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Aug 6, 2009, 9:50 pm
#3286
Join Date: May 2009
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When you get this info, can you pass it along, please? I had a W tell me the same thing, just before being "flagged" for large cash transactions (I posted about it last Friday/Saturday if you want more info).
To give the next part of my Wachovia saga: Today, with 2500, I went to the branch that questioned me last week. The teller told me he had to take the money to the back to count it, something that's never been done before. It took him nearly 10 minutes to "count" the rolls, which usually takes 90 seconds. While he was "counting", the other teller that I've explained my story to twice before, comes out to ask me the website I order them from. She wrote it down and asked me again why I do it. I explained my Chase CO card and I could tell she was taking notes, even though she was looking at me. She tried to be sly and said "Maybe I'll have to order some for myself because I can always use miles, too." No, I think you're just gathering info for the SAR or LCTR that you're filling out, but whatever. I just wish they'd be as honest with me as I am with them.
To give the next part of my Wachovia saga: Today, with 2500, I went to the branch that questioned me last week. The teller told me he had to take the money to the back to count it, something that's never been done before. It took him nearly 10 minutes to "count" the rolls, which usually takes 90 seconds. While he was "counting", the other teller that I've explained my story to twice before, comes out to ask me the website I order them from. She wrote it down and asked me again why I do it. I explained my Chase CO card and I could tell she was taking notes, even though she was looking at me. She tried to be sly and said "Maybe I'll have to order some for myself because I can always use miles, too." No, I think you're just gathering info for the SAR or LCTR that you're filling out, but whatever. I just wish they'd be as honest with me as I am with them.
Aug 6, 2009, 10:29 pm
#3287
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Has anyone taken a pile of these to Vega$ or Atlantic City? I'm just curious what the reaction of the casino cashiers would be to $10k+ or in dollar coins 
Aug 6, 2009, 11:02 pm
#3288
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: IAH
Posts: 536
I lugged a half dozen boxes to a Louisiana casino, thinking they'd be all in favor of the "if it's money, we'll take it!" idea. Let's just say, they were all frowns and "Let's see some ID" and "Where'd you get these from?!", and I was lucky to get them to take one box (which I promptly lost on the slots anyways, so I guess they were doing me a favor by not taking more).
You're better off calling all your local banks to see which will take them without much trouble. Leave the paper for the casinos.
Aug 6, 2009, 11:38 pm
#3289
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Programs: AA EXP "Life is good! Really good.""
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If I had to limit myself to $2500 deposits I would end up making 17 trip to the bank each day. Isn't it better to have them fill out one SAR than 17 SARs? Your bank is being jerks, maybe you need to talk to the manager. I have made an arrangement with my branch's operation manager so I only bring them in when she is there and she also works some Saturday so I can go in on Saturdays also. She has an explanation which clearly details the information on the reports and I have yet to see any G-Men.
Aug 7, 2009, 2:18 am
#3290
Join Date: Feb 2009
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These guys got cops involved when trying to use 8800 pennies to pay for a towed car!
http://consumerist.com/5330185/8800-...sh-to-extremes
http://consumerist.com/5330185/8800-...sh-to-extremes
Aug 7, 2009, 6:04 am
#3291
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Washington DC
Programs: Premier Executive, Continental Platinum, SPG Gold, IHG Platinum, Velocity Gold, Alaskan MPV Gold.
Posts: 461
Response from Wachovia.
We will accept rolled coins in any denomination and unrolled coins for
immediate deposit in an amount less than the standard roll for the coins
involved. Any loose coins in excess of this amount will be subject to a
deposit delay as described above. You are not required to record your
name or account number on the rolls.
I like the " We will accept rolled coins in any denomination". This will be printed out and shown to the evil eye lady at my local W.
immediate deposit in an amount less than the standard roll for the coins
involved. Any loose coins in excess of this amount will be subject to a
deposit delay as described above. You are not required to record your
name or account number on the rolls.
I like the " We will accept rolled coins in any denomination". This will be printed out and shown to the evil eye lady at my local W.
Aug 7, 2009, 7:24 am
#3292
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Aug 7, 2009, 7:29 am
#3293
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Worst case scenario is that I create a new registration every time I buy coins.
Mike
Aug 7, 2009, 7:35 am
#3294
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Is it really that much of a problem to register? They will still know who you are if you don't...
Aug 7, 2009, 7:56 am
#3295
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: SEA
Programs: Alaska MVPG 100K, IHG Ambassador, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium
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Yes. Enter your order number and last name. You can even cancel the order this way before it is approved/in process. That's why the Mint's order confirmation email says NEVER disclose your order number.
Aug 7, 2009, 8:32 am
#3296
Join Date: Nov 1999
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I ordered my second round of Jefferson, Monroe and Jackson ($500 ea). This makes a total of $1000 each. My order is on hold.
Does this mean it hasn't been processed, or will be cancelled?
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BTW, if you can only order $5K NA and $500 each president, how are folks getting more? Some deposit anecdotes seemingly exceed these limits.
Apologies if the answer is upthread.
Does this mean it hasn't been processed, or will be cancelled?
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BTW, if you can only order $5K NA and $500 each president, how are folks getting more? Some deposit anecdotes seemingly exceed these limits.
Apologies if the answer is upthread.
Aug 7, 2009, 8:55 am
#3297
Moderator: Avis and Rental Cars
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 8,033
I ordered my second round of Jefferson, Monroe and Jackson ($500 ea). This makes a total of $1000 each. My order is on hold.
Does this mean it hasn't been processed, or will be cancelled?
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BTW, if you can only order $5K NA and $500 each president, how are folks getting more? Some deposit anecdotes seemingly exceed these limits.
Apologies if the answer is upthread.
Does this mean it hasn't been processed, or will be cancelled?
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BTW, if you can only order $5K NA and $500 each president, how are folks getting more? Some deposit anecdotes seemingly exceed these limits.
Apologies if the answer is upthread.
2. The NAs don' thave a 5k limit anymore! You can order up to 99 boxes at once (the site doesn't have space for 3 characters, or 100+ boxes per order) and you can order as often as you want.
Aug 7, 2009, 9:06 am
#3298
Join Date: Mar 2007
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To register or not?
If I register on the Mint site, can I have deliveries sent to an address other than the one associated with my credit card, or does it still have to match the card address?
Aug 7, 2009, 9:21 am
#3299
Join Date: Feb 2009
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Yes.... you can enter different addresses for billing AND shipping purposes, such as shipping to your office or mother-in-law as a gift, etc. This is easily done regardless if you have registered.
Aug 7, 2009, 9:41 am
#3300
Join Date: Mar 2003
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Yes, Homeland Security is Watching...
IAHtravelr, you are probably correct about the SAR. Banks are required to report any "suspicious" activity and it is easier to report than to explain to internal auditors or the Feds why you didn't.
Even if the transaction didn't seem suspicious, there are requirements to report large cash deposits (CTR). Many banks use a manual process for collecting information. Since they do not know how many branches you've been in today they collect the info and send it to the bank's security department to accumulate.
Regarding the "honesty". It is illegal for a bank employee to disclose that she is filing a SAR about you. This includes sharing the information with bank employees that are not part of the reporting chain and the bank's lawyers. Even subpoena from outside Homeland Security regarding SARs cannot be answered. (All courtesy ot the same people that brought you the TSA.)