Buy Presidential Dollar Coins with CC @ Face Value, Free Shipping
Jun 24, 2008, 6:24 pm
#211
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Package arrived, safely packed, and return address as "fullfillment center."
Now...to put these coins into circulation.
Now...to put these coins into circulation.
Jun 24, 2008, 6:27 pm
#212
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Jun 24, 2008, 6:29 pm
#213
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if anything, you are losing money by not doing this as opposed to this costing you more money.
that probably makes no sense, but here is what i am trying to say.
6/15 coins ship, cc charged
6/20 you have $500
6/21 you deposit $500
6/22 you invest $500
7/1 you get cc bill
8/1 you pay cc bill - $500 w/o any interest
for five weeks you have been earning 4%, 8% or 10% (your numbers).
oh and you get miles for your interest free cash advance.
Jun 24, 2008, 6:33 pm
#214
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actually you could invest the $500 you get from depositing coins (that are more of a interest-free cash advance), and pay the cc bill a month later without being out a penny.
if anything, you are losing money by not doing this as opposed to this costing you more money.
if anything, you are losing money by not doing this as opposed to this costing you more money.
Jun 24, 2008, 10:57 pm
#216
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Absolutlely correct. I was addressing those who were planning on slowly spending the coins rather than investing them. However, even those who invest must be comfortable with the risks associated with the order and the relatively meager return for the effort of ordering/depositing/investing. If we were talking about $100 o even $50 on a $500 purchase, I could understand how some folks would deem it worthwhile, but for ~$10?
Jun 25, 2008, 6:08 am
#217
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Absolutlely correct. I was addressing those who were planning on slowly spending the coins rather than investing them. However, even those who invest must be comfortable with the risks associated with the order and the relatively meager return for the effort of ordering/depositing/investing. If we were talking about $100 o even $50 on a $500 purchase, I could understand how some folks would deem it worthwhile, but for ~$10?
I wouldn't have done it for $10. Too much chance that something could go wrong, like somebody grabbing the coins from the mailbox.
Jun 26, 2008, 2:59 pm
#218
Join Date: Apr 2006
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Got my coins in the mailbox today. Took a box ($250) to bank america. Chick looked at them a little funny, but didn't say much. Easy deposit. I will do the other $250 tommorrow. I didn't want to do them all at once because I think they would be more likely to question it. I may place another order......oh, and forgot, they have not charged my credit card still.
Last edited by jimglobe; Jun 26, 2008 at 3:09 pm
Jun 26, 2008, 5:18 pm
#219
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I am a merchant, so I will use them in the till instead of $1 bills.
As for the per person limit, do they need a signature for delivery to a po box (we have no street delivery in East Glacier)? I am thinking of using my dog's card and address for an order.
As for the per person limit, do they need a signature for delivery to a po box (we have no street delivery in East Glacier)? I am thinking of using my dog's card and address for an order.
Jun 26, 2008, 5:33 pm
#221
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Tampa
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My mailman just left the Mint package in my mailbox with the regular mail.
Jun 26, 2008, 5:52 pm
#222
Join Date: Apr 2006
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I don't think there is a per person limit, only per order limit. Order 2 boxes as many times as you want.
Jun 26, 2008, 7:11 pm
#223
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changes make it not worth it now...
Unless I've missed something, there be new rules on the site:
1) new orders shipping 7/11
2) standard shipping is 1-2 weeks @ $4.95
3) expedited shipping is 2-3 business days @ $17.90/
ahh, well, all good things do change in FT land.
MM
1) new orders shipping 7/11
2) standard shipping is 1-2 weeks @ $4.95
3) expedited shipping is 2-3 business days @ $17.90/
ahh, well, all good things do change in FT land.
MM
Jun 26, 2008, 7:44 pm
#224
Join Date: Mar 2005
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It's true that the screen you saw lets you pick only from the above two shipping options.
But once you pick the $4.95 option and go to the next screen, you'll find that the shipping & handling is back to $0.00.
Jun 27, 2008, 12:10 am
#225
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