Buy Presidential Dollar Coins with CC @ Face Value, Free Shipping
Jun 19, 2009, 4:51 pm
#2476
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: DPS
Programs: EK Gold
Posts: 68
So you guys are ordering the coins to put them on your bank account for the point you get on your cc's right?
Wouldn't it be easier to make an ebay auction for something that doesn't excist and make a buy now price of $10.000, immediately buy it and then pay it to your second paypal account with the first one which is linked to your cc?
Just a thought, or wouldn't that work?
Wouldn't it be easier to make an ebay auction for something that doesn't excist and make a buy now price of $10.000, immediately buy it and then pay it to your second paypal account with the first one which is linked to your cc?
Just a thought, or wouldn't that work?
Jun 19, 2009, 5:07 pm
#2477
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Boulder, CO
Programs: UA, AA, WN; HH, MR, IHG
Posts: 7,054
Since PayPal charges a fee to accept credit cards, and eBay charges fees for listings, no, that wouldn't work - the concept here is to get the miles/cashback for free. Buying these coins from the Mint costs exactly the face value of the coins, since shipping is free... the only cost is that involved with going to the bank to deposit them. Trying to pay yourself with a credit card is solely a losing battle.
Also, PayPal is owned by eBay. They are relatively savvy about people with multiple accounts trying to pay themselves.
Also, PayPal is owned by eBay. They are relatively savvy about people with multiple accounts trying to pay themselves.
Jun 19, 2009, 5:09 pm
#2478
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: DPS
Programs: EK Gold
Posts: 68
And here I was thinking I had a brilliant idea 
Jun 19, 2009, 5:28 pm
#2479
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: PDX
Programs: OnePass, MilesPlus, AAdvantage, SkyMiles (unfortunately), PC Plat, HH Silver, Marriott Aluminium
Posts: 739
So what are the odds I can get an order filled and to my door within 2 weeks? I'm leaving for an extended vacation about then and would rather not have several thousand $ worth of coins in limbo both on the doorstep and on my credit card for the 3 or 4 weeks I'll be unable to deal with them. Judging from the wild variations in shipping time, probably not worth the risk eh? Just wanting to take advantage of the apparent relaxation of order limits before they become un-relaxed once again.
Jun 20, 2009, 1:10 am
#2480
Join Date: May 2003
Location: CA
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 2,879
So what are the odds I can get an order filled and to my door within 2 weeks? I'm leaving for an extended vacation about then and would rather not have several thousand $ worth of coins in limbo both on the doorstep and on my credit card for the 3 or 4 weeks I'll be unable to deal with them.
Jun 20, 2009, 2:35 am
#2481
Join Date: Nov 2008
Programs: Too Many to Count
Posts: 510
So what are the odds I can get an order filled and to my door within 2 weeks? I'm leaving for an extended vacation about then and would rather not have several thousand $ worth of coins in limbo both on the doorstep and on my credit card for the 3 or 4 weeks I'll be unable to deal with them. Judging from the wild variations in shipping time, probably not worth the risk eh? Just wanting to take advantage of the apparent relaxation of order limits before they become un-relaxed once again.
Jun 20, 2009, 4:26 am
#2482
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: PDX/PHX
Programs: AS 100k, AA MM, HH Dia
Posts: 198
Seems like the NA dollars are shipping very fast right now. I placed an order on Tuesday and received my tracking number Friday with scheduled delivery of Monday morning. Perhaps you could place an order and if it doesn't update to shipped by a week before you leave, call and cancel it and just wait till you come back...
Jun 20, 2009, 6:42 am
#2483
Join Date: Mar 1999
Location: SFO
Programs: United 1K
Posts: 2,264
I'd wait until you return from vacation to place your order.
Jun 20, 2009, 8:50 am
#2484
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: SEA
Programs: Alaska MVPG 100K, IHG Ambassador, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 1,704
It will be good 3-4 weeks to worry about during the vacation... I would just enjoy the trip and not risk it. We are talking about cash here, and I would always take the conservative approach.
Jun 20, 2009, 9:34 am
#2485
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Arkansas
Posts: 31
Seems like the NA dollars are shipping very fast right now. I placed an order on Tuesday and received my tracking number Friday with scheduled delivery of Monday morning. Perhaps you could place an order and if it doesn't update to shipped by a week before you leave, call and cancel it and just wait till you come back...
Jun 20, 2009, 7:11 pm
#2486
Join Date: May 2008
Location: SFO
Posts: 851
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well I finally made it through my first order and deposit. bank teller asked if I used to collect and now stopped and I just said it was a long story.
first order was NA 250 and took weeks to show up. second was 500+ and came overnight. so far so good
well I finally made it through my first order and deposit. bank teller asked if I used to collect and now stopped and I just said it was a long story.
first order was NA 250 and took weeks to show up. second was 500+ and came overnight. so far so good
Jun 21, 2009, 10:39 am
#2487
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 3,519
Apparently, I'm officially known as "The Coin Guy" at my local TD Banks. 
Jun 21, 2009, 10:43 am
#2488
Join Date: Dec 2004
Programs: UA-1K, MM, Hilton-Diamond, Marriott-Titanium
Posts: 4,432
Ha Ha. I am known as the "Coin Lady". They are at the point now where they don't even open the boxes. They just take them and the deposit slip from me. I also asked if anyone else is doing this and they said "No".
Jun 21, 2009, 2:11 pm
#2490
Moderator: Avis and Rental Cars
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 8,032
Are y'all taking them to the bank still sealed in the boxes from The Mint? I always take two $250 boxes and put all $500 in coins in one box; it makes transportation much easier (if you stand the rolls on end, they're easier to get 500 into a box).
My one bank loves it when I take them coins, especially Pres coins. Unfortunately, it's a bit farther away. The more convenient location despises me (except for the one manager) but they still take them.
My one bank loves it when I take them coins, especially Pres coins. Unfortunately, it's a bit farther away. The more convenient location despises me (except for the one manager) but they still take them.