Did I Miss The Announcement.

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jfriedm56
jfriedm56 Posts: 3,101 ✭✭✭✭✭

So I just ordered my 4th order of coins from the Mint, (2 more unc. mint sets, that I said I would never, ever buy again at these inflated prices), and noticed the regular shipping charge went from $5.95 to $9.95. Did I miss something from them about an increase in the postage charge? Only asking because 3 weeks ago I ordered 1 mint set and the charge was only $5.95.
And do I call the mint to have the charge taken off after they mail my back ordered set? Loyalty shipping is free after 3 rd order ships, yes?
If anyone knows, thanks.
Zack

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  • RedRocket
    RedRocket Posts: 1,939 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    "Did I Miss The Announcement."

    @jfriedm56 said:

    If anyone knows, thanks.
    Zack

    I vote "yes", it does appear you missed the announcement.

  • Old_Collector
    Old_Collector Posts: 1,210 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Didn't know it had hit the Mint, but USPS prices have been increased significantly to cover all the additional costs of energy and whatever.

  • PerryHall
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    Did you call customer service at the US Mint and ask them?

    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
    "Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
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  • jmlanzaf
    jmlanzaf Posts: 43,054 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    It quoted $13.90 today for the EU silver eagle

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  • jfriedm56
    jfriedm56 Posts: 3,101 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Thank you all. I was waiting to see what I was being charged after they shipped my third order.
    @Catbert, I specifically left it vague to see what responses I would receive.
    And when did the Mint announce an increase in shipping costs?
    @PerryHall, no I was waiting to hear their response when my 3rd order, on back order shipped.

  • MasonG
    MasonG Posts: 7,586 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    For some zip codes, the post office now charges a 1 pound package rate even if it only weighs 1 ounce.

  • MFeld
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    @jfriedm56 said:
    Thank you all. I was waiting to see what I was being charged after they shipped my third order.
    @Catbert, I specifically left it vague to see what responses I would receive.
    And when did the Mint announce an increase in shipping costs?
    @PerryHall, no I was waiting to hear their response when my 3rd order, on back order shipped.

    Did you expect more on-point, helpful responses by keeping the title vague?
    I’m with @Carbert on this, especially since I don’t see the upside in not letting readers know what information you were seeking.

    Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.

  • oih82w8
    oih82w8 Posts: 13,212 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Just about everything has gone up except our wages. Paying more...getting less.

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  • mach19
    mach19 Posts: 5,073 ✭✭✭✭
    edited July 21, 2026 2:23PM
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    Yeah.... $750 for a half once silver medal is not enuff

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  • JBK
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    @MasonG said:
    For some zip codes, the post office now charges a 1 pound package rate even if it only weighs 1 ounce.

    Based on the oddball rate jmlanzaf was quoted I wonder if they are calculating the actual rate since there is a wide variation now based on destination zip code (not just due to distance but also rural/suburban).

  • jmlanzaf
    jmlanzaf Posts: 43,054 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @JBK said:

    @MasonG said:
    For some zip codes, the post office now charges a 1 pound package rate even if it only weighs 1 ounce.

    Based on the oddball rate jmlanzaf was quoted I wonder if they are calculating the actual rate since there is a wide variation now based on destination zip code (not just due to distance but also rural/suburban).

    It may be, but that rate seems high. I'm in Rochester NY. Not a rural address. The change is recent. On Saturday, when i bought 99 Mint sets, it was still quoting me $5.95.

    Good thing I have the loyalty discount.

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  • jfriedm56
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    @MFeld said:

    @jfriedm56 said:
    Thank you all. I was waiting to see what I was being charged after they shipped my third order.
    @Catbert, I specifically left it vague to see what responses I would receive.
    And when did the Mint announce an increase in shipping costs?
    @PerryHall, no I was waiting to hear their response when my 3rd order, on back order shipped.

    Did you expect more on-point, helpful responses by keeping the title vague?
    I’m with @Carbert on this, especially since I don’t see the upside in not letting readers know what information you were seeking.

    No one needed to click on it if they weren't interested. Once they did, it's self explanatory in my first opening post, Mark. You guys make way too much of a simple post.

  • jmlanzaf
    jmlanzaf Posts: 43,054 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited July 21, 2026 3:54PM
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    @jfriedm56 said:

    @MFeld said:

    @jfriedm56 said:
    Thank you all. I was waiting to see what I was being charged after they shipped my third order.
    @Catbert, I specifically left it vague to see what responses I would receive.
    And when did the Mint announce an increase in shipping costs?
    @PerryHall, no I was waiting to hear their response when my 3rd order, on back order shipped.

    Did you expect more on-point, helpful responses by keeping the title vague?
    I’m with @Carbert on this, especially since I don’t see the upside in not letting readers know what information you were seeking.

    No one needed to click on it if they weren't interested. Once they did, it's self explanatory in my first opening post, Mark. You guys make way too much of a simple post.

    It's a click bait title. Many people, like yourself, seem to like click bait. Others, are annoyed by it.

    Why should someone have to click into a thread to find out what it's about?

    https://www.usmint.gov/help-center/shipping.html

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  • MFeld
    MFeld Posts: 17,141 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @jfriedm56 said:

    @MFeld said:

    @jfriedm56 said:
    Thank you all. I was waiting to see what I was being charged after they shipped my third order.
    @Catbert, I specifically left it vague to see what responses I would receive.
    And when did the Mint announce an increase in shipping costs?
    @PerryHall, no I was waiting to hear their response when my 3rd order, on back order shipped.

    Did you expect more on-point, helpful responses by keeping the title vague?
    I’m with @Carbert on this, especially since I don’t see the upside in not letting readers know what information you were seeking.

    No one needed to click on it if they weren't interested. Once they did, it's self explanatory in my first opening post, Mark. You guys make way too much of a simple post.

    Sure, no one needed to click on it. But some people do so, with the thought that perhaps they can answer the poster’s question. So you were successful in getting people to click, when it turned out that they couldn’t possibly help. That’s the downside, even if you don’t care about it. What was the upside for you in doing that?

    I’ve learned my lesson.

    Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.

  • jmlanzaf
    jmlanzaf Posts: 43,054 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @MFeld said:

    @jfriedm56 said:

    @MFeld said:

    @jfriedm56 said:
    Thank you all. I was waiting to see what I was being charged after they shipped my third order.
    @Catbert, I specifically left it vague to see what responses I would receive.
    And when did the Mint announce an increase in shipping costs?
    @PerryHall, no I was waiting to hear their response when my 3rd order, on back order shipped.

    Did you expect more on-point, helpful responses by keeping the title vague?
    I’m with @Carbert on this, especially since I don’t see the upside in not letting readers know what information you were seeking.

    No one needed to click on it if they weren't interested. Once they did, it's self explanatory in my first opening post, Mark. You guys make way too much of a simple post.

    Sure, no one needed to click on it. But some people do so, with the thought that perhaps they can answer the poster’s question. So you were successful in getting people to click, when it turned out that they couldn’t possibly help. That’s the downside, even if you don’t care about it. What was the upside for you in doing that?

    I’ve learned my lesson.

    There's no solution to it. People are ignorant. They think it's only "click bait" if they are selling something.

    All comments reflect the opinion of the author, even when irrefutably accurate.

  • MFeld
    MFeld Posts: 17,141 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @jmlanzaf said:

    @MFeld said:

    @jfriedm56 said:

    @MFeld said:

    @jfriedm56 said:
    Thank you all. I was waiting to see what I was being charged after they shipped my third order.
    @Catbert, I specifically left it vague to see what responses I would receive.
    And when did the Mint announce an increase in shipping costs?
    @PerryHall, no I was waiting to hear their response when my 3rd order, on back order shipped.

    Did you expect more on-point, helpful responses by keeping the title vague?
    I’m with @Carbert on this, especially since I don’t see the upside in not letting readers know what information you were seeking.

    No one needed to click on it if they weren't interested. Once they did, it's self explanatory in my first opening post, Mark. You guys make way too much of a simple post.

    Sure, no one needed to click on it. But some people do so, with the thought that perhaps they can answer the poster’s question. So you were successful in getting people to click, when it turned out that they couldn’t possibly help. That’s the downside, even if you don’t care about it. What was the upside for you in doing that?

    I’ve learned my lesson.

    There's no solution to it. People are ignorant. They think it's only "click bait" if they are selling something.

    Or that they don’t care if it’s “click-bait”.

    Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.

  • Capgun
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    @oih82w8 said:
    Just about everything has gone up except our wages. Paying more...getting less.

    For sure! 12 oz of bacon instead of 16.

  • Liquidated
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    edited July 21, 2026 7:28PM
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