What's with the Mint's "Direct-Ship" program?

DBSTrader2

Why does the Mint offer direct-ship on its website (in $250 or $500 increments), but only have the '09 SAC $ and selected prior-year Presidential $'s listed?

Aren't they supposed to have each Pres$ for '09 available to the program?

I figured I'd save myself some time & effort calling & driving around & just order/circulate a bunch, but don't see the new Tylers (nor any other '09's) listed on the webpage...........

Can anyone help here with more info/insight?

Thx!

- - Dave

Snowman24

I've always wondered the same thing, but if more people order and dry up the stock of 2007's i bet the mint would bring more out. I've been doing my part. It looks like the Monroes and John Quincys are gone for good from the direct ship.

Hey, the mint makes alot of profit from these coins. I think i heard once it was 80 cents on the dollar so they profit 200 dollars on a 250 dollar box, so they can offer the free shipping to customers. Plus most get a rebate on your credit card for cash. I think the only one that loses is the credit card company.

I'm surprised the boxes are not all mixed up rolls and you get what you get. Kinda like a mystery box. Now wouldnt that be fun. But the only fun is seeing what Mintmark is in the boxes.

DBSTrader2

I can live with that.

In the case of the Pres $'s, I don't even collect full rolls. I just need 1 "P" to break up for our various folders , plus a half-dozen-ish to trade with a fellow Forum member P-for-D to fill those holes. Rest get spent.

So ordering even a $250 box is "overkill", but as long as I can spend/Coinstart for free plus get back $ from the credit card, why not?

- - Dave

ilikebuffaloes

<< <i>I've always wondered the same thing, but if more people order and dry up the stock of 2007's i bet the mint would bring more out. I've been doing my part. It looks like the Monroes and John Quincys are gone for good from the direct ship.

Hey, the mint makes alot of profit from these coins. I think i heard once it was 80 cents on the dollar so they profit 200 dollars on a 250 dollar box, so they can offer the free shipping to customers. Plus most get a rebate on your credit card for cash. I think the only one that loses is the credit card company.

I'm surprised the boxes are not all mixed up rolls and you get what you get. Kinda like a mystery box. Now wouldnt that be fun. But the only fun is seeing what Mintmark is in the boxes. >>




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