Can't get into the Mint site. Buffalo stampede???

HonoluluDude · June 22, 2006 2:02AM

Looks like it'll be a sell out.

LanLord · June 22, 2006 2:05AM

I doubt it. But I guess that remains to be seen.

Hyperion · June 22, 2006 2:07AM

yep, site is getting crushed. probably will be able to get in :25 later with no problem after the initial push is over.

cullenbryant · June 22, 2006 2:07AM

i'm in the site and they have the buffalo banner but then the link goes down.

holeinone1972 · June 22, 2006 2:09AM

Cannot get thru on the phone either.

HonoluluDude · June 22, 2006 2:11AM

Usually when there's a crush like this, a sellout occurs 2-3 weeks later.
Maybe I underestimated the froth of collectors who'll pay whatever to own a buffalo proof.
This is probably a coin that even casual or non-collectors would like to own, just like
the Marine commem.

Of course it could just be the greedy speculators who are hoarding again.

aficionado · June 22, 2006 2:14AM

I got in for a minute, but where the heck is the Buffalo?!?! There isn't any link or anything?

John Snow and the Mint are so stupid.

HonoluluDude · June 22, 2006 2:14AM

I finally got through to the website....

An internal server error has occurred. If you would like to place an order you can always call 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Sorry for the inconvenience.

HonoluluDude · June 22, 2006 2:15AM

<< 
John Snow and the Mint are so stupid. >>

Didn't Snow get fired? I thought the new dude is Paulson from Goldman Sachs.

aficionado · June 22, 2006 2:17AM

<< 

<< 
John Snow and the Mint are so stupid. >>

Didn't Snow get fired? I thought the new dude is Paulson from Goldman Sachs. >>

Yes, but we can still blame Snow. It's only Paulson's first weeks. We'll blame him for the next one.

cullenbryant · June 22, 2006 2:20AM

IF you will all stop trying maybe i can get through

HonoluluDude · June 22, 2006 2:27AM

I finally got through. There's no link for the proof. Boooooooo!

ScarsdaleCoin · June 22, 2006 2:28AM

I really thought at first that the high price of $800 would hinder a sellout...however I am seeing a huge interest in non collectors picking up some....think it will sell out and be a pretty hot coin

MajorDuty · June 22, 2006 2:29AM

<< Looks like it'll be a sell out. >>

I doubt it.

Don't shoot your wad too early.

BECOKA · June 22, 2006 2:30AM

It shows a nice pic on the usmint.gov page but when you click the link I also get the Error.

holadude · June 22, 2006 2:32AM

300,000 to sell out? I doubt it too.

LanLord · June 22, 2006 2:32AM

<< 

<< Looks like it'll be a sell out. >>

I doubt it. Don't shoot your wad too early. >>

Easy enough, if it's a sell out, I'll just go back and edit that message and this one too

I'll make it something like, you got that right brotha!

aficionado · June 22, 2006 2:33AM

maybe Nobody has ordered yet. Maybe it isn't working yet.

HonoluluDude · June 22, 2006 2:33AM

<< 

<< Looks like it'll be a sell out. >>

I doubt it.

Don't shoot your wad too early. >>

I already shot my wad on the bullion version.

HonoluluDude · June 22, 2006 2:34AM

<< maybe Nobody has ordered yet. Maybe it isn't working yet. >>

Or maybe the Mint just hasn't gotten a clue when it comes to upgrading their web infrastructure.

TheRaven · June 22, 2006 2:35AM

I can't imagine a quick sell out of 300,000 $800 items.....

That is a lot of cash

jabba · June 22, 2006 2:35AM

<< 

<< 

<< Looks like it'll be a sell out. >>

I doubt it.

Don't shoot your wad too early. >>

I already shot my wad on the bullion version. >>

Same here! I found out how bad the mint site was after it took 2 hours to get my franklin's

holadude · June 22, 2006 2:37AM

Or Maybe we are going to Blow up N Korea so the mint knows not to release the coins since gold will skyrocket and the aliens will buy all the oil wells. Also, they found out that the proofs all have 3 legs and a spear out their back.

dlimb2 · June 22, 2006 2:47AM

I wanted one to go with my 2001 Buffalo's but the price is pricey...I think I will wait and see.

bcdad · June 22, 2006 2:52AM

Or maybe the Mint just hasn't gotten a clue when it comes to upgrading their web infrastructure.

That's probably a big part of it. Even the Silver Dollar Bison coins didn't sell out this fast, and they were cheaper and there were fewer available. I suspect it is just like the BEP. Every time one of their premium federal reserve sets goes up, their system crashes. Each time they say will improve it (and offer more operators by phone), and each time they still manage to fu<k it up

BECOKA · June 22, 2006 2:55AM

I thought I remembered reading that the price was supposed to be $875, According to the press release which actually works on the main site the price will be $800. Was this a recent change or did read false information?

MajorDuty · June 22, 2006 2:56AM

<< 

<< 

<< Looks like it'll be a sell out. >>

I doubt it. Don't shoot your wad too early. >>

Easy enough, if it's a sell out, I'll just go back and edit that message and this one too

I'll make it something like, you got that right brotha! >>

You edit yours and I'll edit mine and say I told you so!

TwoSides2aCoin · June 22, 2006 3:01AM

Speculators do funny things.

hurry~ go buy them all and list them on ebay as soon as possible.

Speculate and buy them up. with 200,000+ or is that 300,000 already a price drop after raising PROOF GOLD coins earlier. They are not looking very bright , those suit and tie guys.
..... they'll be as common and easy to get as an 1892 Columbian Half Dollar. Why ? Cuz they'll be flooding the market. Mark my words.always available !
... always

'course, I'm speculatin'

at 200 dollars plus over market price of gold, I think I'll avoid the rush to the slaughterhouse !

bcdad · June 22, 2006 3:02AM

The bas+ards aren't even answering the phone on any of the US Mint's general numbers.

Nothing like keeping the faithful buyers of US Mint products completely in the dark about what is going on.

rjf810 · June 22, 2006 3:05AM

I got my order in. Call the US Mint number (18008726468) and use otption 0 instead of 1 and it will put you to the customer care center. You can order it through them.

Smittys · June 22, 2006 3:06AM

300 K x 800 $ = 240,000,000.00

bcdad · June 22, 2006 3:07AM

Speculate and buy them up. with 200,000+..... they'll be as common and easy to get as an 1892 Columbian Half Dollar. Why ? Cuz they'll be flooding the market. Mark my words.always available !

Generally I would agree with you. They'll be available, but I don't think the price will ever come down. But when the mint sold out of the Silver Dollar Bison Unc. and Proof Sets, I never saw the price come down in the secondary market. I bought mine from the mint, but after they sold out, I tried to buy a set for my brother, who forgot to order his. For the next year, I never saw a set go for less than $175 compared to the Mint's price of $65 (I think).

Unfortunately, eBay greed has ensured that many things will sell out that wouldn't ordinarily, and you will never get a reasonable price on it after that.

bcdad · June 22, 2006 3:09AM

I got my order in. Call the US Mint number (18008726468) and use otption 0 instead of 1 and it will put you to the customer care center. You can order it through them.

No such luck, but thanks for the suggestion. Everyone else must be trying the same thing now.

bcdad · June 22, 2006 3:11AM

Now the web page is saying:

The United States Mint is performing system maintenance. During this time period you will not be able to use the website. To place an order please call 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Sorry for the inconvenience.

Maintenance, my a$$

TWQG · June 22, 2006 3:14AM

This just in! Buffalo sells out in record time!

Bochiman · June 22, 2006 3:16AM

Glad I am sitting this one out

Sure, they may go up a bit, but if gold does go down, some people will be selling and I don't think the numismatic value will stay up there for these (I could be wrong).
If I am right, I saved myself money. If I am wrong, I am no worse off than I am today.

HonoluluDude · June 22, 2006 3:16AM

<< Now the web page is saying:

The United States Mint is performing system maintenance. During this time period you will not be able to use the website. To place an order please call 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Sorry for the inconvenience.

Maintenance, my a$$

>>

It's not gonna sell out in one day. Don't sweat it dudes.

TwoSides2aCoin · June 22, 2006 3:16AM

<< Speculate and buy them up. with 200,000+..... they'll be as common and easy to get as an 1892 Columbian Half Dollar. Why ? Cuz they'll be flooding the market. Mark my words.always available !

Generally I would agree with you. They'll be available, but I don't think the price will ever come down. But when the mint sold out of the Silver Dollar Bison Unc. and Proof Sets, I never saw the price come down in the secondary market. I bought mine from the mint, but after they sold out, I tried to buy a set for my brother, who forgot to order his. For the next year, I never saw a set go for less than $175 compared to the Mint's price of $65 (I think).

Unfortunately, eBay greed has ensured that many things will sell out that wouldn't ordinarily, and you will never get a reasonable price on it after that. >>

I think you may be partially correct, bcdad. That's why We are Speculating. Time will tell, and perhaps I'll be wrong again. Let's hope so. Are the HUNT brothers still in the HOARDING mode ? They could drive them down further

aficionado · June 22, 2006 3:17AM

<< I got my order in. Call the US Mint number (18008726468) and use otption 0 instead of 1 and it will put you to the customer care center. You can order it through them.

No such luck, but thanks for the suggestion. Everyone else must be trying the same thing now. >>

That dude got lucky or is lying. I've been trying the phones, option 1,2,3 and 0.

No luck.

bcdad · June 22, 2006 3:17AM

This just in! Buffalo sells out in record time!

Just got through to the press office. He swears they are still available and the site will be back up soon. Says I should keep trying. Hope he wasn't blowing smoke up my a$$!

xbob · June 22, 2006 3:18AM

Speculating on a silver dollar commem is a little easier on the wallet. I've ordered an extra or two at times for a quick resale that essentially ends up paying for my keeper.

Not gonna do it with an $800 coin. I'll leave the supply alone for braver speculators and people who want one for their collection - if there even is a chance of a sellout. We'll see. Good luck to you trying to grab the order today. Wait until 7 pm or so tonight and I bet you'll get on the Mint site with no problems. At least that's what I found the last few frustrating release days.

I still haven't ordered my UNC version from a bullion dealer. I'll wait until they are shipping or available in a shop (or maybe the Baltimore show) and hope gold comes down a little by then.

ExtraordinaryCoins · June 22, 2006 3:23AM

Took a long time but I did get through and am now on hold. Will update as process moves forward. Still no luck on their web site.

ExtraordinaryCoins · June 22, 2006 3:28AM

Was on hold for about 5 minutes. Delivery is expected in approximately six weeks. Shipping is $4.95 no matter how many coins are ordered, via FedEx.

Cheers,
Michael

bcdad · June 22, 2006 3:31AM

Website is back up. It is slow, but it put one buffalo in my cart.

Here's the link straight to the order page:

Buffalo Proof order page

HonoluluDude · June 22, 2006 3:32AM

They finally got the direct link up.

Coinhog · June 22, 2006 3:35AM

Just got through on the site and ordered. The delivery date is 7/13/06. Took much longer than the the Franklin Comemms to order. For the Franklins I got through in 37 minutes, for the Buffalo it took 1-1/2 hours. I think it will be a sell out.

HonoluluDude · June 22, 2006 3:36AM

<< I think it will be a sell out. >>

On ebay it won't be a sell out.

bcdad · June 22, 2006 3:38AM

Got one ordered on the website. Slow, but it made it. Only one glitch, but luckily it didn't make me start all over again.
When I entered my personal information it said something about my nickname didn't match what was entered. In the first place, I don't have nickname, in the second place, there is no space on the order form for a nickname to be entered.

I simply hit the continue button a second time and it went to the payment page. Order processed!

Never did get through on the 800 line.

GopherNationals · June 22, 2006 3:39AM

"In order to ensure the broadest and most fair access to United States Mint products, a limit of 10 units per order and per household is in effect. Accordingly, all orders for American Buffalo Gold Proof One Ounce Coins will go immediately into a backorder status to ensure compliance with this policy. This quality assurance process should not impact the estimated delivery time. The United States Mint may reevaluate this limit and either adjust or remove it at any time."

I couldn't afford 10 anyway.

drjules · June 22, 2006 3:41AM

Website was slow but I got one ordered, well backordered anyway

Dr J

bcdad · June 22, 2006 3:42AM

On ebay it won't be a sell out.

Agreed. What do you think buyers will pay if it sells out. With the Silver Dollar Bisons, the markup was about 300-400% and really never dropped below 300%. Are buyers willing to pay $2,000 for one of these if they sell out? How greedy will Ebay price gougers be? Will they take $1,000? $900? $875. I always love to see those vultures who hoard them from the mint get stuck with inventory that won't sell. We shall see.

Can't get into the Mint site. Buffalo stampede???

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