Still a great deal at $17.95 which is about $2 per coin over spot. Doesn't the mint charge their distributors $2.50 per coin over spot?
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
got an order in today at 11:45 am EST before the price hike.
"Interest rates, the price of money, are the most important market. And, perversely, they’re the market that’s most manipulated by the Fed." - Doug Casey
Even at $17.95 it's a good buy. It would not surprise me if they raised the price to where it should be....around $2.50 to $3.00 above spot. Reminds me of Fed. Reserve with their artificially low interest rates.
"Bongo drive 1984 Lincoln that looks like old coin dug from ground."
Received my order placed on the 14th today. Looks like the well has run dry, but all good things got to come to an end. Though, as others have said, $17.95 is STILL a pretty good price. Thank you to the OP for bringing it to the board's attention!! HIYO SILVER, AWAY!
Originally posted by: MilesWaits I thought the packaging was well thought out. Even though they're in flips it's a nice presentation.
They will slide easily into a tube. Or a pocket. Not a parking meter or gum machine, though.
Get them out of the shower curtain, vinyl flips ASAP. As I removed them all I couldn't help but feel for the poor sucker who had to sit there all day putting them and the "COA" in the flips. I could literally make a shower curtain with the one's I discarded. When you consider all the effort and material that went into what you received, the seller's cost was up there.
"Interest rates, the price of money, are the most important market. And, perversely, they’re the market that’s most manipulated by the Fed." - Doug Casey
Originally posted by: MilesWaits I thought the packaging was well thought out. Even though they're in flips it's a nice presentation.
They will slide easily into a tube. Or a pocket. Not a parking meter or gum machine, though.
Get them out of the shower curtain, vinyl flips ASAP. As I removed them all I couldn't help but feel for the poor sucker who had to sit there all day putting them and the "COA" in the flips. I could literally make a shower curtain with the one's I discarded. When you consider all the effort and material that went into what you received, the seller's cost was up there.
Yeah, the PVC oversized flip these ASEs were supplied in suggests an all means low cost by the seller.
Until I decide what else to do, Local Walmart has 100 polyethelene 2 x 3" zip lock bags, 100 ea, for a buck. Gets the ASE out of PVC and into something a bit more benign.
But, polyethelene gets gummy with age, too, so, I'll keep looking.
The ebay $1.50 per ASE tube plus shipping? Eh, maybe. Got to be a better offer out there, just need to find it.
But, polyethelene gets gummy with age, too, so, I'll keep looking.
I have never experienced this. I always understood that polyethelene was inert which is why it's used for food storage.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
First one was from 2001. The second generation Mi Mamma tortilla ziplock storage bag full of collected change for six years that sits on top of my fridge is sticky, need a new one. Considering glass jar. LOL
I speculate, heat, UV and whatever gaseous coin effluence ain't helping, but PE, especially cheap, low grade polyethelene, degrades and loses it's initial properties over time. MHO
Originally posted by: Kip I think Gov-Mint prices now are a bit high on everything :-(
Not for the 2016 ASE's ... they are now in line with all the rest of the big boys @ $18.95. Hope everyone took full advantage when they offered them for $16.95...with spot just under $15.00
"Bongo drive 1984 Lincoln that looks like old coin dug from ground."
Remember spot is up only a dollar since the last days of the $16.95 offer.
True, but $16.95 was too low based on spot alone and they had to be losing $$$ on every sale and making it up in volume. I know I tried to help. Now they are following the herd like OPA said.
Originally posted by: hchcoin Does anyone know why they shipped via UPS who then transferred off to the local US Postal Service? Why doesn't UPS just deliver them the whole way?
Typically due to PO Boxes thereby cutting down on the complaining about "they left it on the doghouse or at my crackhead neighbor's shack."
Originally posted by: hchcoin Does anyone know why they shipped via UPS who then transferred off to the local US Postal Service? Why doesn't UPS just deliver them the whole way?
Mine came UPS all the way.
UPS hands off to USPS when UPS determines it is more cost effective than to send a UPS truck to the boonies where you live.
I'm sure it has to do with "outside normal UPS route."
"Interest rates, the price of money, are the most important market. And, perversely, they’re the market that’s most manipulated by the Fed." - Doug Casey
Originally posted by: hchcoin Does anyone know why they shipped via UPS who then transferred off to the local US Postal Service? Why doesn't UPS just deliver them the whole way?
Mine came UPS all the way.
UPS hands off to USPS when UPS determines it is more cost effective than to send a UPS truck to the boonies where you live.
I'm sure it has to do with "outside normal UPS route."
I do live in the boonies on a gravel road that is pretty beat up from the winter thaw
For those that missed the original offer...current price is still very attractive based on today spot price.... $18.95 per coin .. max 10 coins + free s&h for sales over $150.
"Bongo drive 1984 Lincoln that looks like old coin dug from ground."
"Interest rates, the price of money, are the most important market. And, perversely, they’re the market that’s most manipulated by the Fed." - Doug Casey
Originally posted by: Baley Oh boy guys! I bought one of these, and I'm already up three dollars!
Large McD's french fries, here I come!
I bought 120, I'm headed for Ruth's Chris.
"Interest rates, the price of money, are the most important market. And, perversely, they’re the market that’s most manipulated by the Fed." - Doug Casey
Price still @ $19.95...less that $2.50 over spot...expect another increase if silver hits $18...BTW $19.95 is still lower than what the "big boys" are asking.
"Bongo drive 1984 Lincoln that looks like old coin dug from ground."
Originally posted by: OPA Now at $20.50....about $2.60 over spot. Historically, still a very good price based on spot.
Wonder what they'll pay fro 300 bought from them at 16.95?
"Interest rates, the price of money, are the most important market. And, perversely, they’re the market that’s most manipulated by the Fed." - Doug Casey
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Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
Still a great deal at $17.95 which is about $2 per coin over spot. Doesn't the mint charge their distributors $2.50 per coin over spot?
The APs pay $2 over.
"Interest rates, the price of money, are the most important market. And, perversely, they’re the market that’s most manipulated by the Fed." - Doug Casey
Will see if it is honored...I have the email confirmation from that time.
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
10:30am PST.....was still listed @ 16.95
Will see if it is honored...I have the email confirmation from that time.
Ordered 11:10 CDT and it shipped already. Price was 16.95
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/gold/liberty-head-2-1-gold-major-sets/liberty-head-2-1-gold-basic-set-circulation-strikes-1840-1907-cac/alltimeset/268163
mbogoman
https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/classic-issues-colonials-through-1964/zambezi-collection-trade-dollars/7345Asesabi Lutho
That will do it for me.
(I've only done this a few times with them...this would be my 4th total....just didn't feel like going hog-wild.)
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
They will slide easily into a tube. Or a pocket. Not a parking meter or gum machine, though.
(I've only done this a few times with them...this would be my 4th total....just didn't feel like going hog-wild.)
Yeah, they were a bit slower for me, too. I just got my shipping notice at 3:02 am this morning (Saturday)
mbogoman
https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/classic-issues-colonials-through-1964/zambezi-collection-trade-dollars/7345Asesabi Lutho
Nice and early this morning.
Nice.
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 thought the packaging was well thought out. Even though they're in flips it's a nice presentation.
They will slide easily into a tube. Or a pocket. Not a parking meter or gum machine, though.
Get them out of the shower curtain, vinyl flips ASAP. As I removed them all I couldn't help but feel for the poor sucker who had to sit there all day putting them and the "COA" in the flips. I could literally make a shower curtain with the one's I discarded. When you consider all the effort and material that went into what you received, the seller's cost was up there.
"Interest rates, the price of money, are the most important market. And, perversely, they’re the market that’s most manipulated by the Fed." - Doug Casey
I thought the packaging was well thought out. Even though they're in flips it's a nice presentation.
They will slide easily into a tube. Or a pocket. Not a parking meter or gum machine, though.
Get them out of the shower curtain, vinyl flips ASAP. As I removed them all I couldn't help but feel for the poor sucker who had to sit there all day putting them and the "COA" in the flips. I could literally make a shower curtain with the one's I discarded. When you consider all the effort and material that went into what you received, the seller's cost was up there.
Yeah, the PVC oversized flip these ASEs were supplied in suggests an all means low cost by the seller.
Until I decide what else to do, Local Walmart has 100 polyethelene 2 x 3" zip lock bags, 100 ea, for a buck. Gets the ASE out of PVC and into something a bit more benign.
But, polyethelene gets gummy with age, too, so, I'll keep looking.
The ebay $1.50 per ASE tube plus shipping? Eh, maybe. Got to be a better offer out there, just need to find it.
Cheers
Bob
I have never experienced this. I always understood that polyethelene was inert which is why it's used for food storage.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
I speculate, heat, UV and whatever gaseous coin effluence ain't helping, but PE, especially cheap, low grade polyethelene, degrades and loses it's initial properties over time. MHO
I think Gov-Mint prices now are a bit high on everything :-(
You are correct, their prices are very high, however, the Special on the ASE's (VS Spot) was a good deal.
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Price increased to $18.95 today up from $17.95
Spot's movin on up.
Price increased to $18.95 today up from $17.95
Spot's movin on up.
Remember spot is up only a dollar since the last days of the $16.95 offer.
I think Gov-Mint prices now are a bit high on everything :-(
Not for the 2016 ASE's ... they are now in line with all the rest of the big boys @ $18.95. Hope everyone took full advantage when they offered them for $16.95...with spot just under $15.00
Price increased to $18.95 today up from $17.95
Spot's movin on up.
Remember spot is up only a dollar since the last days of the $16.95 offer.
True, but $16.95 was too low based on spot alone and they had to be losing $$$ on every sale and making it up in volume. I know I tried to help. Now they are following the herd like OPA said.
And as bajjerfan says. I did my best to assist their volume sales.
Does anyone know why they shipped via UPS who then transferred off to the local US Postal Service? Why doesn't UPS just deliver them the whole way?
Typically due to PO Boxes thereby cutting down on the complaining about "they left it on the doghouse or at my crackhead neighbor's shack."
Does anyone know why they shipped via UPS who then transferred off to the local US Postal Service? Why doesn't UPS just deliver them the whole way?
Mine came UPS all the way.
UPS hands off to USPS when UPS determines it is more cost effective than to send a UPS truck to the boonies where you live.
I'm sure it has to do with "outside normal UPS route."
"Interest rates, the price of money, are the most important market. And, perversely, they’re the market that’s most manipulated by the Fed." - Doug Casey
Does anyone know why they shipped via UPS who then transferred off to the local US Postal Service? Why doesn't UPS just deliver them the whole way?
Mine came UPS all the way.
UPS hands off to USPS when UPS determines it is more cost effective than to send a UPS truck to the boonies where you live.
I'm sure it has to do with "outside normal UPS route."
I do live in the boonies on a gravel road that is pretty beat up from the winter thaw
$18.95 per coin .. max 10 coins + free s&h for sales over $150.
"Interest rates, the price of money, are the most important market. And, perversely, they’re the market that’s most manipulated by the Fed." - Doug Casey
Large McD's french fries, here I come!
Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry
Oh boy guys! I bought one of these, and I'm already up three dollars!
Large McD's french fries, here I come!
I bought 120, I'm headed for Ruth's Chris.
"Interest rates, the price of money, are the most important market. And, perversely, they’re the market that’s most manipulated by the Fed." - Doug Casey
Oh boy guys! I bought one of these, and I'm already up three dollars!
Large McD's french fries, here I come!
I bought 120, I'm headed for Ruth's Chris.
Probably your stream goes farther, too. Congrats!
Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry
Now at $20.50....about $2.60 over spot. Historically, still a very good price based on spot.
Wonder what they'll pay fro 300 bought from them at 16.95?
"Interest rates, the price of money, are the most important market. And, perversely, they’re the market that’s most manipulated by the Fed." - Doug Casey