The thread is definitely winding down. That one sat on the tee for 17 minutes before somebody dribbled it into the lake........
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I think because a lot of the posts were from people who did not get them that are now getting them, they have no more to say for a little while. When PCGS grades start rolling in, things will pick up. The numismatic version may not do as well I think, what do you think?
I think the numismatic versions will be another land rush mob scene at the Mint's website. 110% of the mintage will then be presold on fleaBay. TD
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Wow.....this is an incredible thread......over 4600 posts in less than a month and a half.....I thought those pictures of the nude coin collectors about half way through was pretty sneakily placed in there....
<< <i>Ya know...it wouldn't be AS bad if the dealers and "special people" got their 50-100 sets IF, and it's a big IF, Joe Normal didn't have to go through so much freakin' grief just to get a set or two.
It's has been a royal PIA with all the maybe's and bounced emails, faxes, jerking around the on sale dates yada, yada, yada.
It's like they're doing us a big freakin' favor "letting" us buy one of "Their" sets...
It just pizzes me off......
Done now........
Side note....I am leaving tomorrow for 2 sunny weeks in St. Maarten.....Do you think I will log in every hour?????? I think not (well, maybe every few). >>
You should be able to get a set down there. The guy that owns the coin shop in St Maarten is friends with the guy that owns the Gold Center. Have a great vacation!!
And now to change the tempo a bit...a question re the pucks and slabbing...
Strictly for preservation purposes....do you think that ALL first year pucks should be slabbed?
I ask because, otherwise, I'm just thinking that there's an awfully large surface area of exposed silver that's going to eventually get darker and darker...like your exposed silverware. And that excess toning probably won't look pretty on such a huge coin.
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Go figure how I can go online and see that my package was delivered in Wilmington yesterday before 10:00...but the paper delivery slip I received back today had a 2:41PM delivery time penciled on the form!!!
I wouldn't be surprised if they send it back "Return to sender" at this point along with a few thousand others. >>
yes i know. i got it in the mail too late. i didn`t read about fidelatrade selling till thursday night and had the express envelope in the mail friday morning before 8 AM. it was worth the chance to try to get a set.
<< <i>Don't forget that there are quite a few AP's that have not yet sold any pucks (that we are aware of). If Gold Center is able to get away with how they have handled their allotment, guess what the remaining AP's may end up doing.... >>
<< <i>Ya know...it wouldn't be AS bad if the dealers and "special people" got their 50-100 sets IF, and it's a big IF, Joe Normal didn't have to go through so much freakin' grief just to get a set or two.
It's has been a royal PIA with all the maybe's and bounced emails, faxes, jerking around the on sale dates yada, yada, yada.
It's like they're doing us a big freakin' favor "letting" us buy one of "Their" sets...
It just pizzes me off......
Done now........
Side note....I am leaving tomorrow for 2 sunny weeks in St. Maarten.....Do you think I will log in every hour?????? I think not (well, maybe every few). >>
Two weeks - WOW. Have a great time. Safe travels...
<< <i>And now to change the tempo a bit...a question re the pucks and slabbing...
Strictly for preservation purposes....do you think that ALL first year pucks should be slabbed?
I ask because, otherwise, I'm just thinking that there's an awfully large surface area of exposed silver that's going to eventually get darker and darker...like your exposed silverware. And that excess toning probably won't look pretty on such a huge coin.
Thoughts? >>
Slab and then InterceptShield for exactly the reasons which you cite.
<< <i>Somewhere along the trail of pucks, somebody will be left holding the bag. I can't predict the price point at which it will happen, but somebody is gonna be sorry they paid a few thou too much. >>
That happens with every investment. Someone will pay too much. Nature of the beast. No one can ever precict that point because we have a fluid market. That is why adults make these decisions- usually- or at least old people.
Gold and silver are valuable but wisdom is priceless.
I was reading the front page Jan. 4-11 NN article "Public waits for 5 oz coins."
I was struck by two things:
1) The CEO of Dillon Gage sounds like he gets it. That he will sell only 1/HH (i.e., NO Gold Center bulk dealer sales B.S.). He said that they are waiting until they have their packaging and distribution system set up. He also says that they will ship in capsules.
2) The final sentence of the article, on P.20 reads: "A numismatic version of the coins will be available in February." Feb. sounds good to me!! What a day it will be when they go on sale. What's the prediction for sell out time for those??
If Dillon Gage handles it right it could be one helluva freebie on the positive PR...hell if anybody comes out blue collar on this they'll make out like bandits with publicity value. To me anyway.
I'll be trying on mint day personally, but if there's an outfit that does right with these I will investigate future purchases from them.
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<< <i>If Dillon Gage handles it right it could be one helluva freebie on the positive PR...hell if anybody comes out blue collar on this they'll make out like bandits with publicity value. To me anyway.
I'll be trying on mint day personally, but if there's an outfit that does right with these I will investigate future purchases from them. >>
I will be taking a vacation day from work, have two laptops going and the speakerphone on trying to get a mint set. It should be an event!
I still think the mint should do something to give collectors a shot at these. Preferential treatment to established mint customers who have a record of buying from the mint for a number of years would be nice.
<< <i>And now to change the tempo a bit...a question re the pucks and slabbing...
Strictly for preservation purposes....do you think that ALL first year pucks should be slabbed?
I ask because, otherwise, I'm just thinking that there's an awfully large surface area of exposed silver that's going to eventually get darker and darker...like your exposed silverware. And that excess toning probably won't look pretty on such a huge coin.
Thoughts? >>
Slab and then InterceptShield for exactly the reasons which you cite. >>
Can you please explain this? I will need to preserve a set or two.
Thanks
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<< <i>And now to change the tempo a bit...a question re the pucks and slabbing...
Strictly for preservation purposes....do you think that ALL first year pucks should be slabbed?
I ask because, otherwise, I'm just thinking that there's an awfully large surface area of exposed silver that's going to eventually get darker and darker...like your exposed silverware. And that excess toning probably won't look pretty on such a huge coin.
Thoughts? >>
Slab and then InterceptShield for exactly the reasons which you cite. >>
Can you please explain this? I will need to preserve a set or two.
<< <i>And now to change the tempo a bit...a question re the pucks and slabbing...
Strictly for preservation purposes....do you think that ALL first year pucks should be slabbed?
I ask because, otherwise, I'm just thinking that there's an awfully large surface area of exposed silver that's going to eventually get darker and darker...like your exposed silverware. And that excess toning probably won't look pretty on such a huge coin.
Thoughts? >>
Slab and then InterceptShield for exactly the reasons which you cite. >>
Can you please explain this? I will need to preserve a set or two.
Thanks >>
No problem...
I would slab them as I think that this is the safest way to store them. There are, to my knowledge, no SafFlips for them and other flips may be abrasive, reactive, etc.
InterceptShield storage products (I am in no way associated with IS) contain a patented liner which prevents reactive gasses from reaching the coins (see link from another poster). I especially like them for reactive metals like silver and copper.
I think that the safest way to store the pucks therefore is slabbing and then placing the slabs in an IS box.
BE CAREFUL not to put non-archival paper or other substances in the IS box as this defeats the purpose.
PCGS FS slabbing is about $277/set. NGC is about the same.
<< <i>And now to change the tempo a bit...a question re the pucks and slabbing...
Strictly for preservation purposes....do you think that ALL first year pucks should be slabbed?
I ask because, otherwise, I'm just thinking that there's an awfully large surface area of exposed silver that's going to eventually get darker and darker...like your exposed silverware. And that excess toning probably won't look pretty on such a huge coin.
Thoughts? >>
Slab and then InterceptShield for exactly the reasons which you cite. >>
Can you please explain this? I will need to preserve a set or two.
Not sure of the slabbing prices for PCGS/NGC, and Welcome to the forum!!! >>
Thank you the forum is great. I am still a little confused so do the grading services slab it? And which intercept shield product do you use for the 3 inch rounds?
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<< <i>And now to change the tempo a bit...a question re the pucks and slabbing...
Strictly for preservation purposes....do you think that ALL first year pucks should be slabbed?
I ask because, otherwise, I'm just thinking that there's an awfully large surface area of exposed silver that's going to eventually get darker and darker...like your exposed silverware. And that excess toning probably won't look pretty on such a huge coin.
Thoughts? >>
Slab and then InterceptShield for exactly the reasons which you cite. >>
Can you please explain this? I will need to preserve a set or two.
Thanks >>
No problem...
I would slab them as I think that this is the safest way to store them. There are, to my knowledge, no SafFlips for them and other flips may be abrasive, reactive, etc.
InterceptShield storage products (I am in no way associated with IS) contain a patented liner which prevents reactive gasses from reaching the coins (see link from another poster). I especially like them for reactive metals like silver and copper.
I think that the safest way to store the pucks therefore is slabbing and then placing the slabs in an IS box.
BE CAREFUL not to put non-archival paper or other substances in the IS box as this defeats the purpose.
PCGS FS slabbing is about $277/set. NGC is about the same. >>
Oh thank you. So does that 277/set price for slabbing include the grading or is that all together seperate. Man 277, another expensive cost. If it is that plus grading sounds very expensive.
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Successful card BST transactions with cbcnow, brogurt, gstarling, Bravesfan 007, and rajah 424.
Cakes, Go to your profile and turn on your "private message" ability. Check out the Pcgs home page. Lots of info there. Here is the page to answer your previous questions.
<< <i>Included, and you gotta figure your shipping costs to and back... >>
and insurance? So will you get your set graded. >>
PCGS Fees..( That's the cost)
Service Level...Regular $30 x 5 = $150.00 First Strike Designation $18 x 5 = $ 90.00 Handling Fee $ 8.00 Declared Value (based on $950) $ 21.95 PCGS Mailing & Insurance Fee Add your Postage to PCGS Total cost approx. $ $270+
Hope this helps
"Bongo drive 1984 Lincoln that looks like old coin dug from ground."
How long before we some of these turning up with "Taco Bell" toning? The size of these might create some interestingly toned specimens.
Does "First Strike" designation need to be requested when submitting? Is there an extra charge for "First Strike" designation? With no cut-off date being recognized by PCGS....is it feasible to assume that all PCGS submitted 5-oz'ers will be designated "First Strike" therefore eliminating the very pedigree sought by the submitters?
<< <i>How long before we some of these turning up with "Taco Bell" toning? The size of these might create some interestingly toned specimens.
Does "First Strike" designation need to be requested when submitting? Is there an extra charge for "First Strike" designation? With no cut-off date being recognized by PCGS....is it feasible to assume that all PCGS submitted 5-oz'ers will be designated "First Strike" therefore eliminating the very pedigree sought by the submitters? >>
If indeed some of these are used as coasters before being sent in for grading, will the concentric rings (Corona, Root Beer, Milk, etc.) on them be considered as AT????????
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<< <i>How long before we some of these turning up with "Taco Bell" toning? The size of these might create some interestingly toned specimens. Does "First Strike" designation need to be requested when submitting? Is there an extra charge for "First Strike" designation? With no cut-off date being recognized by PCGS....is it feasible to assume that all PCGS submitted 5-oz'ers will be designated "First Strike" therefore eliminating the very pedigree sought by the submitters? >>
If indeed some of these are used as coasters before being sent in for grading, will the concentric rings (Corona, Root Beer, Milk, etc.) on them be considered as AT???????? >>
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<< <i>Ya know...it wouldn't be AS bad if the dealers and "special people" got their 50-100 sets IF, and it's a big IF, Joe Normal didn't have to go through so much freakin' grief just to get a set or two.
It's has been a royal PIA with all the maybe's and bounced emails, faxes, jerking around the on sale dates yada, yada, yada.
It's like they're doing us a big freakin' favor "letting" us buy one of "Their" sets...
It just pizzes me off......
Done now........
Side note....I am leaving tomorrow for 2 sunny weeks in St. Maarten.....Do you think I will log in every hour?????? I think not (well, maybe every few). >>
You should be able to get a set down there. The guy that owns the coin shop in St Maarten is friends with the guy that owns the Gold Center. Have a great vacation!!
Strictly for preservation purposes....do you think that ALL first year pucks should be slabbed?
I ask because, otherwise, I'm just thinking that there's an awfully large surface area of exposed silver that's going to eventually get darker and darker...like your exposed silverware. And that excess toning probably won't look pretty on such a huge coin.
Thoughts?
<< <i>here ya go just to keep it at the top.
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I wouldn't be surprised if they send it back "Return to sender" at this point along with a few thousand others.
Go figure how I can go online and see that my package was delivered in Wilmington yesterday before 10:00...but the paper delivery slip I received back today had a 2:41PM delivery time penciled on the form!!!
I'm hoping the slip is wrong.
I wouldn't be surprised if they send it back "Return to sender" at this point along with a few thousand others. >>
yes i know. i got it in the mail too late. i didn`t read about fidelatrade selling till thursday night and had the express envelope in the mail friday morning before 8 AM. it was worth the chance to try to get a set.
thanks
<< <i>I still did not get any, that dang day job has really put the quash on calling. Are there still any opportunities? >>
lots
try signing up for the APMEX Alert ME again.
they should go "soon?"
$2600 didn't either
Sage idea Miles, good job.
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<< <i>Don't forget that there are quite a few AP's that have not yet sold any pucks (that we are aware of). If Gold Center is able to get away with how they have handled their allotment, guess what the remaining AP's may end up doing.... >>
EXACTLY!!
<< <i>Ya know...it wouldn't be AS bad if the dealers and "special people" got their 50-100 sets IF, and it's a big IF, Joe Normal didn't have to go through so much freakin' grief just to get a set or two.
It's has been a royal PIA with all the maybe's and bounced emails, faxes, jerking around the on sale dates yada, yada, yada.
It's like they're doing us a big freakin' favor "letting" us buy one of "Their" sets...
It just pizzes me off......
Done now........
Side note....I am leaving tomorrow for 2 sunny weeks in St. Maarten.....Do you think I will log in every hour?????? I think not (well, maybe every few). >>
Two weeks - WOW. Have a great time. Safe travels...
<< <i>And now to change the tempo a bit...a question re the pucks and slabbing...
Strictly for preservation purposes....do you think that ALL first year pucks should be slabbed?
I ask because, otherwise, I'm just thinking that there's an awfully large surface area of exposed silver that's going to eventually get darker and darker...like your exposed silverware. And that excess toning probably won't look pretty on such a huge coin.
Thoughts? >>
Slab and then InterceptShield for exactly the reasons which you cite.
<< <i>Somewhere along the trail of pucks, somebody will be left holding the bag. I can't predict the price point at which it will happen, but somebody is gonna be sorry they paid a few thou too much. >>
That happens with every investment. Someone will pay too much. Nature of the beast. No one can ever precict that point because we have a fluid market. That is why adults make these decisions- usually- or at least old people.
I was struck by two things:
1) The CEO of Dillon Gage sounds like he gets it. That he will sell only 1/HH (i.e., NO Gold Center bulk dealer sales B.S.). He said that they are waiting until they have their packaging and distribution system set up. He also says that they will ship in capsules.
2) The final sentence of the article, on P.20 reads: "A numismatic version of the coins will be available in February." Feb. sounds good to me!! What a day it will be when they go on sale. What's the prediction for sell out time for those??
I'll be trying on mint day personally, but if there's an outfit that does right with these I will investigate future purchases from them.
I used to be famous now I just collect coins.
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<< <i>If Dillon Gage handles it right it could be one helluva freebie on the positive PR...hell if anybody comes out blue collar on this they'll make out like bandits with publicity value. To me anyway.
I'll be trying on mint day personally, but if there's an outfit that does right with these I will investigate future purchases from them. >>
I will be taking a vacation day from work, have two laptops going and the speakerphone on trying to get a mint set. It should be an event!
I still think the mint should do something to give collectors a shot at these. Preferential treatment to established mint customers who have a record of buying from the mint for a number of years would be nice.
And the last time that happened, everyone was running over to the Post Office with their Fidelitrade checks!!!
What a weenie.....
<< <i>I can't believe I get to St. Maarten and the 1st (well beer was 1st) thing I do is check this freakin thread.....
What a weenie.....
Head over to Orient beach, that should take your mind off coins
<< <i>
<< <i>And now to change the tempo a bit...a question re the pucks and slabbing...
Strictly for preservation purposes....do you think that ALL first year pucks should be slabbed?
I ask because, otherwise, I'm just thinking that there's an awfully large surface area of exposed silver that's going to eventually get darker and darker...like your exposed silverware. And that excess toning probably won't look pretty on such a huge coin.
Thoughts? >>
Slab and then InterceptShield for exactly the reasons which you cite. >>
Can you please explain this? I will need to preserve a set or two.
Thanks
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Thanks
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How sad is it that I think these look kinda nice?
http://americancolorizedcoins.com/parks.htm
<< <i>I'm wondering if anyone will be colorizing the hockey pucks.
How sad is it that I think these look kinda nice?
http://americancolorizedcoins.com/parks.htm >>
Now, now......take your meds and lie down until the men in the white coats arrive.......
<< <i>I'm wondering if anyone will be colorizing the hockey pucks.
How sad is it that I think these look kinda nice?
http://americancolorizedcoins.com/parks.htm >>
They are.........strangely hypnotic!!
Must resist.................................................................................................
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<< <i>
<< <i>And now to change the tempo a bit...a question re the pucks and slabbing...
Strictly for preservation purposes....do you think that ALL first year pucks should be slabbed?
I ask because, otherwise, I'm just thinking that there's an awfully large surface area of exposed silver that's going to eventually get darker and darker...like your exposed silverware. And that excess toning probably won't look pretty on such a huge coin.
Thoughts? >>
Slab and then InterceptShield for exactly the reasons which you cite. >>
Can you please explain this? I will need to preserve a set or two.
Thanks >>
link
Not sure of the slabbing prices for PCGS/NGC, and Welcome to the forum!!!
<< <i>
<< <i>
<< <i>And now to change the tempo a bit...a question re the pucks and slabbing...
Strictly for preservation purposes....do you think that ALL first year pucks should be slabbed?
I ask because, otherwise, I'm just thinking that there's an awfully large surface area of exposed silver that's going to eventually get darker and darker...like your exposed silverware. And that excess toning probably won't look pretty on such a huge coin.
Thoughts? >>
Slab and then InterceptShield for exactly the reasons which you cite. >>
Can you please explain this? I will need to preserve a set or two.
Thanks >>
No problem...
I would slab them as I think that this is the safest way to store them. There are, to my knowledge, no SafFlips for them and other flips may be abrasive, reactive, etc.
InterceptShield storage products (I am in no way associated with IS) contain a patented liner which prevents reactive gasses from reaching the coins (see link from another poster). I especially like them for reactive metals like silver and copper.
I think that the safest way to store the pucks therefore is slabbing and then placing the slabs in an IS box.
BE CAREFUL not to put non-archival paper or other substances in the IS box as this defeats the purpose.
PCGS FS slabbing is about $277/set. NGC is about the same.
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<< <i>And now to change the tempo a bit...a question re the pucks and slabbing...
Strictly for preservation purposes....do you think that ALL first year pucks should be slabbed?
I ask because, otherwise, I'm just thinking that there's an awfully large surface area of exposed silver that's going to eventually get darker and darker...like your exposed silverware. And that excess toning probably won't look pretty on such a huge coin.
Thoughts? >>
Slab and then InterceptShield for exactly the reasons which you cite. >>
Can you please explain this? I will need to preserve a set or two.
Thanks >>
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Not sure of the slabbing prices for PCGS/NGC, and Welcome to the forum!!! >>
Thank you the forum is great. I am still a little confused so do the grading services slab it? And which intercept shield product do you use for the 3 inch rounds?
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<< <i>And now to change the tempo a bit...a question re the pucks and slabbing...
Strictly for preservation purposes....do you think that ALL first year pucks should be slabbed?
I ask because, otherwise, I'm just thinking that there's an awfully large surface area of exposed silver that's going to eventually get darker and darker...like your exposed silverware. And that excess toning probably won't look pretty on such a huge coin.
Thoughts? >>
Slab and then InterceptShield for exactly the reasons which you cite. >>
Can you please explain this? I will need to preserve a set or two.
Thanks >>
No problem...
I would slab them as I think that this is the safest way to store them. There are, to my knowledge, no SafFlips for them and other flips may be abrasive, reactive, etc.
InterceptShield storage products (I am in no way associated with IS) contain a patented liner which prevents reactive gasses from reaching the coins (see link from another poster). I especially like them for reactive metals like silver and copper.
I think that the safest way to store the pucks therefore is slabbing and then placing the slabs in an IS box.
BE CAREFUL not to put non-archival paper or other substances in the IS box as this defeats the purpose.
PCGS FS slabbing is about $277/set. NGC is about the same. >>
Oh thank you. So does that 277/set price for slabbing include the grading or is that all together seperate. Man 277, another expensive cost. If it is that plus grading sounds very expensive.
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<< <i>Included, and you gotta figure your shipping costs to and back...
and insurance? So will you get your set graded.
Successful card BST transactions with cbcnow, brogurt, gstarling, Bravesfan 007, and rajah 424.
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and insurance? So will you get your set graded. >>
PCGS Fees..( That's the cost)
Service Level...Regular $30 x 5 = $150.00
First Strike Designation $18 x 5 = $ 90.00
Handling Fee $ 8.00
Declared Value (based on $950) $ 21.95 PCGS Mailing & Insurance Fee
Add your Postage to PCGS
Total cost approx. $ $270+
Hope this helps
OPA thanks for the complete rundown on the grading.
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If it allows you to squeeze more profit from the flip...I guess I understand it.
Loves me some shiny!
<< <i>Noticed PCGS making First Strike eligible to ALL ATB coins regardless of date submittted. >>
So would you turn in your set for grading?
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Does "First Strike" designation need to be requested when submitting?
Is there an extra charge for "First Strike" designation?
With no cut-off date being recognized by PCGS....is it feasible to assume that all PCGS submitted 5-oz'ers will be designated "First Strike" therefore eliminating the very pedigree sought by the submitters?
<< <i>How long before we some of these turning up with "Taco Bell" toning? The size of these might create some interestingly toned specimens.
Does "First Strike" designation need to be requested when submitting?
Is there an extra charge for "First Strike" designation?
With no cut-off date being recognized by PCGS....is it feasible to assume that all PCGS submitted 5-oz'ers will be designated "First Strike" therefore eliminating the very pedigree sought by the submitters? >>
If indeed some of these are used as coasters before being sent in for grading, will the concentric rings (Corona, Root Beer, Milk, etc.) on them be considered as AT????????
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If indeed some of these are used as coasters before being sent in for grading, will the concentric rings (Corona, Root Beer, Milk, etc.) on them be considered as AT????????
thanks for the good laugh