Imperfect new sovereign - luck of the draw?

[Goldhooked]

I hadn't really given this a second thought at first but have been dwelling on it since yesterday having received my first sovereign.

Its a new 2017 sovereign purchased from one of the popular large dealers.  There is a dimple on the queens face (see pic below) and I'm wondering if this could affect the value if you look at it from a grading perspective.

Is this the sort of thing I can request an exchange for?  Should I bother even asking?  Or is it just the luck of the draw?

 

[Peacemaker]

Was it advertised brand new or pre owned?

[Goldhooked]

1 minute ago, DaveWheat89 said:

Was it advertised brand new or pre owned?

Listed as new

[sovereignsteve]

it's a bullion sov and they're not guaranteed to be perfect, although I'm sure most dealers would probably replace it for you.

some would regard it as a mint error!

it's not a coin you would want to grade but even if you did, in theory, as it's something that was mint produced, it shouldn't affect the achieved grade

[Goldhooked]

I've got in to this from more of a stacking perspective so I'm not personally bothered about the slight flaw.  It's just my business head wondering if I could get more in the future for it if it was perfect.

If I did exchange it I would have to pay for Special Delivery to return it which adds to the overall cost.  If the flaw makes very little difference then I may as well keep it.

[Goldmick]

I think I khow ware you got it from and they WILL say it's a bullion coin I khow this happened to me 

[Peacemaker]

where was it from?

[Goldhooked]

Atkinsons

[ChrisF]

To be fair, Atkinsons were great with me when I purchased a Lion QB 1/4 oz.  They asked me to wait a little longer because all the QBs were coming in scratched and they didnt want to send out a poor product.  I did receive a quality QB when it arrived.  They will have so many sovs in stock I cant imagine they would not trade it.  If it bothers you (it would me) for the sake of a few quid offer to pay the postage.  If they have any idea of customer service they should not really refuse.  There will be a lot of people they can sell it to who are just stacking for weight.  

[Ravinella]

Bullion coin,bullion value,personally I'd just ignore it...................am somewhat surprised when you talk about value from a grading perspective...........why would you consider grading a standard bullion sov such as this????..........just curious as I would consider it a far greater waste of money than paying special del postage if you wanted to replace it for a better one......

[Stu]

Bullion coin mate. As long as I was assured it is gold in content, I would not be concerned with physical appearance. If your into collecting, most co

 

ectors hate new sovs unless they have something to distinguish from usual shite, a privy mark, cartoon design like 2005 etc. Excuse my cinicism but I will continue to stack on (unless I see a no brainier like 2017 proof sov, anyone want one for £800? Lol)

[Goldhooked]

10 hours ago, Ravinella said:

Bullion coin,bullion value,personally I'd just ignore it...................am somewhat surprised when you talk about value from a grading perspective...........why would you consider grading a standard bullion sov such as this????..........just curious as I would consider it a far greater waste of money than paying special del postage if you wanted to replace it for a better one......

Sorry, excuse my noob-ness, I didn't mean grading by NGC or PCGS, I meant more from a "in perfect condition" or "great condition but has a slight flaw" description when I come to sell it.  Or does this not really come in to it with standard bullion?

[Goldhooked]

9 hours ago, Stu said:

Bullion coin mate. As long as I was assured it is gold in content, I would not be concerned with physical appearance. If your into collecting, most co

 

ectors hate new sovs unless they have something to distinguish from usual shite, a privy mark, cartoon design like 2005 etc. Excuse my cinicism but I will continue to stack on (unless I see a no brainier like 2017 proof sov, anyone want one for £800? Lol)

Does the "200" shield mint mark for the 200th anniversary count as something different?

[sovereignsteve]

1 hour ago, Goldhooked said:

Does the "200" shield mint mark for the 200th anniversary count as something different?

the jury's out on this one I think. it is "different" and does mark out this year but I don't think that will matter much going on as there will be loads of 'em minted and there are a plethora of other issues this year to keep the collectors happy.

[Goldhooked]

Thanks all.  Think I'll just keep it.  Doesn't seem worth the hassle of sending it back.