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@HoneyMarket said:
I was able to get one but then got screwed by Chase Bank on the 2nd one (multiple accounts, multiple addresses).

During checkout for the 2nd one, the Mint indicated there was a problem with my credit card - and then two seconds later I get a text from Chase telling me they declined a $5375.95 charge and asked if I authorized it. By the time I replied Yes and went to check back out - it was SOLD OUT! Thank-you Chase - you missed out on a nice Transaction Fee for that one! (of course, that transaction fee is couch cushion money (or lint) to Chase).

I know that it will not help this time. But, maybe it will avoid a repeat in the future.

I had an issue like this in the past, too. So now, whenever I plan to make a >$1K purchase from the Mint, I contact my credit card company, and do a 'large purchase notification' the day before 'release/purchase'. This way, they know that the charge is potentially coming, and have instructions to process it. Since I started to do this, I have not had any more issues.

I was able to get one but then got screwed by Chase Bank on the 2nd one (multiple accounts, multiple addresses).

During checkout for the 2nd one, the Mint indicated there was a problem with my credit card - and then two seconds later I get a text from Chase telling me they declined a $5375.95 charge and asked if I authorized it. By the time I replied Yes and went to check back out - it was SOLD OUT! Thank-you Chase - you missed out on a nice Transaction Fee for that one! (of course, that transaction fee is couch cushion money (or lint) to Chase).

@Raufus said:
NY had my number.

I sucked it up and bought a PCGS SP70 First Day

In the end, it was about $1500 more than the Mint. It woukd cost me $300+ to grade, a 70 is not assured and I don't thjnk I could get that label.

Selling an HR today.

Wonder what 0730 tomorrow will look like

I'm glad that you got one and will await your opinion when you get it "in hand".
Tomorrow will probably see some come back into inventory, and will swept up before you can click "add to cart" by folks like the guy who got 15

It's a proof but here is my 39 reverse of 38. Just wanted to share.

@jonathanb said:

@RedRocket said:
She is only trying to learn.

Three years of posts suggest very little trying and even less learning.

Only 50 or so posts in the last 3+ years.
Maybe the next 50 posts from her will surprise you (and all of us).

@jonathanb said:
Electrotypes were "a thing" in the 1800s. I wouldn't be shocked to see an electrotype of basically an US medal that was originally produced before the Civil War.

Electrotypes were a thing since Franklin Peale made the first documented US piece in 1840 until 1886 when the mint got legislation passed and they were banned (along with altered dates and other fabrications). Electros of mint medals aren't common, but they do exist in number. Peale was making them for diplomatic sets as a way to reduce wear-and-tear on the dies. Attached are a couple article and mint recs for those interested in the history of US numismatic electros.

@originalsandman said:
So with the craziness of the 1 ounce uncirculated gold coin this morning, do we think this will still be hot or not?

At about 15% of the cost, and with some people looking to buy the set and sell off the gold, I think the Mercury Dime Set will sell out instantly, regardless of what happened this morning.

NY had my number.

I sucked it up and bought a PCGS SP70 First Day

In the end, it was about $1500 more than the Mint. It woukd cost me $300+ to grade, a 70 is not assured and I don't thjnk I could get that label.

Selling an HR today.

Wonder what 0730 tomorrow will look like