I ended up cancelling my 2024 platinum purchases so those should come available again soon. The price dipping didn't help but I messed up the payment again with Paypal. It seems like the when you make large purchases with Paypal it defaults to bank withdrawal rather than credit card.
@ProofCollection said:
I ended up cancelling my 2024 platinum purchases so those should come available again soon. The price dipping didn't help but I messed up the payment again with Paypal. It seems like the when you make large purchases with Paypal it defaults to bank withdrawal rather than credit card.
The only way to avoid PayPal charging your bank account is to remove bank account from your PayPal wallet. I learnt this the hard way.
The APE's were available in many venues when it appeared few wanted them at less than half the prices they are commanding now when they can be located. USM don't even have them listed on their site. Glad I made the contrarian decision and scored a few MS and PR 70's when they were between $1000 qnd $1200 all in.
When I bought that 2025-W plat proof for $2,345 I thought I was taking a bit of a gamble. Just goes to show even a blind squirrel gets a nut once in a while.
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I have loved my platinum, eagles and others, even when they were largely unloved.
I certainly super-love my palladium eagles but the early 2000 MS ‘reverse proof’ platinums were just stunners.
@Goldbully said:
When I bought that 2025-W plat proof for $2,345 I thought I was taking a bit of a gamble. Just goes to show even a blind squirrel gets a nut once in a while.
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You were indeed taking a gamble. But it was a smart one, hedged by the fact that it was actually under spot at the time. Despite the gyrations, it worked out.
But don't sell yourself short. It wasn't a blind stab. It was an intelligent shot, and it paid off.
Just don't jinx it. Because, given the straight line up, a big drop is not out of the question. It's worth remember that everything always looks best at the very top.
@Goldbully said:
When I bought that 2025-W plat proof for $2,345 I thought I was taking a bit of a gamble. Just goes to show even a blind squirrel gets a nut once in a while.
🐿️
You were indeed taking a gamble. But it was a smart one, hedged by the fact that it was actually under spot at the time. Despite the gyrations, it worked out.
But don't sell yourself short. It wasn't a blind stab. It was an intelligent shot, and it paid off.
Just don't jinx it. Because, given the straight line up, a big drop is not out of the question. It's worth remember that everything always looks best at the very top.
Also you can buy from US Mint with a credit card to get cashback or miles for an additional discount.
@Goldbully said:
When I bought that 2025-W plat proof for $2,345 I thought I was taking a bit of a gamble. Just goes to show even a blind squirrel gets a nut once in a while.
🐿️
You were indeed taking a gamble. But it was a smart one, hedged by the fact that it was actually under spot at the time. Despite the gyrations, it worked out.
But don't sell yourself short. It wasn't a blind stab. It was an intelligent shot, and it paid off.
Just don't jinx it. Because, given the straight line up, a big drop is not out of the question. It's worth remember that everything always looks best at the very top.
Also you can buy from US Mint with a credit card to get cashback or miles for an additional discount.
True. But that's not a reason to throw thousands of dollars at something you don't otherwise want, that typically sell for significant premiums.
That was a game once upon a time when the Mint sold Presidential Dollar coins at face value, with free shipping. Not with precious metal numismatic coins. Points and miles are a nice bonus, but they do not drive the economics here.
Is there a reason the 2018-W 1oz American Proof doesn't get posted much or discussed? Its $2404 at JM Bullion (QTY 280 left in stock). Is it a really unpopular coin or something? Seems to be a decent price for the bullion alone. Also Monument Metals sold out of their 1oz Maples which is interesting.
@TheWaveCarver said:
Is there a reason the 2018-W 1oz American Proof doesn't get posted much or discussed? Its $2404 at JM Bullion (QTY 280 left in stock). Is it a really unpopular coin or something? Seems to be a decent price for the bullion alone. Also Monument Metals sold out of their 1oz Maples which is interesting.
It's probably more the fact that they made too many of them.
If the uploaded inventory number is accurate then the 2026 Proof Platinum will end up the fourth lowest mintage of the series after 2008, 2014 and 2015. These reflect the latest numbers.
Wow Im surprised people are buying those 2026 at this price level with all the volatility. JM Bullion sold out of the 2018-W 1oz. I picked up a couple at ~$2250.
Monument, JM Bullion, Hero all seem to be near sold out of 1oz platinum. Price action seems to be related to paper trading.
@TheWaveCarver said:
Wow Im surprised people are buying those 2026 at this price level with all the volatility. JM Bullion sold out of the 2018-W 1oz. I picked up a couple at ~$2250.
Monument, JM Bullion, Hero all seem to be near sold out of 1oz platinum. Price action seems to be related to paper trading.
There's a built in demand for every new mint release. I don't think it's unusual. I also think that with prince increase just as likely as further price drop, some people are more comfortable to lock in the current price than gamble.
@goldenboy89 said:
ATS is at 4185 right now. I want this coin, but i think the price should be lower and i'm waiting for a repricing next week if its still there.
Down $250 since repricing last Wednesday. ats: 2964
@dcarr said:
I'm waiting for the 2nd amendment coin.
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I'd like the Mint to finish the First Amendment coins. There are six clauses in the First Amendment, but the platinum coins only celebrate five of the clauses. I bet I know why the 6th was left out, but I won't comment further.
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The 2026 Pt coin (26EJ) has an ats of 6985, maybe that one will show back up?...
Mint is probably getting lots of order cancellations today
Wonder what the Mint is up to on its platinum offerings?
I did a search for 'Platinum' and got this result..............
I ended up cancelling my 2024 platinum purchases so those should come available again soon. The price dipping didn't help but I messed up the payment again with Paypal. It seems like the when you make large purchases with Paypal it defaults to bank withdrawal rather than credit card.
The only way to avoid PayPal charging your bank account is to remove bank account from your PayPal wallet. I learnt this the hard way.
The APE's were available in many venues when it appeared few wanted them at less than half the prices they are commanding now when they can be located. USM don't even have them listed on their site. Glad I made the contrarian decision and scored a few MS and PR 70's when they were between $1000 qnd $1200 all in.
They may be canceling the whole platinum program as they canceled products from last year like the silver limited set and others.
No cancellation. The platinum page is back. 2023 & 2024 available for sale at $3245.
2024: ats 89
2023: ats 677
When I bought that 2025-W plat proof for $2,345 I thought I was taking a bit of a gamble. Just goes to show even a blind squirrel gets a nut once in a while.
🐿️
I have loved my platinum, eagles and others, even when they were largely unloved.
I certainly super-love my palladium eagles but the early 2000 MS ‘reverse proof’ platinums were just stunners.
You were indeed taking a gamble. But it was a smart one, hedged by the fact that it was actually under spot at the time. Despite the gyrations, it worked out.
But don't sell yourself short. It wasn't a blind stab. It was an intelligent shot, and it paid off.
Just don't jinx it. Because, given the straight line up, a big drop is not out of the question. It's worth remember that everything always looks best at the very top.
Also you can buy from US Mint with a credit card to get cashback or miles for an additional discount.
True. But that's not a reason to throw thousands of dollars at something you don't otherwise want, that typically sell for significant premiums.
That was a game once upon a time when the Mint sold Presidential Dollar coins at face value, with free shipping. Not with precious metal numismatic coins. Points and miles are a nice bonus, but they do not drive the economics here.
2024: ats 60
2023: ats 665
Is there a reason the 2018-W 1oz American Proof doesn't get posted much or discussed? Its $2404 at JM Bullion (QTY 280 left in stock). Is it a really unpopular coin or something? Seems to be a decent price for the bullion alone. Also Monument Metals sold out of their 1oz Maples which is interesting.
It's probably more the fact that they made too many of them.
If the uploaded inventory number is accurate then the 2026 Proof Platinum will end up the fourth lowest mintage of the series after 2008, 2014 and 2015. These reflect the latest numbers.
1997 20,851
1998 14,912
1999 12,363
2000 12,453
2001 8,969
2002 9,834
2003 8,246
2004 6,007
2005 6,602
2006 9,152
2007 8,363
2008 4,769
2009 7,945
2010 9,871
2011 14,790
2012 9,081
2013 5,763
2014 4,596
2015 3,886
2016 9,151
2017 8,890
2018 19,180 *
2019 11,268
2020 9,837
2021 9,884
2022 9,941
2023 9,969 *
2024 9,595 *
2025 6,474 *
2026 5,235 * Uploaded inventory
"2026 5,235 * Uploaded inventory"
Don't forget that last week the Big-Boys made a purchase of 1167 coins.
It looks like a Mintage of 7000 Pt coins were authorized to be struck.
Will all 6985 coins be sold at some point? Probably.... Right-Click pic for Zoom ⇊ (edit for math)
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https://www.usmint.gov/on/demandware.store/Sites-USM-Site/default/Product-Variation?pid=26EJAB
2024: ats 47
2023: ats 668
PM's tanking this am.
Good catch! It looks like they presold 858 to dealers, so that has to be added to the inventory of 5,843. So total is 6,701 so far.
1997 20,851
1998 14,912
1999 12,363
2000 12,453
2001 8,969
2002 9,834
2003 8,246
2004 6,007
2005 6,602
2006 9,152
2007 8,363
2008 4,769
2009 7,945
2010 9,871
2011 14,790
2012 9,081
2013 5,763
2014 4,596
2015 3,886
2016 9,151
2017 8,890
2018 19,180 *
2019 11,268
2020 9,837
2021 9,884
2022 9,941
2023 9,969 *
2024 9,595 *
2025 6,474 *
2026 6,701 * Includes 858 presold.
This places it higher than the 2025 coin.
Now $2,895
Price down $50 after repricing Wednesday.
ATS 4537 They sold a little over 1,300 in 45 minutes.
Wow Im surprised people are buying those 2026 at this price level with all the volatility. JM Bullion sold out of the 2018-W 1oz. I picked up a couple at ~$2250.
Monument, JM Bullion, Hero all seem to be near sold out of 1oz platinum. Price action seems to be related to paper trading.
There's a built in demand for every new mint release. I don't think it's unusual. I also think that with prince increase just as likely as further price drop, some people are more comfortable to lock in the current price than gamble.
After the initial rush of orders in the first 45, how has it gone since?
ATS is at 4185 right now. I want this coin, but i think the price should be lower and i'm waiting for a repricing next week if its still there.
Down $250 since repricing last Wednesday.
ats: 2964
Question for those that have the 2026 Pt eagle in hand. How is the quality? Flaws? Excellent??
Thanks
Mine arrived and looks OK. There's a tick in the field, I don't know that makes it a 69 or not but I will let PCGS put a number on it.
These are +$50 this week and will probably be higher next week.
I'd like the Mint to finish the First Amendment coins. There are six clauses in the First Amendment, but the platinum coins only celebrate five of the clauses. I bet I know why the 6th was left out, but I won't comment further.