Since the complaints seem to have died down a bit now that a lot of you are getting your coins, I'll start up the ranting again.
I called last week and was told that my coin would be shipping by the end of the week (as would ALL coins ordered on the first day). So here we are on Tuesday. No coin. No email. No hit on my credit card. I've tried to call the 800 number over a dozen times throughout the day, each time getting the same "we are unable to answer your call at this time. Please try again later" message.
I swear this is the last item I will EVER buy anything from the mint.
are you telling me OTIS circumvented the mint rules ?!?!??!?!!!?!?!?!??!?!
That's a bannable felony >>
Hey!
Just because I have three adult children who all live away from home with their own out of state address, can I possibly help it if at that exact moment in time, they all decided to become numismatists and ordered the UHR within the first hour?
I'm shocked, truly shocked by this allegation
and for the record, we're batting 2 for 4.
No word on the others
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After a half hour of trying to get through to the mint and getting the canned, "we are unable to answer your call...." I finally got through to then being on hold for 20 minutes. I wanted to perform a litmus test on them. I did get an email stating the Lincoln Commems were shipped but nothing on the UHR. So when the "nice" lady answered, I asked about the Lincoln Commems (remember...they already shipped). She said it looks like they are "in process". I asked, "what does that mean?" She replied, "They should ship soon and you should get them next week."
I then asked about the UHR. She replied, "They show they should ship on 3/18." THREE EIGHTEEN!!! Of what bloody year?!
Her wrong answer on the Lincolns leads me to just wait and see what happens this evening .....
"What we are never changes, but who we are ... never stops changing."
So, at the risk of asking a question that has already been answered:
what is the cutoff for FS?
follow up:
does anyone think it will make a difference in the long term value of the coin if it gets that designation or not?
I'm obviously a newbie here, been collecting since Bicentennial days, but am now starting to go through my coins with an eye to grading and long term holding for my son. Any honest opinions are welcome.
<< <i>So, at the risk of asking a question that has already been answered:
what is the cutoff for FS?
follow up:
does anyone think it will make a difference in the long term value of the coin if it gets that designation or not?
I'm obviously a newbie here, been collecting since Bicentennial days, but am now starting to go through my coins with an eye to grading and long term holding for my son. Any honest opinions are welcome.
<< <i>EDIT: Ciao for now! Tomorrow is gonna be a great day for Agentjim, Barcat, Coinkid, Baron and MsM
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.
>>
Congratulations Carolyn!
You are as excited as everybody was last night!
And tonight there are gonna be a lot of happy people again.
The PBGS Shipping Department worked 13 hours yesterday trying to get as many UHRs shipped as possible. Rumor has it they're working overtime again tonight.
Like I have been saying, this thread is quickly unraveling; tis a bitter sweet ending indeed.
are you telling me OTIS circumvented the mint rules ?!?!??!?!!!?!?!?!??!?!
That's a bannable felony >>
Hey!
Just because I have three adult children who all live away from home with their own out of state address, can I possibly help it if at that exact moment in time, they all decided to become numismatists and ordered the UHR within the first hour?
I'm shocked, truly shocked by this allegation
and for the record, we're batting 2 for 4.
No word on the others >>
Im jealous I committed to sell my one to a board member, now I have to figure out how to get another cause they're so cool
<< <i>Im jealous I committed to sell my one to a board member, now I have to figure out how to get another cause they're so cool >>
Yes they are cool. I especially like that MMIX date - really adds to the classic aspect of the design.
After looking at mine off and on for a day now, I've decided the "hairlines" I thought I saw, are really die-polish lines. Might have to send it in for "First Strike" after all.
What the heck - I've already gone and renewed my PCGS Membership.
<< <i>Still nothing for me. No email, no coin. My number 3083XXXX >>
Hang in there, there should be another email bast late tonight! I rec'd an email last night that mine has shipped but unable to confirm on ups.com yet.
Got mine today...........Normally I would not have opened the capsule but there was a black smear of grease on the edge that you could see with the naked eye, so I snapped a couple pics while it was out before I sent it off to be graded....
<< <i>Got mine today...........Normally I would not have opened the capsule but there was a black smear of grease on the edge that you could see with the naked eye, so I snapped a couple pics while it was out before I sent it off to be graded....
>>
Very Nice. I hope when I get mine it's just as sweet!
This is like a slow torture, seeing all these beautiful coins being delivered to everyone but me. It gets worse and worse and more painful with every new post. .Maybe the Feds could use UHR ordering as a substitute for waterboarding...
<< <i>Got mine today...........Normally I would not have opened the capsule but there was a black smear of grease on the edge that you could see with the naked eye, so I snapped a couple pics while it was out before I sent it off to be graded.... >>
That edge combo pic is cool, how did you do that?!
UHR Ordered on 1/22/09 @ 12:08PM Status: Received ... sent to grading
According to an Internal Memo at PBGS dated 03/03/09, "A large percentage of customer orders will be in the mainstream by week's end." This is the 'Big Push' I've been talking about since page 100 of this thread. It appears now that their goal is to ship all 29,000 of the original minted UHRs by the end of this week which by my estimation includes all orders received by the Mint through and including Sunday, January 25, 2009. Before you go betting the farm, keep in mind that my comments herein are peppered with speculation, so govern yourselves accordingly.
<< <i>Well, I got the letter from them that it shipped but thus far the 2 tracking numbers say "tracking number not found " and "shipper was notified"
Don't know what's what. >>
If it's any consolation, I received the email confirming shipment last night at 6:42, and it showed up this morning around 10:30. I checked and my credit card has not been charged yet, and there is no credit hold on it. I checked using the shipping tracking number around 9am this morning and I got the status "tracking number not found". The coin does have some small raised polishing marks in the upper fields between 12 and 3 o'clock, and some light traces on the upper left fields. I'm filling out the PCGS submission form and it will go out today. I don't expect a superior 70 grade, but a 69 will be welcomed.
Nothing, nada - I got the company line "we expect to ship it before 4/24". Jeez, buddy, tell me something I don't already know...
UHR order: 30836xxx Jan 22 @ ~ 1:08 Status: MIA
Mood: >>
Don't worry... I'm 10,000 orders ahead of you & i've got the same thing you've got! The rep did say all was good with my order though. 30826XXX @ 12:14
Hi, I'm waiting on my coin to arrive tomorrow. I'm hoping and wishing the rest of you get an email blast tonight that your UHR is on the way. What a mess this situation is!
I have two letters written and ready to go tomorrow, one is for Timothy Geithner, Secretary Dept of the Treasury and the other is for Andrew Brunhart, works for the Mint. I'm going to explain to these guys what they have caused and to terminate the Pitney-Bowes contract!
My UHR arrived today. Order number 30829XXX, placed 1/22 @ 12:35 p.m.
My father and my brother placed orders for me a few minutes later and have not received theirs yet.
$1850 on Ebay - to flip one or not to flip, that is the question!
I can't believe that the U.S. Mint brochures are selling for $5!! You could get them by the handful at the Balto. show where the URH display was last year!!!
Jim Cramer on CNBC mentioned "us mint web site is good" on his CNBC show "Mad Money" tonight
It will re-air tonight at 11pm eastern tonight.
He has been recommending buying gold recently and now has added silver to the mix (ETFs). though, I think I recall, saying if people buy physical... go Canadian. not sure how this meshes with is "us mint web site" comment.
although, I will mention he has had Pitney Bowes (ticker: PBI) CEO on the show.
Nothing, nada - I got the company line "we expect to ship it before 4/24". Jeez, buddy, tell me something I don't already know...
UHR order: 30836xxx Jan 22 @ ~ 1:08 Status: MIA
Mood: >>
My order is before you and I have zero, nada, zilch or even a e-mail. It's disgusting to find some buyers have two in hand and those of us that fought the internet opening hour have nothing, some FI/FO.
<< <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. >>
Hey that's me at the top, coin arrived this morning UPS at 10:30 ish, I asked the UPS guy hey, you make make somebody sign for that? He says we make you guys sign for everything....LOL...
<< <i>This is like a slow torture, seeing all these beautiful coins being delivered to everyone but me. It gets worse and worse and more painful with every new post. .Maybe the Feds could use UHR ordering as a substitute for waterboarding...
UHR order: 30836xxx Jan 22 @ ~1:08pm Status: MIA >>
Nothing, nada - I got the company line "we expect to ship it before 4/24". Jeez, buddy, tell me something I don't already know...
UHR order: 30836xxx Jan 22 @ ~ 1:08 Status: MIA
Mood: >>
My order is before you and I have zero, nada, zilch or even a e-mail. It's disgusting to find some buyers have two in hand and those of us that fought the internet opening hour have nothing, some FI/FO. >>
give it until 11 pm eastern tonight.
a few yesterday received info earlier in the day, but most heard when the e-mails went out after 10pm
give it time.
I haven't even gotten the e-mail yet. I decided to call after seeing Barcat got her tracking number. I thought I might get lucky too, and I did.
Quick, question. If sending my UHR in for grading and First Strike designation, does it need to stay in the unopened box, that I received it in from the mint?
<< <i>Quick, question. If sending my UHR in for grading and First Strike designation, does it need to stay in the unopened box, that I received it in from the mint? >>
if you can get it to pcgs with a postmark by march 11, then just send the capsulized coin.
<< <i>Quick, question. If sending my UHR in for grading and First Strike designation, does it need to stay in the unopened box, that I received it in from the mint? >>
Have it POSTMARKED by the 11 th................. And on the 12th I will receive my coin
Comments
Don't know what's what.
Coin's for sale/trade.
Tom Pilitowski
US Rare Coin Investments
800-624-1870
<< <i>What happened to the reverse of that last coin pictured? almost looks wire brushed. >>
Bummer. There are quite a few quality issues being reported for so few coins on this board.
I haven't gotten mine yet (ordered early on the first day)...and haven't heard anything yet.
Therefore, after much patience, I think the time has come to rip someone a new you-know-what at Mint phone central!
I called last week and was told that my coin would be shipping by the end of the week (as would ALL coins ordered on the first day). So here we are on Tuesday. No coin. No email. No hit on my credit card. I've tried to call the 800 number over a dozen times throughout the day, each time getting the same "we are unable to answer your call at this time. Please try again later" message.
I swear this is the last item I will EVER buy anything from the mint.
<< <i>DING!
I got mine
are you telling me OTIS circumvented the mint rules ?!?!??!?!!!?!?!?!??!?!
That's a bannable felony
Hey!
Just because I have three adult children who all live away from home with their own out of state address, can I possibly help it if at that exact moment in time, they all decided to become numismatists and ordered the UHR within the first hour?
I'm shocked, truly shocked by this allegation
and for the record, we're batting 2 for 4.
No word on the others
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boy I wish I had three grown children so I could get three more coins.
what an idea! you really plan ahead!
{navin talk}
I then asked about the UHR. She replied, "They show they should ship on 3/18." THREE EIGHTEEN!!! Of what bloody year?!
Her wrong answer on the Lincolns leads me to just wait and see what happens this evening .....
what is the cutoff for FS?
follow up:
does anyone think it will make a difference in the long term value of the coin if it gets that designation or not?
I'm obviously a newbie here, been collecting since Bicentennial days, but am now starting to go through my coins with an eye to grading and long term holding for my son. Any honest opinions are welcome.
thanks, possum
<< <i>So, at the risk of asking a question that has already been answered:
what is the cutoff for FS?
follow up:
does anyone think it will make a difference in the long term value of the coin if it gets that designation or not?
I'm obviously a newbie here, been collecting since Bicentennial days, but am now starting to go through my coins with an eye to grading and long term holding for my son. Any honest opinions are welcome.
thanks, possum >>
3/11
<< <i>EDIT: Ciao for now! Tomorrow is gonna be a great day for Agentjim, Barcat, Coinkid, Baron and MsM
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.
Congratulations Carolyn!
You are as excited as everybody was last night!
And tonight there are gonna be a lot of happy people again.
The PBGS Shipping Department worked 13 hours yesterday trying to get as many UHRs shipped as possible. Rumor has it they're working overtime again tonight.
Like I have been saying, this thread is quickly unraveling; tis a bitter sweet ending indeed.
Get ready people; the UHRs they are a comin!
<< <i>
<< <i>DING!
I got mine
are you telling me OTIS circumvented the mint rules ?!?!??!?!!!?!?!?!??!?!
That's a bannable felony
Hey!
Just because I have three adult children who all live away from home with their own out of state address, can I possibly help it if at that exact moment in time, they all decided to become numismatists and ordered the UHR within the first hour?
I'm shocked, truly shocked by this allegation
and for the record, we're batting 2 for 4.
No word on the others >>
Im jealous
BAH.
<< <i>Im jealous I committed to sell my one to a board member, now I have to figure out how to get another cause they're so cool >>
Yes they are cool. I especially like that MMIX date - really adds to the classic aspect of the design.
After looking at mine off and on for a day now, I've decided the "hairlines" I thought I saw, are really die-polish lines. Might have to send it in for "First Strike" after all.
What the heck - I've already gone and renewed my PCGS Membership.
PS my order number was 30884865 1/25/09
It was stated before, that email are sent in the evening.
I know I got mine at night.
So those waiting, you need to wait until tonight to see if you won the lottery.
<< <i>Still nothing for me. No email, no coin. My number 3083XXXX >>
Hang in there, there should be another email bast late tonight! I rec'd an email last night that mine has shipped but unable to confirm on ups.com yet.
<< <i>Got mine today...........Normally I would not have opened the capsule but there was a black smear of grease on the edge that you could see with the naked eye, so I snapped a couple pics while it was out before I sent it off to be graded....
Very Nice. I hope when I get mine it's just as sweet!
UHR order: 30836xxx
Jan 22 @ ~1:08pm
Status: MIA
mbogoman
https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/classic-issues-colonials-through-1964/zambezi-collection-trade-dollars/7345Asesabi Lutho
No thread deletion until imron and MsM get theirs!!!
<< <i>Got mine today...........Normally I would not have opened the capsule but there was a black smear of grease on the edge that you could see with the naked eye, so I snapped a couple pics while it was out before I sent it off to be graded....
>>
That edge combo pic is cool, how did you do that?!
Status: Received
According to an Internal Memo at PBGS dated 03/03/09, "A large percentage of customer orders will be in the mainstream by week's end." This is the 'Big Push' I've been talking about since page 100 of this thread. It appears now that their goal is to ship all 29,000 of the original minted UHRs by the end of this week which by my estimation includes all orders received by the Mint through and including Sunday, January 25, 2009. Before you go betting the farm, keep in mind that my comments herein are peppered with speculation, so govern yourselves accordingly.
<< <i>Well, I got the letter from them that it shipped but thus far the 2 tracking numbers say "tracking number not found " and "shipper was notified"
Don't know what's what. >>
If it's any consolation, I received the email confirming shipment last night at 6:42, and it showed up this morning around 10:30. I checked and my credit card has not been charged yet, and there is no credit hold on it. I checked using the shipping tracking number around 9am this morning and I got the status "tracking number not found".
The coin does have some small raised polishing marks in the upper fields between 12 and 3 o'clock, and some light traces on the upper left fields. I'm filling out the PCGS submission form and it will go out today. I don't expect a superior 70 grade, but a 69 will be welcomed.
thanks to everyone. who knows if we made a difference, but I know I alone couldn't have gotten anything done.
<< <i>Just go off phone and got a "Billing Info Received" {at least it's that far} UPS tracking number!!!
thanks to everyone. who knows if we made a difference, but I know I alone couldn't have gotten anything done. >>
Glad you got yours.
I think we made a difference. I'm sure they never experienced anything like that before.
Bottom Line:
DON'T MESS WITH NUMISMATICS, WE'LL MESS YOU UP !!
I agree-------Thank you everyone
<< <i>
<< <i>Just go off phone and got a "Billing Info Received" {at least it's that far} UPS tracking number!!!
thanks to everyone. who knows if we made a difference, but I know I alone couldn't have gotten anything done. >>
Glad you got yours.
I think we made a difference. I'm sure they never experienced anything like that before.
Bottom Line:
DON'T MESS WITH NUMISMATICS, WE'LL MESS YOU UP !!
yeah, what he said !!
Congratulations MsMorrisine!!
As soon as you got word that you received your tracking #, I couldn't help but call the Mint.
Still in process on the automated system, and now I'm hold to speak with a rep.
YES !!
Halelujah!
It's about time!
Now change that Avatar
<< <i>FANTASTIC
Now change that Avatar >>
Just got off the phone with the Rep.
No ship.
So no change avatar!
Nothing, nada - I got the company line "we expect to ship it before 4/24". Jeez, buddy, tell me something I don't already know...
UHR order: 30836xxx
Jan 22 @ ~ 1:08
Status: MIA
Mood:
mbogoman
https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/classic-issues-colonials-through-1964/zambezi-collection-trade-dollars/7345Asesabi Lutho
<< <i>Hey!!!!! What about me?!?!
Nothing, nada - I got the company line "we expect to ship it before 4/24". Jeez, buddy, tell me something I don't already know...
UHR order: 30836xxx
Jan 22 @ ~ 1:08
Status: MIA
Mood:
30826XXX @ 12:14
wait a few more hours. at least give it until 11pm eastern.
I have two letters written and ready to go tomorrow, one is for Timothy Geithner, Secretary Dept of the Treasury and the other is for Andrew Brunhart, works for the Mint. I'm going to explain to these guys what they have caused and to terminate the Pitney-Bowes contract!
My father and my brother placed orders for me a few minutes later and have not received theirs yet.
$1850 on Ebay - to flip one or not to flip, that is the question!
I can't believe that the U.S. Mint brochures are selling for $5!! You could get them by the handful at the Balto. show where the URH display was last year!!!
There is still time tonight to hear from them.
Joe
It will re-air tonight at 11pm eastern tonight.
He has been recommending buying gold recently and now has added silver to the mix (ETFs). though, I think I recall, saying if people buy physical... go Canadian. not sure how this meshes with is "us mint web site" comment.
although, I will mention he has had Pitney Bowes (ticker: PBI) CEO on the show.
have a watch and a laugh.
Believe me, a big "Booyah" will be heard around the country (or at least this board) if and when I get a tracking number!!!
You might want to change your tagline status from "MIA" to "GPS location known"
UHR order: 30836xxx
Jan 22 @ ~1:08pm
Status: MIA
mbogoman
https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/classic-issues-colonials-through-1964/zambezi-collection-trade-dollars/7345Asesabi Lutho
<< <i>Hey!!!!! What about me?!?!
Nothing, nada - I got the company line "we expect to ship it before 4/24". Jeez, buddy, tell me something I don't already know...
UHR order: 30836xxx
Jan 22 @ ~ 1:08
Status: MIA
Mood:
My order is before you and I have zero, nada, zilch or even a e-mail. It's disgusting to find some buyers have two in hand and those of us that fought the internet opening hour have nothing, some FI/FO.
<< <i>
<< <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. >>
Hey that's me at the top, coin arrived this morning UPS at 10:30 ish, I asked the UPS guy hey, you make make somebody sign for that? He says we make you guys sign for everything....LOL...
<< <i>This is like a slow torture, seeing all these beautiful coins being delivered to everyone but me. It gets worse and worse and more painful with every new post. .Maybe the Feds could use UHR ordering as a substitute for waterboarding...
UHR order: 30836xxx
Jan 22 @ ~1:08pm
Status: MIA >>
<< <i>
<< <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. >>
Glad to see so many more joining the celebration!
<< <i>
<< <i>Hey!!!!! What about me?!?!
Nothing, nada - I got the company line "we expect to ship it before 4/24". Jeez, buddy, tell me something I don't already know...
UHR order: 30836xxx
Jan 22 @ ~ 1:08
Status: MIA
Mood:
My order is before you and I have zero, nada, zilch or even a e-mail. It's disgusting to find some buyers have two in hand and those of us that fought the internet opening hour have nothing, some FI/FO. >>
give it until 11 pm eastern tonight.
a few yesterday received info earlier in the day, but most heard when the e-mails went out after 10pm
give it time.
I haven't even gotten the e-mail yet. I decided to call after seeing Barcat got her tracking number. I thought I might get lucky too, and I did.
from the looks of it, we're close to fifo again.
<< <i>Quick, question. If sending my UHR in for grading and First Strike designation, does it need to stay in the unopened box, that I received it in from the mint? >>
if you can get it to pcgs with a postmark by march 11, then just send the capsulized coin.
<< <i>Quick, question. If sending my UHR in for grading and First Strike designation, does it need to stay in the unopened box, that I received it in from the mint? >>
Have it POSTMARKED by the 11 th.................