Originally Posted by
Andy2
Bank: Why are you doing this?
Me: The banks wouldn't help the U.S. government reduce its costs through ordering these, so the Mint decided to request that citizens help force the process via selling with no shipping costs. The Mint expects me to deposit these to help the government reduce costs.
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This is a great line, I will definitely use it next time. "I am doing it as a service to the government." Perhaps I can apply for some Stimulus funds for helping out.