I've been watching this thread, and holy sh*t, I'm so surprised, most who ordered, well, all of us who ordered, got the orders in within what, an hour of the '12 noon bell' (not talking about the 7am releases that disappeared in a split second)? I KNOW mine was ordered 12:20pm, which pretty obviously tells me I wasn't first in line. Mine shipped on Dec 3rd. Damn the 'free shipping', I don't trust the USPS for items like this, or even junk mail for that matter, to be honest, and paid the $17.95 for 2nd Day shipping.....and 2nd Day shipping got mine delivered Dec 5th, in 2 days. I've definitely NOT been the first order placed for ANY of these 4 privy marked ASE's, and I've always seen my wait times jump higher, lower, even higher until I'm in, on all 4 orders. My orders have never gotten placed before 12:15pm (12:15 was my quickest, 12:28 the longest, and I worried about that 12:28 order)......yet, with choosing 2nd Day shipping, I've gotten them all 2 days after the first day they start shipping. I'm definitely not saying my choice of shipping has anything to do with it (but could it???), but I've never had to wait more than 2 days to receive mine from the first day they start shipping. I just hope all you with 'still processing', or whatever it shows, who 'stood in line' for as long, longer, and I'm pretty sure LESS time than I did, get yours.
Doesn't always matter what shipping you choose. I always go with the basic $5.95 shipping. Always get two to three days after shipped. Sometimes my orders are shipped the first day and sometimes a couple days later.
Always remember: "The Mint is like a box of Chocolates"
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year to all !!!!!
Only 4 drinking days till Christmas.
" If you push something hard enough, it will fall over. " The 1st Law of Opposition from The Firesign Theater
@HATTRICK said:
Doesn't always matter what shipping you choose. I always go with the basic $5.95 shipping. Always get two to three days after shipped. Sometimes my orders are shipped the first day and sometimes a couple days later.
Always remember: "The Mint is like a box of Chocolates"
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year to all !!!!!
Only 4 drinking days till Christmas.
Still stuck in processing day #4 with basic shipping. God bless my beloved Marine Corps, USM, after this I hope to never have a need to deal directly with you again. You have become a complete embarrassment of this once great nation. SEMPER FI!
The whole worlds off its rocker, buy Gold™.
BOOMIN!™
Wooooha! Did someone just say it's officially "TACO™" Tuesday????
Retiring at 55, what day is today?
@HATTRICK said:
Doesn't always matter what shipping you choose. I always go with the basic $5.95 shipping. Always get two to three days after shipped. Sometimes my orders are shipped the first day and sometimes a couple days later.
Always remember: "The Mint is like a box of Chocolates"
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year to all !!!!!
Only 4 drinking days till Christmas.
Still stuck in processing day #4 with basic shipping. God bless my beloved Marine Corps, USM, after this I hope to never have a need to deal directly with you again. You have become a complete embarrassment of this once great nation. SEMPER FI!
After processing day #7 we finally have a tracking number but still not handed off to the USPS. What in the world is happening?
Give me my GEM. Semper Fi! RGDS!!
The whole worlds off its rocker, buy Gold™.
BOOMIN!™
Wooooha! Did someone just say it's officially "TACO™" Tuesday????
Retiring at 55, what day is today?
it should go to USPS tonight or tomorrow then you will be able to track at USPS and see an estimated delivery date. it will be at least 5 days maybe more because of Christmas. be patient it is finally on its way. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
" If you push something hard enough, it will fall over. " The 1st Law of Opposition from The Firesign Theater
@HATTRICK said:
it should go to USPS tonight or tomorrow then you will be able to track at USPS and see an estimated delivery date. it will be at least 5 days maybe more because of Christmas. be patient it is finally on its way. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Departed DFW already ETA Monday 12/29. It's gonna be one heck of a New Years party if I have this GEM in hand. I will be partying like its 1999. RGDS!!
The whole worlds off its rocker, buy Gold™.
BOOMIN!™
Wooooha! Did someone just say it's officially "TACO™" Tuesday????
Retiring at 55, what day is today?
In the Burgh baby! Looks like tomorrow will finally be the day. I can hardly sleep! RGDS!!
The whole worlds off its rocker, buy Gold™.
BOOMIN!™
Wooooha! Did someone just say it's officially "TACO™" Tuesday????
Retiring at 55, what day is today?
The whole worlds off its rocker, buy Gold™.
BOOMIN!™
Wooooha! Did someone just say it's officially "TACO™" Tuesday????
Retiring at 55, what day is today?
Off topic question: If I help my friend to place this kind order, the only thing same is my computer (IP address?), all other info address, credit card etc are different, will the order be cancelled?
@Samuel8 said:
Off topic question: If I help my friend to place this kind order, the only thing same is my computer (IP address?), all other info address, credit card etc are different, will the order be cancelled?
they're sold out, but hypothetically it'll be fine
Well I can't say I'm surprised. PCGS is up to shennigans with the Marine Privy First Strike Deadline as I expected:
It's release date, ship date, deadline:
PCGS claims the ship date was Dec 18. My Marine privy shipped on Dec 2 and I had it in hand Dec 5. The deadline should have been Jan 2.
@ProofCollection said:
Well I can't say I'm surprised. PCGS is up to shennigans with the Marine Privy First Strike Deadline as I expected:
It's release date, ship date, deadline:
PCGS claims the ship date was Dec 18. My Marine privy shipped on Dec 2 and I had it in hand Dec 5. The deadline should have been Jan 2.
There's only a hundred thousand, correct?
Every one minted should be first issued or early release or first strike, My opinion.
@ProofCollection
Mine shipped early Dec also, but many, many didn't ship til mid to late Dec (backordered). I think they're giving those folks a break, as opposed to shenanigans, just me.
Remember, there was a big return to the Mint by the Big Boys over poor quality, and the current sales report reflects those returns at 93.3k sold so far. A 100k final mintage ain't happening here.
@Rc5280 said: @ProofCollection
Mine shipped early Dec also, but many, many didn't ship til mid to late Dec (backordered). I think they're giving those folks a break, as opposed to shenanigans, just me.
Remember, there was a big return to the Mint by the Big Boys over poor quality, and the current sales report reflects those returns at 93.3k sold so far. A 100k final mintage ain't happening here.
Oh it's shenanigans. The back of the first strike label says, "Delivered within first 30 days of initial release." There are no exceptions or fine print for backorders or supplier issues. A policy is a policy. First Strike only means first strike if they adhere to the policy they created.
@ProofCollection said
Oh it's shenanigans. The back of the first strike label says, "Delivered within first 30 days of initial release." There are no exceptions or fine print for backorders or supplier issues. A policy is a policy. First Strike only means first strike if they adhere to the policy they created.
You are 100% correct. The only problem is the First Strike label is nothing but bull with no real value except what fools pay for it.
" If you push something hard enough, it will fall over. " The 1st Law of Opposition from The Firesign Theater
@Rc5280 said: @ProofCollection
Mine shipped early Dec also, but many, many didn't ship til mid to late Dec (backordered). I think they're giving those folks a break, as opposed to shenanigans, just me.
Remember, there was a big return to the Mint by the Big Boys over poor quality, and the current sales report reflects those returns at 93.3k sold so far. A 100k final mintage ain't happening here.
Oh it's shenanigans. The back of the first strike label says, "Delivered within first 30 days of initial release." There are no exceptions or fine print for backorders or supplier issues. A policy is a policy. First Strike only means first strike if they adhere to the policy they created.
Is it shenanigans, or is it a submitter getting greedy with his FS Labels?
"The PCGS First Strike program designates coins issued in the first 30* days of the Mint's release. This designation not only adds value to modern coins, but takes modern coin collecting to another level with multiple Mint releases each year."
" *In rare cases, coins issued more than 30 days before submission can receive First Strike designation."
@Rc5280 said: @ProofCollection
Mine shipped early Dec also, but many, many didn't ship til mid to late Dec (backordered). I think they're giving those folks a break, as opposed to shenanigans, just me.
Remember, there was a big return to the Mint by the Big Boys over poor quality, and the current sales report reflects those returns at 93.3k sold so far. A 100k final mintage ain't happening here.
Oh it's shenanigans. The back of the first strike label says, "Delivered within first 30 days of initial release." There are no exceptions or fine print for backorders or supplier issues. A policy is a policy. First Strike only means first strike if they adhere to the policy they created.
Is it shenanigans, or is it a submitter getting greedy with his FS Labels?
"The PCGS First Strike program designates coins issued in the first 30* days of the Mint's release. This designation not only adds value to modern coins, but takes modern coin collecting to another level with multiple Mint releases each year."
" *In rare cases, coins issued more than 30 days before submission can receive First Strike designation."
@Rc5280 said: @ProofCollection
Mine shipped early Dec also, but many, many didn't ship til mid to late Dec (backordered). I think they're giving those folks a break, as opposed to shenanigans, just me.
Remember, there was a big return to the Mint by the Big Boys over poor quality, and the current sales report reflects those returns at 93.3k sold so far. A 100k final mintage ain't happening here.
Oh it's shenanigans. The back of the first strike label says, "Delivered within first 30 days of initial release." There are no exceptions or fine print for backorders or supplier issues. A policy is a policy. First Strike only means first strike if they adhere to the policy they created.
Is it shenanigans, or is it a submitter getting greedy with his FS Labels?
"The PCGS First Strike program designates coins issued in the first 30* days of the Mint's release. This designation not only adds value to modern coins, but takes modern coin collecting to another level with multiple Mint releases each year."
" *In rare cases, coins issued more than 30 days before submission can receive First Strike designation."
Mint backorders and shipping delays are not rare.
ALL depends on how much money is involved. If it does not increase income from slabbing "NOT RARE" If it greatly increases income from additional submittals "RARE"
" If you push something hard enough, it will fall over. " The 1st Law of Opposition from The Firesign Theater
@HATTRICK said:
THEY ARE BACK !! Any coin can be available again until the SOLD OUT appears.
“The mint is like a box of chocolates”
Nice. They did whatever they did due to the QC issues, and then held them to sell at $175 rather than releasing them at $105.
And, now the market is yawning at $175, since they aren't instantly disappearing with no HHL. Very classy.
So, now how many oh so special 1776-2026 Ws with a 250 privy mark do people want at $173, when there are going to be 500K of them? My answer is zero.
Granted that 60K<100K, but $175 is also more than $105. The fact that these aren't gone after 2 hours does call into question just how big a deal the Congratulations sets are going to be, even though I still think they will sell out quickly.
Only the true collectors, the FOMOs and addicts like me will be buying these. I was doing so good until the privy ASEs came out.
Thankfully I got all 4 last year for $105
Help I need my sponsor. 🤭
" If you push something hard enough, it will fall over. " The 1st Law of Opposition from The Firesign Theater
Comments
I've nothing but bad dealings with APMEX.
I don't consider them for any transaction.
Soon to be under melt 😆
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
OTOH, melt looks like it's headed for $100. 😆
"Delivered, In/At Mailbox "12/20/25. Ordered 11/10. Did not have very long, as it went to another forum member within 2 hrs.
I'm still showing Back Order. Is that the kiss of death for this, or if I do receive is it likely a retread?
I've been watching this thread, and holy sh*t, I'm so surprised, most who ordered, well, all of us who ordered, got the orders in within what, an hour of the '12 noon bell' (not talking about the 7am releases that disappeared in a split second)? I KNOW mine was ordered 12:20pm, which pretty obviously tells me I wasn't first in line. Mine shipped on Dec 3rd. Damn the 'free shipping', I don't trust the USPS for items like this, or even junk mail for that matter, to be honest, and paid the $17.95 for 2nd Day shipping.....and 2nd Day shipping got mine delivered Dec 5th, in 2 days. I've definitely NOT been the first order placed for ANY of these 4 privy marked ASE's, and I've always seen my wait times jump higher, lower, even higher until I'm in, on all 4 orders. My orders have never gotten placed before 12:15pm (12:15 was my quickest, 12:28 the longest, and I worried about that 12:28 order)......yet, with choosing 2nd Day shipping, I've gotten them all 2 days after the first day they start shipping. I'm definitely not saying my choice of shipping has anything to do with it (but could it???), but I've never had to wait more than 2 days to receive mine from the first day they start shipping. I just hope all you with 'still processing', or whatever it shows, who 'stood in line' for as long, longer, and I'm pretty sure LESS time than I did, get yours.
Doesn't always matter what shipping you choose. I always go with the basic $5.95 shipping. Always get two to three days after shipped. Sometimes my orders are shipped the first day and sometimes a couple days later.
Always remember: "The Mint is like a box of Chocolates"
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year to all !!!!!
Only 4 drinking days till Christmas.
Still stuck in processing day #4 with basic shipping. God bless my beloved Marine Corps, USM, after this I hope to never have a need to deal directly with you again. You have become a complete embarrassment of this once great nation. SEMPER FI!
The whole worlds off its rocker, buy Gold™.
BOOMIN!™
Wooooha! Did someone just say it's officially "TACO™" Tuesday????
Retiring at 55, what day is today?
Mine is sitting 2 miles from my place right now.
So maybe tomorrow?
Buuuuuttttt actually dropped at Wrong address... Thank goodness for good neighbors..
The example I received is GORGEOUS!
COPPER is gutter !
I got mine today. Wasn't able to open and look at it since I was leaving to go to work.
Throw a coin enough times, and suppose one day it lands on its edge.
Same, it's perfect!
The mint did good with the Eagle, Globe and Anchor.
Is this the first 2 Eagle coin?
there was an eagle privy ase earlier in the year
DANG!
All comments reflect the opinion of the author, even when irrefutably accurate.
After processing day #7 we finally have a tracking number but still not handed off to the USPS. What in the world is happening?
Give me my GEM. Semper Fi! RGDS!!
The whole worlds off its rocker, buy Gold™.
BOOMIN!™
Wooooha! Did someone just say it's officially "TACO™" Tuesday????
Retiring at 55, what day is today?
it should go to USPS tonight or tomorrow then you will be able to track at USPS and see an estimated delivery date. it will be at least 5 days maybe more because of Christmas. be patient it is finally on its way. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Shopping done ! Decorations done! Presents wrapped and under the tree. Heineken Time
Departed DFW already ETA Monday 12/29. It's gonna be one heck of a New Years party if I have this GEM in hand. I will be partying like its 1999. RGDS!!
The whole worlds off its rocker, buy Gold™.
BOOMIN!™
Wooooha! Did someone just say it's officially "TACO™" Tuesday????
Retiring at 55, what day is today?
Arrived Monday 12/21. . .
Mine is finally enroute. Hoo-rah!
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
running sleighs today?
In the Burgh baby! Looks like tomorrow will finally be the day. I can hardly sleep! RGDS!!
The whole worlds off its rocker, buy Gold™.
BOOMIN!™
Wooooha! Did someone just say it's officially "TACO™" Tuesday????
Retiring at 55, what day is today?
After 6.5 weeks, mine finally arrived today.
Even by the mint and usps standards that seems excessive.
RCVD! 12/27. Semper Fi! THKS!!
The whole worlds off its rocker, buy Gold™.
BOOMIN!™
Wooooha! Did someone just say it's officially "TACO™" Tuesday????
Retiring at 55, what day is today?
Don't thank us, we didn't do anything.
We're each other's support group.
Got my grading back for the Navy coin
very nice
cacg 70 is sweet too
Congrats! Beautiful coin !
All four of my privy coins appear flawless.
They are perfect and Beautiful.
I rate all of them 70++++++++. lol 😁
Off topic question: If I help my friend to place this kind order, the only thing same is my computer (IP address?), all other info address, credit card etc are different, will the order be cancelled?
they're sold out, but hypothetically it'll be fine
Well I can't say I'm surprised. PCGS is up to shennigans with the Marine Privy First Strike Deadline as I expected:
It's release date, ship date, deadline:
PCGS claims the ship date was Dec 18. My Marine privy shipped on Dec 2 and I had it in hand Dec 5. The deadline should have been Jan 2.
There's only a hundred thousand, correct?
Every one minted should be first issued or early release or first strike, My opinion.
@ProofCollection
Mine shipped early Dec also, but many, many didn't ship til mid to late Dec (backordered). I think they're giving those folks a break, as opposed to shenanigans, just me.
Remember, there was a big return to the Mint by the Big Boys over poor quality, and the current sales report reflects those returns at 93.3k sold so far. A 100k final mintage ain't happening here.
Mine is nice -- for a 69....
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/comment/14016356/#Comment_14016356
Oh it's shenanigans. The back of the first strike label says, "Delivered within first 30 days of initial release." There are no exceptions or fine print for backorders or supplier issues. A policy is a policy. First Strike only means first strike if they adhere to the policy they created.
@ProofCollection said
Oh it's shenanigans. The back of the first strike label says, "Delivered within first 30 days of initial release." There are no exceptions or fine print for backorders or supplier issues. A policy is a policy. First Strike only means first strike if they adhere to the policy they created.
You are 100% correct. The only problem is the First Strike label is nothing but bull with no real value except what fools pay for it.
Is it shenanigans, or is it a submitter getting greedy with his FS Labels?
"The PCGS First Strike program designates coins issued in the first 30* days of the Mint's release. This designation not only adds value to modern coins, but takes modern coin collecting to another level with multiple Mint releases each year."
" *In rare cases, coins issued more than 30 days before submission can receive First Strike designation."
Sincerely,
PCGS
https://www.pcgs.com/firststrike
Mint backorders and shipping delays are not rare.
ALL depends on how much money is involved. If it does not increase income from slabbing "NOT RARE" If it greatly increases income from additional submittals "RARE"
Marine Privy back on sale lol...
ats 5900+
https://www.usmint.gov/250th-anniversary-united-states-marine-corps-american-eagle-one-ounce-silver-proof-coin-25MPM.html
THEY ARE BACK !! Any coin can be available again until the SOLD OUT appears.
“The mint is like a box of chocolates”
Nice. They did whatever they did due to the QC issues, and then held them to sell at $175 rather than releasing them at $105.
And, now the market is yawning at $175, since they aren't instantly disappearing with no HHL. Very classy.
So, now how many oh so special 1776-2026 Ws with a 250 privy mark do people want at $173, when there are going to be 500K of them? My answer is zero.
Granted that 60K<100K, but $175 is also more than $105. The fact that these aren't gone after 2 hours does call into question just how big a deal the Congratulations sets are going to be, even though I still think they will sell out quickly.
Only the true collectors, the FOMOs and addicts like me will be buying these. I was doing so good until the privy ASEs came out.
Thankfully I got all 4 last year for $105
Help I need my sponsor. 🤭
I paid $105 for mine. No interest at this price.
Gonna change your name to rumple stilskin 🙂