Why Is The Royal Mint Quality Control SO BAD!?

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  • čas přidán 26. 01. 2023
  • #Gold #silver #theroyalmint
    ​‪@royalmint‬ You need to do better, this is UNACCEPTABLE
    This is happening again. The Royal Mint quality control is not fit for purpose. Customers are far too often let down by their quality and it is starting to get very embarrassing. How does something like this happen? I really want to make videos where I don't complain and moan about coins but I find it very hard when the hard earned money I put into gold and silver products from The Royal Mint come like this. There is no hiding from this ‪@royalmint‬ Something has gone very wrong to have a coin like this sent out to a customer, even in bullion form.
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Komentáře • 126

  • @stephenbeyer4315
    @stephenbeyer4315 Před rokem +11

    It's a special "hand dropped by Royal Mint" edition. Worth extra 😉

  • @TheSilverBackStacker
    @TheSilverBackStacker Před rokem +23

    Royal mint could be in the top 3 best coins to buy if they could increase the quality of their coins. It's just sad

  • @georgeiii2998
    @georgeiii2998 Před rokem +3

    Speaks volumes when their circulating coins are better than their collector's coins...

  • @bobdigi500
    @bobdigi500 Před rokem +9

    The quality control, laziness and lack of pride by the Royal mint has completely ended any more silver britannias by me. Over half my 2022 1oz britanias have milk spots.

    • @BackyardBullion
      @BackyardBullion  Před rokem +3

      Totally right. Its the lack of pride that EVERYONE in the production line seems to have. The account managers and customer service people get a lot of flack for their mistakes.

  • @jamietaylor5570
    @jamietaylor5570 Před rokem +14

    You'd think they'd at least sell the dropped ones as raw rather than carded!

    • @BackyardBullion
      @BackyardBullion  Před rokem +4

      They do it like this because (in my opinion, I cannot prove this) they send a certain amount out like this because eventually someone wont notice/care or be bothered to return it.

  • @the_islandstacker
    @the_islandstacker Před rokem +5

    Just when I thought they were getting on top of the quality issues. Such a shame!

  • @meatlemonade3338
    @meatlemonade3338 Před rokem +3

    youd think after going through all the trouble to get a nice polished coin, you'd be a little more careful than to throw it across the room to ol' Jerry who's pulling them out of the pile on the ground and sticking them in the cards

  • @TexAnts-xp7tl
    @TexAnts-xp7tl Před rokem +10

    Honestly I'd be buying as many King Charles' as I can... There's no way he lasts as long as his mother did. There's probably gonna be a market for them in a decade or two.

  • @KingKonggb
    @KingKonggb Před rokem +6

    BYB....it happened to me for the Silver Bullion ones. Can they seriously not QA their QA dept!!!!

  • @chauffeurdrivenbimbo5850

    Ooooh! The massive ding on the top right. For nearly 2 grand! The first thing I noticed reflecting in the packaging was his huge ear. Not very flattering.

  • @fontane007
    @fontane007 Před rokem +3

    Ha, I’ve had a 1/10 gold Britannia for months and had no idea it had a cellophane wrapping on it. Looks so much better without it on 😀

    • @koba_Lyle
      @koba_Lyle Před měsícem

      That literally qualifies as an error coin. If that happen with a penney it would increase its value by a %50 - %60,000+ premium wth 😂

  • @shauncorless8965
    @shauncorless8965 Před rokem +1

    Well known for terrible quality control ,,,it's been like this for yrs and always overpriced 🤔

  • @meteoman7958
    @meteoman7958 Před rokem +2

    It seems the keyword here is bullion, both the RM and the RCM consider it to be just metal. Though the RCM did eliminate milk spots after many denials that it was a problem.

  • @timwilcox960
    @timwilcox960 Před rokem +2

    What's shocking, I think, is that the RM sent you - with your huge social media reach/influence - a coin with a 'ding in the rim'. Surely they have a list of of high profile customers, and it's someone's responsibility in the dispatch dept' to ensure that nothing gets shipped to these people that's anything short of top notch in quality? Sheer incompetence on their part.

  • @Jack-hy1zq
    @Jack-hy1zq Před rokem +4

    Until they sort out quality control I won't buy RM.

  • @johnking2271
    @johnking2271 Před rokem +2

    At the prices you're paying, you should get perfect coins....hell, even King Charles is staring straight at it!

  • @Mr2Badboybrown
    @Mr2Badboybrown Před rokem +1

    the damaged coin looks as if it was stripped a little

  • @silverbeancounter
    @silverbeancounter Před rokem +2

    Horrible!!! Man BYB, it's always a bummer to open a package and get something messed up like that.

  • @silastan1504
    @silastan1504 Před rokem

    I've just got a £2 2022 UK Silver Proof Coin' from the 'Celebrating 25 Years' series. The edge inscription 'Standing on the Shoulder of Giant' could faint show. Stark different from what you see on their webpage. Do purchase with discretion.

  • @tomtharos4440
    @tomtharos4440 Před rokem +1

    It’s just bullion. Pretty packaging doesn’t make it anything other than just bullion.

  • @speckledjim_
    @speckledjim_ Před rokem

    The RM's possible response would be along the lines of "because it's 24ct it's really soft and easily damaged....blah blah."

  • @danielwalker1053
    @danielwalker1053 Před rokem

    Nice to see the new vid BYB, Still Loving our 50 piece Tetris set more every day in Kennewick Wa!

  • @silverismoney
    @silverismoney Před rokem

    Again the mint quality is down the toilet and it's sad to see but i'm not surprised. See i'd be willing to accept coins like that if they had a decent discount but they don't they just sell it like any other but the fact is I can get better coins from places other than the mint at prices better than the mint. They just don't care anymore. Pretty sad really when they present themselves with an air of quality and finesse.

  • @drip369
    @drip369 Před rokem +3

    The person who dropped that should have taken some cash out of their paycheck and purchased the coin for themselves at a 1% premium and put a better coin in the assay card

    • @chrisb.h4605
      @chrisb.h4605 Před rokem +3

      Or been sacked ... the R.M need to get rid of some of the most incompetent staff ... which may mean 95% of them.. 🤣

    • @BackyardBullion
      @BackyardBullion  Před rokem +3

      I cannot say anything but I agree.

  • @caseymims2479
    @caseymims2479 Před rokem +1

    Milk spots on silver you would think the gold coins would be looked after better.

  • @chrispiasecki8389
    @chrispiasecki8389 Před rokem

    I can never bring myself to pay the full Royal Mint premiums, as when then mess hits the fan, I'm not confident I'll be able to find buyers willing to pay well over the odds for pretty things, when the market will be for the precious metal itself. I'd have always said that bullion coins are primarily reputable (fineness and weight) small lumps of metal for investment and are not intended to be pristine (though some of the old Britannias did come out well), so if you're collecting for aesthetics it's kind of an 'off-label' use. One thing I've learned in life, is no matter how much you pay, you can't expect things to be perfect. If you accept that, then you'll save money and not be let down so often.
    Also there are a couple of websites (if I direct link then they'll probably cease to exist!) that you can buy silver in the UK at a decent price (less than 20% over spot all-in, which is of course more than gold premiums but for silver I don't see you getting it cheaper including delivery etc), so don't get suckered into spending £800+ per kilo if you just want investment silver.

  • @jackmorton8776
    @jackmorton8776 Před rokem

    I’ve also noticed problems with quality control on the gold Britannias. It’s frustrating spending close to $2,000 on an uncirculated coin with a blemish from the Mint. I thought it was just my bad luck, but it sounds like others have experienced this.

  • @kian925
    @kian925 Před rokem +2

    I would never buy direct from RM. Buying from online bullion dealers is cheaper and they do a better job of QC. I don’t get crappy coins from dealers. RM customer service, quality control and pricing is Sh!t.

    • @BackyardBullion
      @BackyardBullion  Před rokem +1

      Well, yes you are right. In theory with these being in blister packs you would expect better quality than those supplied in tubes and stacked on top of each other. Hence me willing to buy them for a higher premium. I was wrong.

    • @kian925
      @kian925 Před rokem +2

      @@BackyardBullion I’m 6 months into stacking and 98% of what I have is Britannias. I think they are a beautifully designed coin. I even have a 1Kilo. Silver Britannia. After all the issues I have had with dealing with them direct on my first purchase I have never bought direct from them again. They are truly just rude people who were annoyed with me even calling.

  • @jockmahon
    @jockmahon Před rokem +1

    You should but from Atkinson's, 100 1oz = £2750, on the royal mint site it's £3340

  • @spincolor
    @spincolor Před rokem

    6:24 love the new security feature

  • @dellunn7026
    @dellunn7026 Před rokem +2

    just had mine arrive today as well, one had a ding in it as well, not impressed when your paying that bit extra to get it from them direct

    • @BackyardBullion
      @BackyardBullion  Před rokem +2

      Not good, if it has a ding like mine send it back for a replacement.

    • @dellunn7026
      @dellunn7026 Před rokem

      @@BackyardBullion thanx i did wonder, my 1st lot coins , been watching your channel a lot as was looking for a way to invest and chose silver and gold as the way forward for the future so thanx from a newbie

  • @rob_the_med_grower8297

    i leave the cellophane on my assay cards to prevent scratching on the card.

  • @GoldLibertad
    @GoldLibertad Před rokem

    I purschased a 1oz American gold eagle a while back and it came in a bad shape (3 dents on the obverse of the coin with a few dents.) It's a 91% gold composition with a mix of copper to strenghten the coin in case it got dropped.. Still got seriously damaged and coming straight from the U.S mint. The royal mint is not the only one with bad quality control. That's one of the reason I like to purchase graded coins especially if it's a collector piece.

    • @MRkriegs
      @MRkriegs Před rokem

      What year was it? 2022?

    • @GoldLibertad
      @GoldLibertad Před rokem

      @@MRkriegs That's right 2022. How do you know??

  • @nelsonalquino9590
    @nelsonalquino9590 Před rokem

    salamat sa pag share ng collection mo boss godblees po sa channel mo

  • @matthewhopkins666
    @matthewhopkins666 Před rokem

    It is annoying that they have such an attitude with regards QC when it comes to items like this or their coin series like the Beasts etc.
    They kind of like to have their cake and eat it, they will happily charge a premium and market these kind things as collectable series or commemorative items etc but any complaint about quality is just met with "it's only bullion".

  • @jamietorrance9074
    @jamietorrance9074 Před rokem +3

    Do you think it's better to keep the coins in the cards they come in? Does it affect the value at all?

    • @BackyardBullion
      @BackyardBullion  Před rokem +1

      It adds maybe £5 value. I just like the presentation of them to be honest, nice to look at

  • @kwintos88
    @kwintos88 Před rokem

    I have had about 5 coins now with issues from Royal Mint and the seller says it's normal 🙈

  • @happybullion7811
    @happybullion7811 Před rokem

    Really great video. Very informative!

  • @changechange9972
    @changechange9972 Před rokem

    I think the 2023 Britannias with the Queen’s effigy will command a high premium in the future… as it’s her last.

  • @qrptedmac
    @qrptedmac Před rokem +1

    I just pre-ordered 2 of those. Now I’m worried. 2 1/10th oz. So maybe I’ll be ok.

  • @therealdjanvrin
    @therealdjanvrin Před rokem

    I some ways you are lucky they actually delivered an order in less than 4 months... They seem to turn out more excuses than coins.

  • @secretstacker
    @secretstacker Před rokem +1

    Am sure the mint are just trolling you and see a byb order and play rugby and football with it before sending.🤣🤣🤣.. Great vid

  • @tiffisfine1665
    @tiffisfine1665 Před rokem

    I had to send the 1kg silver Queens Beasts Completer back because the Queen's face had a scratch on it. How do you miss that?

  • @vXSlayerrXv
    @vXSlayerrXv Před 11 měsíci

    I need help I have gold bar Britannia 1g and 1 of them has the Britannia not as sharp as the other

  • @davidmartin2957
    @davidmartin2957 Před rokem +1

    Like the coins and the sense of history they embody, as a numismatic bod I don’t see much wrong but unfortunately I do not and can not acquiesce to them representing Britishness. But hay each to their own.

  • @gingerLad
    @gingerLad Před rokem

    Makes me worried about 5 coin proof sovereign set we're both waiting for!

  • @Kick_Rocks_
    @Kick_Rocks_ Před rokem +2

    Not acceptable in the least

  • @alexanderbrunel1209
    @alexanderbrunel1209 Před rokem +2

    Send it back

  • @albertboulderwardthe3rd590

    Silly question (probably) but why do you take the cellophane off when its obviously there to protect the coin/card?

    • @BackyardBullion
      @BackyardBullion  Před rokem +2

      I don't think it's there to protect it and it detracts from the coin. It's like saying why take off the cellophane on your phone when you get it.

  • @paulb8195
    @paulb8195 Před rokem

    In terms of design and concept, RM is among the best. Their security features are also innovative. However I would stick to their gold coins and not silver until QA improves. I think it is better to buy from a dealer where you see the physical coin before purchase even with a small higher premium. All said, still RM coins are lovely to collect or stack.

  • @tredici72
    @tredici72 Před rokem

    The standard of their QC is scrapyard level, no one expects perfection, shit happens, but it happens too frequently at the Royal Mint.

  • @tommcstacker4216
    @tommcstacker4216 Před rokem +1

    I can't tell on my phone, are those in airtights also?

  • @duanekraft158
    @duanekraft158 Před rokem

    I LOVE THE BRITANIA COINS, TO ME THEY ARE ONE OF MY FAVORITE COINS TO STACK, THE PRICE IS ALWAYS BEEN BETTER THAN OUR U.S. GOVERNMENT COINAGE, GOD BLESS.

  • @365DaysofSilver
    @365DaysofSilver Před rokem

    Such a shame!

  • @hazepheno925
    @hazepheno925 Před rokem

    Anne Jessopp might as well have dropped it herself.

  • @dleetr
    @dleetr Před rokem +1

    If you front the premium for a carded coin, you expect ms70 bullion.

    • @dleetr
      @dleetr Před rokem +1

      This said, the Mint has been under the gun with getting product out. But it's a carded display coin. If it was a cheap two pound toy , it wouldn't be acceptable to sell at retail. So it follows that your half ounce shouldn't have been sold.

    • @BackyardBullion
      @BackyardBullion  Před rokem +1

      I don't even expect MS70 from this carded coin, just one that isn't damaged like this would be nice!

    • @dleetr
      @dleetr Před rokem +2

      The concept of the coin being ms70 is that n reference to the idea that freshly minted and uncirculated coins, should present as perfect coins, because they haven't had a life yet. Someone's bullion dealer maybe on spegtacular's channel was making this point about it in the context of the worth of grading ASEs and other modern bullion coins, when they all should be 70s. Now obviously there's flexibility in my thinking, but damaged product is damaged product, as I made the analogy about not even a cheap toy being able to be sold (at full price) if it's damaged. If something which costs one pound and is made out of plastic has a dent in it, the dealer or manufacturer takes the hit, not the consumer. It's standard business practice in every other retail sector. So why does a mint getting higher margin from a coin than a cast bar, precisely because it's a coin, think it doesn't have to conform to this reality of meeting customer expectations of intact stock being delivered.

  • @duanekraft158
    @duanekraft158 Před rokem

    I like the coins in the cards like that.

  • @K_2__
    @K_2__ Před rokem +1

    The fact it got tossed into a card with that sort of a huge mark really means they don’t give a shit. That’s insulting as hell when you’re paying thousands for coins.
    Edit: proof coin showed up with a huge scratch. Disappointed but not surprised…

  • @chrisb.h4605
    @chrisb.h4605 Před rokem +2

    I'm sorry to see that , I also got a 2023 QE II gold quarter ounce that genuinely looked like it had been placed on the floor and kicked , same with the silver in fact ... they seem to have lost or forgot about my replacement.... ( silver ) it's just as well I didn't send the gold back , as that would have gone missing also..
    just wondering if you've had any memorial sovereigns through yet? many have .. but I'm still waiting ... no such thing as first ordered , first despatched with the R.M it seems...

  • @targettmark88
    @targettmark88 Před rokem +1

    My friends have you got other vendors that sell gold and silver in the UK other than RM ?

    • @BackyardBullion
      @BackyardBullion  Před rokem

      None others that are half as good with designs and volume

  • @michaeloffen7513
    @michaeloffen7513 Před rokem

    Let it sit then sell it as a misprint.

  • @1betterthan
    @1betterthan Před rokem

    Think you have had some bad luck when it comes down to quality control from the RM, think i have had up to two silver proofs that have had some sort of damage in the past. I really hope RM can get it together and sort out there quality control sooner the better.

  • @michaels3769
    @michaels3769 Před rokem

    Does sun do anything to capsulated silver???

  • @whatmattersmost6725
    @whatmattersmost6725 Před rokem

    Sorry to say just horrible, if you look right above the CH has a scratch on the 1/4oz. No QC and dusty on the 1 oz....

  • @StealthyStacker
    @StealthyStacker Před rokem

    I’m not happy with the royal mint! I absolutely love there designs I do but every coin I get milks up every SINGLE ONE

  • @womblestacker7993
    @womblestacker7993 Před rokem +1

    So miss the group orders

  • @bryanomer2828
    @bryanomer2828 Před rokem +3

    I would keep it. I'm sure you will lose a few bucks on it in the end but I think it gives it character and makes it a good collect peace.

  • @grandpafossil
    @grandpafossil Před rokem

    Very disappointing to be sent something that’s clearly production damaged. Maybe the boxed ones will be better 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @matthoffman6962
    @matthoffman6962 Před rokem

    Isn’t this coin technically still bullion? If so you can’t expect 100% perfect condition coins. Even proof coins aren’t 100% but they should be 99% at least.

  • @jamesmck896
    @jamesmck896 Před 6 měsíci

    Did the mint replace your coin?

  • @richardakroyd6479
    @richardakroyd6479 Před rokem

    Think its funny RM are advertising on a video picking apart their coins for the bad quality control 😂
    Don't think they'll get many sales.

  • @miniman7361
    @miniman7361 Před rokem +2

    It’s not acceptable when you pay so much over spot 😤 keep showing the damaged coin until they replace it if they get funny about replacing it 👍

    • @BackyardBullion
      @BackyardBullion  Před rokem +1

      Yeah, I will certainly be doing this. I have reached out to the customer service team, the executive office and other channels for comment or engagement, so far nothing.

  • @davethornley1955
    @davethornley1955 Před rokem

    And another day passes and the RM keeping up their usual standards. As I have said previously I think my Charlie coin must have gone under the radar as is excellent. Do you buy from RM so you can send back? My you must be busy.

  • @justdoitadventuresreviews4664

    Send it back damaged goods. Do u think a on line petition would make the royal mint change there ways or would everyone that signs it be wasting their time ?

    • @BackyardBullion
      @BackyardBullion  Před rokem +5

      I think an online petition will do nothing. I have tried reaching out to their customer services team as well as the CEO's office and had no reply. Considering how much I spend and how much free marketing they get you would have expected a response.

  • @silvestor3632
    @silvestor3632 Před rokem

    Made sure to get King Charles first strike first year.

  • @David_Quinn_Photography

    how much over spot does the mint want for these coins? I am the guy that goes to my shop and buys the scratched and milk spot silver coins but I wouldn't be happy paying much of a premium if thats what the mint ask for.

  • @jockmahon
    @jockmahon Před rokem +1

    when he becomes king will they reissue the coins with him wearing a crown?

    • @BackyardBullion
      @BackyardBullion  Před rokem

      I don't think so, I think he will be understated like this for a while.

    • @jockmahon
      @jockmahon Před rokem

      @@BackyardBullion true, not a good idea looking like p Diddy when people can't afford heating

    • @roma5770
      @roma5770 Před rokem

      No.
      King's are not shown wearing a crown. Only Queens are....
      Unless Charles fancies mixing it up a bit!

  • @stuartmcmahon8870
    @stuartmcmahon8870 Před rokem +2

    I do like a good moan every now n then, great rant!!

  • @vm.999
    @vm.999 Před rokem

    Oh God 🙃

  • @crystalsheep1434
    @crystalsheep1434 Před rokem

    Sad

  • @nonjaninja4904
    @nonjaninja4904 Před rokem

    I think he should have worn the crown. I mean come on, you're the king!

  • @womblestacker7993
    @womblestacker7993 Před rokem +2

    Not good send them bk

  • @denis9450
    @denis9450 Před rokem

    The thing is you will have more clout getting it changed than us they need to do better

  • @roystroble3354
    @roystroble3354 Před rokem

    Funny he doesn't have a crown

  • @SilverStruck
    @SilverStruck Před rokem +4

    I really like RM gold bullion coins! Too bad they can't figure out how to handle coins properly. Very nice set of coins on the table👍👍

  • @sharkwaters-xb9kc
    @sharkwaters-xb9kc Před 3 měsíci +1

    why are you lot crying, it’s bullion not proof

  • @haroldmclean3755
    @haroldmclean3755 Před rokem +1

    M I N T ⭕ E R R O R ❗
    That's a Hideous Rim Knock 🟤