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so right in the middle of placing my order - apmex goes down - been down 5 mins - do they do this often to adjust/lower pricing?

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  • BECOKABECOKA Posts: 16,961 ✭✭✭
    I believe APMEX pricing is automatic in the system, the way the Mint should be. i.e. a fixed premium over spot.

    Must have been a coincidence.
  • OPAOPA Posts: 17,136 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No problem getting in...
    "Bongo drive 1984 Lincoln that looks like old coin dug from ground."
  • BochimanBochiman Posts: 25,556 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I think you just have noise in your socket so you can't connect.
    You should unplug your internet tap and shake the wire to get the noise out image

    I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment

  • BECOKABECOKA Posts: 16,961 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I think you just have noise in your socket so you can't connect.
    You should unplug your internet tap and shake the wire to get the noise out image >>



    image

    If I did not know you probably don't know what you were talking about I might believe you. image
  • tahoe98tahoe98 Posts: 11,388 ✭✭✭


    and here i was shakin' the hell outta mine.image
    "government is not reason, it is not eloquence-it is a force! like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master; never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action." George Washington
  • moonshinemoonshine Posts: 1,039 ✭✭


    I had no prob connecting to other sites, while awaiting their return. Guess they were just updating the site. It was just before 3 PM, and was down almost 10 mins.

    Was just hoping they were lowering prices, even though I did think that it was on auto update --- except for the philharmonics, but guess they just carry a larger premium.



  • they are now down for the count. phone orders only.
  • direwolf1972direwolf1972 Posts: 2,076 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I think you just have noise in your socket so you can't connect.
    You should unplug your internet tap and shake the wire to get the noise out image >>



    Thats a good one.
    I'll see your bunny with a pancake on his head and raise you a Siamese cat with a miniature pumpkin on his head.

    You wouldn't believe how long it took to get him to sit still for this.


  • moonshinemoonshine Posts: 1,039 ✭✭
    guess I hit the nail on the head, way before the other apmex threads appeared, eh?

    just posting to say I told you so - AND to say that I think that this is pretty lousy business practice.

    This also tells me something about Apmex, which I suspected already

    ahem (micky mouse).

    And while the mint isn't Micky Mouse, they sure run the place like it is.


    ==============================================================

    Due to the OVERWHELMING demand for precious metals, our online ordering system has been unable to keep up with our customers’ needs. We have had to disable the APMEX ordering system to allow us ample time to upgrade our site to accommodate the increased demand. We apologize for this temporary problem. In the mean time, we will be accepting telephone orders for the following items only as we have them available:

    • 1 ounce Gold American Eagles
    • 1 ounce Gold Canadian Maple Leafs
    • 1 Ounce Gold Krugerrands
    • 100 oz Silver Bars
    • Misc Generic .999 Fine Silver
    • 90% Coin Silver


    During this time, we will have a minimum order of $5,000. We regret we have had to make this drastic change to our ordering process and rest assured, we are working expeditiously to correct the problem. As soon as we have our new site up and running, we will notify you via e-mail when you can again place orders online.

    You may contact us during normal business hours Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm cst. (800) 375-9006

    If you have existing orders with us, we have in-stock all items needed to fulfill your orders and are shipping them as scheduled. Once our new site is functional, we will be able to activate our complete inventory line again.



    Respectfully,

    Scott Thomas
    President & CEO

    www.APMEX.com



    P.S. We are actively looking for new bullion inventory to purchase. If you have items that total $2,500 or more and are interested in selling, please call our trading offices at the number listed above. We are paying strong numbers for ALL Precious Metals!




  • moonshinemoonshine Posts: 1,039 ✭✭
    reported here first!

    so Bochiman, the noise was coming from the silver dealers - they are the ones that are unplugged.

  • APMEX has silver eagles +2 over spot. Dropped minimum order to $1,000 from $5,000.

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