@Iamthewalrus53 said:
Question about shipping-As a recent first time buyer of Dan Carr pieces- do they send out an email saying item was shipped or do they just show up? Thanks for any info
If you subscibe to USPS Informed Delivery, It should show as inbound package from Loveland Colorado, then with the tracking number, you can get email updates.
@pcgscacgold said:
Wow, mintage numbers on the Gold 2022 Ultra High Relief Winged Saint have jumped. Now showing 22 minted. Turning out to be a popular issue in gold.
It's an amazing coin! It's definitely a coin that dreams are made of!
@pcgscacgold said:
Wow, mintage numbers on the Gold 2022 Ultra High Relief Winged Saint have jumped. Now showing 22 minted. Turning out to be a popular issue in gold.
It's an amazing coin! It's definitely a coin that dreams are made of!
I agree. I was just surprised so many are sold. By comparison the 1/4 oz Proof Like gold piece shows only 6 minted and the 1/10 oz is at 7.
I thought about the 1/4 oz but having no other years of that coin would make it a odd ball for me. Now if the 1/2 oz and 1 oz Proof Like are made it would make a nice year set. Of course there is always the chance the 2.5 oz Octagon gets made. Now that would take precedence over the others for me.
The disparity in the apparent mintages between the smaller Clark Gruber 1/10-oz and 1/4-oz compared to the larger Winged Saint-Gaudens is because I just finished minting all of the latter that I will need to fill current orders, plus a few extra. Later today I plan to strike what I need on the smaller Clark Gruber issues. So I will update those mintages soon after.
@pcgscacgold said:
Wow, mintage numbers on the Gold 2022 Ultra High Relief Winged Saint have jumped. Now showing 22 minted. Turning out to be a popular issue in gold.
It's an amazing coin! It's definitely a coin that dreams are made of!
@pcgscacgold said:
Wow, mintage numbers on the Gold 2022 Ultra High Relief Winged Saint have jumped. Now showing 22 minted. Turning out to be a popular issue in gold.
It's an amazing coin! It's definitely a coin that dreams are made of!
I agree. I was just surprised so many are sold. By comparison the 1/4 oz Proof Like gold piece shows only 6 minted and the 1/10 oz is at 7.
I thought about the 1/4 oz but having no other years of that coin would make it a odd ball for me. Now if the 1/2 oz and 1 oz Proof Like are made it would make a nice year set. Of course there is always the chance the 2.5 oz Octagon gets made. Now that would take precedence over the others for me.
The disparity in the apparent mintages between the smaller Clark Gruber 1/10-oz and 1/4-oz compared to the larger Winged Saint-Gaudens is because I just finished minting all of the latter that I will need to fill current orders, plus a few extra. Later today I plan to strike what I need on the smaller Clark Gruber issues. So I will update those mintages soon after.
You created an amazing coin in that Winged Saint Gauden. The Peace Dollar is as exceptional. True treasures.
Not to interrupt the gold talk, but I think it is time for one or more Hard Times Tokens.
National debt, inflation, gas prices....what's not to commemorate?
Or maybe a miniature Ike or Peace dollar scaled down in size by the % of lost value since originally minted. Or, full size with the denomination changed to show the current value of a dollar adjusted for inflation.
@JBK , I like your hard times idea, especially surrounding the price of Gas...
They are building a new station near me and the Digital Sign was defaulted to all 9s - 9.99 across the board which got me thinking...
** what happened if gas tops $10, there isn't an extra digit space on the gas sign and probably 99.9% of all of them.**
Its like Y2K all over again!?! What will be do!?! Will the gas prices default to zero!? (Probably not) but how about a Hard times token commemorating the day the gas signs broke...
The token could be made of Silver and the reverse could have a slogan like "With double digit gas prices, This silver will still buy as many gallons it would have 50 years ago" or something like that.
@JBK said:
Or maybe a miniature Ike or Peace dollar scaled down in size by the % of lost value since originally minted. Or, full size with the denomination changed to show the current value of a dollar adjusted for inflation.
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An inflation calculator has $7 currently approximately the same buying power as a 1971 Ike dollar.
Based on the suggestion, the 1971 38.1mm diameter be reduced to about 5.4mm as 2022 hard times piece. (and I stay away from dimes because I can't read 'em without loupes )
Or, the alternative suggestion would put a 2022 hard times Ike at about a 14 cent denomination.
Steve Palladino - Ike Group member - DIVa (Designated Ike Varieties) Project co-lead and attributor
...and Peace dollars are even worse off:
An inflation calculator has $15.85 currently approximately the same buying power as a 1921 Peace dollar.
Based on the suggestion, the 1921 38.1mm diameter be reduced to about 2.4mm as 2022 hard times token.
Or, the alternative suggestion would put a 2022 hard times Peace at about a 6 cent denomination.
Steve Palladino - Ike Group member - DIVa (Designated Ike Varieties) Project co-lead and attributor
@JBK said:
Or maybe a miniature Ike or Peace dollar scaled down in size by the % of lost value since originally minted. Or, full size with the denomination changed to show the current value of a dollar adjusted for inflation.
...
An inflation calculator has $7 currently approximately the same buying power as a 1971 Ike dollar.
Based on the suggestion, the 1971 38.1mm diameter be reduced to about 5.4mm as 2022 hard times piece. (and I stay away from dimes because I can't read 'em without loupes )
Or, the alternative suggestion would put a 2022 hard times Ike at about a 14 cent denomination.
Thx for doing the math. Either (or both?) of those scenarios are what I was trying to suggest, but I couldn't quite communicate it as well as you did.
Both of your specified versions sound great. Maybe two HTTs, then?
@LukeMarshall said: @JBK , I like your hard times idea, especially surrounding the price of Gas...
They are building a new station near me and the Digital Sign was defaulted to all 9s - 9.99 across the board which got me thinking...
** what happened if gas tops $10, there isn't an extra digit space on the gas sign and probably 99.9% of all of them.**
Many of us young'ns remember when the tenth of cent dial wasn't always stuck at "9". That was when the pumps were all analog and only went to 99.9 cent. When the gas price reached a dollar, they just marked a "1" on the pump/sign next to the price until they got the "new" digital pumps.
Hard times? Think world events... in winter, millions of women & children fleeing their homes from Putin's "not-a-war".
Maybe take a page from the USMint playbook: Include a surcharge that's donated to a worthwhile organization... I'm guessing UNICEF would be receptive to the idea. BTW, it's their 75th year.
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Soooo I have never heard of Dan Carr, but based on some comments and pictures I signed on today and looked over the inventory. Lots of very special designs and nice craftsmanship. Took the plunge and bought a silver UHR St. G out of curiosity to see what his coins look like in hand.
What category of the hobby does this fall into - maybe just fun and artistic quality?
@Zoins said:
The 2.5 oz gold octagon is going to be awesome!
It certainly will be. The big question will be the release price. At that much gold, it is difficult to put a big premium above spot. The lesser ones seem to be pricing around $3k/oz. That is a big demotivator in reselling, which is why few make it to the secondary market. Even the low mintage ones. If you put them on eBay with a small premium above cost to cover the seller fees with OBO, people will be sending offers 5% in back of spot and similar.
@Orlena said:
Soooo I have never heard of Dan Carr, but based on some comments and pictures I signed on today and looked over the inventory. Lots of very special designs and nice craftsmanship. Took the plunge and bought a silver UHR St. G out of curiosity to see what his coins look like in hand.
I predict you will love it.
The proof-like St. Gaudens are among his best work in my opinion.
What category of the hobby does this fall into - maybe just fun and artistic quality?
That's where I would put it. His work certainly doesn't fall into filling holes category.
@Orlena said:
Soooo I have never heard of Dan Carr, but based on some comments and pictures I signed on today and looked over the inventory. Lots of very special designs and nice craftsmanship. Took the plunge and bought a silver UHR St. G out of curiosity to see what his coins look like in hand.
What category of the hobby does this fall into - maybe just fun and artistic quality?
Collecting medals and tokens is Exonumia.
Daniel Carr makes some fine designs, and collecting them can absolutely be fun, whether that be from finding some of the various coin club medals he did in the past to this latest Ultra High Relief that is based off an earlier design of the St Gaudens Double Eagle.
The mintage catalog is absolute gold to see previous designs and mintage numbers.
@Orlena said:
Soooo I have never heard of Dan Carr, but based on some comments and pictures I signed on today and looked over the inventory. Lots of very special designs and nice craftsmanship. Took the plunge and bought a silver UHR St. G out of curiosity to see what his coins look like in hand.
What category of the hobby does this fall into - maybe just fun and artistic quality?
Dan Carr is about fun..... wise investments.... rare unique kool pieces...... and just plain awesome stuff without the hassles of the USMINT...... kooler products ‼️‼️👍‼️🎯‼️‼️‼️‼️
@Orlena said:
Soooo I have never heard of Dan Carr, but based on some comments and pictures I signed on today and looked over the inventory. Lots of very special designs and nice craftsmanship. Took the plunge and bought a silver UHR St. G out of curiosity to see what his coins look like in hand.
What category of the hobby does this fall into - maybe just fun and artistic quality?
You will enjoy Daniels's work. I used to collect high grade Peace Dollars and Walking Liberty Half Dollars (but now only collect Pre-33 gold). After seeing a few of Daniels restrikes of those two series I was hooked. I have only been around this group for about 6 months. I think you will find it is one of the most positive threads on this forum. A nice group of people to "talk" with. Best of luck.
@Orlena said:
Soooo I have never heard of Dan Carr, but based on some comments and pictures I signed on today and looked over the inventory. Lots of very special designs and nice craftsmanship. Took the plunge and bought a silver UHR St. G out of curiosity to see what his coins look like in hand...
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Design, craftsmanship... stick around, you'll see there's a LOT more that makes Dan Carr products so desirable.
BTW, did you notice all the detailed info describing the item you purchased? In addition to the sales page, you'll also find meticulously documented Mintage Statistics for your item on this page.
This is a huge plus that I've never seen from any other Mint.
@Zoins said:
The 2.5 oz gold octagon is going to be awesome!
It certainly will be. The big question will be the release price. At that much gold, it is difficult to put a big premium above spot. The lesser ones seem to be pricing around $3k/oz. That is a big demotivator in reselling, which is why few make it to the secondary market. Even the low mintage ones. If you put them on eBay with a small premium above cost to cover the seller fees with OBO, people will be sending offers 5% in back of spot and similar.
I don't do Ebay so I have never seen one of the 18 gold 2.5 oz Octagons up for sale (6 each for 3 different years though I am guessing 1 or 2 of each were kept by DC so maybe only 12-14 total were sold). The issue prices were around $4500 for those years. I do not know how much over spot those originally sold for. It will be interesting to watch.
It does appear his following is growing. There are new people posting about buying items (me being one). The 1906 Winged Saint was priced at $1750 and sold less than this years 2022 $2650 version. Different spot prices for sure but very strong demand considering. I am hopeful as more join in maybe his items will appear at shows instead of Ebay.
@pcgscacgold said:
I am hopeful as more join in maybe his items will appear at shows instead of Ebay.
They do appear in some shows and are actively carried by some dealers, especially in Colorado where there appears to be a strong following.
Great. I will be actively searching at the Central States show in April and the ANA in August. I don't get west of the Mississippi River so no CO for me.
@JBK said:
Or maybe a miniature Ike or Peace dollar scaled down in size by the % of lost value since originally minted. Or, full size with the denomination changed to show the current value of a dollar adjusted for inflation.
An inflation calculator has $7 currently approximately the same buying power as a 1971 Ike dollar.
Based on the suggestion, the 1971 38.1mm diameter be reduced to about 5.4mm as 2022 hard times piece. (and I stay away from dimes because I can't read 'em without loupes )
Or, the alternative suggestion would put a 2022 hard times Ike at about a 14 cent denomination.
...and Peace dollars are even worse off:
An inflation calculator has $15.85 currently approximately the same buying power as a 1921 Peace dollar.
Based on the suggestion, the 1921 38.1mm diameter be reduced to about 2.4mm as 2022 hard times token.
Or, the alternative suggestion would put a 2022 hard times Peace at about a 6 cent denomination.
It would be great to make something like the wagon wheel Bryan money piece
2.4mm and 5.4mm are a bit small, but perhaps something with a more recent date, like even from the 2008 recession?
@JBK said:
Or maybe a miniature Ike or Peace dollar scaled down in size by the % of lost value since originally minted. Or, full size with the denomination changed to show the current value of a dollar adjusted for inflation.
An inflation calculator has $7 currently approximately the same buying power as a 1971 Ike dollar.
Based on the suggestion, the 1971 38.1mm diameter be reduced to about 5.4mm as 2022 hard times piece. (and I stay away from dimes because I can't read 'em without loupes )
Or, the alternative suggestion would put a 2022 hard times Ike at about a 14 cent denomination.
...and Peace dollars are even worse off:
An inflation calculator has $15.85 currently approximately the same buying power as a 1921 Peace dollar.
Based on the suggestion, the 1921 38.1mm diameter be reduced to about 2.4mm as 2022 hard times token.
Or, the alternative suggestion would put a 2022 hard times Peace at about a 6 cent denomination.
It would be great to make something like the wagon wheel Bryan money piece
2.4mm and 5.4mm are a bit small, but perhaps something with a more recent date, like even from the 2008 recession?
That would result in a nice, big, heavy piece of silver If I read correctly the 2022 version would be roughly 15 times as heavy as the 1921 Peace Dollar.
@JBK said:
Or maybe a miniature Ike or Peace dollar scaled down in size by the % of lost value since originally minted. Or, full size with the denomination changed to show the current value of a dollar adjusted for inflation.
An inflation calculator has $7 currently approximately the same buying power as a 1971 Ike dollar.
Based on the suggestion, the 1971 38.1mm diameter be reduced to about 5.4mm as 2022 hard times piece. (and I stay away from dimes because I can't read 'em without loupes )
Or, the alternative suggestion would put a 2022 hard times Ike at about a 14 cent denomination.
...and Peace dollars are even worse off:
An inflation calculator has $15.85 currently approximately the same buying power as a 1921 Peace dollar.
Based on the suggestion, the 1921 38.1mm diameter be reduced to about 2.4mm as 2022 hard times token.
Or, the alternative suggestion would put a 2022 hard times Peace at about a 6 cent denomination.
It would be great to make something like the wagon wheel Bryan money piece
2.4mm and 5.4mm are a bit small, but perhaps something with a more recent date, like even from the 2008 recession?
That would result in a nice, big, heavy piece of silver If I read correctly the 2022 version would be roughly 15 times as heavy as the 1921 Peace Dollar.
Wow, even from 2008 to now? Crazy!
Maybe we need something showing the rise in value of Bitcoin
@JBK said:
Or maybe a miniature Ike or Peace dollar scaled down in size by the % of lost value since originally minted. Or, full size with the denomination changed to show the current value of a dollar adjusted for inflation.
An inflation calculator has $7 currently approximately the same buying power as a 1971 Ike dollar.
Based on the suggestion, the 1971 38.1mm diameter be reduced to about 5.4mm as 2022 hard times piece. (and I stay away from dimes because I can't read 'em without loupes )
Or, the alternative suggestion would put a 2022 hard times Ike at about a 14 cent denomination.
...and Peace dollars are even worse off:
An inflation calculator has $15.85 currently approximately the same buying power as a 1921 Peace dollar.
Based on the suggestion, the 1921 38.1mm diameter be reduced to about 2.4mm as 2022 hard times token.
Or, the alternative suggestion would put a 2022 hard times Peace at about a 6 cent denomination.
It would be great to make something like the wagon wheel Bryan money piece
2.4mm and 5.4mm are a bit small, but perhaps something with a more recent date, like even from the 2008 recession?
That would result in a nice, big, heavy piece of silver If I read correctly the 2022 version would be roughly 15 times as heavy as the 1921 Peace Dollar.
Wow, even from 2008 to now? Crazy!
Maybe we need something showing the rise in value of Bitcoin
@JBK said:
Not to interrupt the gold talk, but I think it is time for one or more Hard Times Tokens.
National debt, inflation, gas prices....what's not to commemorate?
Or maybe a miniature Ike or Peace dollar scaled down in size by the % of lost value since originally minted. Or, full size with the denomination changed to show the current value of a dollar adjusted for inflation.
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How about a 2022 Moonlight Mint Open House (MMOH) overstrike that shows the effects of inflation?
Specifically, overstrike a 1974 Ike dollar (38.1mm) with Dan's 2022 $2.50 Clark Gruber Liberty Owl (16.5mm).
The size disparity (38.1 vs 16.5) exactly symbolizes the effects of inflation per dollar 1974 - 2022: https://www.usinflationcalculator.com/ (Maybe someone will confirm my math.)
I know, the $1 vs $2.50 complicates the calculation. And the "per dollar" is a bit confusing. But so what?
Sell it on the website and it'd be a nice consolation for folks that can never attend a MMOH.
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The Post Office is now in posession of my Moonlight Mint goodies . . . .
Z
I know the feeling........ I’m not sending all 20 any more at one time ‼️‼️
I sweated until my babies made it back home, and I’m not sending more than 1 of Dan’s rare ones at a time‼️‼️👍🎯😱😱😱😱😱
The Post Office is now in posession of my Moonlight Mint goodies . . . .
Z
I know the feeling........ I’m not sending all 20 any more at one time ‼️‼️
I sweated until my babies made it back home, and I’m not sending more than 1 of Dan’s rare ones at a time‼️‼️👍🎯😱😱😱😱😱
Still trying to figure out how to get the 1848 CAL DE, 1908O DE and the 2022 Saint all to ANACS and back. They have marked my account to never use UPS again. It is all USPS for me. Lost 9 already to a sticky figured UPS worker.
The Post Office is now in posession of my Moonlight Mint goodies . . . .
Z
I know the feeling........ I’m not sending all 20 any more at one time ‼️‼️
I sweated until my babies made it back home, and I’m not sending more than 1 of Dan’s rare ones at a time‼️‼️👍🎯😱😱😱😱😱
Still trying to figure out how to get the 1848 CAL DE, 1908O DE and the 2022 Saint all to ANACS and back. They have marked my account to never use UPS again. It is all USPS for me. Lost 9 already to a sticky ufigured UPS worker.
That sux‼️‼️If it was US Mail it would be a federal offense and the US postal inspectors always get their man‼️It should still be a federal offense messin’ with the mail🎯‼️‼️🎯🎯‼️
@Iamthewalrus53 said:
Question about shipping-As a recent first time buyer of Dan Carr pieces- do they send out an email saying item was shipped or do they just show up? Thanks for any info
If you subscibe to USPS Informed Delivery, It should show as inbound package from Loveland Colorado, then with the tracking number, you can get email updates.
This has been my experience as well. On the other hand, I'm now on Day 3 after "Shipped" and it's not in my Informed Delivery list. This isn't unusual from eBay history -- I'm hoping it's another case of USPS dropping the ball rather than losing my package. I want that 1936 Peace!
@Iamthewalrus53 said:
Question about shipping-As a recent first time buyer of Dan Carr pieces- do they send out an email saying item was shipped or do they just show up? Thanks for any info
If you subscibe to USPS Informed Delivery, It should show as inbound package from Loveland Colorado, then with the tracking number, you can get email updates.
This has been my experience as well. On the other hand, I'm now on Day 3 after "Shipped" and it's not in my Informed Delivery list. This isn't unusual from eBay history -- I'm hoping it's another case of USPS dropping the ball rather than losing my package. I want that 1936 Peace!
I ship out the oldest orders first.
In situations such as this, where there are a lot of orders that came in during a short time span (due to new product offerings), I mark the orders as "shipped" when I allocate the actual coins for each order and hand the orders off to my shipping helper (wife). With so many to do, it usually takes her a couple days to actually package all of them and get them to the Post Office. There are some of the most recent orders that are marked "shipped" but still need to be packaged. That process should be finished tomorrow.
This has been my experience as well. On the other hand, I'm now on Day 3 after "Shipped" and it's not in my Informed Delivery list. This isn't unusual from eBay history -- I'm hoping it's another case of USPS dropping the ball rather than losing my package. I want that 1936 Peace!
It took a day and a half until the post office sent the email, that they have a package in their possession, expected delivery in 3 days (I checked the "send me an email when a package shows up" box.)
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If you subscibe to USPS Informed Delivery, It should show as inbound package from Loveland Colorado, then with the tracking number, you can get email updates.
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The disparity in the apparent mintages between the smaller Clark Gruber 1/10-oz and 1/4-oz compared to the larger Winged Saint-Gaudens is because I just finished minting all of the latter that I will need to fill current orders, plus a few extra. Later today I plan to strike what I need on the smaller Clark Gruber issues. So I will update those mintages soon after.
You created an amazing coin in that Winged Saint Gauden. The Peace Dollar is as exceptional. True treasures.
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CBH Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/everyman-collections/everyman-half-dollars/everyman-capped-bust-half-dollars-1807-1839/album/345572
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The 2.5 oz gold octagon is going to be awesome!
Looks like the Winged Saint mintage is still ahead of both 1/10 oz and 1/4 oz.
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CBH Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/everyman-collections/everyman-half-dollars/everyman-capped-bust-half-dollars-1807-1839/album/345572
Not to interrupt the gold talk, but I think it is time for one or more Hard Times Tokens.
National debt, inflation, gas prices....what's not to commemorate?
Or maybe a miniature Ike or Peace dollar scaled down in size by the % of lost value since originally minted. Or, full size with the denomination changed to show the current value of a dollar adjusted for inflation.
The only years that I have offered a 2.5-troy-oz gold octagon were 2015, 2016, 2017.
All three of those have a mintage of 6 or 7 pieces each.
Will you be offering one this year?
I was interpreting the line for CG_QE_2022_PL to mean they will be struck this year.
"Hey Big Spender, Can You Lend Me a Dime?" Ouch, nice that you got it like that. LOL
Well, just Love coins, period.
@JBK , I like your hard times idea, especially surrounding the price of Gas...
They are building a new station near me and the Digital Sign was defaulted to all 9s - 9.99 across the board which got me thinking...
** what happened if gas tops $10, there isn't an extra digit space on the gas sign and probably 99.9% of all of them.**
Its like Y2K all over again!?! What will be do!?! Will the gas prices default to zero!? (Probably not) but how about a Hard times token commemorating the day the gas signs broke...
The token could be made of Silver and the reverse could have a slogan like "With double digit gas prices, This silver will still buy as many gallons it would have 50 years ago" or something like that.
It's all about what the people want...
...
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An inflation calculator has $7 currently approximately the same buying power as a 1971 Ike dollar.
Based on the suggestion, the 1971 38.1mm diameter be reduced to about 5.4mm as 2022 hard times piece. (and I stay away from dimes because I can't read 'em without loupes
Or, the alternative suggestion would put a 2022 hard times Ike at about a 14 cent denomination.
- Ike Group member
- DIVa (Designated Ike Varieties) Project co-lead and attributor
...and Peace dollars are even worse off:
An inflation calculator has $15.85 currently approximately the same buying power as a 1921 Peace dollar.
Based on the suggestion, the 1921 38.1mm diameter be reduced to about 2.4mm as 2022 hard times token.
Or, the alternative suggestion would put a 2022 hard times Peace at about a 6 cent denomination.
- Ike Group member
- DIVa (Designated Ike Varieties) Project co-lead and attributor
Thx for doing the math. Either (or both?) of those scenarios are what I was trying to suggest, but I couldn't quite communicate it as well as you did.
Both of your specified versions sound great. Maybe two HTTs, then?
Many of us young'ns remember when the tenth of cent dial wasn't always stuck at "9". That was when the pumps were all analog and only went to 99.9 cent. When the gas price reached a dollar, they just marked a "1" on the pump/sign next to the price until they got the "new" digital pumps.
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Hard times? Think world events... in winter, millions of women & children fleeing their homes from Putin's "not-a-war".
Maybe take a page from the USMint playbook: Include a surcharge that's donated to a worthwhile organization... I'm guessing UNICEF would be receptive to the idea. BTW, it's their 75th year.
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Or, people could just donate directly to those organizations. Why add to DCarr's workload?
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Soooo I have never heard of Dan Carr, but based on some comments and pictures I signed on today and looked over the inventory. Lots of very special designs and nice craftsmanship. Took the plunge and bought a silver UHR St. G out of curiosity to see what his coins look like in hand.
What category of the hobby does this fall into - maybe just fun and artistic quality?
I doubt that you'll be disappointed, and fear that you will be become addicted.
- Ike Group member
- DIVa (Designated Ike Varieties) Project co-lead and attributor
It certainly will be. The big question will be the release price. At that much gold, it is difficult to put a big premium above spot. The lesser ones seem to be pricing around $3k/oz. That is a big demotivator in reselling, which is why few make it to the secondary market. Even the low mintage ones. If you put them on eBay with a small premium above cost to cover the seller fees with OBO, people will be sending offers 5% in back of spot and similar.
I predict you will love it.
The proof-like St. Gaudens are among his best work in my opinion.
That's where I would put it. His work certainly doesn't fall into filling holes category.
Collecting medals and tokens is Exonumia.
Daniel Carr makes some fine designs, and collecting them can absolutely be fun, whether that be from finding some of the various coin club medals he did in the past to this latest Ultra High Relief that is based off an earlier design of the St Gaudens Double Eagle.
The mintage catalog is absolute gold to see previous designs and mintage numbers.
Congrats on the find!
It's all about what the people want...
Dan Carr is about fun..... wise investments.... rare unique kool pieces...... and just plain awesome stuff without the hassles of the USMINT...... kooler products ‼️‼️👍‼️🎯‼️‼️‼️‼️
You will enjoy Daniels's work. I used to collect high grade Peace Dollars and Walking Liberty Half Dollars (but now only collect Pre-33 gold). After seeing a few of Daniels restrikes of those two series I was hooked. I have only been around this group for about 6 months. I think you will find it is one of the most positive threads on this forum. A nice group of people to "talk" with. Best of luck.
Successful BST with BustDMs , Pnies20, lkeigwin, pursuitofliberty, Bullsitter, felinfoel, SPalladino (CBH's - 37 Die Marriage's)
$5 Type Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/type-sets/half-eagle-type-set-circulation-strikes-1795-1929/album/344192
CBH Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/everyman-collections/everyman-half-dollars/everyman-capped-bust-half-dollars-1807-1839/album/345572
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Design, craftsmanship... stick around, you'll see there's a LOT more that makes Dan Carr products so desirable.
BTW, did you notice all the detailed info describing the item you purchased? In addition to the sales page, you'll also find meticulously documented Mintage Statistics for your item on this page.
This is a huge plus that I've never seen from any other Mint.
And Dan keeps all his Mintage Statistics continuously updated.
Successful BST transactions with forum members thebigeng, SPalladino, Zoidmeister, coin22lover, coinsarefun, jwitten, CommemKing.
I don't do Ebay so I have never seen one of the 18 gold 2.5 oz Octagons up for sale (6 each for 3 different years though I am guessing 1 or 2 of each were kept by DC so maybe only 12-14 total were sold). The issue prices were around $4500 for those years. I do not know how much over spot those originally sold for. It will be interesting to watch.
It does appear his following is growing. There are new people posting about buying items (me being one). The 1906 Winged Saint was priced at $1750 and sold less than this years 2022 $2650 version. Different spot prices for sure but very strong demand considering. I am hopeful as more join in maybe his items will appear at shows instead of Ebay.
Successful BST with BustDMs , Pnies20, lkeigwin, pursuitofliberty, Bullsitter, felinfoel, SPalladino (CBH's - 37 Die Marriage's)
$5 Type Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/type-sets/half-eagle-type-set-circulation-strikes-1795-1929/album/344192
CBH Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/everyman-collections/everyman-half-dollars/everyman-capped-bust-half-dollars-1807-1839/album/345572
They do appear in some shows and are actively carried by some dealers, especially in Colorado where there appears to be a strong following.
Great. I will be actively searching at the Central States show in April and the ANA in August. I don't get west of the Mississippi River so no CO for me.
Successful BST with BustDMs , Pnies20, lkeigwin, pursuitofliberty, Bullsitter, felinfoel, SPalladino (CBH's - 37 Die Marriage's)
$5 Type Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/type-sets/half-eagle-type-set-circulation-strikes-1795-1929/album/344192
CBH Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/everyman-collections/everyman-half-dollars/everyman-capped-bust-half-dollars-1807-1839/album/345572
The SHIPs have sailed. Email received, might get them by the end of the week. 😁
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Me too. A few anxious days ahead.
Successful BST with BustDMs , Pnies20, lkeigwin, pursuitofliberty, Bullsitter, felinfoel, SPalladino (CBH's - 37 Die Marriage's)
$5 Type Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/type-sets/half-eagle-type-set-circulation-strikes-1795-1929/album/344192
CBH Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/everyman-collections/everyman-half-dollars/everyman-capped-bust-half-dollars-1807-1839/album/345572
Owl is on the way....
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It would be great to make something like the wagon wheel Bryan money piece
2.4mm and 5.4mm are a bit small, but perhaps something with a more recent date, like even from the 2008 recession?
The above are cataloged as HK-782 and HK-779.
That would result in a nice, big, heavy piece of silver
If I read correctly the 2022 version would be roughly 15 times as heavy as the 1921 Peace Dollar.
Successful BST with BustDMs , Pnies20, lkeigwin, pursuitofliberty, Bullsitter, felinfoel, SPalladino (CBH's - 37 Die Marriage's)
$5 Type Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/type-sets/half-eagle-type-set-circulation-strikes-1795-1929/album/344192
CBH Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/everyman-collections/everyman-half-dollars/everyman-capped-bust-half-dollars-1807-1839/album/345572
Wow, even from 2008 to now? Crazy!
Maybe we need something showing the rise in value of Bitcoin
Rise and fall. A coin with a spinner on it?
Successful BST with BustDMs , Pnies20, lkeigwin, pursuitofliberty, Bullsitter, felinfoel, SPalladino (CBH's - 37 Die Marriage's)
$5 Type Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/type-sets/half-eagle-type-set-circulation-strikes-1795-1929/album/344192
CBH Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/everyman-collections/everyman-half-dollars/everyman-capped-bust-half-dollars-1807-1839/album/345572
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How about a 2022 Moonlight Mint Open House (MMOH) overstrike that shows the effects of inflation?
Specifically, overstrike a 1974 Ike dollar (38.1mm) with Dan's 2022 $2.50 Clark Gruber Liberty Owl (16.5mm).
The size disparity (38.1 vs 16.5) exactly symbolizes the effects of inflation per dollar 1974 - 2022: https://www.usinflationcalculator.com/ (Maybe someone will confirm my math.)
I know, the $1 vs $2.50 complicates the calculation. And the "per dollar" is a bit confusing. But so what?
Sell it on the website and it'd be a nice consolation for folks that can never attend a MMOH.
Successful BST transactions with forum members thebigeng, SPalladino, Zoidmeister, coin22lover, coinsarefun, jwitten, CommemKing.
Just noticed the slight toning going on with this 2015 Front Range Coin Club item. I like it.
Fear and trepidation sets in . . . .
The Post Office is now in posession of my Moonlight Mint goodies . . . .
Z
Busy chasing Carr's . . . . . woof!
Successful BST transactions with: Bullsitter, Downtown1974, P0CKETCHANGE, Twobitcollector, AKbeez, DCW, Illini420, ProofCollection, DCarr, Cazkaboom, RichieURich, LukeMarshall, carew4me, BustDMs, coinsarefun, PreTurb, felinfoal, jwitten, GoldenEgg, pruebas, lazybones, COCollector, CuKevin, MWallace, USMC_6115, NamVet69, zippcity, . . . . who'd I forget?
I know the feeling........ I’m not sending all 20 any more at one time ‼️‼️
I sweated until my babies made it back home, and I’m not sending more than 1 of Dan’s rare ones at a time‼️‼️👍🎯😱😱😱😱😱
Still trying to figure out how to get the 1848 CAL DE, 1908O DE and the 2022 Saint all to ANACS and back. They have marked my account to never use UPS again. It is all USPS for me. Lost 9 already to a sticky figured UPS worker.
Successful BST with BustDMs , Pnies20, lkeigwin, pursuitofliberty, Bullsitter, felinfoel, SPalladino (CBH's - 37 Die Marriage's)
$5 Type Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/type-sets/half-eagle-type-set-circulation-strikes-1795-1929/album/344192
CBH Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/everyman-collections/everyman-half-dollars/everyman-capped-bust-half-dollars-1807-1839/album/345572
That sux‼️‼️If it was US Mail it would be a federal offense and the US postal inspectors always get their man‼️It should still be a federal offense messin’ with the mail🎯‼️‼️🎯🎯‼️
This has been my experience as well. On the other hand, I'm now on Day 3 after "Shipped" and it's not in my Informed Delivery list. This isn't unusual from eBay history -- I'm hoping it's another case of USPS dropping the ball rather than losing my package. I want that 1936 Peace!
I ship out the oldest orders first.
In situations such as this, where there are a lot of orders that came in during a short time span (due to new product offerings), I mark the orders as "shipped" when I allocate the actual coins for each order and hand the orders off to my shipping helper (wife). With so many to do, it usually takes her a couple days to actually package all of them and get them to the Post Office. There are some of the most recent orders that are marked "shipped" but still need to be packaged. That process should be finished tomorrow.
It took a day and a half until the post office sent the email, that they have a package in their possession, expected delivery in 3 days (I checked the "send me an email when a package shows up" box.)
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1st Moonlight Mint Error I acquired ten years ago.
The mailman dropped this off yesterday.
Kool Bullsitter 😱🎯🎯‼️‼️👍‼️👀👀‼️👀
When are you gonna check your”inbox” here bro⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️