<< <i>I spent Wednesday doing my taxes and waiting for my UHR to arrive since it was shipped Monday.
Local Post Office closes at 5p so by 4p I had resigned myself to shipping the sealed box to PCGS for the FS thing
I went out to get something out of my car and near stepped on a box in a plastic bag (in the rain) sitting on my step. No idea when it came, no ringing of the doorbell, nada
Soooooo....Should I relax and just ship the box tomorrow??? I really wanted to see the coin.....
I went for it. This is my hectic 45 min: 1) Had to join PCGS to submit (was going to join anyway) 2) Open box, admire coin (presentation box is beautiful but a tad excessive) 3)Print out and complete form 4) Package coin, wrap box for Registered Mail 5) Fly to Post Office and got it postmarked at 450pm
Now I can at least admire the box while I wait >>
A lot of airports have P.O.s open long hours, for future reference. If you absolutely have to have something postmarked, drive to your nearest airport.
<< <i>I spent Wednesday doing my taxes and waiting for my UHR to arrive since it was shipped Monday.
Local Post Office closes at 5p so by 4p I had resigned myself to shipping the sealed box to PCGS for the FS thing
I went out to get something out of my car and near stepped on a box in a plastic bag (in the rain) sitting on my step. No idea when it came, no ringing of the doorbell, nada
Soooooo....Should I relax and just ship the box tomorrow??? I really wanted to see the coin.....
I went for it. This is my hectic 45 min: 1) Had to join PCGS to submit (was going to join anyway) 2) Open box, admire coin (presentation box is beautiful but a tad excessive) 3)Print out and complete form 4) Package coin, wrap box for Registered Mail 5) Fly to Post Office and got it postmarked at 450pm
Now I can at least admire the box while I wait >>
I am about to do the same thing. Mine is set for delivery today, sent yesterday. I really wish I knew exactly what is IN the box (receipt, paperwork - ect) so that I could know if anything is missing when it comes back from PCGS. This is the first coin I have had graded, so I have to join first. If anyone here has advice concerning which membership to get, I would appreciate it. I buy very few coins per year, so I think probably Silver....although I think I will also send my 1995-W Gold Eagle 10th Anniversary set in to be graded at the same time....so it might make a difference which membership to get.
Sorry Imron....you ordered before me and are getting the shaft here. Not fair. Hang in there.
Unless you are a quickflipper, who really cares about the NONSENSICAL FS designation? The mint has stated that dies go for 500 strikes; therefore true First Strikes are those first off of each die and these continue to be made. Any other such arteficial designation is exactly that.
That being said, I did not order my UHR until the 27th and therefore may wait until the nth of never to see mine....
Love that Milled British (1830-1960) Well, just Love coins, period.
<< <i>Well I just got billed for my UHR! right after the first strike deadline passed.
No what do I do with it?
I was gonna submit for 1st strike and sell it, but now I can't. Maybe just try and sell it in the unopened box?
What would you do with it? At least with ordering 12 minutes after it went on sale, I got it for $1195.00 instead of current sale prices.
I am so bummed. >>
BILLED has nothing to do with first strike.
WHAT day did USM ship it?
I know that the USM shipped mine today 03/12/09 which makes it ineligible for first strike.
I've never been so furious in my life. The USM knew what 03/11/09 meant, and for them to ship on 03/12 and 03/13 is not only adding insult to injury but downright cruel and evil.
I still don't know what I'm going to do so let me know if you are in the same predicament that I'm in and what you might do as well.
<< <i>Unless you are a quickflipper, who really cares about the NONSENSICAL FS designation? The mint has stated that dies go for 500 strikes; therefore true First Strikes are those first off of each die and these continue to be made. Any other such arteficial designation is exactly that. >>
I agree, but in the collectible world, "nonsensical" is the norm. Apparently, many buyers must see the FS designation for complete emotional fulfillment. It's a game for winners, and at the moment, I am a willing participant.
<< <i>Bill just showed up on my debit card! No shipping email yet. >>
Check the Mint's website tracking or call the 1-800 number. They may not be sending emails anymore now that the website is working.
EDIT: I found out at 10:30 a.m. today that my UHR shipped, and I still don't have a shipping email yet. >>
When I'd checked the Mint website, and learned they'd shipped 3/11, I called them to confirm it, and was told the email would probably arrive late in the evening. It did, about 10:30, though I didn't learn that until this morning. Been following the Tracking link periodically, and the last notation on the record says "Out For Delivery" from Oakland (CA.) to me at 7:41 AM.
Presumably, that means delivery sometime this morning, as that's typically when I get other UPS deliveries.
Nasty, Nasty US Mint, Imron... your Avatar now qualifies for the picture accompaniment to Webster's definition of "Murphy's Law".
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<< <i>Bill just showed up on my debit card! No shipping email yet. >>
Check the Mint's website tracking or call the 1-800 number. They may not be sending emails anymore now that the website is working.
EDIT: I found out at 10:30 a.m. today that my UHR shipped, and I still don't have a shipping email yet. >>
When I'd checked the Mint website, and learned they'd shipped 3/11, I called them to confirm it, and was told the email would probably arrive late in the evening. It did, about 10:30, though I didn't learn that until this morning. Been following the Tracking link periodically, and the last notation on the record says "Out For Delivery" from Oakland (CA.) to me at 7:41 AM.
Presumably, that means delivery sometime this morning, as that's typically when I get other UPS deliveries.
Nasty, Nasty US Mint, Imron... your Avatar now qualifies for the picture accompaniment to Webster's definition of "Murphy's Law".
<< <i>Bill just showed up on my debit card! No shipping email yet. >>
Check the Mint's website tracking or call the 1-800 number. They may not be sending emails anymore now that the website is working.
EDIT: I found out at 10:30 a.m. today that my UHR shipped, and I still don't have a shipping email yet. >>
When I'd checked the Mint website, and learned they'd shipped 3/11, I called them to confirm it, and was told the email would probably arrive late in the evening. It did, about 10:30, though I didn't learn that until this morning. Been following the Tracking link periodically, and the last notation on the record says "Out For Delivery" from Oakland (CA.) to me at 7:41 AM.
Presumably, that means delivery sometime this morning, as that's typically when I get other UPS deliveries.
Nasty, Nasty US Mint, Imron... your Avatar now qualifies for the picture accompaniment to Webster's definition of "Murphy's Law".
>>
Indeed it does. Murphy's Law could also be the Mint's new motto as well.
Nasty, Nasty US Mint, Imron... your Avatar now qualifies for the picture accompaniment to Webster's definition of "Murphy's Law".
>>
murphy's law maybe, but more likely "karma". >>
If my avatar qualifies as the picture of karma, then that would mean my bad actions pre-determined the bad outcome with the Mint. What bad actions? Or do we have a misunderstanding here?
Got mine today. Shipped yesterday via UPS next day air. Shipping date is stamped 3/11. Now, do I submit it or open it?
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<< <i>Got mine today. Shipped yesterday via UPS next day air. Shipping date is stamped 3/11. Now, do I submit it or open it? >>
DO NOT open it!
DO NOT open it!
The deadline was 03/11. You can't get it to pcgs before 03/11. PCGS needs to see that it was shipped by the Mint on or before 03/11 by receiving the unopened Mint package.
Arrived 10 AM local time (Napa Valley), and I had to sign for it.
Date on the label is 3/11/09
Hmmmm...
Imron...
Maybe, for a small fee...
If I had TWO, I'd trade you one... >>
LOL No, if you had two I would expect you to enjoy it twice as much!!
Congratulations! That's gotta be a great feeling! >>
It IS a nice feeling, BUT... it exists, in part, at your expense. I wish I HAD two... would have no problem trading one to you (when the train comes in, EVERYBODY rides!)
I checked with a couple dealers in the area about having them send my coin in to PCGS... one of them told me it's not worth it, 'cause the liklihood of getting a "70" is so low, it wasn't worth the expense.
However, as I check the reports on PCGS, seems to me that of those they've graded, better than 3 of every 4 coins scored a 70... seems to me the odds are pretty good...
Am I wrong?
UBERCOINER
A Truth That's Told With Bad Intent Beats All The Lies You Can Invent
Imron deserves a FS. He has been our drill sergeant, cheerleader, coach, mentor, and head MF in charge. This forum will buy him an unopened box on ebay. Put me down for a double sawbuck. Anyone else in?
Arrived 10 AM local time (Napa Valley), and I had to sign for it.
Date on the label is 3/11/09
Hmmmm...
Imron...
Maybe, for a small fee...
If I had TWO, I'd trade you one... >>
LOL No, if you had two I would expect you to enjoy it twice as much!!
Congratulations! That's gotta be a great feeling! >>
It IS a nice feeling, BUT... it exists, in part, at your expense. I wish I HAD two... would have no problem trading one to you (when the train comes in, EVERYBODY rides!)
I checked with a couple dealers in the area about having them send my coin in to PCGS... one of them told me it's not worth it, 'cause the liklihood of getting a "70" is so low, it wasn't worth the expense.
However, as I check the reports on PCGS, seems to me that of those they've graded, better than 3 of every 4 coins scored a 70... seems to me the odds are pretty good...
Am I wrong?
>>
In my oh so humble opinion, if you have the money to spend then I would get first strike!!!! How can it possibly hurt to get first strike???? If you don't like it or it comes back at a 65 then you can always take it out of the slab! Again in my humble opinion, I think your dealer is on crack and is NOT looking out for your best interest.
<< <i>Imron deserves a FS. He has been our drill sergeant, cheerleader, coach, mentor, and head MF in charge. This forum will buy him an unopened box on ebay. Put me down for a double sawbuck. Anyone else in? >>
Thank you! I really appreciate it, but in this case it truly is the thought that counts. I could never accept such an exraordinary gesture of generosity. There are way too many people in a worst spot than me!
Keep in mind, I arranged to purchase three of these UHRs for me, my stepfather, and my goddaughter. See, you should have been reading these posts more diligently. Mine and my stepfather's both shipped today!! So we are both furious and miserable. However, my goddaughter's made it to PCGS on time so I will be able to see and hold her FS UHR until we sell it for her college this fall which is way more important than a stupid coin !! Unfortunately, I don't think her's will grade better than 69. So, one out of three isn't bad, but oh man it certainly doesn't relieve the painful disappointment of the other two! Oh yeah, and of course, of all three UHRs, my goddaughter's was ordered LAST!!
Tried to ask this last night, but for some reason the reply box would not let me type - had the box with the little red x in it.
Anyway, I received mine yesterday and opted to open it rather than to submit for FS. I thought the packaging was beautifully done.
That being said, if I didn't know better I would have thought that the coin had been slightly circulated or wiped with a rough cloth...at least the obverse side. The reverse looks fine. I looked at it with a good stereo microscope and they are not flow lines, They appear in deep recesses and in the fields and also on the high points running right up to lettering and design components. I have not been paying attention to all the posts, and realize this may have previously been addressed/commented on. As it stands I am leaning towards sending it back for replacement. Has this problem been noted by others?
I haven't read the whole thread, but....is it just a little wierd I got a shipment notification yesterday, the coin got here today and oh-by-the-way-my credit card hasn't been charged yet??? Maybe I should cancel my card .
<< <i>Tried to ask this last night, but for some reason the reply box would not let me type - had the box with the little red x in it.
Anyway, I received mine yesterday and opted to open it rather than to submit for FS. I thought the packaging was beautifully done.
That being said, if I didn't know better I would have thought that the coin had been slightly circulated or wiped with a rough cloth...at least the obverse side. The reverse looks fine. I looked at it with a good stereo microscope and they are not flow lines, They appear in deep recesses and in the fields and also on the high points running right up to lettering and design components. I have not been paying attention to all the posts, and realize this may have previously been addressed/commented on. As it stands I am leaning towards sending it back for replacement. Has this problem been noted by others? >>
I'm glad I didn't send my coin in to be slabbed. After waiting patiently for it to arrive, I don't know if I could stand it being away for another couple of weeks
Then again, my motivation in buying it was to keep it, not to try to flip on eBay
I now think, "imron's story heard over the phone is" most likely true. I have not bought from the U.S. Mint for over five years and,got an E-mail just now from them saying my UHR shipped today Don't think i'll buy any thing else from them. I ordered first day first hour,order #30832064. Guess i will let one of you people make alittle extra or, i may pay alittle less
<< <i>I'm glad I didn't send my coin in to be slabbed. After waiting patiently for it to arrive, I don't know if I could stand it being away for another couple of weeks
Then again, my motivation in buying it was to keep it, not to try to flip on eBay >>
Same here, and it will still be a 70 if I should ever feel the need to send it in in the future. If the majority of buyers ever discover what a FS really is, that will be the end of that (sort of like the mints FIFO lol). I don't fault anyone for riding the wave though, power to ya.
Just got my FS grade notice from PCGS...MS69, as I suspected. But I still love her. And I'm glad I got to touch her (by the edges) before imprisoning her. Lance.
My coin was left by UPS on the steps in front of my house. What a bunch of clowns. Not the nicest of neighborhoods, could have been so easily swiped....what is amatter with these people?????
Can anyone give me some insight? The coin, of which i have not opened the box, has the March 11th date on it, and I would really like to send it in to PCGS. i don't have many other coins, so, i was wondering, which is the best way to go about it, sign up with PCGS or other means? I plan on keeping this coin no matter how its graded, but i would like something that the 'Pro's' tell me its condition.
If this is a repeat question, please forgive, and if you want, PM me how I should proceed...
<< <i>My coin was left by UPS on the steps in front of my house. What a bunch of clowns. Not the nicest of neighborhoods, could have been so easily swiped....what is amatter with these people?????
Can anyone give me some insight? The coin, of which i have not opened the box, has the March 11th date on it, and I would really like to send it in to PCGS. i don't have many other coins, so, i was wondering, which is the best way to go about it, sign up with PCGS or other means? I plan on keeping this coin no matter how its graded, but i would like something that the 'Pro's' tell me its condition.
If this is a repeat question, please forgive, and if you want, PM me how I should proceed...
Thanks to all.
Nick >>
Join PCGS, just get the Silver membership $49 for 1 year. No free submissions, but if you don't submit much, or only once, it's the cheapest way.
<< <i>I haven't read the whole thread, but....is it just a little wierd I got a shipment notification yesterday, the coin got here today and oh-by-the-way-my credit card hasn't been charged yet??? Maybe I should cancel my card .
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<< <i>I spent Wednesday doing my taxes and waiting for my UHR to arrive since it was shipped Monday.
Local Post Office closes at 5p so by 4p I had resigned myself to shipping the sealed box to PCGS for the FS thing
I went out to get something out of my car and near stepped on a box in a plastic bag (in the rain) sitting on my step. No idea when it came, no ringing of the doorbell, nada
Soooooo....Should I relax and just ship the box tomorrow??? I really wanted to see the coin.....
I went for it. This is my hectic 45 min: 1) Had to join PCGS to submit (was going to join anyway)
2) Open box, admire coin (presentation box is beautiful but a tad excessive)
3)Print out and complete form
4) Package coin, wrap box for Registered Mail
5) Fly to Post Office and got it postmarked at 450pm
Now I can at least admire the box while I wait
A lot of airports have P.O.s open long hours, for future reference. If you absolutely have to have something postmarked, drive to your nearest airport.
<< <i>I spent Wednesday doing my taxes and waiting for my UHR to arrive since it was shipped Monday.
Local Post Office closes at 5p so by 4p I had resigned myself to shipping the sealed box to PCGS for the FS thing
I went out to get something out of my car and near stepped on a box in a plastic bag (in the rain) sitting on my step. No idea when it came, no ringing of the doorbell, nada
Soooooo....Should I relax and just ship the box tomorrow??? I really wanted to see the coin.....
I went for it. This is my hectic 45 min: 1) Had to join PCGS to submit (was going to join anyway)
2) Open box, admire coin (presentation box is beautiful but a tad excessive)
3)Print out and complete form
4) Package coin, wrap box for Registered Mail
5) Fly to Post Office and got it postmarked at 450pm
Now I can at least admire the box while I wait
I am about to do the same thing. Mine is set for delivery today, sent yesterday. I really wish I knew exactly what is IN the box (receipt, paperwork - ect) so that I could know if anything is missing when it comes back from PCGS. This is the first coin I have had graded, so I have to join first. If anyone here has advice concerning which membership to get, I would appreciate it. I buy very few coins per year, so I think probably Silver....although I think I will also send my 1995-W Gold Eagle 10th Anniversary set in to be graded at the same time....so it might make a difference which membership to get.
Sorry Imron....you ordered before me and are getting the shaft here. Not fair. Hang in there.
THE MINT SUCKS!!
My UHR actually shipped today, the day after the FS deadline. These people are complete friggin a$$holes.
This is what appeared on the Mint's web site within the last hour:
Product Name Quantity Price
(each) Total Item Status Cancel
2009 ULTRA HIGH RELIEF GOLD COIN 1 $1,189.00 $1,189.00 1 unit shipped on 03/12/2009
I AM FURIOUS!!
That being said, I did not order my UHR until the 27th and therefore may wait until the nth of never to see mine....
Well, just Love coins, period.
No what do I do with it?
I was gonna submit for 1st strike and sell it, but now I can't. Maybe just try and sell it in the unopened box?
What would you do with it? At least with ordering 12 minutes after it went on sale, I got it for $1195.00 instead of current sale prices.
I am so bummed.
<< <i>Well I just got billed for my UHR! right after the first strike deadline passed.
No what do I do with it?
I was gonna submit for 1st strike and sell it, but now I can't. Maybe just try and sell it in the unopened box?
What would you do with it? At least with ordering 12 minutes after it went on sale, I got it for $1195.00 instead of current sale prices.
I am so bummed. >>
BILLED has nothing to do with first strike.
WHAT day did USM ship it?
I know that the USM shipped mine today 03/12/09 which makes it ineligible for first strike.
I've never been so furious in my life. The USM knew what 03/11/09 meant, and for them to ship on 03/12 and 03/13 is not only adding insult to injury but downright cruel and evil.
I still don't know what I'm going to do so let me know if you are in the same predicament that I'm in and what you might do as well.
<< <i>Bill just showed up on my debit card! No shipping email yet. >>
Check the Mint's website tracking or call the 1-800 number. They may not be sending emails anymore now that the website is working.
EDIT: I found out at 10:30 a.m. today that my UHR shipped, and I still don't have a shipping email yet.
<< <i>Unless you are a quickflipper, who really cares about the NONSENSICAL FS designation? The mint has stated that dies go for 500 strikes; therefore true First Strikes are those first off of each die and these continue to be made. Any other such arteficial designation is exactly that. >>
I agree, but in the collectible world, "nonsensical" is the norm. Apparently, many buyers must see the FS designation for complete emotional fulfillment. It's a game for winners, and at the moment, I am a willing participant.
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<< <i>Bill just showed up on my debit card! No shipping email yet. >>
Check the Mint's website tracking or call the 1-800 number. They may not be sending emails anymore now that the website is working.
EDIT: I found out at 10:30 a.m. today that my UHR shipped, and I still don't have a shipping email yet. >>
you know what time the e-mails arrive
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<< <i>Bill just showed up on my debit card! No shipping email yet. >>
Check the Mint's website tracking or call the 1-800 number. They may not be sending emails anymore now that the website is working.
EDIT: I found out at 10:30 a.m. today that my UHR shipped, and I still don't have a shipping email yet. >>
When I'd checked the Mint website, and learned they'd shipped 3/11, I called them to confirm it, and was told the email would probably arrive late in the evening. It did, about 10:30, though I didn't learn that until this morning. Been following the Tracking link periodically, and the last notation on the record says "Out For Delivery" from Oakland (CA.) to me at 7:41 AM.
Presumably, that means delivery sometime this morning, as that's typically when I get other UPS deliveries.
Nasty, Nasty US Mint, Imron... your Avatar now qualifies for the picture accompaniment to Webster's definition of "Murphy's Law".
A Truth That's Told With Bad Intent
Beats All The Lies You Can Invent
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<< <i>Bill just showed up on my debit card! No shipping email yet. >>
Check the Mint's website tracking or call the 1-800 number. They may not be sending emails anymore now that the website is working.
EDIT: I found out at 10:30 a.m. today that my UHR shipped, and I still don't have a shipping email yet. >>
When I'd checked the Mint website, and learned they'd shipped 3/11, I called them to confirm it, and was told the email would probably arrive late in the evening. It did, about 10:30, though I didn't learn that until this morning. Been following the Tracking link periodically, and the last notation on the record says "Out For Delivery" from Oakland (CA.) to me at 7:41 AM.
Presumably, that means delivery sometime this morning, as that's typically when I get other UPS deliveries.
Nasty, Nasty US Mint, Imron... your Avatar now qualifies for the picture accompaniment to Webster's definition of "Murphy's Law".
murphy's law maybe, but more likely "karma".
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<< <i>
<< <i>Bill just showed up on my debit card! No shipping email yet. >>
Check the Mint's website tracking or call the 1-800 number. They may not be sending emails anymore now that the website is working.
EDIT: I found out at 10:30 a.m. today that my UHR shipped, and I still don't have a shipping email yet. >>
When I'd checked the Mint website, and learned they'd shipped 3/11, I called them to confirm it, and was told the email would probably arrive late in the evening. It did, about 10:30, though I didn't learn that until this morning. Been following the Tracking link periodically, and the last notation on the record says "Out For Delivery" from Oakland (CA.) to me at 7:41 AM.
Presumably, that means delivery sometime this morning, as that's typically when I get other UPS deliveries.
Nasty, Nasty US Mint, Imron... your Avatar now qualifies for the picture accompaniment to Webster's definition of "Murphy's Law".
Indeed it does. Murphy's Law could also be the Mint's new motto as well.
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Nasty, Nasty US Mint, Imron... your Avatar now qualifies for the picture accompaniment to Webster's definition of "Murphy's Law".
murphy's law maybe, but more likely "karma".
If my avatar qualifies as the picture of karma, then that would mean my bad actions pre-determined the bad outcome with the Mint. What bad actions? Or do we have a misunderstanding here?
It's here!
Arrived 10 AM local time (Napa Valley), and I had to sign for it.
Date on the label is 3/11/09
Hmmmm...
Imron...
Maybe, for a small fee...
If I had TWO, I'd trade you one...
A Truth That's Told With Bad Intent
Beats All The Lies You Can Invent
<< <i>
It's here!
Arrived 10 AM local time (Napa Valley), and I had to sign for it.
Date on the label is 3/11/09
Hmmmm...
Imron...
Maybe, for a small fee...
If I had TWO, I'd trade you one...
LOL No, if you had two I would expect you to enjoy it twice as much!!
Congratulations! That's gotta be a great feeling!
You have been supportive of others thru your own frustrating experience and for that, you earn respect.
Miles
<< <i>yOUR'E A GOOD PERSON IMRON!! A Mensch.
You have been supportive of others thru your own frustrating experience and for that, you earn respect.
Miles >>
I agree with you Miles!
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<< <i>yOUR'E A GOOD PERSON IMRON!! A Mensch.
You have been supportive of others thru your own frustrating experience and for that, you earn respect.
Miles >>
Wow! Thanks!
I really appreciate that!
I don't get to the elevation of Mensch too often, if at all, and I'm not so certain I deserve it now!
Through it all though, we did have some fun.
Cheers!
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<< <i>yOUR'E A GOOD PERSON IMRON!! A Mensch.
You have been supportive of others thru your own frustrating experience and for that, you earn respect.
Miles >>
I agree with you Miles! >>
Hey Smokincoin!
Thanks! But we all know you're just working another bump!!
<< <i>Got mine today. Shipped yesterday via UPS next day air. Shipping date is stamped 3/11. Now, do I submit it or open it?
DO NOT open it!
DO NOT open it!
The deadline was 03/11. You can't get it to pcgs before 03/11. PCGS needs to see that it was shipped by the Mint on or before 03/11 by receiving the unopened Mint package.
Call PCGS. They'll tell ya!
Oh yeah, congratulations!
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<< <i>
It's here!
Arrived 10 AM local time (Napa Valley), and I had to sign for it.
Date on the label is 3/11/09
Hmmmm...
Imron...
Maybe, for a small fee...
If I had TWO, I'd trade you one...
LOL No, if you had two I would expect you to enjoy it twice as much!!
Congratulations! That's gotta be a great feeling! >>
It IS a nice feeling, BUT... it exists, in part, at your expense. I wish I HAD two... would have no problem trading one to you (when the train comes in, EVERYBODY rides!)
I checked with a couple dealers in the area about having them send my coin in to PCGS... one of them told me it's not worth it, 'cause the liklihood of getting a "70" is so low, it wasn't worth the expense.
However, as I check the reports on PCGS, seems to me that of those they've graded, better than 3 of every 4 coins scored a 70... seems to me the odds are pretty good...
Am I wrong?
A Truth That's Told With Bad Intent
Beats All The Lies You Can Invent
FRIDAY! HOORAY!
hehe
<< <i>
<< <i>
<< <i>
It's here!
Arrived 10 AM local time (Napa Valley), and I had to sign for it.
Date on the label is 3/11/09
Hmmmm...
Imron...
Maybe, for a small fee...
If I had TWO, I'd trade you one...
LOL No, if you had two I would expect you to enjoy it twice as much!!
Congratulations! That's gotta be a great feeling! >>
It IS a nice feeling, BUT... it exists, in part, at your expense. I wish I HAD two... would have no problem trading one to you (when the train comes in, EVERYBODY rides!)
I checked with a couple dealers in the area about having them send my coin in to PCGS... one of them told me it's not worth it, 'cause the liklihood of getting a "70" is so low, it wasn't worth the expense.
However, as I check the reports on PCGS, seems to me that of those they've graded, better than 3 of every 4 coins scored a 70... seems to me the odds are pretty good...
Am I wrong?
In my oh so humble opinion, if you have the money to spend then I would get first strike!!!! How can it possibly hurt to get first strike???? If you don't like it or it comes back at a 65 then you can always take it out of the slab! Again in my humble opinion, I think your dealer is on crack and is NOT looking out for your best interest.
<< <i>Imron deserves a FS. He has been our drill sergeant, cheerleader, coach, mentor, and head MF in charge. This forum will buy him an unopened box on ebay. Put me down for a double sawbuck. Anyone else in? >>
Thank you! I really appreciate it, but in this case it truly is the thought that counts. I could never accept such an exraordinary gesture of generosity. There are way too many people in a worst spot than me!
Keep in mind, I arranged to purchase three of these UHRs for me, my stepfather, and my goddaughter. See, you should have been reading these posts more diligently.
Joe
Anyway, I received mine yesterday and opted to open it rather than to submit for FS. I thought the packaging was beautifully done.
That being said, if I didn't know better I would have thought that the coin had been slightly circulated or wiped with a rough cloth...at least the obverse side. The reverse looks fine. I looked at it with a good stereo microscope and they are not flow lines, They appear in deep recesses and in the fields and also on the high points running right up to lettering and design components. I have not been paying attention to all the posts, and realize this may have previously been addressed/commented on. As it stands I am leaning towards sending it back for replacement. Has this problem been noted by others?
<< <i>HEY ALL. I DID NOT BUY A UHRDEGC AND I EXPECT IT TO NEVER ARRIVE THIS
FRIDAY! HOORAY!
hehe >>
Well, don't count on that Mr. FC. As screwed up as the mint is, it would NOT surprise me if they shipped a UHR to you by accident!
Cathy
<< <i>Tried to ask this last night, but for some reason the reply box would not let me type - had the box with the little red x in it.
Anyway, I received mine yesterday and opted to open it rather than to submit for FS. I thought the packaging was beautifully done.
That being said, if I didn't know better I would have thought that the coin had been slightly circulated or wiped with a rough cloth...at least the obverse side. The reverse looks fine. I looked at it with a good stereo microscope and they are not flow lines, They appear in deep recesses and in the fields and also on the high points running right up to lettering and design components. I have not been paying attention to all the posts, and realize this may have previously been addressed/commented on. As it stands I am leaning towards sending it back for replacement. Has this problem been noted by others? >>
are they heavier in the field above the date ?
Then again, my motivation in buying it was to keep it, not to try to flip on eBay
Michael Kittle Rare Coins --- 1908-S Indian Head Cent Grading Set --- No. 1 1909 Mint Set --- Kittlecoins on Facebook --- Long Beach Table 448
I gotta get rid of the box.
The box has to go.
Now.
I wanna open it, but I will have another one coming sometime in May, maybe, and I can open THAT one...
Will have to wait a few days to submit.
A Truth That's Told With Bad Intent
Beats All The Lies You Can Invent
Ordered by 12:30 on release day.. finally they bill me
Also looks like 10 PF Lincolns were authd on my other card. Woohoo
Line # Item # Cert # PCGS No. CoinDate Denomination Variety Country Grade
1 1 14263226 407405 2009 $20 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle US MS69
Total Items: 1
I now think, "imron's story heard over the phone is" most likely true. I have not bought from the U.S. Mint for over five years and,got an E-mail just now from them saying my UHR shipped today
Brian
<< <i>I'm glad I didn't send my coin in to be slabbed. After waiting patiently for it to arrive, I don't know if I could stand it being away for another couple of weeks
Then again, my motivation in buying it was to keep it, not to try to flip on eBay
Lance.
<< <i>My third through the courtesy of another friend is for delivery tomorrow!
My fourth through the courtesy of yet another friend is also for delivery tomorrow! And tracking shows signature required for tomorrow's delivery.
Can anyone give me some insight? The coin, of which i have not opened the box, has the March 11th date on it, and I would really like to send it in to PCGS. i don't have many other coins, so, i was wondering, which is the best way to go about it, sign up with PCGS or other means? I plan on keeping this coin no matter how its graded, but i would like something that the 'Pro's' tell me its condition.
If this is a repeat question, please forgive, and if you want, PM me how I should proceed...
Thanks to all.
Nick
<< <i>My coin was left by UPS on the steps in front of my house. What a bunch of clowns. Not the nicest of neighborhoods, could have been so easily swiped....what is amatter with these people?????
Can anyone give me some insight? The coin, of which i have not opened the box, has the March 11th date on it, and I would really like to send it in to PCGS. i don't have many other coins, so, i was wondering, which is the best way to go about it, sign up with PCGS or other means? I plan on keeping this coin no matter how its graded, but i would like something that the 'Pro's' tell me its condition.
If this is a repeat question, please forgive, and if you want, PM me how I should proceed...
Thanks to all.
Nick >>
Join PCGS, just get the Silver membership $49 for 1 year. No free submissions, but if you don't submit much, or only once, it's the cheapest way.
<< <i>I haven't read the whole thread, but....is it just a little wierd I got a shipment notification yesterday, the coin got here today and oh-by-the-way-my credit card hasn't been charged yet??? Maybe I should cancel my card
Cathy >>
I'm sure they already of authorization.
Nice to dream though..