I know this is not the best thread, but with the old coin thread closed, ibhope this can be added.
I contacted US Mint about a waiver on 1k per 10 day period as I have a legitimate use for 3k per 10 days. We exchanged several mails as I attempts to negotiate a lower purchase limit but ultimately asked "who CAN get a waiver these days?" Many of you received waivers but I had heard little success lately. Below is the response I received and may explain the back order situation:
The Direct Ship program is geared towards businesses that order 1000 coins in a 10 day period. The exempt approval process has been cut considerably due to limited inventory. The Direct Ship program uses left over Fed. inventory from the US Mint.
Office of $1 Coin Programs