SBSS: Freedom Girl launched today

carew4me · January 28, 2013 11:55PM

Chris Duane @ SBSS has launched their 4th coin today, Freedom Girl.

Its a riff on the Peace Dollar. Very nice work IMHO.

I am fairly impressed with the uniqueness of their offerings to date.

Certainly different and at $2.99 over spot , right in the wheelhouse of any other common bullion issue.

Link

guitarwes · January 29, 2013 12:43AM

cool round. your link has too many https's in it.

carew4me · January 29, 2013 12:46AM

link fixed

tneig · January 29, 2013 12:53AM

Thanks for the info. I'll get a few of both.

bronco2078 · January 29, 2013 2:31AM

how was the quality on the other rounds you got from them carew?

carew4me · January 29, 2013 2:58AM

The quaity has greatly improved from the 1st issue.

Proofs were the biggest issue.

From what I understand , new equipement is now being used
and the Trillium coins were fantastic.

I am in no way affiliated with SBSS, I just like the product....so far.

carew4me · January 29, 2013 9:53PM

sold almost 20,000 in 24 hours!

johnny9434 · January 30, 2013 5:31AM

nice rounds

jmski52 · January 30, 2013 5:36AM

That's going to be a big seller. Very nice!

epcjimi1 · January 30, 2013 6:20AM

Got one FG to get the copper round (WTH, why not).

Got five SQ proofs to flip (WTH, see what happens).

FG's hair is wild and free, yet a disorganized mess at the same time. (WTH is that all about)

Might get FG proofs if SQ proof flip works out. (WTH, see what happens, redux)

Justacommeman · January 30, 2013 6:22AM

Carew, which ones do you own? They are pretty cool

MJ

bronco2078 · January 30, 2013 7:04AM

<< Got one FG to get the copper round (WTH, why not).

Got five SQ proofs to flip (WTH, see what happens).

FG's hair is wild and free, yet a disorganized mess at the same time. (WTH is that all about)

Might get FG proofs if SQ proof flip works out. (WTH, see what happens, redux) >>

I did a bunch of ebay searches on the coin before the slave queen and the proofs don't sell for more than the uncs . check out the thread from a week or 2 ago the links might still be good

carew4me · January 30, 2013 7:10AM

<< Carew, which ones do you own? They are pretty cool

MJ >>

MJ,
So far I have ordered all 4 releases. I am not getting rolls, just 5 of each BU and a couple of proofs.
I have very pleased with the quality and the artwork.
If it all turns sour (I understand the guy has an aggressive plan to release about 30 "medallions" per year),
then I have some really cool rounds for show and tell.

As long as he/they maintain the $2.99 over spot, I don't see why I would not acquire future issues, if I like the artwork.

I think the next one involves Roman soldiers. We shall see.

Bye the way, I understand that they call them medallions instead of coins and put no monetary value so that they
can push the "Open Currency-Hard money" angle without attracting FBI attention. They learned that from NORFED.

Justacommeman · January 30, 2013 7:17AM

<< 

<< Carew, which ones do you own? They are pretty cool

MJ >>

MJ,
So far I have ordered all 4 releases. I am not getting rolls, just 5 of each BU and a couple of proofs.
I have very pleased with the quality and the artwork.
If it all turns sour (I understand the guy has an aggressive plan to release about 30 "medallions" per year),
then I have some really cool rounds for show and tell.

As long as he/they maintain the $2.99 over spot, I don't see why I would not acquire future issues, if I like the artwork.

I think the next one involves Roman soldiers. We shall see.

Bye the way, I understand that they call them medallions instead of coins and put no monetary value so that they
can push the "Open Currency-Hard money" angle without attracting FBI attention. They learned that from NORFED. >>

Thank you for taking the time to reply and being so forthright. I obviously need a new silver round radar detection system. This one sailed over my head and under my butt. MJ

jmski52 · January 30, 2013 7:43AM

Ok, I'm intrigued. What did the first 2 releases look like? The quality looks good.

carew4me · January 30, 2013 7:58AM

<< Ok, I'm intrigued. What did the first 2 releases look like? The quality looks good. >>

here they are in order, only the last 2 are still available.

InYHWHWeTrust · January 30, 2013 8:21AM

That Trivium one is cool (we use the classical paradigm in our home education) and interesting how the symbol was placed on FG's L deltoid, also way cool

Kids would never go for the Tshirt on the site, but I might just be nerdy enough

epcjimi1 · January 30, 2013 9:07AM

<< 

I did a bunch of ebay searches on the coin before the slave queen and the proofs don't sell for more than the uncs . check out the thread from a week or 2 ago the links might still be good >>

The trivium?

Linear designs don't sell.

Skeleton designs sell well on coins.

For whatever reason. I have no idea why.

The FG proof with the wild hair and profile is a seller based on cost and rarity when the issue runs out. MHO.

bronco2078 · January 30, 2013 9:39AM

Most of the searches I did were for the debt and death coin. The proofs didn't seem to sell for more than the BU's . BU's in lots were selling around the same price as ASE's but singly some went as high as 80$ . I'm not sure if those numbers were shill bid up or genuine its hard to tell these days. I took a quick look today but a lot of my old searches were broken by ebay's recent changes and its frustrating to plod through the system now. :

The slave queen thread wasn't well received here and since I wasn't buying any myself I stopped looking

Supposedly wildcard searches are gone but I've heard that is possible to still use wildcards if you set them up and save them as RSS feeds.

Also until recently if you manually edited the search URL and changed it from ***************i.html to *************** m.html you could access old search on a one time basis .

When you couple the loss of easy access to wildcards, the inability to browse up the category trees, the 12 hour or more delay in seeing completed auction listings and the hiding of best offer accepted its become a lot harder to research these things

mariner67 · January 30, 2013 10:01AM

I gotta say I saw these earlier over on CT and I really like the design!
Just ordered some....breaks up some of the monotony of the ASE stack.
Best

Justacommeman · January 30, 2013 11:12AM

All like all of these. MJ

Kip · January 30, 2013 11:53AM

<< Chris Duane @ SBSS has launched their 4th coin today, Freedom Girl.

Its a riff on the Peace Dollar. Very nice work IMHO.

I am fairly impressed with the uniqueness of their offerings to date.

Certainly different and at $2.99 over spot , right in the wheelhouse of any other common bullion issue.

Nice but way over spot right now

InYHWHWeTrust · January 30, 2013 1:12PM

<< 

The trivium?

... >>

Trivium of Classical Education: Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric

Trivium Shirt on SBSS

really itching that FG now, and the shirt will have to come along, too...

dantheman984 · January 30, 2013 10:57PM

I ordered 10 of each. (not rolls. Just want to test the waters.) I like the designs. I am into "different". Just like the Silver Bullets. LOL. I sell in a couple of local antique shops and I know these will sell.

here2learn · January 31, 2013 7:32PM

What is the marking on her shoulder?

carew4me · January 31, 2013 10:58PM

<< What is the marking on her shoulder? >>

allow me to help

sebrown · January 31, 2013 11:17PM

<< 

<< What is the marking on her shoulder? >>

allow me to help >>

That's a pretty slick website you linked there!

DrBuster · February 14, 2013 12:38AM

Anybody gotten orders yet? I saw somebody had a freedom girl on kitco forums in hand. Been 2 weeks here....although it did say the 20th or so for shipping when I ordered.

jmski52 · February 14, 2013 3:02AM

Anybody gotten orders yet? I saw somebody had a freedom girl on kitco forums in hand. Been 2 weeks here....although it did say the 20th or so for shipping when I ordered.

I think that they are holding to their original committments on delivery timing, and I've also noticed that the ship date keeps moving back one day at a time for new orders as well.

Kip · February 14, 2013 4:07AM

<< Anybody gotten orders yet? I saw somebody had a freedom girl on kitco forums in hand. Been 2 weeks here....although it did say the 20th or so for shipping when I ordered.

I think that they are holding to their original committments on delivery timing, and I've also noticed that the ship date keeps moving back one day at a time for new orders as well. >>

I am waiting after 2 weeks as well

DrBuster · February 20, 2013 11:26PM

Sigh, another week, order still 'processing'.

ricko · February 21, 2013 1:55AM

The Freedom Girl is a very attractive round....Cheers, RickO

joz350 · February 21, 2013 2:01PM

My first order was 1/5. I have yet to get an honest answer from those guys. Not sure this is the right place for my cash but like a fool I'm hanging in there. I pulled my order in Canada though, another poorly managed sale.

DrBuster · February 24, 2013 11:47AM

Reports of dealers being filled first. Folks ordering fom provident last week have product in hand. Sigh. My small order will be my last.

joz350 · February 24, 2013 1:21PM

First in last served, disappointing for sure.

mariner67 · February 24, 2013 3:12PM

I concur with the above.
I sent in my check first day of release.
No rounds yet.
I will NEVER order from these jokers again!

Meltdown · February 24, 2013 3:43PM

Same here. My order was placed on 1/6 - Nothing yet.

dantheman984 · February 25, 2013 2:39AM

I emailed them about my order and they are not responding. I had a feeling it was going to take some time but I wish they would email me back to let me know something.

mariner67 · February 25, 2013 3:11AM

I sent an email requesting cancellation and full refund.
No reply.
I just called them....after a delay with on hold and "your call is important to us" I was channeled to a "please leave a message".
Really poor service here.

DrBuster · February 25, 2013 3:13AM

No email response here yet either on order inquiry.

tneig · February 25, 2013 5:55AM

They must be swamped. However, Provident has them and say in stock? 32.18/33.14$

epcjimi1 · February 25, 2013 6:42AM

Saw this on another forum. Looks like SBSS isn't the only AOCS marketing plan -

DOR

joz350 · February 25, 2013 9:41AM

It bothers me to get the promotions from them showing the Mulligan mint and Willy producing rounds for "patient customers" but it would seem only dealers are getting product? I thought this was more of a power to the people movement. Between guys dropping coins or tossing them in a bucket on you tube , these guys really seem clueless but again, I'm still waiting. That said I'm not sure they would let me cancel anyway considering the communication skills to date.

freechance · February 25, 2013 9:52AM

the site says you can cancel by sending them an email, but it would be a buy-back at current prices-I assume that means spot not the spot+2.99 they charged. additionally there is a $35 fee.
so if you bought on opening day you'd be out about $5.50 ea plus the $35, I am assuming.
Guess I'll keep waiting but I will not be ordering in the future.

OPA · February 25, 2013 10:12AM

<< Reports of dealers being filled first. Folks ordering fom provident last week have product in hand. Sigh. My small order will be my last. >>

Really? Provident has this posted on their web site.

"Now available for pre-sale with shipping to begin March 6, 2013!" @ $44.12 per round

Provident

It always surprises me when someone buys privately minted silver rounds for almost the same price as ASE's.

freechance · February 25, 2013 10:26AM

the presale at $44 is for the proofs
they have had the BU in stock for about a week currently the same premium 2.99

DrBuster · February 25, 2013 10:45AM

<< 

<< Reports of dealers being filled first. Folks ordering fom provident last week have product in hand. Sigh. My small order will be my last. >>

Really? Provident has this posted on their web site.

"Now available for pre-sale with shipping to begin March 6, 2013!" @ $44.12 per round

Provident

It always surprises me when someone buys privately minted silver rounds for almost the same price as ASE's.

>>

Kitco folks misled then.

5 weeks+ is too much time with these as advertised though.

Kip · February 25, 2013 11:43AM

I wont ever purchase from them again.. F em

OPA · February 25, 2013 10:01PM

<< the presale at $44 is for the proofs
they have had the BU in stock for about a week currently the same premium 2.99 >>

My mistake.... you are correct.

bullion version

jmski52 · February 26, 2013 12:32AM

Well, if anyone from SBSS is reading this thread, they must know that how they handle this new product rollout will determine whether or not they ever get any repeat business for future projects. Their website does make mention of many more "projects". If they treat the little guys poorly, they will go away, myself included. That's how capitalism is supposed to work.

DrBuster · February 26, 2013 10:08PM

Still no response to my email order inquiry. 3 days. But we have daily email newsletters, derp.

SBSS: Freedom Girl launched today

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