Other than John Maben, who else is backing up the proverbial truck...

RYK · December 2, 2009 11:34PM

for the lovely (

) '09 1 once proof platinum eagle?

Classof67 · December 2, 2009 11:59PM

Ordering 10, but John gets 9.

claychaser · December 3, 2009 12:10AM

Even though many of the pundits here don't like the design (and that includes me), this may be a coin that the TV Hucksters promote. For myself, I'm selling off all but one to JMRC/MCM, and that subsidizes the price that I pay and therefore gets me there for less than bullion. With the tiny eagle "bird" on the reverse, I think it also qualifies as a CC quarterly special, and hopefully PCGS offers First Strike on these.

jmski52 · December 3, 2009 12:18AM

I'm probably going to hold my nose and buy one, maybe two. I see no compelling reason to rush, though. I might wait and see what the mintage is doing before I do it.

I'm much more excited about the new uber-key, Margaret Taylor.

lope208 · December 3, 2009 12:28AM

<< Even though many of the pundits here don't like the design (and that includes me), this may be a coin that the TV Hucksters promote. For myself, I'm selling off all but one to JMRC/MCM, and that subsidizes the price that I pay and therefore gets me there for less than bullion. With the tiny eagle "bird" on the reverse, I think it also qualifies as a CC quarterly special, and hopefully PCGS offers First Strike on these. >>

The quarterly special is for coins valued at $1000 and less.

claychaser · December 3, 2009 12:29AM

<< 

<< Even though many of the pundits here don't like the design (and that includes me), this may be a coin that the TV Hucksters promote. For myself, I'm selling off all but one to JMRC/MCM, and that subsidizes the price that I pay and therefore gets me there for less than bullion. With the tiny eagle "bird" on the reverse, I think it also qualifies as a CC quarterly special, and hopefully PCGS offers First Strike on these. >>

The quarterly special is for coins valued at $1000 and less. >>

SportsModerator · December 3, 2009 12:43AM

Like a fish, I'll take the bait and buy a couple just so I can join in the the crying and wailing on the board when these turkeys flounder in the flotsam and jetsom of numismatic blunders. Turkey I said? Well is it a coincidence that it's being issued so close to Thanksgiving?

jmski52 · December 3, 2009 12:50AM

Hey, SM - at least they are made of platinum.

earlyAurum · December 3, 2009 12:55AM

Not the truck but I will buy 2 of them.
early

Classof67 · December 3, 2009 1:09AM

<< Like a fish, I'll take the bait and buy a couple just so I can join in the the crying and wailing on the board when these turkeys flounder in the flotsam and jetsom of numismatic blunders. Turkey I said? Well is it a coincidence that it's being issued so close to Thanksgiving? >>

If we can't cry and wail here, what WILL (Karl Malden voice) we do?!

adamlaneus · December 3, 2009 1:16AM

I don't have any platinum coins and i'm thinking that this is not a particularly good year to start getting them.

I have the hots for Margaret Taylor. First lady! Yeah!!!

Longacre · December 3, 2009 1:31AM

Is he running any specials whereby we order 10 from the mint and sell them to him for a $x profit, or are there no ordering limits?

Barndog · December 3, 2009 1:32AM

<< Is he running any specials whereby we order 10 from the mint and sell them to him for a $x profit, or are there no ordering limits? >>

check the BST for moderncoinmart's thread

Longacre · December 3, 2009 1:34AM

<< 

<< Is he running any specials whereby we order 10 from the mint and sell them to him for a $x profit, or are there no ordering limits? >>

check the BST for moderncoinmart's thread >>

Longacre tries not to frequent that segment of the boards, but if I must.....

adamlaneus · December 3, 2009 1:39AM

I have never fully understood something about Longacre and this morning, my curiosity gets the best of me. So I ask:

An acre is a measure of area.
As such, the adjective "long" seems misplaced.
The word "long" is usually applied to a length, not an area.

Is not "LargeAcre" more appropriate a name? Perhaps "WideAcre" if you mean that your acre is only long on one side?

nankraut · December 3, 2009 1:42AM

<< I have never fully understood something about Longacre and this morning, my curiosity gets the best of me. So I ask:

An acre is a measure of area.
As such, the adjective "long" seems misplaced.
The word "long" is usually applied to a length, not an area.

Is not "LargeAcre" more appropriate a name? Perhaps "WideAcre" if you mean that your acre is only long on one side?

Uh oh.....I'm getting a headache!

>>

Longacre · December 3, 2009 1:56AM

<< I have never fully understood something about Longacre and this morning, my curiosity gets the best of me. So I ask:

An acre is a measure of area.
As such, the adjective "long" seems misplaced.
The word "long" is usually applied to a length, not an area.

Is not "LargeAcre" more appropriate a name? Perhaps "WideAcre" if you mean that your acre is only long on one side?

>>

It's too bad three martini lunches went out of style in 1976. Longacre could have used one of those as we reach the noon hour on the east coast.

JohnMaben · December 3, 2009 2:08AM

Thanks to those who are participating in our offer to buy these for us, which is now closed. I think the 5 coin limit will disappear quickly but we always need a decent initial supply of most new products as early as possible. The 8000 mintage doesnt seem low, but not high either considering there is no other option if you want to own a 2009 dated platinum eagle.... IMO, not a bad play at all considering any proof platinum typically carries a $200-$300 per ounce premium over melt anyway.

John

guitarwes · December 3, 2009 2:11AM

order # 33554xxx

5 big ones......

wondercoin · December 3, 2009 2:17AM

I decided to "back up the truck" today on all years of proof platinum prior to 2008. I am looking for a fresh $100,000+ position in pre-2008 proof platinum today. There's something for everyone in this market!!

Wondercoin

Classof67 · December 3, 2009 2:27AM

<< Is he running any specials whereby we order 10 from the mint and sell them to him for a $x profit, or are there no ordering limits? >>

To clarify my 10, 5 for me, my son is ordering 5 (lives in another state). We're legal

Longacre · December 3, 2009 3:02AM

Just out of curiousity, what was the deal? How much did JMRC wet your beak for making the order?

RMLTM79 · December 3, 2009 3:11AM

<< order # 33554xxx

5 big ones...... >>

5 big ones as well. Never owned platinum before, can't wait to see them in person. Considering no other proof eagles were made this year and the premiums Mr. Maben mentioned, I think this will be a winner short and long term.

Classof67 · December 3, 2009 3:45AM

<< Just out of curiousity, what was the deal? How much did JMRC wet your beak for making the order? >>

A big 50 smackaroos per coin! We're in the money now!

Plus the credit card bonus almost equals another free round trip on Southwest.

RWB · December 3, 2009 3:51AM

What's "John Maben?"

jmski52 · December 3, 2009 4:01AM

What's "John Maben?"

John Maben = a quick $250, if you don't mind putting $8,900 to work for a few days. I guess it works for some people.

RWB · December 3, 2009 4:06AM

TV sales, or...?

jmski52 · December 3, 2009 4:14AM

He's a dealer in Moderns, has an internet site, is a member here.

RWB · December 3, 2009 4:39AM

Ah...OK. Thanks. I don't get out much, and when I do, I usually leave my brain behind so I have something to sit on when I return.

goose3 · December 3, 2009 4:40AM

<< 

<< Just out of curiousity, what was the deal? How much did JMRC wet your beak for making the order? >>

A big 50 smackaroos per coin! We're in the money now!

Plus the credit card bonus almost equals another free round trip on Southwest. >>

that's what I'm talking about. I will earn a 100.00 certificate to Cabelas with these babies!

guitarwes · December 3, 2009 4:45AM

$250 ain't bad for trading some money around. John Maben/ModernCoinMart is a straight shooter.

Longacre · December 3, 2009 4:49AM

<< $250 ain't bad for trading some money around. John Maben/ModernCoinMart is a straight shooter. >>

I agree. EZ Money.

Does anyone know when he will be having his next money give-away? I might partake, but I usually don't hang out on the BST boards.

TomB · December 3, 2009 5:05AM

Some folks might scoff at the offer by MCM, but a 2.8% ROI for doing nothing other than re-routing a package of coins can be fair enough these days.

goose3 · December 12, 2009 2:40PM

my CC has not been charged but the mint has done something. My available credit is off by about 9K.

puritan9 · December 12, 2009 2:44PM

Looks like they are getting ready to ship it.

claychaser · December 13, 2009 1:16PM

CC has money hit againts limit, and the "Cancel" box on the order status page is gone. So I guess that they may ship this week.

The mint sold out of these, whcih surprised me due to the many (myself included) who do not like the design, especially the severed eagle head that looks like a duck.

Any word from PCGS if "First Strike" is offerred on this?

Other than John Maben, who else is backing up the proverbial truck...

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