Thanks, I have had a few “recycled” experiences firsthand and it is not fun. That always seemed to happen after purchasing weeks or months after release, or the ‘remind me’ 2nds. Now it’s first day clicking just to be safe(but no guarantee of the ideal coin either)…It will be interesting to see how things develop with this offering. Stay tuned is all we can do at this point…
I’m working on having it both ways, but it’s not going as planned my friend!

I can only at this time, decode your message to me as a compliment right here on social media. So thank you for that!

I have wondered about this. Do you mint LESS than sold with the idea that several will be returned or canceled? Or do you mint MORE for quick replacements? Of course, Rick’s age-old question – what do you DO with the returns? Sell them or melt them? Based on the Mint’s seeming actions on other returns, my guess would be SELL, SELL, SELL!!!

There have been so many errors with inventory that I think it’s got to be incompetence!

Probably not the best english/message on my part above, so here goes, and I could fail again!..
I’m projecting my fear/speculation that the Mint will replace the returned coins(like they ‘normally’ would do), due to unsatisfied slabbers, or everyday customers not getting their “satisfactory” coins. And as a result, the Mint revealing that they have hundreds, if not thousands more coins “in the back room” ready for prompt replacement? Hence, a much higher Mintage figure than what we see today. Unless of course, they destroy the “unsatisfactory” returned coins, and restoring the same Mintage figures as the posted figures?(which would be ok with me).. Pure speculation on my part obviously. And of course, this is not a ‘normal’ release to begin with. So I hope, for my sake, that I’ve made even one iota of sense to you at this time Kaiser!?
What is your best guess as to what the Mint will do with CC issue returned coins, or issues with quality returned coins in the coming weeks?

Yes AK, I’ve seen the hammer method. I think the pliers are ‘newer school’? Except I learned the pliers crack in 2010, not exactly new? Mine were mostly -69 cracks with the Spouse coins for the 4 coin sets.
I’m still thinking on the Lib/Brit submission-open or not? I’m going to wait to submit anyway, as they will be getting thousands of Gold and Silver coins/medals in the next few weeks I would guess. I’m glad that you finally got yours after 3 months! I’m excited about the graded ones coming, and I’m still nervous. I don’t want any excuses or shenanigans out of them.
I hope you get that Ryder signed COA? I wonder how good the video quality is of PCGS opening up YOUR sealed Mint boxes?

So AK, REB, Tony@GA, Darek & others it looks like there was -9 L&B Gold and -41 L&B Silver Medals.this week. The next couple of weeks could be interesting. Who’s going to return more of these yet? Will the Mint replace? Hmm.

I too, like the “Slabcracker” terminology, lol!!. Might want to Trademark that!!

Rick, I’ve cracked out many coins from holders. Most were 69’s, a few 68’s!! It’s NOT hard at all. I use a hammer. I place a corner of the slab on my chopping block and I hit the opposite, diagonal corner until it cracks it open, sometimes I place a cloth/rag over it so I don’t get any plastic chips in one of my eye(s). Use safety goggles if available. You just never know where plastic may wind up. I make sure I have cotton gloves on and I carefully get the coin out. The first time or two I was nervous but now, it’s no big deal and it’s fairly easy. I like that you’re cracking out coins attempting to get a higher grade. Nothing wrong with that at all. It takes some Kahoonahs to do it but I’m sure you’re doing it on specific coins with certain grades and the CAC Sticker can get you what you want especially on coins graded years ago.
You have My Approval, lol!!

I still have some coins and COA problems that PCGS created. I have not wanted to call them as it’s complicated and I know I might get very miffed at them if they try and pull something on me. I’m dreading making that call but I need to do it. I don’t want to talk to just anyone either, at this point I’m done dealing with the regular folks that keep F ing up!!! They have worn me down and I don’t wear down easily either. PCGS really needs to get their together!! They messed up at least 6 times on 68 coins I sent in. That was close to $4K in grading fees and shipping!!

Well, as always, Good Luck ALL!!!