefully before sending them out  

It just doesn't get any better does it 🤦🤣

[Stu]

Despite what anyone else says, I really like the finish on these coins, I like the plain edge and the unique design. It’s a big premium to the mint and dealer but if you get perfect coins, I think these will do well medium to long term. My coins, touch wood, appear to be fine here, can’t say the same for other RM releases. 

[Oldun]

3 hours ago, paulmerton said:

So thankfully the Royal Mint arranged to send me a replacement Sold-on-the-Day box without me having to send them anything other than an emailed photo of the faulty box above.

But this is what actually arrived. I understand mistakes can happen when relaying instructions to fulfilment warehouses, but I cannot fathom what could have caused them to send 4 of the wrong thing! On the plus side, these are the best quality capsules I've ever seen - they have obviously checked them very carefully before sending them out  

Comically bad. The Royal Mint has descended into a sheer incompetence. They can’t even understand the difference between a box and a capsule.

3 hours ago, Stu said:

RM at their best!

Next, tell them that the capsules are fecked and hopefully they will send you replacements sovs in their place👍👌

Do it!

[paulmerton]

On 26/02/2022 at 19:24, paulmerton said:

So thankfully the Royal Mint arranged to send me a replacement Sold-on-the-Day box without me having to send them anything other than an emailed photo of the faulty box above.

But this is what actually arrived. I understand mistakes can happen when relaying instructions to fulfilment warehouses, but I cannot fathom what could have caused them to send 4 of the wrong thing! On the plus side, these are the best quality capsules I've ever seen - they have obviously checked them very carefully before sending them out  

Another unexpected development - the replacement case just arrived. In which case, I have no idea why I was randomly sent 4 empty capsules!

[JeffM]

Got my SOTD today.  Purchased from a dealer.  Capsule was screwed on tightly and firmly set in the case.  Coin looks good to me.  Don’t see any defects with the naked eye.