From the Mint shipping policy page (LINK) : "- Orders with Merchandise valued at $300 or more with a budget or standard delivery option chosen will receive a complimentary upgrade to signature-required Ground Shipping. Gift Wrap and Shipping and Handling charges are not considered part of the Merchandise total.
- Shipments containing any gold or platinum United States Mint collectibles with a standard delivery option chosen will receive a complimentary upgrade to Expedited Shipping."
I don't quite understand the people who said they missed out on this one. As long as you were in front of a computer at noon there was no difficulty getting an order in. Unfortunately I forgot to change the quantity and only got one.
Now my question, what is the chance of them offering this reverse proof in a different set later? The product limit is only for the set. There was no mintage limit left.
<< <i>I don't quite understand the people who said they missed out on this one. As long as you were in front of a computer at noon there was no difficulty getting an order in. Unfortunately I forgot to change the quantity and only got one.
Now my question, what is the chance of them offering this reverse proof in a different set later? The product limit is only for the set. There was no mintage limit left. >>
The chances of this exact coin coming out in another set are exactly...
There is a small chance of another reverse proof Truman dollar being released as there has been talk of a full set of all of the denominations in reverse proof, but that would certainly have a different mintmark.
<< <i>Now my question, what is the chance of them offering this reverse proof in a different set later? >>
From the Mint's description: "The 2015 Coin and Chronicles Set includes a 2015 Harry S. Truman $1 Reverse Proof Coin minted in Philadelphia (found only in this set!)"
The Mint still features this set in a banner ad on their homepage. Evidently their marketing department didn't expect a sellout this soon. I think they are badly in need of a forum member on their product development team.
<< <i>I don't quite understand the people who said they missed out on this one. As long as you were in front of a computer at noon there was no difficulty getting an order in. Unfortunately I forgot to change the quantity and only got one.
Now my question, what is the chance of them offering this reverse proof in a different set later? The product limit is only for the set. There was no mintage limit left. >>
sigh.
Directly from the mint in last week's press release:
<< <i>The set contains the following: One 2015 Harry S. Truman Presidential $1 Reverse Proof Coin--available in this set only One 1.598" Harry S. Truman Presidential .999 silver medal One 1973 U.S. eight cent Harry S. Truman postage stamp >>
The only people that missed out are the ones that didn't want them as badly as those that got them. That's all there is to it. People get second in life sometimes, get stronger, be more committed... No excuses. No complaining. Nobody is to blame except yourself. Be happy for those that got them, be happy that you DO have the option to get the coins on the secondary market if you want them.
Welcome to America. Life's is not fair and it's not the mints responsibility to make it fair. They do it to help customer satisfaction but again, those that really wanted the sets probably got them.
<< <i>The only people that missed out are the ones that didn't want them as badly as those that got them. That's all there is to it. People get second in life sometimes, get stronger, be more committed... No excuses. No complaining. Nobody is to blame except yourself. Be happy for those that got them, be happy that you DO have the option to get the coins on the secondary market if you want them.
Welcome to America. Life's is not fair and it's not the mints responsibility to make it fair. They do it to help customer satisfaction but again, those that really wanted the sets probably got them. >>
Operation Butter (edit) didn't get any.
Not everyone is getting them. (I can't believe they only sold 17,000 sets and there is nothing limiting them like MNH stamps)
The Mint is the Gov. I'd like to see them come up with a way to lock out the deep pockets from locking out the little pockets, but it is a tough problem to solve. I don't have the solution.
<< <i> The Mint is the Gov. I'd like to see them come up with a way to lock out the deep pockets from locking out the little pockets, but it is a tough problem to solve. I don't have the solution. >>
I whole heartedly agree, I got mine, took 2 hrs leave at work only needed 15 minutes. I still say that all limited production/availability offerings should be restricted to ONE PER HOUSEHOLD for the first 24 hours, then open season after that. There is absolutely no logic to limit the product to 17,000 then allow HH limit of 5.
If they have them ready to ship, you can get all the first strike eligible sets you want, after 24 hours. Those that know how to order from the mint will have a fail opportunity, those that don't will still patronize the flippers and cable TV venders.
The mint should just have someone troll these forums, and ebay, and spot the "friends/families/work associates" type of people that get multitudes and brag about it....then silently "lose" their orders.....
<< <i>Just scored one on Ebay for $135. Wonder if these will come down after they all hit Ebay? >>
No one knows what kind of dogs people will or will not receive.
I might be cursed with a pack of ugliest dog contenders.
Of course I'm going to try to pull the best for me.
I would offer a set, but I am nervous about the quality and recipient disappointment even with photos sent and sold at issue price plus costs.
If you fear no seconds, I'll make the same offer to Operation Butter (edit) and you. Just let it be known you're getting picked over seconds. I do expect the medals to all look like seconds, though. Neither of my roosevelt sets have good medals even after sorting through about 25 sets each. The RP $1s will likely have similar problems already known - rinse spots, other spots including mystery black spots that seem to be struck in but don't acetone off, frost breaks, breaks in the mirrors and rare contact marks... oh, and plenty of strike throughs. I expect a box of dogs, and if I'm surprised it will be pleasantly.
<< <i>The mint should just have someone troll these forums, and ebay, and spot the "friends/families/work associates" type of people that get multitudes and brag about it....then silently "lose" their orders..... >>
I was on the road today to meet my brother so I started calling at 11:00 a.m. Central, got through at 11:18 a.m. and all 17,000 sets were gone - I was told within 15 minutes! That's nuts, no way I saw these selling out within an hour. By Noon Central I was at a computer but that did no good.
<< <i>The only people that missed out are the ones that didn't want them as badly as those that got them. That's all there is to it. People get second in life sometimes, get stronger, be more committed... No excuses. No complaining. Nobody is to blame except yourself. Be happy for those that got them, be happy that you DO have the option to get the coins on the secondary market if you want them.
Welcome to America. Life's is not fair and it's not the mints responsibility to make it fair. They do it to help customer satisfaction but again, those that really wanted the sets probably got them. >>
Marketing 101
When people think I can get as much of this anytime I want it, they dont really want it.
When it hits them that Wow I lost out I can't get that ... then
I missed out due to a technical glitch of some sort. I was logged in- had it in my cart during the first couple of minutes. When I went to check out, they required me to change my password (even tough I was already logged in). In attempting to change my password, they did not recognize my email- even though I was logged in! Their site would not allow me to update my password! By the time I got someone on the phone- they were sold out! This was about 12 minutes after opening bell.
The system did not work for me this time. Might have been that I was doing it from my i-pad instead of the desktop computer. i-pad has worked in the past for mint orders- not this time though. Glitch of some sort screwed me. Oh well... live and learn
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<< <i>I replied to this thread earlier this morning and don't see it. Yet, on the front page with the thread listings, it shows I posted. Is anyone else having a problem with posting today? >>
software glitch.
go to the address bar and manually change the page number up 1 page or 2 pages.
or
you can go into customize and change to 100 posts per page, or change to show most recent posts first.
<< <i>I replied to this thread earlier this morning and don't see it. Yet, on the front page with the thread listings, it shows I posted. Is anyone else having a problem with posting today? >>
Happens all the time. Go to top web address bar for thread. Delete the last digit or two if necessary and replace with one number higher then hit enter. You'll then see the last page. I.e., if last number is 19, delete 19, enter 20, hit enter.
Oops, was posting same time as MsM. Sorry for double reply...
<< <i>It looks like everyone is interested in the flip.
is no one here interested in grading the medal? >>
I haven't decided on whether I should have a few graded. If I do, it'll be both the coin and the medal. I'll do a close inspection first of the coins first when I get them.
<< <i>My order has shipped. US Mint believes in LIFO method of distribution. >>
First Strikes are at the bottom of the stack. It's only fitting the First Strikes should go to those that got first orders. Easiest way to achieve this distribution is to ship the top of the stack to the last orders ( last orders in first orders shipped).
<< <i>The only people that missed out are the ones that didn't want them as badly as those that got them. That's all there is to it. People get second in life sometimes, get stronger, be more committed... No excuses. No complaining. Nobody is to blame except yourself. Be happy for those that got them, be happy that you DO have the option to get the coins on the secondary market if you want them.
Welcome to America. Life's is not fair and it's not the mints responsibility to make it fair. They do it to help customer satisfaction but again, those that really wanted the sets probably got them. >>
I'll plead guilty to not going after it, but even if I had wanted it, I could not have bought it in the time allotted because I had to take care of my 86 year old in-laws who are in a retirment home yesterday morning and afternoon. I think your tone is a bit too snippy. Not everyone can jump when you think that they should jump. I'm retired, but some people even have to work for a living, believe it or not. They couldn't be at a computer's "beckon call" for that precious 15 minutes.
An item like this should be available to any collector who wanted one. There should have been no limit on the amount of sets the mint offered. The initial, mint sale collector demand should have been filled over a reasonable period of time.
The flippers are nothing but numismatic parasites. My attitude is "to hell with them."
Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
The people who would like to collect these sets intact will have a harder time finding them, because many sets will be busted up to have that ugly reverse Proof dollar graded. That sort of defeats the whole purpose of using these sets to educate the public about Harry Truman's administration. The booklet that comes with it will be trashed and the medals will be scrapped.
Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
<< <i>The only people that missed out are the ones that didn't want them as badly as those that got them. That's all there is to it. People get second in life sometimes, get stronger, be more committed... No excuses. No complaining. Nobody is to blame except yourself. Be happy for those that got them, be happy that you DO have the option to get the coins on the secondary market if you want them.
Welcome to America. Life's is not fair and it's not the mints responsibility to make it fair. They do it to help customer satisfaction but again, those that really wanted the sets probably got them. >>
I'll plead guilty to not going after it, but even if I had wanted it, I could not have bought it in the time allotted because I had to take care of my 86 year old in-laws who are in a retirment home yesterday morning and afternoon. I think your tone is a bit too snippy. Not everyone can jump when you think that they should jump. I'm retired, but some people even have to work for a living, believe it or not. They couldn't be at a computer's "beckon call" for that precious 15 minutes.
An item like this should be available to any collector who wanted one. There should have been no limit on the amount of sets the mint offered. The initial, mint sale collector demand should have been filled over a reasonable period of time.
The flippers are nothing but numismatic parasites. My attitude is "to hell with them." >>
<< <i>The people who would like to collect these sets intact will have a harder time finding them, because many sets will be busted up to have that ugly reverse Proof dollar graded. That sort of defeats the whole purpose of using these sets to educate the public about Harry Truman's administration. The booklet that comes with it will be trashed and the medals will be scrapped. >>
Sour puss. I'm in it for the medal also. Sounds like you are just trying to bring everyone down. Please chill your vibe. Kris
It is a shame and a waste that this, and many other issues' OGP will be largely trashed. Such a waste. Should b an option to purchase some modern issues in just capsules.
I ordered 5 sets of these and so did my sister who lives in Hawaii. My order was put in first, her order went in a few minutes later (around 2500 order numbers apart).
My sister received her shipping notice today and the coins are going to her via USPS Priority Mail (because it's Hawaii) and she got 5 separate tracking numbers... so it seems they are being sent to her one at a time for some reason.
No shipping notice on my earlier order, but when I received my order confirmation it said they'll be coming via FedEx Smartpost. Looks like folks in Hawaii will have coins in hand before they get to Southern California
<< <i>The people who would like to collect these sets intact will have a harder time finding them, because many sets will be busted up to have that ugly reverse Proof dollar graded. That sort of defeats the whole purpose of using these sets to educate the public about Harry Truman's administration. The booklet that comes with it will be trashed and the medals will be scrapped. >>
It is a shame and a waste that this, and many other issues' OGP will be largely trashed. Such a waste. Should b an option to purchase some modern issues in just capsules.
<< <i>I ordered 5 sets of these and so did my sister who lives in Hawaii. My order was put in first, her order went in a few minutes later (around 2500 order numbers apart).
My sister received her shipping notice today and the coins are going to her via USPS Priority Mail (because it's Hawaii) and she got 5 separate tracking numbers... so it seems they are being sent to her one at a time for some reason.
No shipping notice on my earlier order, but when I received my order confirmation it said they'll be coming via FedEx Smartpost. Looks like folks in Hawaii will have coins in hand before they get to Southern California >>
This was a very much appreciated improvement with the new fulfillment company. Previously we in Hawaii had to wait 3 weeks for Stupid Post to deliver when regular 1st Class would have been 4 days. Now standard shipping to us is Priority Mail (1st Class would have been sufficient). My opinion is to eliminate Stupid Post entirely for everybody and utilize USPS for standard delivery, UPS/Fedx for rush delivery. Two choices, simple, done.
Then strict shipping by order number, no jumping the line. No bulk order priority shipping. Strict household order limits enforced; limit one in the first 24 hours, after 24 hours what ever the number for that product that was set.
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"- Orders with Merchandise valued at $300 or more with a budget or standard delivery option chosen will receive a complimentary upgrade to signature-required Ground Shipping. Gift Wrap and Shipping and Handling charges are not considered part of the Merchandise total.
- Shipments containing any gold or platinum United States Mint collectibles with a standard delivery option chosen will receive a complimentary upgrade to Expedited Shipping."
This reminds me of the glory days of hot Mint products. Excelt the system isn't gettng hung up for
hours. Seems like the ordering is working well.
Now can we get the billys down in Memphis to learn to pack and ship?
<< <i>
This reminds me of the glory days of hot Mint products. Excelt the system isn't gettng hung up for
hours. Seems like the ordering is working well.
Bingo, Fullstrike.
It harks back to the glory days, the diff being many didn't see this one coming; others did, particularly those on ebay selling at $650 for 5 sets!
Now my question, what is the chance of them offering this reverse proof in a different set later? The product limit is only for the set. There was no mintage limit left.
<< <i>I don't quite understand the people who said they missed out on this one. As long as you were in front of a computer at noon there was no difficulty getting an order in. Unfortunately I forgot to change the quantity and only got one.
Now my question, what is the chance of them offering this reverse proof in a different set later? The product limit is only for the set. There was no mintage limit left. >>
The chances of this exact coin coming out in another set are exactly...
There is a small chance of another reverse proof Truman dollar being released as there has been talk of a full set of all of the denominations in reverse proof, but that would certainly have a different mintmark.
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<< <i>Now my question, what is the chance of them offering this reverse proof in a different set later? >>
From the Mint's description: "The 2015 Coin and Chronicles Set includes a 2015 Harry S. Truman $1 Reverse Proof Coin minted in Philadelphia (found only in this set!)"
The Mint still features this set in a banner ad on their homepage. Evidently their marketing department didn't expect a sellout this soon. I think they are badly in need of a forum member on their product development team.
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<< <i>I don't quite understand the people who said they missed out on this one. As long as you were in front of a computer at noon there was no difficulty getting an order in. Unfortunately I forgot to change the quantity and only got one.
Now my question, what is the chance of them offering this reverse proof in a different set later? The product limit is only for the set. There was no mintage limit left. >>
sigh.
Directly from the mint in last week's press release:
2015 Coin and Chronicles Set – Harry S. Truman Available on June 30
<< <i>The set contains the following:
One 2015 Harry S. Truman Presidential $1 Reverse Proof Coin--available in this set only
One 1.598" Harry S. Truman Presidential .999 silver medal
One 1973 U.S. eight cent Harry S. Truman postage stamp >>
Welcome to America. Life's is not fair and it's not the mints responsibility to make it fair. They do it to help customer satisfaction but again, those that really wanted the sets probably got them.
<< <i>The only people that missed out are the ones that didn't want them as badly as those that got them. That's all there is to it. People get second in life sometimes, get stronger, be more committed... No excuses. No complaining. Nobody is to blame except yourself. Be happy for those that got them, be happy that you DO have the option to get the coins on the secondary market if you want them.
Welcome to America. Life's is not fair and it's not the mints responsibility to make it fair. They do it to help customer satisfaction but again, those that really wanted the sets probably got them. >>
Operation Butter (edit) didn't get any.
Not everyone is getting them. (I can't believe they only sold 17,000 sets and there is nothing limiting them like MNH stamps)
The Mint is the Gov. I'd like to see them come up with a way to lock out the deep pockets from locking out the little pockets, but it is a tough problem to solve. I don't have the solution.
<< <i>
The Mint is the Gov. I'd like to see them come up with a way to lock out the deep pockets from locking out the little pockets, but it is a tough problem to solve. I don't have the solution. >>
I whole heartedly agree, I got mine, took 2 hrs leave at work only needed 15 minutes. I still say that all limited production/availability offerings should be restricted to ONE PER HOUSEHOLD for the first 24 hours, then open season after that. There is absolutely no logic to limit the product to 17,000 then allow HH limit of 5.
If they have them ready to ship, you can get all the first strike eligible sets you want, after 24 hours. Those that know how to order from the mint will have a fail opportunity, those that don't will still patronize the flippers and cable TV venders.
(l8-)>>
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
<< <i>Just scored one on Ebay for $135. Wonder if these will come down after they all hit Ebay? >>
No one knows what kind of dogs people will or will not receive.
I might be cursed with a pack of ugliest dog contenders.
Of course I'm going to try to pull the best for me.
I would offer a set, but I am nervous about the quality and recipient disappointment even with photos sent and sold at issue price plus costs.
If you fear no seconds, I'll make the same offer to Operation Butter (edit) and you. Just let it be known you're getting picked over seconds. I do expect the medals to all look like seconds, though. Neither of my roosevelt sets have good medals even after sorting through about 25 sets each. The RP $1s will likely have similar problems already known - rinse spots, other spots including mystery black spots that seem to be struck in but don't acetone off, frost breaks, breaks in the mirrors and rare contact marks... oh, and plenty of strike throughs. I expect a box of dogs, and if I'm surprised it will be pleasantly.
<< <i>Just scored one on Ebay for $135. Wonder if these will come down after they all hit Ebay? >>
Ouch.
That is 30% more than I pre-sold mine for....
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
<< <i>The mint should just have someone troll these forums, and ebay, and spot the "friends/families/work associates" type of people that get multitudes and brag about it....then silently "lose" their orders.....
Loose lips sink ships..........
Sorry for the double post, my internet connection is terribly slow and keeps getting hung up on something...
<< <i>The only people that missed out are the ones that didn't want them as badly as those that got them. That's all there is to it. People get second in life sometimes, get stronger, be more committed... No excuses. No complaining. Nobody is to blame except yourself. Be happy for those that got them, be happy that you DO have the option to get the coins on the secondary market if you want them.
Welcome to America. Life's is not fair and it's not the mints responsibility to make it fair. They do it to help customer satisfaction but again, those that really wanted the sets probably got them. >>
Marketing 101
When people think I can get as much of this anytime I want it, they dont really want it.
When it hits them that Wow I lost out I can't get that ... then
Well ... that's how ebay came to be...
Hey I want that
I was logged in- had it in my cart during the first couple of minutes.
When I went to check out, they required me to change my password (even tough I was already logged in).
In attempting to change my password, they did not recognize my email- even though I was logged in!
Their site would not allow me to update my password!
By the time I got someone on the phone- they were sold out!
This was about 12 minutes after opening bell.
The system did not work for me this time.
Might have been that I was doing it from my i-pad instead of the desktop computer.
i-pad has worked in the past for mint orders- not this time though.
Glitch of some sort screwed me.
Oh well... live and learn
Happy, humble, honored and proud recipient of the “You Suck” award 10/22/2014
<< <i>Anyone want to make a bet they will go BACK on sale directly from the US Mint AT LEAST twice in the next month? >>
I do. One down already. I ordered five this morning.
I was so tied up yesterday with establishing a bitcoin account (a huge PIA!) that I forgot about these.
In consideration of the extremely low mintage of the dollar and part of an actual series, it should do very well in the future.
Do you think that the 17k limit on the RP was a test/teaser for determining future prez $ RPs?
Congrats to people who got theirs at the Mint price!
Bob
Vietnam Vet 1968-1969
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<< <i>
<< <i>Just scored one on Ebay for $135. Wonder if these will come down after they all hit Ebay? >>
Ouch.
That is 30% more than I pre-sold mine for.... >>
Heck, I presold my five sets to MCM for $425 :-(
They will likely get 250 sets at this level at least.
<< <i>I replied to this thread earlier this morning and don't see it. Yet, on the front page with the thread listings, it shows I posted. Is anyone else having a problem with posting today? >>
software glitch.
go to the address bar and manually change the page number up 1 page or 2 pages.
or
you can go into customize and change to 100 posts per page, or change to show most recent posts first.
<< <i>I replied to this thread earlier this morning and don't see it. Yet, on the front page with the thread listings, it shows I posted. Is anyone else having a problem with posting today? >>
Happens all the time.
Go to top web address bar for thread. Delete the last digit or two if necessary and replace with one number higher then hit enter. You'll then see the last page. I.e., if last number is 19, delete 19, enter 20, hit enter.
Oops, was posting same time as MsM. Sorry for double reply...
is no one here interested in grading the medal?
<< <i>It looks like everyone is interested in the flip.
is no one here interested in grading the medal? >>
I haven't decided on whether I should have a few graded. If I do, it'll be both the coin and the medal. I'll do a close inspection first of the coins first when I get them.
NGC will have a C&C pedigree label, modern tier (published yesterday):
NGC 2015 Harry S. Truman Coin & Chronicles Set submission requirements
Can't find anything from PCGS yet.
<< <i>My order has shipped. US Mint believes in LIFO method of distribution.
No kidding. Didn't you have a very late order?
Did you pay for (or receive) expedited shipping?
<< <i>My order has shipped. US Mint believes in LIFO method of distribution.
First Strikes are at the bottom of the stack. It's only fitting the First Strikes should go to those that got first orders.
Easiest way to achieve this distribution is to ship the top of the stack to the last orders ( last orders in first orders shipped).
LIFO - yeah that's the ticket.
<< <i>The only people that missed out are the ones that didn't want them as badly as those that got them. That's all there is to it. People get second in life sometimes, get stronger, be more committed... No excuses. No complaining. Nobody is to blame except yourself. Be happy for those that got them, be happy that you DO have the option to get the coins on the secondary market if you want them.
Welcome to America. Life's is not fair and it's not the mints responsibility to make it fair. They do it to help customer satisfaction but again, those that really wanted the sets probably got them. >>
I'll plead guilty to not going after it, but even if I had wanted it, I could not have bought it in the time allotted because I had to take care of my 86 year old in-laws who are in a retirment home yesterday morning and afternoon. I think your tone is a bit too snippy. Not everyone can jump when you think that they should jump. I'm retired, but some people even have to work for a living, believe it or not. They couldn't be at a computer's "beckon call" for that precious 15 minutes.
An item like this should be available to any collector who wanted one. There should have been no limit on the amount of sets the mint offered. The initial, mint sale collector demand should have been filled over a reasonable period of time.
The flippers are nothing but numismatic parasites. My attitude is "to hell with them."
<< <i>
<< <i>My order has shipped. US Mint believes in LIFO method of distribution.
No kidding. Didn't you have a very late order?
Did you pay for (or receive) expedited shipping? >>
Yes, extremely late order, just under the wire.
Regular shipping.
Go figure, huh?
<< <i>
<< <i>The only people that missed out are the ones that didn't want them as badly as those that got them. That's all there is to it. People get second in life sometimes, get stronger, be more committed... No excuses. No complaining. Nobody is to blame except yourself. Be happy for those that got them, be happy that you DO have the option to get the coins on the secondary market if you want them.
Welcome to America. Life's is not fair and it's not the mints responsibility to make it fair. They do it to help customer satisfaction but again, those that really wanted the sets probably got them. >>
I'll plead guilty to not going after it, but even if I had wanted it, I could not have bought it in the time allotted because I had to take care of my 86 year old in-laws who are in a retirment home yesterday morning and afternoon. I think your tone is a bit too snippy. Not everyone can jump when you think that they should jump. I'm retired, but some people even have to work for a living, believe it or not. They couldn't be at a computer's "beckon call" for that precious 15 minutes.
An item like this should be available to any collector who wanted one. There should have been no limit on the amount of sets the mint offered. The initial, mint sale collector demand should have been filled over a reasonable period of time.
The flippers are nothing but numismatic parasites. My attitude is "to hell with them."
Sour puss
I was a Monkey
<< <i>The people who would like to collect these sets intact will have a harder time finding them, because many sets will be busted up to have that ugly reverse Proof dollar graded. That sort of defeats the whole purpose of using these sets to educate the public about Harry Truman's administration. The booklet that comes with it will be trashed and the medals will be scrapped. >>
Sour puss. I'm in it for the medal also. Sounds like you are just trying to bring everyone down. Please chill your vibe. Kris
I was a Monkey
My sister received her shipping notice today and the coins are going to her via USPS Priority Mail (because it's Hawaii) and she got 5 separate tracking numbers... so it seems they are being sent to her one at a time for some reason.
No shipping notice on my earlier order, but when I received my order confirmation it said they'll be coming via FedEx Smartpost. Looks like folks in Hawaii will have coins in hand before they get to Southern California
Michael Kittle Rare Coins --- 1908-S Indian Head Cent Grading Set --- No. 1 1909 Mint Set --- Kittlecoins on Facebook --- Long Beach Table 448
<< <i>The people who would like to collect these sets intact will have a harder time finding them, because many sets will be busted up to have that ugly reverse Proof dollar graded. That sort of defeats the whole purpose of using these sets to educate the public about Harry Truman's administration. The booklet that comes with it will be trashed and the medals will be scrapped. >>
It is a shame and a waste that this, and many other issues' OGP will be largely trashed. Such a waste. Should b an option to purchase some modern issues in just capsules.
Alex
<< <i>I ordered 5 sets of these and so did my sister who lives in Hawaii. My order was put in first, her order went in a few minutes later (around 2500 order numbers apart).
My sister received her shipping notice today and the coins are going to her via USPS Priority Mail (because it's Hawaii) and she got 5 separate tracking numbers... so it seems they are being sent to her one at a time for some reason.
No shipping notice on my earlier order, but when I received my order confirmation it said they'll be coming via FedEx Smartpost. Looks like folks in Hawaii will have coins in hand before they get to Southern California
This was a very much appreciated improvement with the new fulfillment company. Previously we in Hawaii had to wait 3 weeks for Stupid Post to deliver when regular 1st Class would have been 4 days. Now standard shipping to us is Priority Mail (1st Class would have been sufficient). My opinion is to eliminate Stupid Post entirely for everybody and utilize USPS for standard delivery, UPS/Fedx for rush delivery. Two choices, simple, done.
Then strict shipping by order number, no jumping the line. No bulk order priority shipping. Strict household order limits enforced; limit one in the first 24 hours, after 24 hours what ever the number for that product that was set.
<< <i>My order shipped!! >>
What was you number?
<< <i>My order shipped!! >>
As has mine.
Number: USM033551xx
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<< <i>My order shipped!! >>
What was you number? >>
Interesting that my second order shipped first - 03356 (4)
3355 (1) has not.
Alex
03357xxx