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gmherps13gmherps13 Posts: 353
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Well I got a PRE ORDER form in yesterday for these coins, with no limit and no max # per household. Price: UNC $33.95 and PF $39.95, each respectfully.

Questions is, should I order from the Mint or wait to see if some of the other dealers who will get these in bulk are going to sell them cheaper?
I'm merely the keeper of fine metals.

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    crazyhounddogcrazyhounddog Posts: 14,230 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I think you'll do better purchasing from the mint! From a dealer , they tend to cherry pick the best of the best and sell the rest....
    The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
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    RYKRYK Posts: 35,801 ✭✭✭✭✭
    In the short term, I do not think that you will get them any cheaper from a dealer. Down the road, things might be different.

    IMO, if you want to own the issue, the best opportunity is the Mint's pre-sale.
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
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    MsMorrisineMsMorrisine Posts: 39,694 ✭✭✭✭✭
    and I would have to wonder if they would recoup the money from the lower price via a higher shipping charge.
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    CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 34,015 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>In the short term, I do not think that you will get them any cheaper from a dealer. Down the road, things might be different.

    IMO, if you want to own the issue, the best opportunity is the Mint's pre-sale. >>



    Uh, we have to buy them from the Mint at the same prices that you do, and then add something for the convenience of walking in and getting it immediately to give us a profit.

    Then, a few years later, we get to sell most of the leftovers at a loss.
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    CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 34,015 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I think you'll do better purchasing from the mint! From a dealer , they tend to cherry pick the best of the best and sell the rest.... >>




    Cherry pick for what?????????
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    fivecentsfivecents Posts: 11,207 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Cherry pick for what????????? >>

    MS70 and PR70DCAM.
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    LanLordLanLord Posts: 11,754 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Initially, the dealer will sell for more than he/she purchased it for, so won't be cheaper than from the mint. Sometime down the road, if the issue turns out to be (as so many of them do) a turkey, then you may very likely get it for less than issue price (you'd pay melt price). However, on the rare occasion that it turns out to be one of the few winners, you will pay much more that release price.

    So, in the long run, if you're looking to fill your set, buy from the mint.
    If you just want one, wait for them to be turkeys and get it for melt (odds are with you in this endeavour).
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    RYKRYK Posts: 35,801 ✭✭✭✭✭


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    << <i>In the short term, I do not think that you will get them any cheaper from a dealer. Down the road, things might be different.

    IMO, if you want to own the issue, the best opportunity is the Mint's pre-sale. >>



    Uh, we have to buy them from the Mint at the same prices that you do, and then add something for the convenience of walking in and getting it immediately to give us a profit.

    Then, a few years later, we get to sell most of the leftovers at a loss. >>



    I think I essentially said what you did, but from the collectors' perspective.

    I think that this one will be a loser, but nothing is guaranteed in love, war, or coins.
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
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    jmcu12jmcu12 Posts: 2,452 ✭✭✭
    When can we order online??
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    LanLordLanLord Posts: 11,754 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>When can we order online?? >>

    Thursday, noon eastern time
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    123cents123cents Posts: 7,178 ✭✭✭
    Since the surcharges from this coin are to be paid to the Disabled Veterans' LIFE Foundation , I hope it will be a success.
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    rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The coin will be much cheaper next year. I think it is a poor design, certainly not worthy of the excellent cause that it was made to benefit. Cheers, RickO
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    chucknrachucknra Posts: 310
    I for one, as a veteran, will be buying a proof and an unc copy. image
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    BochimanBochiman Posts: 25,790 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>The coin will be much cheaper next year. I think it is a poor design, certainly not worthy of the excellent cause that it was made to benefit. Cheers, RickO >>



    As a disabled vet myself, I agree with you image

    I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment

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    BaleyBaley Posts: 22,663 ✭✭✭✭✭
    dont get me wrong, I love veterans and support the cause of disabled veterans...

    but have you seen the picture of this coin?? Boots on one side, wreath and writing on the other.

    it aint a pretty coin.

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    Raybob15239Raybob15239 Posts: 1,359 ✭✭✭


    << <i>The coin will be much cheaper next year. I think it is a poor design, certainly not worthy of the excellent cause that it was made to benefit. Cheers, RickO >>



    I agree. Ugly, inispired design.
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    tincuptincup Posts: 5,479 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Well I got a PRE ORDER form in yesterday for these coins, with no limit and no max # per household. Price: UNC $33.95 and PF $39.95, each respectfully.

    Questions is, should I order from the Mint or wait to see if some of the other dealers who will get these in bulk are going to sell them cheaper? >>




    Check the order pamphlet again... I don't have mine in front of me, but I think there is a 100 coin limit for the first 30 days.
    ----- kj

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