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  • dmwestdmwest Posts: 959 ✭✭✭✭

    @jmlanzaf said:

    Oh, that's right, I forgot: you got the last one.

    You are correct!

    Don't quote me on that.

  • BackroadJunkieBackroadJunkie Posts: 3,745 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @dmwest said:

    @jmlanzaf said:

    Oh, that's right, I forgot: you got the last one.

    You are correct!

    Really? Can you beat a order date of Jan 21, 2018? That was my last set purchase from the Mint... :D

  • jmlanzafjmlanzaf Posts: 36,418 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @BackroadJunkie said:

    @dmwest said:

    @jmlanzaf said:

    Oh, that's right, I forgot: you got the last one.

    You are correct!

    Really? Can you beat a order date of Jan 21, 2018? That was my last set purchase from the Mint... :D

    Oh, gawd...don't get that started again. LOL.

  • dmwestdmwest Posts: 959 ✭✭✭✭

    @jmlanzaf said:

    @BackroadJunkie said:

    @dmwest said:

    @jmlanzaf said:

    Oh, that's right, I forgot: you got the last one.

    You are correct!

    Really? Can you beat a order date of Jan 21, 2018? That was my last set purchase from the Mint... :D

    Oh, gawd...don't get that started again. LOL.

    Yes I can. Jan 31,2018 is a date that beats yours.

    Don't quote me on that.

  • BackroadJunkieBackroadJunkie Posts: 3,745 ✭✭✭✭✭

    April Fools Day! (No, not really...)

    2018 World War I Centennial Commemorative
    Proof (18CA)Unc (18CB)
    DateSoldIncreaseSoldIncreaseComment
    First 5 weeks deleted
    2/26/201839,5962,86615,979871End of medal sales
    3/5/201840,31672016,287308
    3/11/201841,12080416,498211
    3/18/2018 42,031 911 16,712 214
    3/25/2018 42,659 628 16,889 177
    4/1/2018 43,328 669 17,005 116

    Medals should be shipping soon...

    2018 World War I Centennial Medal Sets (Final)
    Army (18CC)Air Service (18CD)Navy (18CM)Marine Corp (18CN)Coast Guard (18CP)
    DateSoldIncreaseSoldIncreaseSoldIncreaseSoldIncreaseSoldIncrease
    First 5 weeks deleted
    2/26/201815,577-3212,47425112,206-28912,584-479,800-15
    3/5/201815,553-2412,454-2012,086-12012,603199,782-18
    3/11/2018 15,547 -6 12,448 -612,076-1012,578-259,778-4
    3/18/2018 15,535 -12 12,440 -8 12,068 -8 12,570 -8 9,770 -8
    3/25/2018 15,283 -252 12,189 -251 12,063 -5 12,315 -255 9,519 -251
    4/1/2018 15,265 -18 12,172 -17 12,047 -16 12,299 -16 9,505 -14
  • BackroadJunkieBackroadJunkie Posts: 3,745 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @dmwest said:

    @jmlanzaf said:

    @BackroadJunkie said:

    @dmwest said:

    @jmlanzaf said:

    Oh, that's right, I forgot: you got the last one.

    You are correct!

    Really? Can you beat a order date of Jan 21, 2018? That was my last set purchase from the Mint... :D

    Oh, gawd...don't get that started again. LOL.

    Yes I can. Jan 31,2018 is a date that beats yours.

    You should have posted that to the EU thread. We probably would have heard about a half-dozen heads hitting a wall... :D

  • jmlanzafjmlanzaf Posts: 36,418 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @BackroadJunkie said:

    @dmwest said:

    Yes I can. Jan 31,2018 is a date that beats yours.

    You should have posted that to the EU thread. We probably would have heard about a half-dozen heads hitting a wall... :D

    I'm still waiting for the remaining 10,000 to hit the market in May. LOL.

  • GluggoGluggo Posts: 3,566 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 3, 2018 6:10PM

    Can we buy them on EBay yet I want 20 Coast Guard Medals First Strike ONLY.

  • GluggoGluggo Posts: 3,566 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 3, 2018 6:11PM

    Oops

  • KudbegudKudbegud Posts: 4,735 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Really slowing down. Reverse even. Could be because of the delay in shipping. Still a month away.


  • FullStrikeFullStrike Posts: 4,353 ✭✭✭

    I'll be a buyer at 80% of spot. But I only want 500 pieces. Gotta be slabbed, I dont need counterfeits.

    66 or lower will be ok.

  • BackroadJunkieBackroadJunkie Posts: 3,745 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The Mint better ship those medals soon...

    2018 World War I Centennial Commemorative
    Proof (18CA)Unc (18CB)
    DateSoldIncreaseSoldIncreaseComment
    First 6 weeks deleted
    3/5/201840,31672016,287308
    3/11/201841,12080416,498211
    3/18/2018 42,031 911 16,712 214
    3/25/2018 42,659 628 16,889 177
    4/1/2018 43,328 669 17,005 116
    4/8/2018 44,157 829 17,226 221
    2018 World War I Centennial Medal Sets (Final)
    Army (18CC)Air Service (18CD)Navy (18CM)Marine Corp (18CN)Coast Guard (18CP)
    DateSoldIncreaseSoldIncreaseSoldIncreaseSoldIncreaseSoldIncrease
    First6 weeks deleted
    3/5/201815,553-2412,454-2012,086-12012,603199,782-18
    3/11/2018 15,547 -6 12,448 -612,076-1012,578-259,778-4
    3/18/2018 15,535 -12 12,440 -8 12,068 -8 12,570 -8 9,770 -8
    3/25/2018 15,283 -252 12,189 -251 12,063 -5 12,315 -255 9,519 -251
    4/1/2018 15,265 -18 12,172 -17 12,047 -16 12,299 -16 9,505 -14
    4/8/2018 15,105 -160 12,066 -106 11,941 -106 12,194 -105 9,401 -104
  • KudbegudKudbegud Posts: 4,735 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I have a feeling some people are tired of waiting for the medals. They might think they will pick one up aftermarket. Or buyer regret.
    I did not and do not agree with the mint's marketing of these.
    It's wrong to make you purchase a Proof Dollar to get the medal. 5 Proofs to get all the medals. But this has been stated almost universally on this forum.


  • tincuptincup Posts: 5,391 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The Mint strategy of waiting to mint to order is resulting in loss of sales... getting lower and lower. These are actually going to be some pretty low mintage medals, for each issue.

    As of Tuesday April 24th Stats:

    Army 15082
    Air Service 12052
    Navy 11927
    Marines 12180
    Coast Guard 9391

    But then again... maybe one one cares.... (I'm kind of so-so myself)

    ----- kj
  • FullStrikeFullStrike Posts: 4,353 ✭✭✭

    Doesnt matter if production would drop to 5,000 each. No one wants these War Doggs. Now or ever.

    Floppers got em all. Flop em for a loss.

  • GluggoGluggo Posts: 3,566 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @tincup said:
    The Mint strategy of waiting to mint to order is resulting in loss of sales... getting lower and lower. These are actually going to be some pretty low mintage medals, for each issue.

    As of Tuesday April 24th Stats:

    Army 15082
    Air Service 12052
    Navy 11927
    Marines 12180
    Coast Guard 9391

    But then again... maybe one one cares.... (I'm kind of so-so myself)

    So your basically saying with ALL the CANCELLATIONS cause we have to wait for these medals as they stopped selling them 6 weeks ago. But wont ship out any for another 4 weeks. We could have hundred's more of CANCELLATIONS as the public is tired of waiting for these medals. Is that what your referring too?

  • ECHOESECHOES Posts: 2,974 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I can only speak for myself,
    I do want the 5 sets I am waiting for.

    ~HABE FIDUCIAM IN DOMINO III V VI / III XVI~
    POST NUBILA PHOEBUS / AFTER CLOUDS, SUN
    Love for Music / Collector of Dreck
  • tincuptincup Posts: 5,391 ✭✭✭✭✭

    "So your basically saying with ALL the CANCELLATIONS cause we have to wait for these medals as they stopped selling them 6 weeks ago. But wont ship out any for another 4 weeks. We could have hundred's more of CANCELLATIONS as the public is tired of waiting for these medals. Is that what your referring too?"

    Yes.

    ----- kj
  • GluggoGluggo Posts: 3,566 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thank you Tincup I am waiting for a few of the Coast Guard Medals. I have basically forgotten all about those medals for now. A very strange way to sell a coin. There must be a reason some type of production schedule I guess.

  • GoldminersGoldminers Posts: 4,332 ✭✭✭✭✭

    My guess is these medals will be available in MS69 for a reasonable price in a few months. The first few 70's will go for a whole lot more to a few who can't wait, and then fizzle out as the flippers try to get their money back.

    I am not too thrilled with the marketing fiasco the Mint caused with these.

  • FullStrikeFullStrike Posts: 4,353 ✭✭✭

    Any of these go out the backdoor yet?

    Wouldn't that be fun?

  • KudbegudKudbegud Posts: 4,735 ✭✭✭✭✭

    it's the middle of May. Maybe the mint forgot about these. The production report tomorrow will show fewer across the board. Again. Bets on the day these ship?


  • ECHOESECHOES Posts: 2,974 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Kudbegud said:
    it's the middle of May. Maybe the mint forgot about these. The production report tomorrow will show fewer across the board. Again. Bets on the day these ship?

    24th

    ~HABE FIDUCIAM IN DOMINO III V VI / III XVI~
    POST NUBILA PHOEBUS / AFTER CLOUDS, SUN
    Love for Music / Collector of Dreck
  • KudbegudKudbegud Posts: 4,735 ✭✭✭✭✭

    29th


  • dmwestdmwest Posts: 959 ✭✭✭✭

    Junetober 34th.

    Don't quote me on that.

  • MarkMark Posts: 3,573 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 14, 2018 5:36PM

    I bet the mint can't find the medals because they misplaced them behind the 10,000 boxes of EU sets.

    :)

    Mark


  • ECHOESECHOES Posts: 2,974 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @dmwest said:
    Junetober 34th.

    By the end of May 2018.
    I'm thinking the 24th for some reason.
    Waiting for five sets...

    ~HABE FIDUCIAM IN DOMINO III V VI / III XVI~
    POST NUBILA PHOEBUS / AFTER CLOUDS, SUN
    Love for Music / Collector of Dreck
  • BackroadJunkieBackroadJunkie Posts: 3,745 ✭✭✭✭✭

    After being removed, the medal/commem sets are back on the product schedule.

    They are "currently unavailable".

    I wonder if they're planning on trying to sell the medals that were cancelled. They're not supposed to, but what else to do with the extra production?

    BTW, the page says fulfillment will begin in late May, so that could be two weeks from now...

  • FullStrikeFullStrike Posts: 4,353 ✭✭✭

    Of course for Christmas you should expect "LIMITED" offerings in Gold and possibly Palladium as well.

    Lucky you.

  • MsMorrisineMsMorrisine Posts: 35,742 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I'll take May 22nd

    Current maintainer of Stone's Master List of Favorite Websites // My BST transactions
  • KudbegudKudbegud Posts: 4,735 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 15, 2018 3:51PM

    Quick copy and paste from the sales page
    18CA___2018 WWI CENTENNIAL SILVER PROOF___46607___05/13/2018__ +2,450
    18CB___2018 WWI CENTENNIAL SILVER UNC___17798___05/13/2018__ +572

    18CC___2018 WWI CENTENNIAL COIN & MEDAL - ARMY___15051___05/13/2018__-54
    18CD___2018 WWI CENTENNIAL COIN & MEDAL - AIR SERV___12030___05/13/2018__ -36
    18CM___2018 WWI CENTENNIAL COIN & MEDAL - NAVY___11899___05/13/2018__ -42
    18CN___2018 WWI CENTENNIAL COIN & MEDAL - MARINES 12155___05/13/2018__ -39
    18CP___2018 WWI CENTENNIAL COIN & MEDAL - COAST GRD 9371___05/13/2018__ -30


  • KudbegudKudbegud Posts: 4,735 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Got an email from the Mint this morning. It said:
    Thank you for your recent order. Unfortunately, we are not able to fulfill it at this time. Please call our Customer Service Center at your earliest convenience at 1-800-872-6468.
    We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If we do not hear from you within 48 hours, we will automatically cancel your order. This is to protect you against any fraudulent activity on your account.

    Never got an email like this from the Mint before so I called. The CS rep said "ignore that email. The WW1 back ordered items shipped today and you were billed."

    OH BOY...They are finally on the way !


  • KudbegudKudbegud Posts: 4,735 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 17, 2018 12:59PM

    A new email just came in from the Mint:

    Dear Valued Customer,
    You may have received a message this morning alerting you that an order you placed for World War I Silver Dollar and Medal Set(s) will be canceled. This message was sent in error, and your order is being processed without issue. A shipment confirmation will be sent to you once this is complete.

    Please accept our apologies for this erroneous communication and any inconvenience or concern it may have caused.


  • KudbegudKudbegud Posts: 4,735 ✭✭✭✭✭

    For those following this original thread:


  • ECHOESECHOES Posts: 2,974 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Processing, CC dinged...

    ~HABE FIDUCIAM IN DOMINO III V VI / III XVI~
    POST NUBILA PHOEBUS / AFTER CLOUDS, SUN
    Love for Music / Collector of Dreck
  • MsMorrisineMsMorrisine Posts: 35,742 ✭✭✭✭✭

    17th

    Beat everyone's guesses

    Current maintainer of Stone's Master List of Favorite Websites // My BST transactions
  • KudbegudKudbegud Posts: 4,735 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @MsMorrisine said:
    17th

    Beat everyone's guesses

    Yes they did. 4 months to the day from order to ship.


  • FullStrikeFullStrike Posts: 4,353 ✭✭✭

    OMG. Like a complete idiot I missed an open window to get in on these highly desirable and highly colectible bloody celebration Medals. What a fool I was.

    But I'll make up for this lost Silver Opportunity by purchasing graded 70's at 10X issue price.

    I'll be all over these things.

    N O T - - - psych

    Wouldn't touch one with a 50 ft pole.
    .

  • GluggoGluggo Posts: 3,566 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 17, 2018 8:11PM

    @FullStrike said:
    OMG. Like a complete idiot I missed an open window to get in on these highly desirable and highly colectible bloody celebration Medals. What a fool I was.

    But I'll make up for this lost Silver Opportunity by purchasing graded 70's at 10X issue price.

    I'll be all over these things.

    N O T - - - psych

    Wouldn't touch one with a 50 ft pole.
    .

    :o:*:*:(:'(

  • jmski52jmski52 Posts: 23,225 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Yep, not too many "instant collectors" for this type of thing.

    It might take awhile for a collector base to develop, but the Mint will have to do a much better job of cultivating potential customers than they have been doing and their handling of this offering is an especially good example of the problem.

    Q: Are You Printing Money? Bernanke: Not Literally

    I knew it would happen.
  • ECHOESECHOES Posts: 2,974 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Shipped! Order 55566XX
    Five Sets, one each...

    ~HABE FIDUCIAM IN DOMINO III V VI / III XVI~
    POST NUBILA PHOEBUS / AFTER CLOUDS, SUN
    Love for Music / Collector of Dreck
  • GluggoGluggo Posts: 3,566 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 19, 2018 7:23PM

    Mine still have not shipped ohhh well there goes my First Strike lost a few days or does time start when they ship mine? I have a feeling once they start shipping the clock starts. I can go and get the paperwork ready while I wait for PCGS.

  • KudbegudKudbegud Posts: 4,735 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It starts when they first ship. You can check the First Strike page for dates.
    https://pcgs.com/firststrike/
    You have to scroll down a ways to see the entry for these. It is not updated yet. Thy can be lax in timely updates.


  • KudbegudKudbegud Posts: 4,735 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Delivered by a Uniformed Representative of a Quasi-Governmental organization, otherwise known as the U.S. Post Office. Boy the box was sealed well. Resisted entry but I prevailed.


  • ECHOESECHOES Posts: 2,974 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Kudbegud said:
    Delivered by a Uniformed Representative of a Quasi-Governmental organization, otherwise known as the U.S. Post Office. Boy the box was sealed well. Resisted entry but I prevailed.

    Pic's?!?

    ~HABE FIDUCIAM IN DOMINO III V VI / III XVI~
    POST NUBILA PHOEBUS / AFTER CLOUDS, SUN
    Love for Music / Collector of Dreck
  • ECHOESECHOES Posts: 2,974 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Arrived today, Very nice... :#

    ~HABE FIDUCIAM IN DOMINO III V VI / III XVI~
    POST NUBILA PHOEBUS / AFTER CLOUDS, SUN
    Love for Music / Collector of Dreck
  • GluggoGluggo Posts: 3,566 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 23, 2018 2:47PM

    My order still has not shipped. :(:(:(:(:(

    It will probably take them 2 months to fill my order.

  • BillDugan1959BillDugan1959 Posts: 3,821 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I bought all five silver medals (and the accompanying dollars), in two different orders about three days apart. Got the first three on Tuesday morning, delivered by Brown. Second two are supposed to be here via Fed Ex on Friday. These will all probably be in my estate someday, but that's okay. In the little town where I grew up (1960s), there were all kinds of men who had served in the Armed Forces during World War I. The local American Legion was still a very big deal into the 1980s. I will think of those gentlemen when I look at these pieces.

  • GluggoGluggo Posts: 3,566 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 23, 2018 3:56PM

    @BillDugan1959 said:
    I bought all five silver medals (and the accompanying dollars), in two different orders about three days apart. Got the first three on Tuesday morning, delivered by Brown. Second two are supposed to be here via Fed Ex on Friday. These will all probably be in my estate someday, but that's okay. In the little town where I grew up (1960s), there were all kinds of men who had served in the Armed Forces during World War I. The local American Legion was still a very big deal into the 1980s. I will think of those gentlemen when I look at these pieces.

    I wish I had an estate I just live in a 1 bedroom apartment.

  • ECHOESECHOES Posts: 2,974 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Gluggo said:

    @BillDugan1959 said:
    I bought all five silver medals (and the accompanying dollars), in two different orders about three days apart. Got the first three on Tuesday morning, delivered by Brown. Second two are supposed to be here via Fed Ex on Friday. These will all probably be in my estate someday, but that's okay. In the little town where I grew up (1960s), there were all kinds of men who had served in the Armed Forces during World War I. The local American Legion was still a very big deal into the 1980s. I will think of those gentlemen when I look at these pieces.

    I wish I had an estate I just live in a 1 bedroom apartment.

    Ha, Me too... :#

    ~HABE FIDUCIAM IN DOMINO III V VI / III XVI~
    POST NUBILA PHOEBUS / AFTER CLOUDS, SUN
    Love for Music / Collector of Dreck

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