Web. It takes patience. Each time you click on a different link it takes about 1-2 minutes for the next screen to load. They are reaaally getting hit. >>
What he said. Including the load time of each screen.
Well, after 45mins, I give up. I only wanted two sets- one to keep and one to hopefully trade for a Cabin set. I had planned on then buying the next two sets from the Mint but there's no way I'm going to put up with this BS all over again and again. No way I'm going to spend bookoo bucks for them on eBay either. Oh well.
.......40 minutes for these things. No sense putting numbers up,as those that ship,have not followed first in/out policy. Best to get them early, before they stop sales.
It appears the Mint has figured out a way to make a profit on cents as they cost about that much to make. This is all very interesting. I wonder what will happen over the next week or two.
How much do rolls of the 1st lincolns released still go for?
Retired United States Mint guy, now working on an Everyman Type Set.
PS and just because some people like or collect different coins does not mean there is anything wrong with it. Why would some one demean another persons enjoyment?
...........i think if you wait until tomorrow to order.................it will be less busy......................unfortunately the lincolns will be GONE!!
"government is not reason, it is not eloquence-it is a force! like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master; never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action." George Washington
<< <i>lol. the whining has already started and people ordered them 15 minutes ago. pathetic!
gee. if i do not get them fast enough the opportunity to flip them on ebay for a major profit might not last! oh noes!
thanks everyone for making me laugh at this nonsense. great thread.
let the whining commence! >>
actually, I posted the first as a pure joke.
the second has a grain of truth, but it was mostly humor as I think most people know my feelings on having backorders or day 1 for anything.
it's not the flipping, which I sometimes do and mostly don't, it's the principle. do I complain about PCGS' turn around times or anything else? they do a decent job and care about customr service. PBGS is still learning.
PS and just because some people like or collect different coins does not mean there is anything wrong with it. Why would some one demean another persons enjoyment?
AL >>
for everyone one person buying these to collect there are 19 who just wish to flip these to the biggest fool they can find on ebay.
lets be honest here. collecting is not what is going on
me? i am not wasting my time ordering these things. i have no interest in them and learned long ago to stay away from gimmicks revolving around hobbies. they always end up the same way. worthless junk no one wants - except for a few collectors who just want a roll or a single few examples.
<< <i>Well I got 24 rolls this morning In Washington Dc.. All end coins look Proof like..
Also just ordered 5 sets on phone.. It's crazy I'll tell ya.. >>
did the mint store sell out? >>
Funny thing the Mint Store on 9th street has plenty.. But Union station is another story... No line at 9th street.. 100 people or so at Union Station when I left at 10:20.. Also people were going back in line and some guys were offering $10.00 a roll outside..
I still say its fun - this isn't about getting rich or making a buck, that's what I do 9-5 every day (the making a buck part, not the getting rich part)
PS and just because some people like or collect different coins does not mean there is anything wrong with it. Why would some one demean another persons enjoyment?
AL >>
for everyone one person buying these to collect there are 19 who just wish to flip these to the biggest fool they can find on ebay.
lets be honest here. collecting is not what is going on >>
What a disrespecting person & comment!!! I'M COLLECTING THEM!
I personally do not see anything wrong with flipping although I have only done it a few times, aside from that it is about supply and demand and there must be more then a few collecting these or there would be no retail demand. I just don't understand demeaning another persons enjoyment, and obviously alot of people get enjoyment or the demand would not be so great. Eitherway have a great day, life is to short to be so negative.
PS and just because some people like or collect different coins does not mean there is anything wrong with it. Why would some one demean another persons enjoyment?
AL >>
for everyone one person buying these to collect there are 19 who just wish to flip these to the biggest fool they can find on ebay.
lets be honest here. collecting is not what is going on
me? i am not wasting my time ordering these things. i have no interest in them and learned long ago to stay away from gimmicks revolving around hobbies. they always end up the same way. worthless junk no one wants - except for a few collectors who just want a roll or a single few examples.
good luck finding enough fools to buy all these! >>
I have no intention of selling these. Just because you don't have an interest doesn't mean nobody else does.
PS and just because some people like or collect different coins does not mean there is anything wrong with it. Why would some one demean another persons enjoyment?
AL >>
for everyone one person buying these to collect there are 19 who just wish to flip these to the biggest fool they can find on ebay.
lets be honest here. collecting is not what is going on >>
What a disrespecting person & comment!!! I'M COLLECTING THEM! >>
disrespectful for stating the truth? well then. you sir are in the minority.
but for fun.. just how many rolls did you buy? a collector needs at least 3-4 rolls right? lol. perhaps a bit of speculation on your part as you might wish to sell some into the secondary market?
right....
keep an eye out for the threads discussing the beauty of the design, the high quality of the coins, and the ardent joy of owning 200-400 pieces of this modern marvel!!!
nah. you will see how threads about how many were sold, what they are selling for on ebay, and what you can get for them around town.
Comments
<< <i>SOS ..... S.O.S. >>
S hit on a shingle?
60 years into this hobby and I'm still working on my Lincoln set!
<< <i>Just got my order in
Me too, Me toooooo
<< <i>
<< <i>Just got my order in
Me too, Me toooooo
Web or phone?
Whatever you are, be a good one. ---- Abraham Lincoln
<< <i>
<< <i>
<< <i>Just got my order in
Me too, Me toooooo
Web or phone? >>
Web. It takes patience. Each time you click on a different link it takes about 1-2 minutes for the next screen to load. They are reaaally getting hit.
<< <i>
<< <i>
<< <i>
<< <i>Just got my order in
Me too, Me toooooo
Web or phone? >>
Web. It takes patience. Each time you click on a different link it takes about 1-2 minutes for the next screen to load. They are reaaally getting hit. >>
What he said. Including the load time of each screen.
Dan
No luck at all on the phone...
Miles
phone!
web site still sitting in "add to cart" but it hasn't shown the cart page for about 10 minutes.
-Paul
Got in by web. That was a tough one.
John
Edited to add - my boss has been dialing nonstop for 40 mins and can't get through on the phone.
who failed to get the junk. in a year no one will want the junk.
so typical of a hobby area that is on its last legs and due for a large fall.
gimmick after gimmick to keep the interest going.
Took 30 minutes after being timed out twice.
Tougher than usual.
<< <i>here we go again. the mad rush to get some junk to sell to some people
who failed to get the junk. in a year no one will want the junk.
so typical of a hobby area that is on its last legs and due for a large fall.
gimmick after gimmick to keep the interest going. >>
do you have any 2009 gimmicks?
I'll trade you some 2008's for 2009's.
I'm already complaining about the backorder.
were they thinking they wouldn't sell?
How much do rolls of the 1st lincolns released still go for?
ago. pathetic!
gee. if i do not get them fast enough the opportunity to flip them on ebay
for a major profit might not last! oh noes!
thanks everyone for making me laugh at this nonsense. great thread.
let the whining commence!
update: Dirtbike Rider in at 9:06
<< <i>How much do rolls of the 1st lincolns released still go for? >>
US Mint wrapped rolls....last time I checked....$40-$50 per set.
AL
PS and just because some people like or collect different coins does not mean there is anything wrong with it. Why would some one demean another persons enjoyment?
AL
...........i think if you wait until tomorrow to order.................it will be less busy......................unfortunately the lincolns will be GONE!!
<< <i>lol. the whining has already started and people ordered them 15 minutes
ago. pathetic!
gee. if i do not get them fast enough the opportunity to flip them on ebay
for a major profit might not last! oh noes!
thanks everyone for making me laugh at this nonsense. great thread.
let the whining commence! >>
actually, I posted the first as a pure joke.
the second has a grain of truth, but it was mostly humor as I think most people know my feelings on having backorders or day 1 for anything.
it's not the flipping, which I sometimes do and mostly don't, it's the principle. do I complain about PCGS' turn around times or anything else? they do a decent job and care about customr service. PBGS is still learning.
<< <i>Looks like Dan 383 was the earliest, completing order at 9:18, correct Dan?
update: Dirtbike Rider in at 9:06 >>
My order was complete at 12:08...................
Dan
Also just ordered 5 sets on phone.. It's crazy I'll tell ya..
<< <i>Well I got 24 rolls this morning In Washington Dc.. All end coins look Proof like..
Also just ordered 5 sets on phone.. It's crazy I'll tell ya.. >>
did the mint store sell out?
<< <i>Well I got 24 rolls this morning In Washington Dc.. All end coins look Proof like..
Also just ordered 5 sets on phone.. It's crazy I'll tell ya.. >>
Yaha, were you the one I talked to in line?
I was the one who gave away a log cabin cent and another guy had gold capped teeth.
<< <i>Just got thru on phone
AL
PS and just because some people like or collect different coins does not mean there is anything wrong with it. Why would some one demean another persons enjoyment?
AL >>
for everyone one person buying these to collect there are 19 who just wish to flip
these to the biggest fool they can find on ebay.
lets be honest here. collecting is not what is going on
me? i am not wasting my time ordering these things. i have no interest in them
and learned long ago to stay away from gimmicks revolving around hobbies.
they always end up the same way. worthless junk no one wants - except for a few
collectors who just want a roll or a single few examples.
good luck finding enough fools to buy all these!
<< <i>
<< <i>Well I got 24 rolls this morning In Washington Dc.. All end coins look Proof like..
Also just ordered 5 sets on phone.. It's crazy I'll tell ya.. >>
did the mint store sell out? >>
Funny thing the Mint Store on 9th street has plenty.. But Union station is another story... No line at 9th street.. 100 people or so at Union Station when I left at 10:20.. Also people were going back in line and some guys were offering $10.00 a roll outside..
I still say its fun - this isn't about getting rich or making a buck, that's what I do 9-5 every day (the making a buck part, not the getting rich part)
Union station about 10:30 AM
still can't get my pics on - here is link and I tried to attach as well
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DVisU0pKJ50/SgxOqwYinZI/AAAAAAAAAEY/DO0hKuxFAz0/s1600-h/coin+collectors+Union+Station+5.14.2009+comp.jpg
Edited- PS, I also dink around on the internet between 9-5 every day to - shhhhh
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<< <i>Just got thru on phone
AL
PS and just because some people like or collect different coins does not mean there is anything wrong with it. Why would some one demean another persons enjoyment?
AL >>
for everyone one person buying these to collect there are 19 who just wish to flip
these to the biggest fool they can find on ebay.
lets be honest here. collecting is not what is going on
What a disrespecting person & comment!!! I'M COLLECTING THEM!
AL
<< <i>
<< <i>Just got thru on phone
AL
PS and just because some people like or collect different coins does not mean there is anything wrong with it. Why would some one demean another persons enjoyment?
AL >>
for everyone one person buying these to collect there are 19 who just wish to flip
these to the biggest fool they can find on ebay.
lets be honest here. collecting is not what is going on
me? i am not wasting my time ordering these things. i have no interest in them
and learned long ago to stay away from gimmicks revolving around hobbies.
they always end up the same way. worthless junk no one wants - except for a few
collectors who just want a roll or a single few examples.
good luck finding enough fools to buy all these! >>
I have no intention of selling these. Just because you don't have an interest doesn't mean nobody else does.
5 rolls via internet
60 years into this hobby and I'm still working on my Lincoln set!
<< <i>I have no intention of selling these. >>
Me neither, though I do plan to trade one "railsplitter" roll set for log cabin roll set since I only ordered one of those.
60 years into this hobby and I'm still working on my Lincoln set!
<< <i>
<< <i>
<< <i>Just got thru on phone
AL
PS and just because some people like or collect different coins does not mean there is anything wrong with it. Why would some one demean another persons enjoyment?
AL >>
for everyone one person buying these to collect there are 19 who just wish to flip
these to the biggest fool they can find on ebay.
lets be honest here. collecting is not what is going on
What a disrespecting person & comment!!! I'M COLLECTING THEM! >>
disrespectful for stating the truth? well then. you sir are in the minority.
but for fun.. just how many rolls did you buy? a collector needs at least 3-4
rolls right? lol. perhaps a bit of speculation on your part as you might wish
to sell some into the secondary market?
right....
keep an eye out for the threads discussing the beauty of the design, the high quality
of the coins, and the ardent joy of owning 200-400 pieces of this modern marvel!!!
nah. you will see how threads about how many were sold, what they are selling
for on ebay, and what you can get for them around town.
oh yea. 100!!!!@#!@#$#@