Proof Buffalo Gold

At 10:15am today FedEx delivered my proof Buffalo Gold. I didn't think
that they were going to start shipping them until today, but mine has
arrived. I expected it to have a mirror finished field but it is
textured, dimpled almost. The holder is also fairly difficult to open
and close. Other than that, I am quite happy. Anybody else get theirs
yet?

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At 10:15am today FedEx delivered my proof Buffalo Gold. I didn't think
that they were going to start shipping them until today, but mine has
arrived. I expected it to have a mirror finished field but it is
textured, dimpled almost. The holder is also fairly difficult to open
and close. Other than that, I am quite happy. Anybody else get theirs
yet?

seen a couple. the pebbles look is cool.

I looked at one the other day in the coin shop. The pebbles look made me
not buy it.

My 10 came today as well. I also noticed the cases were very difficult to
open/close.
Wes

I got my proof gold buffs today. The mint website does not mention a "matte"
finish. Is that why the proof fields have the pebble looking effect, or is
that a design element? I like it because the coins seem to sparkle in the
light. But I am wondering if they are technically a matte finish or not.
Best Regards, O.E.Pepper

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My 10 came today as well. I also noticed the cases were very difficult to
open/close.
Wes





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Got mine Monday via FedEx. Noticed same thing about the folder hard to close
and open. Not too wild about the field texture but I like it all the same.

Kev


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At 10:15am today FedEx delivered my proof Buffalo Gold. I didn't think
that they were going to start shipping them until today, but mine has
arrived. I expected it to have a mirror finished field but it is
textured, dimpled almost. The holder is also fairly difficult to open
and close. Other than that, I am quite happy. Anybody else get theirs
yet?

I did a little research and found that the 'pebbled' surfaces were part
of the original design by Fraser. OK, I will go along with that, even
though I think I would have preferred a mirrored surface. Makes it
different, thats for sure.

On 14 Jul 2006 14:01:34 -0700, "Jud" wrote:

I did a little research and found that the 'pebbled' surfaces were part
of the original design by Fraser. OK, I will go along with that, even
though I think I would have preferred a mirrored surface. Makes it
different, thats for sure.

The pebbled surace keeps the design from looking like so much
clip-art, and makes the background part of the design.


Reclining Buddha

The Original Couch Potato!

Actually, I think the finish is a compromise rather than a design
objective (I doubt they were even produced here), but the burning
question is what did everybody PAY for theirs ... $600, $850, $999?
Come on ... be honest.

Also, is anyone planning to assay one of these treasures to find out if
1), it's real gold, and 2), if it's 24ct?

Jud wrote:
At 10:15am today FedEx delivered my proof Buffalo Gold. I didn't think
that they were going to start shipping them until today, but mine has
arrived. I expected it to have a mirror finished field but it is
textured, dimpled almost. The holder is also fairly difficult to open
and close. Other than that, I am quite happy. Anybody else get theirs
yet?

Just occurred to me - could the pebble finish be an indication that it's
just too difficult (i.e. expensive) to produce a flawless mirror surface
on something as fragile as 24K gold?

Jeff

On Sun, 16 Jul 2006 14:45:19 -0700, jeff wrote:

Just occurred to me - could the pebble finish be an indication that it's
just too difficult (i.e. expensive) to produce a flawless mirror surface
on something as fragile as 24K gold?
Jeff

Naw, but it sometimes is a clue that it is plated. :-)

Joe Fischer