For some reason I had gotten the impression from reading the thread that they place a temporary charge or authorization on your card when the order was placed and then actually charge it upon shipment, so it's nice bit of relief to know that that's not the case.
I don't know if I really have one ordered or not. It never went entirely through the checkout, but I checked my order status and it shows one there, backordered, but order suspended at the top.
Anyone else have theirs show that?
I can't get through on the phone to verify.
Been fighting with the site for the past 2:15 mins.
WOW....that was brutal. 2 laptops and over 250 dials on the phone (never got through on the phone) I started at noon on the nose and finally got order one (4) sets in at 1:09 Eastern (#38336xxx) and then went back at it for order two (1) set completed at 1:49 Eastern (#38343xxx). With all of the resources at their disposal, one would assume there would have to be a better way to do this. VERY frustrating to say the least.
Safari has been the only browser I've been successful with on the Mac. Firefox, Chrome, and Opera are all timing out...maybe I'm missing out on preferences or something, but Safari is the only one that seems willing to sit and load for lengths of time.
That being said, it took me an hour and a half of attempts with Safari.
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<< <i>I don't know if I really have one ordered or not. It never went entirely through the checkout, but I checked my order status and it shows one there, backordered, but order suspended at the top.
Anyone else have theirs show that?
I can't get through on the phone to verify.
Been fighting with the site for the past 2:15 mins. >>
you may have a phantom order...
you need to sheck your e-mail for a confirmation. if there is no confirmation e-mail then you need to login in again, go to the cart and complete checkout.
You know, when I first started, I was already signed in and I had 5 browser windows open hitting the product page (IE8). All kept getting an error message (time out).
So, I opened IE8 again, clicked the product page bookmark and it came right up. I ordered my first 2 sets and it went rather smooth. Meanwhile, the other 5 pages on the other browser kept getting an error page. So, I went back to the one I ordered on and clicked the bookmark again, page came up and ordered another two sets. Did it again and ordered my last set.
In the mean while the other browser as still just cranking away or getting time out error messages. So, I am not sure if refreshing a page really does any good.
I cannot believe how bad this is. I'm trying 2 different browsers and I've called the # about 50 times. Best I did was to get to the "Order Review" page but it stalled. This is the worst ordering experience I've ever even heard of.
<< <i>I cannot believe how bad this is. I'm trying 2 different browsers and I've called the # about 50 times. Best I did was to get to the "Order Review" page but it stalled. This is the worst ordering experience I've ever even heard of. >>
check your email, if you got to the order review page you should be good
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Finally got through using IE, no luck with Firefox. Probably over 500 attempts using the landline. Order confirmed, 5 sets @ 14:05 EST. order# 38346XXX
<< <i>I cannot believe how bad this is. I'm trying 2 different browsers and I've called the # about 50 times. Best I did was to get to the "Order Review" page but it stalled. This is the worst ordering experience I've ever even heard of. >>
Order taking could be done in such an fairer, easier and professional manner. I just shake my head in disbelief on how badly they handle this issue...over and over again.
<< <i>check your email, if you got to the order review page you should be good >>
I finally got brave enough to refresh that page, then the rest of the page loaded and I was able to click the "Place Order" button. That page still hasn't refreshed but I did get an email
Will someone please ask how many are left when they call?
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It keeps getting stuck at the billing address , step 2, part of the checkout. Very frustrating. This is what it did before and I ended up with a suspended order number. Can't get through on the phone to the US Mint.
I got a few single orders through, but my auto-settings were set for the expedited shipping (because I was told it was free), but in my confirmation email it is $17.95 per set! Did I screw myself?
I don't know what more I can do. I've got 4 browsers open & they all are just sitting there spinning. I don't understand how anyone's able to get through.
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<< <i>Damn website! Had to phone the order in. Mine is 38340XXX taken at 10:36AM PDT. >>
Since #1 order was 38324xxx, 16000 orders placed, give or take 500, in first 96 minutes. Will be fastest sellout I can recall.
For some reason I had gotten the impression from reading the thread that they place a temporary charge or authorization on your card when the order was placed and then actually charge it upon shipment, so it's nice bit of relief to know that that's not the case.
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<< <i>The question you've got to wonder is... will this set be selling for more on eBay in 1 week or in 5 years?
More in one week I think >>
Past hot Mint items tend to peak in the short-term after the sell-out, then settle down to a long-term plateau.
The 2006 3-pc Silver set peaked about $550 in the first months, and has been about $300-$350 the last 4 years. That about right, guys?
Another example is the 2008 rev 2007, which has a similar history. >>
Peak for 2006 Sets was $900 for singles sealed and or $9K for 10 sealed...
<< <i>Damn website! Had to phone the order in. Mine is 38340XXX taken at 10:36AM PDT. >>
So what's the magic phone number?
I was able to get through on the phone. Still no luck online though.
Order # 38343xxx
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383439**
25TH ANNIVERSARY AE 5 COIN SILVER SET (A25)
Qty 5 @ $299.95 - Backordered 11/10/11.
Hopefully backordered doesn't mean what it says.
After 2 hours and 5 minutes, my order finally went through.
Sorry, couldn't help myself.
<< <i>finally got through. 2 hours and 10 minutes #38345xxx
So, about 20,000 orders so far. Of course, 3 of them are mine for a total of 5 sets. These sets are going to be gone really soon.
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<< <i>Go to the phone guys. I got in in 3 minutes and completed my order. >>
What magic number or way? I have been calling for 2 straight hours.
Thanks
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<< <i>So appx. 13000 orders so far? >>
The difference between my first order # and my last is about 18,500
Anyone else have theirs show that?
I can't get through on the phone to verify.
Been fighting with the site for the past 2:15 mins.
<< <i>Go to the phone guys. I got in in 3 minutes and completed my order. >>
I've tried over 100 times, no luck
That being said, it took me an hour and a half of attempts with Safari.
<< <i>I don't know if I really have one ordered or not. It never went entirely through the checkout, but I checked my order status and it shows one there, backordered, but order suspended at the top.
Anyone else have theirs show that?
I can't get through on the phone to verify.
Been fighting with the site for the past 2:15 mins. >>
you may have a phantom order...
you need to sheck your e-mail for a confirmation. if there is no confirmation e-mail then you need to login in again, go to the cart and complete checkout.
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<< <i>Go to the phone guys. I got in in 3 minutes and completed my order. >>
I've tried over 100 times, no luck >>
Raufus check your pm
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So, I opened IE8 again, clicked the product page bookmark and it came right up. I ordered my first 2 sets and it went rather smooth. Meanwhile, the other 5 pages on the other browser kept getting an error page. So, I went back to the one I ordered on and clicked the bookmark again, page came up and ordered another two sets. Did it again and ordered my last set.
In the mean while the other browser as still just cranking away or getting time out error messages. So, I am not sure if refreshing a page really does any good.
2:30 for the 2nd
VERY painful......especially the times I got the the order confirm page and POOF!!!!!!!!!!
<< <i>I cannot believe how bad this is. I'm trying 2 different browsers and I've called the # about 50 times. Best I did was to get to the "Order Review" page but it stalled. This is the worst ordering experience I've ever even heard of. >>
check your email, if you got to the order review page you should be good
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Order confirmed, 5 sets @ 14:05 EST. order# 38346XXX
<< <i>Took me about two minutes but I'm on a really fast connection. >>
Yup, so am I, gig to our tier1 provider.
I wonder what the mint has?
<< <i>I cannot believe how bad this is. I'm trying 2 different browsers and I've called the # about 50 times. Best I did was to get to the "Order Review" page but it stalled. This is the worst ordering experience I've ever even heard of. >>
Order taking could be done in such an fairer, easier and professional manner. I just shake my head in disbelief on how badly they handle this issue...over and over again.
<< <i>check your email, if you got to the order review page you should be good >>
I finally got brave enough to refresh that page, then the rest of the page loaded and I was able to click the "Place Order" button. That page still hasn't refreshed but I did get an email
38350xxx - 2 sets
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I got one order (of 2) but would like a few more..
reFresh? start over or wait?
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<< <i>Took me about two minutes but I'm on a really fast connection. >>
Yup, so am I, gig to our tier1 provider.
I wonder what the mint has? >>
A Verizon residential DSL, it seems.
Can't get through on the phone to the US Mint.
Any suggestions?
I don't know what more I can do. I've got 4 browsers open & they all are just sitting there spinning. I don't understand how anyone's able to get through.
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#383546XX
What a terrible experience. Took 3 hrs.
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