I got my APMEX 2010 coins today. I have never bought from them before. When I ordered I noticed they said they would be BU or better. I also saw that they had a place for special requests, and they said they would try to accomidate if they could. I figured what the heck why not ask for the "or better," so I typed in the notes, "If you can, Please get me some really nice ones with PL finishes. " When I looked at my packing slip, it had the note on it, and was stamped in red letters "See Notes".
Turns out they gave me exactly what I asked for, so now I am wishing I would have specifically asked them for MS69 DMPLs.
Here is what I got, a "B" box.
Mt Hood: MS68 DMPL Yellowstone: MS68 PL Grand Canyon: MS68 PL Yosemite: MS68 PL Hot Springs: MS68 DMPL
I cannot complain, they gave me what I asked for.
Seeing these coins makes me more optimistic about the grades for the 4 raw coins I sent in to PCGS. I'm guessing I will be getting two or three MS69 DMPL out of 4. Hopefully, I will find that out soon.
<< <i>Other people have said that they were first time customers and they didn't get A boxes--killing that correlation. IMO, it is pure chance. People bought these sets expecting BU coins, why are they getting mad when they get BU coins---exactly what they signed up for? Of course I would expect some disappointment, but holding a grudge against APMEX is just greed. >>
Pure chance? To have boxes segregated and designated? You are right though, it's about greed - greed from several distributors to manipulate the product in order to benefit themselves, or their best customers, who ultimately line their pockets.
<< <i>re read the posts someone with an A box got graded coins. More flawed logic >>
OK, it appears that the A box contains either all BU or BU with some MS68/68PL mixed in. So a max of 68PL. B box includes all 68PL and/or 68DMPL. C box has minimun of 68DMPL with some 69PLs mixed in. D box is 69PL/69DMPL. I wonder if there is a golden box E with all 69DMPL.
Also, the majority of coins graded in the 68/69 range. Therefore there are not a large number of BUs. This may explain why there is not enough A boxes to go around to all the new customers and they are getting B boxes instead.
I would like to know if there is a long time customer here that has a long time standing APMEX account (not a new extra account) that received a A or B box?
<< <i>are you going to open it? I sold mine sealed. Wondering how they're packaged >>
Already opened it, not bad coins. They are just in (giant) mylar flips, stacked on top of each other in a small box within the small shipping box. No padding between the coins, but seemed to make it OK.
<< <i>re read the posts someone with an A box got graded coins. More flawed logic >>
OK, it appears that the A box contains either all BU or BU with some MS68/68PL mixed in. So a max of 68PL. B box includes all 68PL and/or 68DMPL. C box has minimun of 68DMPL with some 69PLs mixed in. D box is 69PL/69DMPL. I wonder if there is a golden box E with all 69DMPL.
Also, the majority of coins graded in the 68/69 range. Therefore there are not a large number of BUs. This may explain why there is not enough A boxes to go around to all the new customers and they are getting B boxes instead.
I would like to know if there is a long time customer here that has a long time standing APMEX account (not a new extra account) that received a A or B box? >>
Nice job compiling the info. Mine was a B and I had a 68PL (3) and 68DMPL (2). First-time customer.
<< <i>are you going to open it? I sold mine sealed. Wondering how they're packaged >>
I just had my DG set delivered. Small box in a box, in flips, not well protected. I don't see any dmpl's or even any 69's. I will give them an acetone bath and see how they come out tomorrow.
I was also a first time APMEX customer who received the scarlet "A" box and yes it was a box of culls. Sounds like many other first time buyers at APMEX got the same service. I guess they weren't interested in netting repeat customers. It would have been wise for them to have spread the culls out more and ensure all customers received at least one nice coin.
Batman, I have purchased from APMEX for at least 4 years, was popcorn tin-worthy (not a high roller though) and got a B box.
I'm not convinced there is a systematic distribution here.
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I got the D box all 69`s have been a customer for 5or 6 years nothing big due to okla taxes. I live in OKC.I was on there notify list when they would come available. I think it was just luck of the draw. I`m just lucky out of 10 sets one was JHCB culls 62`s -66 and 1 ebay cull and even after 2 culls I still came out with 28-69`s 8-68`s 8-67`s and 6-62 thru 66. Thats out of 10 sets 2 cherry picked 3 if you count the ampex 69`s. Still better than 50% 69`s with 2 cull sets . Like I said better to be lucky than good .
Who is buying 2011 bullion and where are you getting them. I had an order with A-MARK as a thank you for being a good AP. I requested PCGS slabs as that is all I have. They E-mailed that all they had were NGC and I could cancel if I wanted,hated to but didn't want NGC. So who is selling and shipping good clean well packed 2011`s. Thanks
Lurker since page 355. Received my APMEX set tonight. Was waiting for it all day. Most UPS deliveries for me are at 330-400. When they didn't show I thought to myself I hope the wait is going to be worth it. And it was, I got a "C" box. First really nice set for me. 3 68DMPL's. 1 69PL, 1 69. YES!!! Now I can atleast make a 68DMPL set. Never purchased anything from APMEX before. Paid by USPS money order by priority mail. maybe that helped. Thanks to this board in sharing info that made it possible for me and others to buy these sets from AP's when I thought it was hopeless.
Newbie question....I know it was mentioned here there will be no PL/DM due to the finish but is there any reason to get the new 2010 P ATB slabbed? Just wondering. Thanks.
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That said, if they are too common - they may not be worthy.
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<< <i>Lurker since page 355. Thanks to this boasd in sharing info that made it possible for me and others to buy these sets from AP's when I thougt it was hopeless.
bob >>
WELCOME Bob! Glad you are happy with your set. Roll of the dice.
As the saying goes, Information is Power. Cheers.
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<< <i>Lurker since page 355. Received my APMEX set tonight. Was waiting for it all day. Most UPS deliveries for me are at 330-400. When they didn't show I thought to myself I hope the wait is worth it. And it was, I got a "C" box. First really nice set for me. 3 68DMPL's. 1 69PL, 1 69. YES!!! Now I can atleast make a 68DMPL set. Never purchased anything from APMEX before. Paid by USPS money order by priority mail. maybe that helped. Thanks to this board in sharing info that made it possible for me and others to buy these sets from AP's when I thought it was hopeless. >>
and it is still not hopeless if you don't mind the strict rules of Prudential Bache. They still have some.
<< <i>Who is buying 2011 bullion and where are you getting them. I had an order with A-MARK as a thank you for being a good AP. I requested PCGS slabs as that is all I have. They E-mailed that all they had were NGC and I could cancel if I wanted,hated to but didn't want NGC. So who is selling and shipping good clean well packed 2011`s. Thanks >>
I canceled A-Mark and as soon as the Pay-Pal refund showed up I bought at Provident. $100+ less than A-Mark. Comes with Air-Tites not PCGS BU slabs but that's fine. If I want numerical grades I'd have to send them in anyway.
<< <i>Lurker since page 355. Received my APMEX set tonight. Was waiting for it all day. Most UPS deliveries for me are at 330-400. When they didn't show I thought to myself I hope the wait is going to be worth it. And it was, I got a "C" box. First really nice set for me. 3 68DMPL's. 1 69PL, 1 69. YES!!! Now I can atleast make a 68DMPL set. Never purchased anything from APMEX before. Paid by USPS money order by priority mail. maybe that helped. Thanks to this board in sharing info that made it possible for me and others to buy these sets from AP's when I thought it was hopeless.
bob >>
Thanks for the information. A first time APMEX buyer with a C box. Congrats
They could have been testing the waters to see what "the average box" will yield. But, I've no idea why they'd test it on the 2010s when a box of 2011s would have done just fine.
They could have been testing the waters to see what "the average box" will yield. But, I've no idea why they'd test it on the 2010s when a box of 2011s would have done just fine. >>
My guess is they are shipping worst to better, then as they buy back they can ship those and keep as many good boxes as possible. Think about it.................
in the end they end up with the most 69DMPLs they can, and still sold all they sets they had, just the same sets more than a few times
They could have been testing the waters to see what "the average box" will yield. But, I've no idea why they'd test it on the 2010s when a box of 2011s would have done just fine. >>
My guess is they are shipping worst to better, then as they buy back they can ship those and keep as many good boxes as possible. Think about it.................
in the end they end up with the most 69DMPLs they can, and still sold all they sets they had, just the same sets more than a few times >>
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Mt. Hood MS68DMPL
Grand Canyon MS69PL
Yosemite MS68DMPL
Yellowstone MS68DMPL
Hot Springs MS68
Edit to add: I'm happy considering what some of these are running on ebay, although no plans on selling.
<< <i>re read the posts someone with an A box got graded coins. More flawed logic >>
My A box:
(2) BU's MT. Hood & Yosemite
HS & yellowstone MS 68's
and a GC MS68 PL....
Turns out they gave me exactly what I asked for, so now I am wishing I would have specifically asked them for MS69 DMPLs.
Here is what I got, a "B" box.
Mt Hood: MS68 DMPL
Yellowstone: MS68 PL
Grand Canyon: MS68 PL
Yosemite: MS68 PL
Hot Springs: MS68 DMPL
I cannot complain, they gave me what I asked for.
Seeing these coins makes me more optimistic about the grades for the 4 raw coins I sent in to PCGS. I'm guessing I will be getting two or three MS69 DMPL out of 4. Hopefully, I will find that out soon.
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Yellowstone - MS68DMPL
Mount Hood - MS68DMPL
Hot Springs - MS69
Grand Canyon - MS69PL
Yosemite - MS69PL
I have order from APMEX before, but not in a long time and never enough to be considered a "popcorn tin" customer.
<< <i>Other people have said that they were first time customers and they didn't get A boxes--killing that correlation. IMO, it is pure chance. People bought these sets expecting BU coins, why are they getting mad when they get BU coins---exactly what they signed up for? Of course I would expect some disappointment, but holding a grudge against APMEX is just greed. >>
Pure chance? To have boxes segregated and designated? You are right though, it's about greed - greed from several distributors to manipulate the product in order to benefit themselves, or their best customers, who ultimately line their pockets.
MS68PL: Yosemite & Grand Canyon
MS68: Hot Springs
BU: Yellowstonr & Mount Hood
first 5 coins were MTB and second 5 were C & T.
Line # Item # Cert # PCGS No. CoinDate Denomination Variety Country Grade
1 1 19978294 506579 2010 25C Hot Springs NP - 5 oz Silver US MS68DM
2 1 19978295 505101 2010 25C Yellowstone NP - 5 oz Silver US MS67
3 1 19978296 506591 2010 25C Yosemite NP - 5 oz Silver US MS69DM
4 1 19978297 506574 2010 25C Grand Canyon NP - 5 oz Silver US MS69PL
5 1 19978298 506583 2010 25C Mount Hood NP - 5 oz Silver US MS69DM
6 1 19978299 506578 2010 25C Hot Springs NP - 5 oz Silver US MS68PL
7 1 19978300 506586 2010 25C Yellowstone NP - 5 oz Silver US MS68PL
8 1 19978301 506590 2010 25C Yosemite NP - 5 oz Silver US MS64PL
9 1 19978302 506574 2010 25C Grand Canyon NP - 5 oz Silver US MS67PL
10 1 19978303 505104 2010 25C Mount Hood NP - 5 oz Silver US MS68
Total Items: 10
Date Received: 4/21/201
<< <i>i had grades posted today.
first 5 coins were MTB and second 5 were C & T.
Line # Item # Cert # PCGS No. CoinDate Denomination Variety Country Grade
1 1 19978294 506579 2010 25C Hot Springs NP - 5 oz Silver US MS68DM
2 1 19978295 505101 2010 25C Yellowstone NP - 5 oz Silver US MS67
3 1 19978296 506591 2010 25C Yosemite NP - 5 oz Silver US MS69DM
4 1 19978297 506574 2010 25C Grand Canyon NP - 5 oz Silver US MS69PL
5 1 19978298 506583 2010 25C Mount Hood NP - 5 oz Silver US MS69DM
6 1 19978299 506578 2010 25C Hot Springs NP - 5 oz Silver US MS68PL
7 1 19978300 506586 2010 25C Yellowstone NP - 5 oz Silver US MS68PL
8 1 19978301 506590 2010 25C Yosemite NP - 5 oz Silver US MS64PL
9 1 19978302 506574 2010 25C Grand Canyon NP - 5 oz Silver US MS67PL
10 1 19978303 505104 2010 25C Mount Hood NP - 5 oz Silver US MS68
Total Items: 10
Date Received: 4/21/201 >>
Hey very nice submission, Congrats.
<< <i>Am I the only one who got a DG box today? >>
Also got mine today after nearly six weeks. No shipment notice or any other communication.
<< <i>re read the posts someone with an A box got graded coins. More flawed logic >>
OK, it appears that the A box contains either all BU or BU with some MS68/68PL mixed in. So a max of 68PL.
B box includes all 68PL and/or 68DMPL.
C box has minimun of 68DMPL with some 69PLs mixed in.
D box is 69PL/69DMPL.
I wonder if there is a golden box E with all 69DMPL.
Also, the majority of coins graded in the 68/69 range. Therefore there are not a large number of BUs. This may explain why there is not enough A boxes to go around to all the new customers and they are getting B boxes instead.
I would like to know if there is a long time customer here that has a long time standing APMEX account (not a new extra account) that received a A or B box?
<< <i>are you going to open it? I sold mine sealed. Wondering how they're packaged >>
Already opened it, not bad coins. They are just in (giant) mylar flips, stacked on top of each other in a small box within the small shipping box. No padding between the coins, but seemed to make it OK.
<< <i>
<< <i>re read the posts someone with an A box got graded coins. More flawed logic >>
OK, it appears that the A box contains either all BU or BU with some MS68/68PL mixed in. So a max of 68PL.
B box includes all 68PL and/or 68DMPL.
C box has minimun of 68DMPL with some 69PLs mixed in.
D box is 69PL/69DMPL.
I wonder if there is a golden box E with all 69DMPL.
Also, the majority of coins graded in the 68/69 range. Therefore there are not a large number of BUs. This may explain why there is not enough A boxes to go around to all the new customers and they are getting B boxes instead.
I would like to know if there is a long time customer here that has a long time standing APMEX account (not a new extra account) that received a A or B box? >>
Nice job compiling the info. Mine was a B and I had a 68PL (3) and 68DMPL (2). First-time customer.
I hope I get a magic F
<< <i>My 4-68DMPL, 69PL box had B on it. I'm a first time customer. For what it's worth.... >>
Same here. If the 69PL is a typ indication of what it takes to get a 69DMPL I'm very pleased with my raw stuff. I figured it was good stuff.
<< <i>are you going to open it? I sold mine sealed. Wondering how they're packaged >>
I just had my DG set delivered. Small box in a box, in flips, not well protected. I don't see any dmpl's or even any 69's. I will give them an acetone bath and see how they come out tomorrow.
Maine_Jim
I still have my box of Prudentials coming sometime this summer so maybe they will be decent coins.
I'm not convinced there is a systematic distribution here.
Received my APMEX set tonight. Was waiting for it all day. Most UPS deliveries for me are at 330-400. When they didn't show I thought to myself I hope the wait is going to be worth it. And it was, I got a "C" box. First really nice set for me. 3 68DMPL's. 1 69PL, 1 69. YES!!! Now I can atleast make a 68DMPL set.
Never purchased anything from APMEX before. Paid by USPS money order by priority mail. maybe that helped.
Thanks to this board in sharing info that made it possible for me and others to buy these sets from AP's when I thought it was hopeless.
bob
Just wondering. Thanks.
That said, if they are too common - they may not be worthy.
<< <i>Lurker since page 355.
Thanks to this boasd in sharing info that made it possible for me and others to buy these sets from AP's when I thougt it was hopeless.
bob >>
WELCOME Bob! Glad you are happy with your set. Roll of the dice.
As the saying goes, Information is Power. Cheers.
Got the e mail from apmex today.Shipped today.Estimated delivery date is monday may 16th.Hope they saved the best for last.
<< <i>Lurker since page 355.
Received my APMEX set tonight. Was waiting for it all day. Most UPS deliveries for me are at 330-400. When they didn't show I thought to myself I hope the wait is worth it. And it was, I got a "C" box. First really nice set for me. 3 68DMPL's. 1 69PL, 1 69. YES!!! Now I can atleast make a 68DMPL set.
Never purchased anything from APMEX before. Paid by USPS money order by priority mail. maybe that helped.
Thanks to this board in sharing info that made it possible for me and others to buy these sets from AP's when I thought it was hopeless. >>
and it is still not hopeless if you don't mind the strict rules of Prudential Bache. They still have some.
Guess that didn't pan out for them.
<< <i>are you going to open it? I sold mine sealed. Wondering how they're packaged >>
Box within a box. Stuffed in flips that don't fit perfect.....some flips were cracked on mine. Probably the poorest coins of all so far.
<< <i>Who is buying 2011 bullion and where are you getting them. I had an order with A-MARK as a thank you for being a good AP. I requested PCGS slabs as that is all I have. They E-mailed that all they had were NGC and I could cancel if I wanted,hated to but didn't want NGC. So who is selling and shipping good clean well packed 2011`s. Thanks >>
I canceled A-Mark and as soon as the Pay-Pal refund showed up I bought at Provident. $100+ less than A-Mark. Comes with Air-Tites not PCGS BU slabs but that's fine. If I want numerical grades I'd have to send them in anyway.
<< <i>Lurker since page 355.
Received my APMEX set tonight. Was waiting for it all day. Most UPS deliveries for me are at 330-400. When they didn't show I thought to myself I hope the wait is going to be worth it. And it was, I got a "C" box. First really nice set for me. 3 68DMPL's. 1 69PL, 1 69. YES!!! Now I can atleast make a 68DMPL set.
Never purchased anything from APMEX before. Paid by USPS money order by priority mail. maybe that helped.
Thanks to this board in sharing info that made it possible for me and others to buy these sets from AP's when I thought it was hopeless.
bob >>
Thanks for the information. A first time APMEX buyer with a C box. Congrats
APMEX
HS PCGS MS69
YO PCGS MS69PL
YS PCGS MS69PL
GC PCGS MS69PL
MH PCGS MS69DMPL
I'm well pleased! I guess being a long time customer helped? >>
Tell us the letter on the bottom of the box.
This seems to be the best APMEX set so far. >>
It was a "D" box
<< <i>Tell us the letter on the bottom of the box. This seems to be the best APMEX set so far. >> It was a "D" box >>
Pardon my ignorance, but is the "letter" on the outer box or the inner box?
TIA,
mbogoman
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<< <i>Tell us the letter on the bottom of the box. This seems to be the best APMEX set so far. >> It was a "D" box >>
Pardon my ignorance, but is the "letter" on the outer box or the inner box?
TIA, >>
on the inner box , mine was on the front lower right corner, I got an A, but I give Crapmex an F, 3 ms68's and 2 BU's
First time buyer, also last time buyer, bought some silver bars from provident last week
<< <i>
<< <i>Tell us the letter on the bottom of the box. This seems to be the best APMEX set so far. >> It was a "D" box >>
Pardon my ignorance, but is the "letter" on the outer box or the inner box?
TIA, >>
Inner box.
Loves me some shiny!
I guess I'd have to rate this as just a bad idea.
They could have been testing the waters to see what "the average box" will yield. But, I've no idea why they'd test it on the 2010s when a box of 2011s would have done just fine.
<< <i>I'm not sure what to make of the A-D boxes.
I guess I'd have to rate this as just a bad idea.
They could have been testing the waters to see what "the average box" will yield. But, I've no idea why they'd test it on the 2010s when a box of 2011s would have done just fine. >>
My guess is they are shipping worst to better, then as they buy back they can ship those and keep as many good boxes as possible. Think about it.................
in the end they end up with the most 69DMPLs they can, and still sold all they sets they had, just the same sets more than a few times
<< <i>
<< <i>I'm not sure what to make of the A-D boxes.
I guess I'd have to rate this as just a bad idea.
They could have been testing the waters to see what "the average box" will yield. But, I've no idea why they'd test it on the 2010s when a box of 2011s would have done just fine. >>
My guess is they are shipping worst to better, then as they buy back they can ship those and keep as many good boxes as possible. Think about it.................
in the end they end up with the most 69DMPLs they can, and still sold all they sets they had, just the same sets more than a few times >>
quite possible.