I would think that the spillover from the 3 coin sets would sell out the gold-silver sets today, 20k isn't many. Also you could buy 3 of these sets and have change left over vs the cost of the 3 coin set.
<< <i>Orders have been taken that meet the mintage level of 10,000 for the American Eagle 20th Anniversary Gold Coin Set. We will continue to accept orders in the event cancellations occur. In that event, you will be considered “next in line,” and will be processed on a first-in, first-out basis based upon any remaining inventory that may be available. The United States Mint CANNOT provide information on specific customer placement status either online or by telephone. If paying by credit card, please ensure the expiration date is not before December 31, 2006. If we are not able to fulfill your order, you will be notified that your order was cancelled. If you paid by check, you will receive a refund. The United States Mint reserves the right to accept or reject product orders in any combination or options it determines to be in its best interest. >>
I didn't order the 3 piece gold yesterday, but just got on the "wait list". I suspect there will be a number of expired credit cards to help out along the way...
EAC member since 2011, one third of the way through my 1793 large cent type set
Now I am regretting just getting one gold set. I just in another order in case I can get one on the backend of the offering, assuming people may drop out.
Don't think I got the 3 piece gold in time but I am on the waiting list early on so maybe with some luck. I did buy two of the gol/silver and 5 of the silver 3 piece sets though. What is the worst that can happned you break even? On the plus side these have some potential to go through the roof.
There will be 30,000 uncirculated gold coins with the special mintmark and burnished surfaces. How does this compare with the production numbers for the uncirculated bullion AE gold coins?
I just ordered 2 a bit ago and got the email with BACKORDERED.
I called the mint and spoke with a woman that says they are NOT sold out. I explained that it reads Backordered and she again stated that they are not sold out.
<< <i> Maybe my order was the one that pushed them over the limit? >>
Hmm, did you know the US Mint gives the person who orders that last available coin a special commendation???
You get a free visitation with the Secretary of the Treasury! >>
Lucky me! It'll be interesting to see if I made the cutoff. If I did, great I get the sets. Of course, then I have to come up with the $10K to cover it.
Actually, I decided to order 4 because I'm hoping I can sell 3 of them to pay for the fourth...
This just means that there are WAY too many people who have WAY too much money. I bought what I could afford of the silver sets. 2. Heck, I could not even afford that, but hope I can turn one of the sets for enough to nearly pay for the set I keep.
Jonathan
I have been a collector for over mumbly-five years. I learn something new every day.
It says they have taken orders to fill the 10,000 limit...but they are still taking orders for those who still want them and they would be filled if any cancelled or their credit cards were out of date...So they have sold the max!
" Orders have been taken that meet the maximum mintage level of 10,000 for the American Eagle 20th Anniversary Gold Coin Set. We will continue to accept orders in the event cancellations occur. "
<< <i>Once the frenzy dies off there should trade closer to bullion. >>
I don't follow the prices of the proof gold eagles. Do proof eagles trade close to the price of the bullion gold eagles? It looks like, from the PCGS pricing guide (I know ), the proof have about a 25% premium over the regular strike eagles.
<< <i>Either way it's interesting so many think this will be a rare issue. 10,000 perfect, MS69-70 copies should be enough to satisfy the masses, no?
I'll go against the grain and say yes it should be enough.
I am certain speculators and dealers bought as many as they could in hopes of big rips on eBay.
Once the frenzy dies off there should trade closer to bullion. >>
Closer to bullion? The three coin set is cheaper than buying individual proofs as it is. ($885 - 2006 1 oz Gold Proof) I think these will stay a ways ahead of bullion for a while.
<< <i>I just placed an order for the Gold A12 set, 30 minutes ago. The operator told me they hadn't met the 10k mark, whats up? >>
Did you ask her why the Website says they DID met the 10K mark??
My experience is that those workers don't know much. If they can put an order in, it's not sold out.
AGAIN, the website states:
" Orders have been taken that meet the maximum mintage level of 10,000 for the American Eagle 20th Anniversary Gold Coin Set. We will continue to accept orders in the event cancellations occur. "
If she said they were sold out, then why would you place an order???. They need enough 'cushion' for cancellations. Don't get me wrong, I hope you get yours, I just don't think it's 100%.
yeah, you can still order the through the website too but only as a "wait lister" so to speak.
only the people who ordered before the 10,000 limit are guaranteed to get one. the founding fathers were the same way. some people slid through and got some, most had to go to ebay.
Don't know what to say, she the took my order, and gave me a confirmation number. Maybe it was a shift change when I called. Guess I'll find out in October.
I just now placed my order for the Silver 3-Coin Set and the Silver/Gold 2-coin set. They both say backordered with the silver set shipping 08-Dec-2006 and the silver/gold set shipping 06-Oct-2006. I think that in the future I may wind up having paid way too much for the silver set, but I think the silver/gold combo is actually a pretty good price. Even if I could still order the gold set I'd think that it was a bit too pricey. A grand is about the limit of what I can spend once every few months.
I collect the elements on the periodic table, and some coins. I have a complete Roosevelt set, and am putting together a set of coins from 1880.
My order for the 3 coin gold set went through at 9:15 this morning, and I'm almost positive the sell out notice hadn't been posted yet. But, from when I placed it, till now, it says my order is on hold. Anybody else? Does anyone know when the mint posted the notice?
My order confirmed from YESTERDAY at 12:30 shows on hold so I wouldn't be too concerned however it is possible they will lower the maximum limit from 10 to say 3 per household. That would be a pi**er!!
Ordered 1 gold set at 12:30 today, then I see this thread. I can only hope I guess. I picked a fine time to build a courttyard Figured they last a couple days at least..
I wasn't going to order the gold set, but I got hyped up reading these boards, and thinking how special they may be. I hope I didn't sit on the fence too long.
Actually I believe they did this with the Buffalo silver dollar. Seems like they cut limit rather dramaticly on the coin and currency sets AFTER accepting orders.
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<< <i>Orders have been taken that meet the mintage level of 10,000 for the American Eagle 20th Anniversary Gold Coin Set. We will continue to accept orders in the event cancellations occur. In that event, you will be considered “next in line,” and will be processed on a first-in, first-out basis based upon any remaining inventory that may be available. The United States Mint CANNOT provide information on specific customer placement status either online or by telephone. If paying by credit card, please ensure the expiration date is not before December 31, 2006. If we are not able to fulfill your order, you will be notified that your order was cancelled. If you paid by check, you will receive a refund. The United States Mint reserves the right to accept or reject product orders in any combination or options it determines to be in its best interest. >>
You probably won't.
Now I am regretting just getting one gold set. I just in another order in case I can get one on the backend of the offering, assuming people may drop out.
Can't hurt I figure!
Swest
Zach
Check my ebay BIN or Make Offers!!
I called the mint and spoke with a woman that says they are NOT sold out. I explained that it reads Backordered and she again stated that they are not sold out.
who knows.
if they aren't, they will be.
<< <i>WA COINGUY:
<< <i> Maybe my order was the one that pushed them over the limit? >>
Hmm, did you know the US Mint gives the person who orders that last available coin a special commendation???
You get a free visitation with the Secretary of the Treasury! >>
Lucky me! It'll be interesting to see if I made the cutoff. If I did, great I get the sets. Of course, then I have to come up with the $10K to cover it.
Actually, I decided to order 4 because I'm hoping I can sell 3 of them to pay for the fourth...
<< <i>Actually, I decided to order 4 because I'm hoping I can sell 3 of them to pay for the fourth.. >>
I'm more optomistic. I would say sell two to pay for all four.
Jonathan
Either way it's interesting so many think this will be a rare issue. 10,000 perfect, MS69-70 copies should be enough to satisfy the masses, no?
<< <i>A friend of mine just ordered 4 sets and it says backordered. So I called the mint and a woman told me they were NOT sold out. Go figure.
Either way it's interesting so many think this will be a rare issue. 10,000 perfect, MS69-70 copies should be enough to satisfy the masses, no? >>
I talked to a supervisor and she said they were indeed sold out. Like anywhere, I'm sure it depends on who you talk to.
<< <i>10,000 perfect, MS69-70 copies should be enough to satisfy the masses, no? >>
-- The obvious answer is no.
The Mint is clear.
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Orders have been taken that meet the maximum mintage level of 10,000 for the American Eagle 20th Anniversary Gold Coin Set. We will continue to accept orders in the event cancellations occur.
"
They wouldn't post this if they had 5000 left.
<< <i>
<< <i>10,000 perfect, MS69-70 copies should be enough to satisfy the masses, no? >>
-- The obvious answer is no. >>
And that, as Martha would say, is a good thing.
I'll go against the grain and say yes it should be enough.
I am certain speculators and dealers bought as many as they could in hopes of big rips on eBay.
Once the frenzy dies off there should trade closer to bullion.
<< <i>Once the frenzy dies off there should trade closer to bullion. >>
I don't follow the prices of the proof gold eagles. Do proof eagles trade close to the price of the bullion gold eagles? It looks like, from the PCGS pricing guide (I know
<< <i>Either way it's interesting so many think this will be a rare issue. 10,000 perfect, MS69-70 copies should be enough to satisfy the masses, no?
I'll go against the grain and say yes it should be enough.
I am certain speculators and dealers bought as many as they could in hopes of big rips on eBay.
Once the frenzy dies off there should trade closer to bullion. >>
Closer to bullion? The three coin set is cheaper than buying individual proofs as it is. ($885 - 2006 1 oz Gold Proof) I think these will stay a ways ahead of bullion for a while.
<< <i>Once the frenzy dies off there should trade closer to bullion. >>
From a low of $3,100 to a high of $5600 Lord I hope they sell. Then I can turn my extra.
<< <i>I just placed an order for the Gold A12 set, 30 minutes ago. The operator told me they hadn't met the 10k mark, whats up? >>
Did you ask her why the Website says they DID met the 10K mark??
My experience is that those workers don't know much. If they can put an order in, it's not sold out.
AGAIN, the website states:
" Orders have been taken that meet the maximum mintage level of 10,000 for the American Eagle 20th Anniversary Gold Coin Set. We will continue to accept orders in the event cancellations occur.
"
If she said they were sold out, then why would you place an order???. They need enough 'cushion' for cancellations. Don't get me wrong, I hope you get yours, I just don't think it's 100%.
BST successful dealings with:MsMorrisine, goldman86
only the people who ordered before the 10,000 limit are guaranteed to get one. the founding fathers were the same way. some people slid through and got some, most had to go to ebay.
96eagle
I ordered 3 before the note was posted, but I am keeping fingers crossed until they show up.
GrandAm
it is possible they will lower the maximum limit from 10 to say 3 per household. That would be a pi**er!!
Wasn't there supossed to be a Matte Finish Silver Eagle?
Larry
Dabigkahuna
It looks like a lot people got as many as they could before the hoarders got to them
Looking for Denmark 1874 20-Kroner. Please offer.
Looks to be a forum member also. Maybe trying to get the first aftermarket set cheap b4 they shyrocket $5k plus......
Linkypoo
Now mint them, and get me mine. LOL