Just received my 2024 proof sets. One of them has 5-10 TINY flecks of loose cardboard from the cardboard insert visible on the coin lenses. The coins are fine, but one can see these tiny flecks in front of the coins if you look closely. The blue flecks obviously came from the cutting of the holes in the blue cardboard for the coins.

Would anyone send the set back, or just use the set as a gift down the road?

“The US Mint has pushed back the release of the 2024 Silver Proof set, from April 23, to May 15.”

That’s disappointing. I was looking forward to my only April purchase. May looks congested for me – the gold eagle set, the silver proof set, and the Buffalo. I’ll have to recheck those credit limits!

lol John Q!

D.E.I is job#1

or someone who can just read?

E1,

If I recall Cali had brought this real-deal auction to our attention a couple of months back.

Wow!

https://www.greatcollections.com/Coin/1502304/Mint-Error-2000-P-Sacagawea-Dollar-Mule-with-Washington-Quarter-PCGS-MS-66

Good crash course, I see what you described. Great thumb there. The date is clean as can be. The sun/ray up and the crescent had some of the residue if I recall, will they look for wear/cleaning pits to hold back an upgrade, or surprise you with a details blow? They better not. That is a nice coin! My ’42 Walker(s)? Probably a couple of them–The date is more than half worn off and a few grams shy!–In the “90% Junk pile” so to speak. But still, such a great classic look on a coin. I think I like the reverse better on those honestly. Majestic…
What’s the old saying? Jack of all trades, master of none?–That’s me with coins…
If you want a Custom Home, Deck, or Patio Cover? I’m your guy…

Look at the centering, look at the whopper of a strike, and notice no distractions. This is an insanely beautiful coin. I think it is time to start looking at 2000-P Sac Rolls.