<< <i>I dont know how i did it but with my average connection I managed to place 7 separate orders in just over an hour after they went on sale. I ended up ordering 3 separate orders for two each and four singles. Here are my order numbers:
<< <i>I dont know how i did it but with my average connection I managed to place 7 separate orders in just over an hour after they went on sale. I ended up ordering 3 separate orders for two each and four singles. Here are my order numbers:
The span between my first and last orders all within an hour of logging onto the website was about 6,600 orders >>
At least someone had a good experience at the mint site >>
I hope you had 2 separate mailing addresses & credit cards. >>
Two separate mailing/billing addresses and credit cards. All it takes is doing a temporary change to your billing address on one credit card and leaving the other one with your physical address. use your physical address and PO Boxes to make two separate orders
<< <i>@offmetal: Microsoft SQL Server 2008/2005 R2, IBM DB2, Oracle? Maybe you can work on the Mint's servers. You would think the Mint could handle any amount of traffic. >>
@Morgansforever, In class we're using MS SQL Server 2008 R2. I would love to work on the Mint's servers, but I don't think an introductory SQL/Database modeling class would get me very far!
Ben
-Ben T. * Collector of Errors! * Proud member of the CUFYNA
I got my order in for 5 sets by telephone at 12:40 ET and received order #3833xxxx, but have not yet received email confirmation. I tried tracking my order on the Mint's website but I can't get past the page where I put in the tracking number and my last name. Do they even send email confirmation for orders done over the phone?
I have been trying all day both phone and computer... Just got in to order 5 sets. Says backorder.... Order number 38369xxx.
I feel like I put in a days work just to order these damn things.... I intend to place another order this evening...the first order is to flip. The 2nd one will be to keep....
I've been at the computer and phone trying all day from noon EST to right now at 6.40pm EST. Over 6 hrs of refreshing / redialing. Then bam, right to the order page and straight thru the charge page within a minute.
6+ hrs of grief gives me order 38394*** Still shows backorder. Apparently I'm way late though which probably explains why I could finally get thru on the Web. Phone lines still busy though. Strange how it all works, some get right in and others spend all day dialing.
<< <i>I've been at the computer and phone trying all day from noon EST to right now at 6.40pm EST. Over 6 hrs of refreshing / redialing. Then bam, right to the order page and straight thru the charge page within a minute.
6+ hrs of grief gives me order 38394*** Still shows backorder. Apparently I'm way late though which probably explains why I could finally get thru on the Web. Phone lines still busy though. Strange how it all works, some get right in and others spend all day dialing. >>
Its flowing easy now. I'm afriad you aint getting sh*t though.
As reported on page two of this thread order #38396###
I could NOT get to a computer today. Dialed the mint about 200+ times and my daughter tried logging on through the afternoon from her home. Just completed my check-out ten minutes ago. Oh, the drama.
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
I had tried for almost 3 hours to order online and over the phone. I got to the point where I had 5 sets in my shopping cart, but when I clicked on the Quick Checkout button, the Mint website froze up. I was able to place an order over the phone at about 2:50 p.m. EST, and received an e-mail confirmation a few minutes later. I exited the Mint website at that time. At 6:30 p.m., I logged on to the Mint website to check the status of my order on the Track Order page, and there were two orders shown. I clicked on the order number that was not for the phone order, and was directed to the checkout page., where I had left my incomplete online order. I didn't want to take a chance on having both orders cancelled, so I clicked on the Back button to check on the phone order. Thankfully, it was OK, so I went back to the online order, and it then had a message stating that it had been suspended.
If there were a lot of other frustrated people ordering online, it's very possible that they had double, or even triple, orders. The duplicates will be cancelled, and that should free up sets for others who ordered later in the day.
At 4:07pm PST I did a "Quick Checkout" with the order I had attempted online earlier today. I had only gotten as far as getting my order into my Shopping Cart, but couldn't checkout at that time. It appears that it went through, although backordered until 11/11/11. The order I placed via phone earlier today is also finally showed up when I went to Order Tracking. My second order is #38399xxx. I used different shipping addresses, different credit cards with different addresses, and different email addresses for each order. Hopefully I'll get them both.
Wanted to order two groups (3 & 2). In the confusion, freeze-ups, etc. My 3 went through with email confirmation. The 2 went through but no email. I went to my account to verify my two orders were there and saw three orders. Somehow I did an order for four. I spent an hour trying to call and finally got through. The very nice operator saw the orders, but couldn't do anything since they were new. Said call back tomorrow when things settle down. Went back in tonight and saw three orders, but clicking them two said suspended. I called and half an hour later - got through. By that time the other two order numbers disappeared from my account. The rep. said no info on those numbers. Talked to a super who said same thing, but he would forward it up the chain to see if I could get my place back in line (not thinking that will happen). Ordered two more just in case - but am in the stand-by group looking sad as the rest of the confirmed passengers board the aircraft...
So check your 'Track Order' page just to make sure you have what you think you have...
So let me ask this, if you have an order number from the mint via e-mail, are you in? Also, can anyone determine at what order number that the waiting list kicked in?
Beer is Proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy -Benjamin Franklin-
I got five single orders in all before 12:30, lucky I guess. I don't see how some on here got shut out. My first order took until 12:06. It was a pain waiting and watching the loading circle go round and round. I actually had 7 orders in and did not know it. I had to go back in and cancel two so I would not loose all my sets. My lowest number is #38325.
<< <i>I dont know how i did it but with my average connection I managed to place 7 separate orders in just over an hour after they went on sale. I ended up ordering 3 separate orders for two each and four singles. Here are my order numbers:
The span between my first and last orders all within an hour of logging onto the website was about 6,600 orders >>
At least someone had a good experience at the mint site >>
I hope you had 2 separate mailing addresses & credit cards. >>
Two separate mailing/billing addresses and credit cards. All it takes is doing a temporary change to your billing address on one credit card and leaving the other one with your physical address. use your physical address and PO Boxes to make two separate orders >>
That will work only if your name is something like John Smith.
I had to work so had my girlfriend and both of her daughters on the computers & phones starting at 12:00 finally got the orders in sometime around 4:30-5:00 EST ! ! Order #s: 38378XXX for 4 sets 38384XXX for 1 set
Wanted to order 5 singles but after all the trouble getting thru, figured it best just to just try to get the 5 any way possible . . .
HH
Need the following OBW rolls to complete my 46-64 Roosevelt roll set: 1947-P & D; 1948-D; 1949-P & S; 1950-D & S; and 1952-S. Any help locating any of these OBW rolls would be gratefully appreciated!
Somebody's head should be on a stick after what happened today.
I finally realized that after being online for so long, and having several windows open to the mint, these might have gone on the "Waitlist" while I was working through the order process!!
Hope I get a set, but such is life. It was NOT a fun afternoon!
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<< <i>I dont know how i did it but with my average connection I managed to place 7 separate orders in just over an hour after they went on sale. I ended up ordering 3 separate orders for two each and four singles. Here are my order numbers:
38328xxx
38331xxx
38332xxx
383329xx
383335xx
38334xxx
38335xxx
The span between my first and last orders all within an hour of logging onto the website was about 6,600 orders >>
I hope you had 2 separate mailing addresses & credit cards.
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<< <i>I dont know how i did it but with my average connection I managed to place 7 separate orders in just over an hour after they went on sale. I ended up ordering 3 separate orders for two each and four singles. Here are my order numbers:
38328xxx
38331xxx
38332xxx
383329xx
383335xx
38334xxx
38335xxx
The span between my first and last orders all within an hour of logging onto the website was about 6,600 orders >>
I hope you had 2 separate mailing addresses & credit cards. >>
Two separate mailing/billing addresses and credit cards. All it takes is doing a temporary change to your billing address on one credit card and leaving the other one with your physical address. use your physical address and PO Boxes to make two separate orders
just got in. hope i get them.
<< <i>@offmetal: Microsoft SQL Server 2008/2005 R2, IBM DB2, Oracle?
Maybe you can work on the Mint's servers. You would think the Mint could handle any amount of traffic. >>
@Morgansforever, In class we're using MS SQL Server 2008 R2.
I would love to work on the Mint's servers, but I don't think an introductory SQL/Database modeling class would get me very far!
Ben
the 1st one is 38345xxx
the 2nd one is 383688xxx
The only way I could get through was by phone. The computer is a waste of time. I tried it for 4 hours and gave up.
The guy at the mint said he was not sure how many were left but he did not think there were many.
GET TO THE PHONE IF YOU WANT SOME.
2 Sets 38327xxx
Order #2 4:05 pm
1 set 38367xxx <----- i don't think ill be getting this one
gary -
5 @ 38324xxx
Mine:
5 @ 38337xxx.....13,000 Diff
5 @ 38346xxx.....22,000 Diff
5 @ 38357xxx.....33,000 Diff
5 @ 38361xxx.....37,000 Diff
5 @ 38364xxx.....40,000 Diff
We'll see if the last 2-3 orders gets filled???
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Order number 38369xxx.
I feel like I put in a days work just to order these damn things.... I intend to place another order this evening...the first order is to flip. The 2nd one will be to keep....
There really must be a better way....
i must be close to the final confirmed numbers...
email rec'd @ ~130 PST # 38372xxx
just ordered again....we'll see.
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i must be close to the final confirmed numbers...
email rec'd @ ~130 PST # 38372xxx >>
from the lowest i've seen @ 38324xxx orders are about 45,000. that's gotta be close to sold out.
in another thread, the wait list went up at 4:34pm
Order #: 38383***
Looking for PCGS AU58 Washington's, 32-63.
Order #: 38383***
I ordered mine late also- # 38382###
Backordered- OK
Confirmation @ 5:30 pm
You should be ok
At 5:31 est Order #: 38383xxx
I wonder if I will get the second order?
I've been at the computer and phone trying all day from noon EST to right now at 6.40pm EST. Over 6 hrs of refreshing / redialing. Then bam, right to the order page and straight thru the charge page within a minute.
6+ hrs of grief gives me order 38394*** Still shows backorder. Apparently I'm way late though which probably explains why I could finally get thru on the Web. Phone lines still busy though. Strange how it all works, some get right in and others spend all day dialing.
Order Date: 10/27/2011 at 06:42 PM
Order Status: Your order request has been suspended.
Stick a fork in it.
<< <i>I've been at the computer and phone trying all day from noon EST to right now at 6.40pm EST. Over 6 hrs of refreshing / redialing. Then bam, right to the order page and straight thru the charge page within a minute.
6+ hrs of grief gives me order 38394*** Still shows backorder. Apparently I'm way late though which probably explains why I could finally get thru on the Web. Phone lines still busy though. Strange how it all works, some get right in and others spend all day dialing. >>
Its flowing easy now. I'm afriad you aint getting sh*t though.
<< <i>Order number: 38396***
Order Date: 10/27/2011 at 06:42 PM
Order Status: Your order request has been suspended.
Stick a fork in it. >>
This order just went to backordered and I got a confirmation e-mail.
Qty 5 @ $299.95 - Backordered 11/11/11.
As reported on page two of this thread order #38396###
I could NOT get to a computer today.
Dialed the mint about 200+ times and my daughter tried logging on through the afternoon from her home.
Just completed my check-out ten minutes ago.
Oh, the drama.
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
If there were a lot of other frustrated people ordering online, it's very possible that they had double, or even triple, orders. The duplicates will be cancelled, and that should free up sets for others who ordered later in the day.
Jim
<< <i>.....and that should free up sets for others who ordered later in the day. >>
I hope you're right Cocoinut!
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
60 years into this hobby and I'm still working on my Lincoln set!
So check your 'Track Order' page just to make sure you have what you think you have...
38345xxx at around 2:21
38368xxx at around 4:30
My brother and dad both via phone. I never got through over the phone. Neither of us had luck through the mint website.
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Box of 20
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<< <i>I dont know how i did it but with my average connection I managed to place 7 separate orders in just over an hour after they went on sale. I ended up ordering 3 separate orders for two each and four singles. Here are my order numbers:
38328xxx
38331xxx
38332xxx
383329xx
383335xx
38334xxx
38335xxx
The span between my first and last orders all within an hour of logging onto the website was about 6,600 orders >>
I hope you had 2 separate mailing addresses & credit cards. >>
Two separate mailing/billing addresses and credit cards. All it takes is doing a temporary change to your billing address on one credit card and leaving the other one with your physical address. use your physical address and PO Boxes to make two separate orders >>
That will work only if your name is something like John Smith.
1st set of 3, Ordered 3:06pm #38365xxx
2nd set of 2, Ordered 6:42pm #38397xxx
Order #s:
38378XXX for 4 sets
38384XXX for 1 set
Wanted to order 5 singles but after all the trouble getting thru, figured it best just to just try to get the 5 any way possible . . .
HH
1947-P & D; 1948-D; 1949-P & S; 1950-D & S; and 1952-S.
Any help locating any of these OBW rolls would be gratefully appreciated!
What does that mean ?
25TH ANNIVERSARY AE 5 COIN SILVER SET (A25)
Qty 1 - Backordered 11/11/11, @14:45 Order #: 38352XXX
Qty 1 - Backordered 11/11/11, @14:52 Order #: 38354XXX
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<< <i>I for one hope the Mint makes another 100000 of them so the people who truly want one won't have to pay 500$ to get one. >>
I finally realized that after being online for so long, and having several windows open to the mint, these might have gone on the "Waitlist" while I was working through the order process!!
Hope I get a set, but such is life. It was NOT a fun afternoon!
PCGS Registries
Box of 20
SeaEagleCoins: 11/14/54-4/5/12. Miss you Larry!
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