Buy Presidential Dollar Coins with CC @ Face Value, Free Shipping
Jun 27, 08, 1:01 am
#226
Join Date: Jun 2008
Programs: AA ExPt 1MM, SPG Au
Posts: 106
They are, by law, the same physical dimensions as the dollar coins have been since the Susan B. Anthony dollars were issued, which is to say, slightly larger than a quarter.
Jun 27, 08, 1:01 am
#227
Join Date: Jun 2008
Programs: AA ExPt 1MM, SPG Au
Posts: 106
Oops.
Last edited by arc; Jun 27, 08 at 1:03 am Reason: double posting
Jun 27, 08, 1:43 am
#228
Join Date: Oct 2003
Programs: AA lifetime Gold, SPG
Posts: 442
I ordered mine 6/16, and I remembered it had a backorder ship date of 6/28. The confirmation email I got had a ship date of 7/1. Now I check online and it has a ship date of 7/12! How does it keep getting pushed back? I can't believe there are people who are paying expedite fees to skip line and get the coins sooner.
Jun 27, 08, 8:09 am
#229
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: BOS, MHT
Programs: AA ltg, B6, DL, UA, AS, SPG/Marriott Plt, HH, Hyatt
Posts: 10,046
I just ordered $500 more/
Last edited by Marathon Man; Jun 27, 08 at 8:15 am
Jun 27, 08, 10:29 pm
#230
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Saipan, MP 96950 USA (Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands = the CNMI)
Programs: UA Silver, Hilton Silver. Life: UA .56 MM, United & Admirals Clubs, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 13,273
So did my 15-year-old son.
Jun 27, 08, 10:53 pm
#231
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: BNA
Posts: 2,076
I had them all sent to my place. The postman just left them all sitting in one of his plastic mail tubs on my front porch. I actually like spending these things and keep a roll in my console and another in my backpack, so I think I may order a few more packs. I'm still short a few SPG points and UA miles for my next trip anyway.
Jun 28, 08, 4:42 am
#232
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: BZN
Programs: AA:Lifetime Plat DL:Lifetime Silver UA:1P MAR:Lifetime Tit
Posts: 8,288
Make that $30-45 for me. I used my Citi Amex Plat with 3 TY points per dollar. I can easily get 2 cents per point redeeming for flights (fixed-point redemption), 3 cents with a bit more work (business class)...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 28, 08, 7:16 am
#233
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: DFW, AA, Hilton
Posts: 16,692
mooper, you can't just look at the value of the single transaction. In my case, that 500 is just what I needed to top off for a 25k award ticket.
btw, I really wonder why our orders are delayed more and more. Does the US mint have trouble making these coins? Which metals are used in these coins? Maybe we should horde them instead of bills since world metals are rising in prices.
btw, I really wonder why our orders are delayed more and more. Does the US mint have trouble making these coins? Which metals are used in these coins? Maybe we should horde them instead of bills since world metals are rising in prices.
Last edited by ChaseTheMiles; Jun 28, 08 at 7:43 am
Jun 28, 08, 7:35 am
#234
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 26
I am in the same boat as the $30-45. I used a Citi Platium Amex and got 1500 TY points for this transaction. I only live 2 miles from a bank and pass it every day, so I don't see time & gas as significant in any way to me. It took less than 2 minutes inside the bank. I took in $250 each time as to not do it all in one transaction. The first time I deposited it, and had no problem. The second time I asked for bills. She handed me $250 in bills within 1 minute or less. She didn't even verify I had an account with them!
Jun 28, 08, 12:13 pm
#235
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Fort Myers, FL
Programs: Hilton Gold, SPG & IHG Plat, & every airline program that I can join
Posts: 2,279
Judy J
Jun 29, 08, 8:06 am
#236
Join Date: May 2003
Programs: AA (1MM), Marriott (LT Gold)
Posts: 1,766
I placed my first order yesterday when the product was showing as "back-ordered". The on-line order receipt I received immediately after submission shows a sub-total of $500, S&H of $0, and Total of $0.
The subsequent e-mail I received from the Mint shows Merchandise (blank), S&H of $4.95, and a Total of $4.95.
Will this all eventually sort out to a $500 charge when (and if) the product is shipped? I'm not interested in paying $4.95 over face for these coins.
The subsequent e-mail I received from the Mint shows Merchandise (blank), S&H of $4.95, and a Total of $4.95.
Will this all eventually sort out to a $500 charge when (and if) the product is shipped? I'm not interested in paying $4.95 over face for these coins.
Last edited by ExitRowAisle; Jun 29, 08 at 8:50 am
Jun 29, 08, 8:39 am
#237
Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: Northport, NY
Posts: 1,726
I received the following via email on my latest order:
Order Process Date: 6/24/08
Merchandise : 500.00
Freight . . . :
Total . . : 500.00
1. CIRC.$1 COIN DIRECT SHIP ROLLS-J Q ADAMS (Y01)
Qty 2 @ $250.00 - Backordered 07/09/08.
Order Process Date: 6/24/08
Merchandise : 500.00
Freight . . . :
Total . . : 500.00
1. CIRC.$1 COIN DIRECT SHIP ROLLS-J Q ADAMS (Y01)
Qty 2 @ $250.00 - Backordered 07/09/08.
Jun 29, 08, 8:48 am
#238
Join Date: May 2003
Programs: AA (1MM), Marriott (LT Gold)
Posts: 1,766
Is that the only e-mail you received after you ordered or the most recent?
My e-mail says the "Product Not Available" -- nothing about a back-order date. Is it too early to think that my order was not processed correctly ($0 S&H)?
Jun 29, 08, 8:58 am
#239
Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: Northport, NY
Posts: 1,726
Yes, that is the only email. On my first order I received the same message and later a shipping confirmation email.
I suggest you cancel your order and try again.
I suggest you cancel your order and try again.
Jun 29, 08, 9:04 pm
#240
Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: Northport, NY
Posts: 1,726
Or you can get them on Ebay for $600. http://cgi.ebay.com/500-John-Quincy-...3286.m14.l1318 
