I thought some of you freaks would be interested in the following information. Through this post on 03/03/09 Tuesday 10:50 a.m., this forum has reported approximately 45 UHRs shipped this week to date. Of the 45 reported UHR shipments, 34 also reported their order number for their shipment. These 34 order numbers are presented below in numerical order. I know of three orders that have not been shipped yet, however all three of these orders fall within the following range of order numbers. So much for FIFO.
Coin obverse, amazing..............like Lady Liberty in 3-D
Reverse. Pitting on the rim above America as well as scratching further down the rim as well, and there's even a small piece of black "stuff" stuck to the rim and into the field by the eagle's tail feathers.
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On the eagle side there are pits on the rim above the word UNITED. I noticed it immediately when looking at the coin with my 56 yr old eyes. >>>
Hmmmm.........disappointing indeed! Apparently the mint is relaxing quality control to produce as many as possible and just get them out the door. I know others here have also expressed diasappointment and sub-standard quality control on these new UHR coins.
So let's see here, the companion books were apparently of poor quality and are not being shipped with the coins, now some of the coins themselves are of sub-standard quality, erroneous letters from the US Mint have gone out telling people their CC billing address didn't match their shipping address, numerous US Mint emails stating proposed shipping dates which were all false, the Mint not adhering to their written FIFO shipping policy, expensive US Mint shipments just being left at peoples door steps by UPS with no signature or other proof of delivery required, etc, etc.
Quite an impressive performance by the US Mint regarding the new UHR coin program, 'eh?
edited to add: Now add SM1 to the list of those who received a sub-standard UHR coin
Dragon, I agree wholly. A statement by the Mint might read:
The US Mint is extremely proud of it's new Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Coin. No expense has been spared in developing and minting the world's most beautiful coin. Containing one ounce of pure gold and housed in an exquisite mahogany display case this piece will be a family heirloom for centuries. Please be home on the day you expect your order as it is being shipped as cheaply as possible and with no safeguards to protect it from loss or damage.
My magazines get better attention than gold coins I order from the mint. WTF?
Coin obverse, amazing..............like Lady Liberty in 3-D
Reverse. Pitting on the rim above America as well as scratching further down the rim as well, and there's even a small piece of black "stuff" stuck to the rim and into the field by the eagle's tail feathers. >>
Okay. So we wait for what seems like forever to get our coins. Then when they do come, they are substandard!? I have yet to recieve mine. I must say, the anticipation about getting the coin has now turned to how will it look when I do get it. Moreover, if I get the coin just prior to the PCGS cut off, I have no choice now but to open it to look at it. I can't risk send a possible substandard coin for a First Strike only to have it come back MS66 or less.
I am curious, SportsMod....what are your plans with the coin you recieved?
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LO` FOLKS, The reasom you are not able to track your packages on the UPS Tracking system, with the tracking number is because it has not been picked up at the PB warehouse yet. They assign it a tracking number before the UPS Driver picks it up. You should be able to pick up on it later today, HOPEFULLY??? FEDEX was much better organised than UPS! Good luck to ALL. CHAS.
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Received my UHR this morning... Absolutely drop dead beautiful packaging & wood box.
Obverse is gorgeous but I also have the pitting on the rim above America... Oh well, I guess I won't be sending this one off for grading, but a beautiful coin nonetheless.
You can add mine to the list. Order #30830xxx, received email notification last night at 10:12 est. As of 11:45 est today I still get this message when I put the tracking number in the UPS site:
>>> UPS could not locate the shipment details for your request. Please verify your information and try again later.
Thanks to SM1 and dragon I don't feel bad about canceling my order now. I had some remorse but I will pay the higher price to get something that I can see in hand.
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<< <i>I thought some of you freaks would be interested in the following information. Through this post on 03/03/09 Tuesday 10:50 a.m., this forum has reported approximately 45 UHRs shipped this week to date. Of the 45 reported UHR shipments, 34 also reported their order number for their shipment. These 34 order numbers are presented below in numerical order. I know of three orders that have not been shipped yet, however all three of these orders fall within the following range of order numbers. So much for FIFO.
Hey, that's me at the bottom. Man, get off, i am feeling the pressure from all the weight of all that GOLD. It is kind of funny the big gap between me and the next guy.
Turns out that my two orders will be in that 'tweener stage. havent been mailed out with the late orders and wont be mailed out with the early orders - in other words, I could NOT HAVE ORDERED AT A WORSE TIME than I did
orders: 3088xxxx and 3090xxxx
Jeff "still living on those (56) 2006 SAE anniversary orders" C.
I thought some of you freaks would be interested in the following information. Through this post on 03/03/09 Tuesday 10:50 a.m., this forum has reported approximately 45 UHRs shipped this week to date. Of the 45 reported UHR shipments, 34 also reported their order number for their shipment. These 34 order numbers are presented below in numerical order. I know of three orders that have not been shipped yet, however all three of these orders fall within the following range of order numbers. So much for FIFO.
Hey, that's me at the bottom. Man, get off, i am feeling the pressure from all the weight of all that GOLD. It is kind of funny the big gap between me and the next guy.
Thanks for confirming that outlying order number, I thought maybe I screwed up. Your UHR order must have been under the LIFO shipping terms (last in first out). Did you pay extra for that?
<< <i>Turns out that my two orders will be in that 'tweener stage. havent been mailed out with the late orders and wont be mailed out with the early orders - in other words, I could NOT HAVE ORDERED AT A WORSE TIME than I did
orders: 3088xxxx and 3090xxxx
Jeff "still living on those (56) 2006 SAE anniversary orders" C. >>
Those are some tough numbers my friend, but hey stranger things have happened. I wish you the best.
My friend just brought over his coin to show me. Nice. He thinks the oreder number was 3087XXXX. It prompted me to call the Mint's automated tracking system and share my pain with him. Got a new message. Said my order was in process. Used to say being processed. The message then added that additional checks on my address and CC information are being performed for my protection. My protection from whom I wonder? I placed the order. I supplied the CC number. I require no protection from myself. Are they suddenly protecting this item that by all reprts is being dropped on doorsteps or left in the snow? I waited inpatiently for a Rep and got another uninformed goon who told me to expect my coin anytime between now and 4/24 and to have a great day and that there was no problem with the order and that my CC had been authorized 3 1/2 weeks ago. She layed off blame on the warehouse. I asked if anybody from her department had thought to check with the warehouse and she said there is no communication between her office and there and if I don't receive the coin by 4/24 to be sure and call back.
These are the folks who are going to straighten out the banking, insurance, real estate, and health care systems.
Edit. I called again and my order status is back to being process and ended with the 4-6 week statement as opposed to the problem with my CC and address. What a bunch of boobs.
<< <i>Turns out that my two orders will be in that 'tweener stage. havent been mailed out with the late orders and wont be mailed out with the early orders - in other words, I could NOT HAVE ORDERED AT A WORSE TIME than I did
orders: 3088xxxx and 3090xxxx
Jeff "still living on those (56) 2006 SAE anniversary orders" C. >>
Those are some tough numbers my friend, but hey stranger things have happened. I wish you the best. >>
Ok I have taken solace in that fact that at least I ordered them when the price was $1189.00. Who knows, maybe I will get them next week and still make a small premium on one and keep the other.
<< <i>WHAT'S THE DEAL!!!! Can anybody tell me ?? My order # is 3084**** What happened??? Where's my coin??? >>
First of all, you sound crazier than a hound dog!
Regarding the location of your UHR:
There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of man's fears and the summit of his knowledge. This is the dimension of imagination. It is an area which we call the Twilight Zone.
<< <i>WHAT'S THE DEAL!!!! Can anybody tell me ?? My order # is 3084**** What happened??? Where's my coin??? >>
First of all, you sound crazier than a hound dog!
Regarding the location of your UHR:
There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of man's fears and the summit of his knowledge. This is the dimension of imagination. It is an area which we call the Twilight Zone. >>
Interesting that at least the location is somewhat explained - I just got off the phone with a mint rep and here is what he said about the current state of shipping: "There is nothing wrong with your UHR set. Do not attempt to adjust the Situation. We are controlling transmission. We will control the communication. We will control the dissemination of information. We can delay the information; make it flutter. We can change the situation to a soft blur or sharpen it to crystal clarity. For the next 6-9 months, sit quietly and we will control all that you see and hear. We repeat: there is nothing wrong with your UHR set. You are about to participate in a great adventure. You are about to experience the awe and mystery which reaches from the inner mind to the outer limits (PBGS).
Coin obverse, amazing..............like Lady Liberty in 3-D
Reverse. Pitting on the rim above America as well as scratching further down the rim as well, and there's even a small piece of black "stuff" stuck to the rim and into the field by the eagle's tail feathers. >>
Okay. So we wait for what seems like forever to get our coins. Then when they do come, they are substandard!? I have yet to recieve mine. I must say, the anticipation about getting the coin has now turned to how will it look when I do get it. Moreover, if I get the coin just prior to the PCGS cut off, I have no choice now but to open it to look at it. I can't risk send a possible substandard coin for a First Strike only to have it come back MS66 or less.
I am curious, SportsMod....what are your plans with the coin you recieved? >>
I'll be keeping this one raw in the box. Regardless of the imperfections which I used a 10X loupe to notice, and the black "stuff" wiped off the reverse without any detrimental effect, it is still an awe inspiring package. The box is a work of art in itself.
My daughter's arrived this AM as well and she's overnighting. With any luck, this one will be worthy of a FS slab. It was my intention to keep one raw in the box anyway.
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<< <i>I'll be keeping this one raw in the box. Regardless of the imperfections which I used a 10X loupe to notice, and the black "stuff" wiped off the reverse without any detrimental effect, it is still an awe inspiring package. The box is a work of art in itself. >>
The one we got shows a rather heavy amount of die polishing.
I had received an email from the Mint last Friday saying it was shipped but UPS didn't pick it up till yesterday according to their site but it got here this morning. (30828xxx)
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I called the mint to check on my subscriptions. I did not even want to ask about my UHR. My presidential proof sets have been processed. My Harrison presidential dollars have been processed. My second order of Lincoln Commemoratives have been processed. The rep asked me if i would like to know about my UHR which is in the system. I said WHY NOT? She stated it was shipped this morning would you like a tracking number? AMAZING !!! Now i have to camp out at the post office and wait.
<< <i>I'll be keeping this one raw in the box. Regardless of the imperfections which I used a 10X loupe to notice, and the black "stuff" wiped off the reverse without any detrimental effect, it is still an awe inspiring package. The box is a work of art in itself. >>
The one we got shows a rather heavy amount of die polishing. >>
How will the die polishing effect the grading? I have to believe alot of these have the die polishing lines.......Will they 70 a die polished example????
2 more in hand over here....one handed to my mom and one left one my patio....in the sideways rain. I was there within as few minutes to get it. Now there is at least 1/2 of water where it was sitting, but all is good.
308266xx, finally received today! (I know, I don't have to hide the order number at this point, but as I cannot get into the Mint Track Order page, that's all I got.)
I'm thrilled to be holding the box. Should i open it? Sell it? eBay it? PCGS it?
What's the universe at large doing with theirs? I'm kinda cash poor right now, so this is a tough call...
For those of you who have not received your coin or ship confirmation; the real First Strikes are prolly toward the bottom of the stack on the shelf. Anybody think this makes sense?
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Package was left at my apt door.
I will open later, have to go back to work.
Joe
30827XXX ordered on 1/22/09 @ 12:22
Date Shipped: 3/02/09
I thought some of you freaks would be interested in the following information. Through this post on 03/03/09 Tuesday 10:50 a.m., this forum has reported approximately 45 UHRs shipped this week to date. Of the 45 reported UHR shipments, 34 also reported their order number for their shipment. These 34 order numbers are presented below in numerical order. I know of three orders that have not been shipped yet, however all three of these orders fall within the following range of order numbers. So much for FIFO.
30826413
308265xx
308268xx
30826xxx
30826xxx
30827525
308271xx
30827xxx
30827xxx
30827xxx
30827xxx
30827xxx
30827xxx
30827xxx
30827xxx
30827xxx
308281xx
308282xx
308284xx
30828xxx
30828xxx
30828xxx
30829xxx
30829xxx
3082xxxx
30830565
30830xxx
30830xxx
30830xxx
30830xxx
30830xxx
30831xxx
30831xxx
30887xxx
30828xxx is showing up on UPS.com
30830xxx not showing up on ups.com
The box is fantastic! Drop dead gorgeous
Coin obverse, amazing..............like Lady Liberty in 3-D
Reverse.
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Beautiful box...disappointing coin..
On the eagle side there are pits on the rim above the word UNITED.
I noticed it immediately when looking at the coin with my 56 yr old eyes. >>>
Hmmmm.........disappointing indeed! Apparently the mint is relaxing quality control to produce as many as possible and just get them out the door. I know others here have also expressed diasappointment and sub-standard quality control on these new UHR coins.
So let's see here, the companion books were apparently of poor quality and are not being shipped with the coins, now some of the coins themselves are of sub-standard quality, erroneous letters from the US Mint have gone out telling people their CC billing address didn't match their shipping address, numerous US Mint emails stating proposed shipping dates which were all false, the Mint not adhering to their written FIFO shipping policy, expensive US Mint shipments just being left at peoples door steps by UPS with no signature or other proof of delivery required, etc, etc.
Quite an impressive performance by the US Mint regarding the new UHR coin program, 'eh?
edited to add: Now add SM1 to the list of those who received a sub-standard UHR coin
The US Mint is extremely proud of it's new Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Coin. No expense has been spared in developing and minting the world's most beautiful coin. Containing one ounce of pure gold and housed in an exquisite mahogany display case this piece will be a family heirloom for centuries. Please be home on the day you expect your order as it is being shipped as cheaply as possible and with no safeguards to protect it from loss or damage.
My magazines get better attention than gold coins I order from the mint. WTF?
Order 308298xx @ 12:38pm- rec'd today - Mom's order/coin, unopened, will report quality later when seen.
Worth the wait! What an impressive creation! To bad they can't do more imaginative things like this in the future.
<< <i>Just arrived!
The box is fantastic! Drop dead gorgeous
Coin obverse, amazing..............like Lady Liberty in 3-D
Reverse.
Okay. So we wait for what seems like forever to get our coins. Then when they do come, they are substandard!?
I am curious, SportsMod....what are your plans with the coin you recieved?
The reasom you are not able to track your packages on the UPS Tracking system, with the tracking number is because it has not been picked up at the PB warehouse yet. They assign it a tracking number before the UPS Driver picks it up. You should be able to pick up on it later today, HOPEFULLY??? FEDEX was much better organised than UPS! Good luck to ALL. CHAS.
Obverse is gorgeous but I also have the pitting on the rim above America... Oh well, I guess I won't be sending this one off for grading, but a beautiful coin nonetheless.
Out for delivery now...woohooo!!!
I knew it would happen.
>>> UPS could not locate the shipment details for your request. Please verify your information and try again later.
Maybe delivery tomorrow.
John
<< <i>northcoin great pics
well, including the early morning reports, we're looking at approx. 42 UHR shipments in this last wave. This is big, really big!
This thread is finally unraveling; soon it will lay upon the dust bin of useless worry. >>
Thanks, and added thanks for putting together that listing by chronological order.
<< <i>Email came in 3 hours ago! UHR on the way! (#30828--- @ 12:30 1/22)
Hopefully there well me more to celebrate before the day is over.
JH
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<< <i>I thought some of you freaks would be interested in the following information. Through this post on 03/03/09 Tuesday 10:50 a.m., this forum has reported approximately 45 UHRs shipped this week to date. Of the 45 reported UHR shipments, 34 also reported their order number for their shipment. These 34 order numbers are presented below in numerical order. I know of three orders that have not been shipped yet, however all three of these orders fall within the following range of order numbers. So much for FIFO.
30826413
308265xx
308268xx
30826xxx
30826xxx
30827525
308271xx
30827xxx
30827xxx
30827xxx
30827xxx
30827xxx
30827xxx
30827xxx
30827xxx
30827xxx
308281xx
308282xx
308284xx
30828xxx
30828xxx
30828xxx
30829xxx
30829xxx
3082xxxx
30830565
30830xxx
30830xxx
30830xxx
30830xxx
30830xxx
30831xxx
30831xxx
30887xxx >>
Hey, that's me at the bottom. Man, get off, i am feeling the pressure from all the weight of all that GOLD. It is kind of funny the big gap between me and the next guy.
orders: 3088xxxx and 3090xxxx
Jeff "still living on those (56) 2006 SAE anniversary orders" C.
30826413
308265xx
308268xx
30826xxx
30826xxx
30827525
308271xx
30827xxx
30827xxx
30827xxx
30827xxx
30827xxx
30827xxx
30827xxx
30827xxx
30827xxx
308281xx
308282xx
308284xx
30828xxx
30828xxx
30828xxx
30829xxx
30829xxx
3082xxxx
30830565
30830xxx
30830xxx
30830xxx
30830xxx
30830xxx
30831xxx
30831xxx
30887xxx
Hey, that's me at the bottom. Man, get off, i am feeling the pressure from all the weight of all that GOLD. It is kind of funny the big gap between me and the next guy.
Thanks for confirming that outlying order number, I thought maybe I screwed up. Your UHR order must have been under the LIFO shipping terms (last in first out). Did you pay extra for that?
and mine is on the truck.
So is 308288xx
<< <i>Turns out that my two orders will be in that 'tweener stage. havent been mailed out with the late orders and wont be mailed out with the early orders - in other words, I could NOT HAVE ORDERED AT A WORSE TIME than I did
orders: 3088xxxx and 3090xxxx
Jeff "still living on those (56) 2006 SAE anniversary orders" C. >>
Those are some tough numbers my friend, but hey stranger things have happened. I wish you the best.
Looks like quality is becoming a big issue.
These are the folks who are going to straighten out the banking, insurance, real estate, and health care systems.
Edit. I called again and my order status is back to being process and ended with the 4-6 week statement as opposed to the problem with my CC and address. What a bunch of boobs.
<< <i>
<< <i>Turns out that my two orders will be in that 'tweener stage. havent been mailed out with the late orders and wont be mailed out with the early orders - in other words, I could NOT HAVE ORDERED AT A WORSE TIME than I did
orders: 3088xxxx and 3090xxxx
Jeff "still living on those (56) 2006 SAE anniversary orders" C. >>
Those are some tough numbers my friend, but hey stranger things have happened. I wish you the best. >>
Ok I have taken solace in that fact that at least I ordered them when the price was $1189.00. Who knows, maybe I will get them next week and still make a small premium on one and keep the other.
J. "sad sack" C.
<< <i>WHAT'S THE DEAL!!!! Can anybody tell me ?? My order # is 3084**** What happened??? Where's my coin??? >>
First of all, you sound crazier than a hound dog!
Regarding the location of your UHR:
There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of man's fears and the summit of his knowledge. This is the dimension of imagination. It is an area which we call the Twilight Zone.
<< <i>
<< <i>WHAT'S THE DEAL!!!! Can anybody tell me ?? My order # is 3084**** What happened??? Where's my coin??? >>
First of all, you sound crazier than a hound dog!
Regarding the location of your UHR:
There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of man's fears and the summit of his knowledge. This is the dimension of imagination. It is an area which we call the Twilight Zone. >>
Interesting that at least the location is somewhat explained - I just got off the phone with a mint rep and here is what he said about the current state of shipping: "There is nothing wrong with your UHR set. Do not attempt to adjust the Situation. We are controlling transmission. We will control the communication. We will control the dissemination of information. We can delay the information; make it flutter. We can change the situation to a soft blur or sharpen it to crystal clarity. For the next 6-9 months, sit quietly and we will control all that you see and hear. We repeat: there is nothing wrong with your UHR set. You are about to participate in a great adventure. You are about to experience the awe and mystery which reaches from the inner mind to the outer limits (PBGS).
JC
<< <i>
<< <i>Just arrived!
The box is fantastic! Drop dead gorgeous
Coin obverse, amazing..............like Lady Liberty in 3-D
Reverse.
Okay. So we wait for what seems like forever to get our coins. Then when they do come, they are substandard!?
I am curious, SportsMod....what are your plans with the coin you recieved? >>
I'll be keeping this one raw in the box. Regardless of the imperfections which I used a 10X loupe to notice, and the black "stuff" wiped off the reverse without any detrimental effect, it is still an awe inspiring package. The box is a work of art in itself.
My daughter's arrived this AM as well and she's overnighting. With any luck, this one will be worthy of a FS slab. It was my intention to keep one raw in the box anyway.
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<< <i>I'll be keeping this one raw in the box. Regardless of the imperfections which I used a 10X loupe to notice, and the black "stuff" wiped off the reverse without any detrimental effect, it is still an awe inspiring package. The box is a work of art in itself. >>
The one we got shows a rather heavy amount of die polishing.
What happened to the people who got an email, but couldn't find the tracking number on UPS.com and thus didn't get the coin.
Did they get it the next day ??
I had received an email from the Mint last Friday saying it was shipped but UPS didn't pick it up till yesterday according to their site but it got here this morning. (30828xxx)
IMRON: You should be a Mind Reader. Charge money
I called the mint to check on my subscriptions. I did not even want to ask about my UHR. My presidential proof sets have been processed. My Harrison presidential dollars have been processed. My second order of Lincoln Commemoratives have been processed. The rep asked me if i would like to know about my UHR which is in the system. I said WHY NOT? She stated it was shipped this morning would you like a tracking number? AMAZING !!! Now i have to camp out at the post office and wait.
<< <i>
<< <i>I'll be keeping this one raw in the box. Regardless of the imperfections which I used a 10X loupe to notice, and the black "stuff" wiped off the reverse without any detrimental effect, it is still an awe inspiring package. The box is a work of art in itself. >>
The one we got shows a rather heavy amount of die polishing. >>
How will the die polishing effect the grading? I have to believe alot of these have the die polishing lines.......Will they 70 a die polished example????
I'm thrilled to be holding the box. Should i open it? Sell it? eBay it? PCGS it?
What's the universe at large doing with theirs? I'm kinda cash poor right now, so this is a tough call...
thanks, possum
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JC
P.S. Did Tony get his?!
PCGS No Date Den Variety Desig VG F VF 40 45 50 53 55 58 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 Total Graded
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407405 2009 $20 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle - First Strike MS 3 3
I got mine
are you telling me OTIS circumvented the mint rules ?!?!??!?!!!?!?!?!??!?!
That's a bannable felony