Does anyone have a link to that thread that was posted with the bad pictures from the supposed received UHR? I am curious about a couple things and wanted to check it out again...
<< <i>Does anyone have a link to that thread that was posted with the bad pictures from the supposed received UHR? I am curious about a couple things and wanted to check it out again... >>
I have to repeat myself - it is VERY strange that I have now seen only 2 actual pictures of the UHR and both were unforgivably blurry - in fact, I ma not so sure the second picture I saw wasnt actually the first!! My coin has been listed as in stock and reserved for the entire week - my cc has been debited, my cancel boxes are gone - yet, no tracking from the mint site and no ship date. What gives?!? Even the "in hand" auction doesnt have a picture - wouldnt you think that if they had it in hand they would have tried extra hard to put in an acual image rather than the press release photos?
I thought I might actually be the first to get the UHR this AM...a box arrived in my office from the Mint and with digital camera in hand...OUT FELL MY TWO MVB SPOUSE COINS!!!
Just received some letter from the Mint saying MY ADDRESS DOESN'T MATCH MY CREDIT CARD?? The only difference I can see is that the Mint's system automatically generated the last 4 digits of my zip during registration, otherwise the address is exactly the same!! The letter says they may run out of coins blah blah before my order is filled!
So I called the Mint to ask WTF and first the system hung up on me, then on second attempt after a long wait someone answered then asked for the order number 3 different times then said "Oh everything is OK now." They claim I don't have to mail back the form but won't say why and won't tell me if they "fixed" anything in their "system."
So my question is, should I mail back the form with the correction of removing the last 4 digits on the zip? As if there hasn't already been enough drama with this freaking coin and is this what you all go through every time you order from the Mint?? Do we get a group rate on ulcer meds or what?!!
UHR Ordered on 1/22/09 @ 12:08PM Status: Received ... sent to grading
Just received some letter from the Mint saying MY ADDRESS DOESN'T MATCH MY CREDIT CARD?? The only difference I can see is that the Mint's system automatically generated the last 4 digits of my zip during registration, otherwise the address is exactly the same!! The letter says they may run out of coins blah blah before my order is filled!
So I called the Mint to ask WTF and first the system hung up on me, then on second attempt after a long wait someone answered then asked for the order number 3 different times then said "Oh everything is OK now." They claim I don't have to mail back the form but won't say why and won't tell me if they "fixed" anything in their "system."
So my question is, should I mail back the form with the correction of removing the last 4 digits on the zip? As if there hasn't already been enough drama with this freaking coin and is this what you all go through every time you order from the Mint?? Do we get a group rate on ulcer meds or what?!! >>
Got the same form, and I called also. They said they fixed it, and that I did not have to mail back the form. I mailed it back this morning!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Just received some letter from the Mint saying MY ADDRESS DOESN'T MATCH MY CREDIT CARD?? The only difference I can see is that the Mint's system automatically generated the last 4 digits of my zip during registration, otherwise the address is exactly the same!! The letter says they may run out of coins blah blah before my order is filled!
So I called the Mint to ask WTF and first the system hung up on me, then on second attempt after a long wait someone answered then asked for the order number 3 different times then said "Oh everything is OK now." They claim I don't have to mail back the form but won't say why and won't tell me if they "fixed" anything in their "system."
So my question is, should I mail back the form with the correction of removing the last 4 digits on the zip? As if there hasn't already been enough drama with this freaking coin and is this what you all go through every time you order from the Mint?? Do we get a group rate on ulcer meds or what?!! >>
Got the same form, and I called also. They said they fixed it, and that I did not have to mail back the form. I mailed it back this morning!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you have an account(which I do) and dont sign in when checking out I think they put your order on hold. I got the same letter and called and she wanted to verify it was me. I told her I decided not to use my login on check out because it kept booting me so I decided to checkout without signing in. Im pretty sure thats why we got the letter. As soon as i hung up and checked my order it went from hold to in process. Man the mint needs to update their software or something because big issue releases are a joke.
Perth Mint supplies planchets around the world. They VERY well could be supplying ALL of these planchets.
Perth Mint struck a 4.5mm thick "High Relief" gold Koala last year, suspiciously just before Baltimore when the UHR was shown off (which is 4mm thick and the same 27mm wide)
A friend has seen a story on the Perth Mint providing blanks, and in the background he says he saw a box with US Mint labeled on it.. that is quite a lot of evidence in my book.
<< <i> Got the same form, and I called also. They said they fixed it, and that I did not have to mail back the form. I mailed it back this morning!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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I'll be mailing mine back too then... I guess I shouldn't be surprised that a govt run business would operate this way!
UHR Ordered on 1/22/09 @ 12:08PM Status: Received ... sent to grading
Thanks Casman and everyone else for the Welcome. Yes I clicked on the Expedite Box when I ordered. Even though I ordered in the first five minutes, I thought what the heck, for a few bucks maybe I won't get the run around, and just maybe they might pull and expedite it early. Not happening!! Would have been worth a few bucks, but didn't happen.
The last time I called the Mint the other day, CS lady said that mine was picked on the 9th, and was in the warehouse being packed, and should ship that day. Not Here Yet!!!
I just called back and spoke with a man this time. I told him the last lady told me it should ship that day, and she said to call back in a day or two. He looked it up on the computer again, and said the exact same thing....Picked on the 9th, and was being packaged for shipping now, but there were probably lots of others along with mine. Seemed like a nice guy that actually knew what was going on. I was impressed for once. Said should ship any time now. All other times they have seemed in a daze.
When he first answered, I said I'll bet you are sick of people calling about the UHR, and he said actually, it was quite a change, because 90% of the calls he has taken were about the new Lincoln Proof and Unc that came out today. He welcomed the change.
Then I asked him about my 2 Lincoln orders and he laughed. I said don't bother, I'll get those when they come in, I just want my UHR.
I am wondering about these people that are selling and say they have it "IN HAND". Not one have I seen post a picture of the box they received. If I had gotten my order, and was posting it for sale, I would surely post a pic of the box up close to take any doubt out of anyone's mind. Where's the Pic I ask???
Just a wild theory: Could the Mint be purposely delaying ALL of our shipments (aside from the 1 or 2 reported to be "in-hand") to force only those 1 or 2 UHRs to be eligible for "First Strike" classification?
I find it inexplicable that no-one else seems to have received a UHR (backed up by posted photo evidence on any Board that we all would find acceptable).
Further, the URLs reported to be "In-Hand" were not to the earliest Order #s.
US Navy/CAPT (Ret)/37yrs ------------------------- Status: Ding, Ding...Ding, Ding...Ding, Ding...
I emailed the eBay 30827XXX for $1880 earlier this evening and asked him if he had a photo of the box...got no answer. He had 2 1/2 hours before his coin sold, but chose not to reply.
There were 2 "IN HAND" sales..1800 and 1675...Both there were no photo.........If I were selling,I'd sure take some kind of picture,as it will likey bring in more bidders$$$$................BUT I am likey . We'll see.
<< <i>There were 2 "IN HAND" sales..1800 and 1675...Both there were no photo.........If I were selling,I'd sure take some kind of picture,as it will likey bring in more bidders$$$$................BUT I am likey . We'll see. >>
Yes, if you HAD the box, it would increase the likely price; otherwise, you are increasing the price by "implying" you have the coin.
The Mint is pulling the same BS as they did did with with the Jefferson Liberties. Be prepared, everyone that ordered in the first few days will received their orders the same day. I really have no idea why the Mint is pulling this stunt unless they want to control the resell market.
I hope everyone here get's their UHR and can make the deadline for FS if that is your choice. Personally, I prefer to have mine just exactly like it was fresh from the mint.
Once again, my UHR Order # is 30826XXX ordered within the first 5 minutes, and I promise everyone here that I will post a pic of my box within an hour of my receipt of my UHR. My mail lady calls me at my office when I get coins in, and I go go and pick them up. I got exited yesterday because she called and said she had some boxes. It ended up being some 2008 $50 Gold Eagle proofs that I had ordered from a contact of mine. That's another coin that will end up being a Key, because of the shutdown of minting them so early, so I invested in many of those.
Everyone here seems like very good people. Thanks again for the welcomes from all.
I wish every one of you the best in receiving your UHR.
Maybe the Mint is concerned about UPS and the no signature thing. How comfortable would they be to have 40k packages of $1200 gold sitting on doorsteps??
<< <i>I am in the same boat. Ordered at 12:26 #30828xxx
Cancel boxes are gone and all is in progress, in stock and reserved. My CC was hit on 2/9 with the pending charge but not actually charged.
My last back order date before the current in stock and reserved was 2/6. I have blank emails from the mint and do not know what was sent.
My UHR will be sent USPS.
I am in the hurry up and wait stage >>
Has anyone had their card actually charged. Mine was only hit with pre-approval charges also. I don't think they can charge until they actually ship. >>
Mine was charged and then credited, somebody or something must have gotten screwed up at the FULLFILLMENT CENTER.
"Well here's another nice mess you have gotten me into" Oliver Hardy 1930
....See my bank account changed from 1.193.95 unavailalble,to now available,for funds. This is going to mess with alota peoples orders.......Now going to have to send e-mail to bank...again...to make sure the charge is approved
<< <i>i do believe this poster and his pics....he said it was sent on 2/6 and he received it on 2/8... said he was not listing on ebay nor was he sending to TPG...... 2 sets of pics of blue box and book and wood box w/ coin pictures >>
<< <i>i do believe this poster and his pics....he said it was sent on 2/6 and he received it on 2/8... said he was not listing on ebay nor was he sending to TPG...... 2 sets of pics of blue box and book and wood box w/ coin pictures >>
The mint director signed the pamplet thing "To Jim". Maybe that is what is taking so long if he has to personalize 40k+ of those
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<< <i>Does anyone have a link to that thread that was posted with the bad pictures from the supposed received UHR? I am curious about a couple things and wanted to check it out again... >>
It was in this thread, about 5 pages ago Link
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<< <i>Not mine nor am I associated with the seller: $1,725 with just under 11hrs to go.
Looks like a freak auction.
Clicky
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<< <i>Not mine nor am I associated with the seller: $1,725 with just under 11hrs to go.
Looks like a freak auction.
Clicky >>
Yea! Maybe it's the "in hand, ready to ship" that's driving it?
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<< <i>Not mine nor am I associated with the seller: $1,725 with just under 11hrs to go.
Looks like a freak auction.
Clicky >>
Yea! Maybe it's the "in hand, ready to ship" that's driving it? >>
Actually when we first discussed this auction, ... it was the only one with the coin in hand .... not a freak.
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<< <i>Not mine nor am I associated with the seller: $1,725 with just under 11hrs to go.
Looks like a freak auction.
Clicky >>
Yea! Maybe it's the "in hand, ready to ship" that's driving it? >>
Actually when we first discussed this auction, ... it was the only one with the coin in hand .... not a freak. >>
My bad
Jeff
I thought I might actually be the first to get the UHR this AM...a box arrived in my office from the Mint and with digital camera in hand...OUT FELL MY TWO MVB SPOUSE COINS!!!
Oh well...better luck next time!
<< <i>Motto
<<Hey did you receive prenotice of the shipment of the mvb coins? tracking etc, or did they just show up? >>
No e-mail communication at all...they just magically arrived without fanfare.
When I then retroactively checked the order status today, it indicates that they shipped via UPS on Monday...glad they didn't go astray.
Just received some letter from the Mint saying MY ADDRESS DOESN'T MATCH MY CREDIT CARD?? The only difference I can see is that the Mint's system automatically generated the last 4 digits of my zip during registration, otherwise the address is exactly the same!! The letter says they may run out of coins blah blah before my order is filled!
So I called the Mint to ask WTF and first the system hung up on me, then on second attempt after a long wait someone answered then asked for the order number 3 different times then said "Oh everything is OK now." They claim I don't have to mail back the form but won't say why and won't tell me if they "fixed" anything in their "system."
So my question is, should I mail back the form with the correction of removing the last 4 digits on the zip? As if there hasn't already been enough drama with this freaking coin and is this what you all go through every time you order from the Mint?? Do we get a group rate on ulcer meds or what?!!
Status: Received
<< <i>OH God, somebody please talk me down!
Just received some letter from the Mint saying MY ADDRESS DOESN'T MATCH MY CREDIT CARD?? The only difference I can see is that the Mint's system automatically generated the last 4 digits of my zip during registration, otherwise the address is exactly the same!! The letter says they may run out of coins blah blah before my order is filled!
So I called the Mint to ask WTF and first the system hung up on me, then on second attempt after a long wait someone answered then asked for the order number 3 different times then said "Oh everything is OK now." They claim I don't have to mail back the form but won't say why and won't tell me if they "fixed" anything in their "system."
So my question is, should I mail back the form with the correction of removing the last 4 digits on the zip? As if there hasn't already been enough drama with this freaking coin and is this what you all go through every time you order from the Mint?? Do we get a group rate on ulcer meds or what?!!
Got the same form, and I called also. They said they fixed it, and that I did not have to mail back the form. I mailed it back this morning!!!!!!!!!!!!1
<< OH God, somebody please talk me down!
Just received some letter from the Mint saying MY ADDRESS DOESN'T MATCH MY CREDIT CARD?? The only difference I can see is that the Mint's system automatically generated the last 4 digits of my zip during registration, otherwise the address is exactly the same!! The letter says they may run out of coins blah blah before my order is filled!
So I called the Mint to ask WTF and first the system hung up on me, then on second attempt after a long wait someone answered then asked for the order number 3 different times then said "Oh everything is OK now." They claim I don't have to mail back the form but won't say why and won't tell me if they "fixed" anything in their "system."
So my question is, should I mail back the form with the correction of removing the last 4 digits on the zip? As if there hasn't already been enough drama with this freaking coin and is this what you all go through every time you order from the Mint?? Do we get a group rate on ulcer meds or what?!! >>
Got the same form, and I called also. They said they fixed it, and that I did not have to mail back the form. I mailed it back this morning!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you have an account(which I do) and dont sign in when checking out I think they put your order on hold. I got the same letter and called and she wanted to verify it was me. I told her I decided not to use my login on check out because it kept booting me so I decided to checkout without signing in. Im pretty sure thats why we got the letter. As soon as i hung up and checked my order it went from hold to in process. Man the mint needs to update their software or something because big issue releases are a joke.
Perth Mint struck a 4.5mm thick "High Relief" gold Koala last year, suspiciously just before Baltimore when the UHR was shown off (which is 4mm thick and the same 27mm wide)
A friend has seen a story on the Perth Mint providing blanks, and in the background he says he saw a box with US Mint labeled on it.. that is quite a lot of evidence in my book.
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Got the same form, and I called also. They said they fixed it, and that I did not have to mail back the form. I mailed it back this morning!!!!!!!!!!!!1
I'll be mailing mine back too then... I guess I shouldn't be surprised that a govt run business would operate this way!
Status: Received
The last time I called the Mint the other day, CS lady said that mine was picked on the 9th, and was in the warehouse being packed, and should ship that day. Not Here Yet!!!
I just called back and spoke with a man this time. I told him the last lady told me it should ship that day, and she said to call back in a day or two. He looked it up on the computer again, and said the exact same thing....Picked on the 9th, and was being packaged for shipping now, but there were probably lots of others along with mine. Seemed like a nice guy that actually knew what was going on. I was impressed for once. Said should ship any time now. All other times they have seemed in a daze.
When he first answered, I said I'll bet you are sick of people calling about the UHR, and he said actually, it was quite a change, because 90% of the calls he has taken were about the new Lincoln Proof and Unc that came out today. He welcomed the change.
Then I asked him about my 2 Lincoln orders and he laughed. I said don't bother, I'll get those when they come in, I just want my UHR.
I am wondering about these people that are selling and say they have it "IN HAND". Not one have I seen post a picture of the box they received. If I had gotten my order, and was posting it for sale, I would surely post a pic of the box up close to take any doubt out of anyone's mind. Where's the Pic I ask???
Justa Waitin'
<< <i>Does anyone have connections to Pcgs to find out if any are in for slabbing. That is the UHR double gold eagle I am talking about.
NGC Has March 9th as cutoff date, so they think the first were shipped on 10th or 11th.
Joe
I find it inexplicable that no-one else seems to have received a UHR (backed up by posted photo evidence on any Board that we all would find acceptable).
Further, the URLs reported to be "In-Hand" were not to the earliest Order #s.
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Status: Ding, Ding...Ding, Ding...Ding, Ding...
The eBay "in hand" sold for $1880....
<< <i>Good point ... I'm beginning to have 2d thoughts regarding the "alleged" in hand UHR's.
The eBay "in hand" sold for $1880.... >>
Congrats on the 4 grand Opa!
What gets me is his was in the 30827XXX bunch @ 12:19! I was in @ 12:14 & in the 30826XXX group.
Am I missing something here?
Is there another explanation other than no coins have been shipped?
Has anyone sold any to MCM yet that they had promised to John??
Miles
I knew it would happen.
<< <i>There were 2 "IN HAND" sales..1800 and 1675...Both there were no photo.........If I were selling,I'd sure take some kind of picture,as it will likey bring in more bidders$$$$................BUT I am likey
Yes, if you HAD the box, it would increase the likely price; otherwise, you are increasing the price by "implying" you have the coin.
Miles
<< <i>Does anyone have connections to Pcgs to find out if any are in for slabbing. That is the UHR double gold eagle I am talking about.
+2
It would also be nice to see a pic of the PCGS slab... NGC has had their sample pics out for weeks, good looking holder & ER label.
Status: Received
Once again, my UHR Order # is 30826XXX ordered within the first 5 minutes, and I promise everyone here that I will post a pic of my box within an hour of my receipt of my UHR. My mail lady calls me at my office when I get coins in, and I go go and pick them up. I got exited yesterday because she called and said she had some boxes. It ended up being some 2008 $50 Gold Eagle proofs that I had ordered from a contact of mine. That's another coin that will end up being a Key, because of the shutdown of minting them so early, so I invested in many of those.
Everyone here seems like very good people. Thanks again for the welcomes from all.
I wish every one of you the best in receiving your UHR.
SirCharlie
30828xxx
Cancel boxes are gone and all is in progress, in stock and reserved. My CC was hit on 2/9 with the pending charge but not actually charged.
My last back order date before the current in stock and reserved was 2/6. I have blank emails from the mint and do not know what was sent.
My UHR will be sent USPS.
I am in the hurry up and wait stage
Just sayin'
<< <i>I am in the same boat. Ordered at 12:26 #30828xxx
Cancel boxes are gone and all is in progress, in stock and reserved. My CC was hit on 2/9 with the pending charge but not actually charged.
My last back order date before the current in stock and reserved was 2/6. I have blank emails from the mint and do not know what was sent.
My UHR will be sent USPS.
I am in the hurry up and wait stage
Has anyone had their card actually charged. Mine was only hit with pre-approval charges also. I don't think they can charge until they actually ship.
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<< <i>I am in the same boat. Ordered at 12:26 #30828xxx
Cancel boxes are gone and all is in progress, in stock and reserved. My CC was hit on 2/9 with the pending charge but not actually charged.
My last back order date before the current in stock and reserved was 2/6. I have blank emails from the mint and do not know what was sent.
My UHR will be sent USPS.
I am in the hurry up and wait stage
Has anyone had their card actually charged. Mine was only hit with pre-approval charges also. I don't think they can charge until they actually ship. >>
Mine was charged and then credited, somebody or something must have gotten screwed up at the FULLFILLMENT CENTER.
BST successful dealings with:MsMorrisine, goldman86
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<< <i>i do believe this poster and his pics....he said it was sent on 2/6 and he received it on 2/8... said he was not listing on ebay nor was he sending to TPG...... 2 sets of pics of blue box and book and wood box w/ coin pictures >>
Maybe he had connections in the mint.
<< <i>i do believe this poster and his pics....he said it was sent on 2/6 and he received it on 2/8... said he was not listing on ebay nor was he sending to TPG...... 2 sets of pics of blue box and book and wood box w/ coin pictures >>
The mint director signed the pamplet thing "To Jim".
Maybe that is what is taking so long if he has to personalize 40k+ of those