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Jan 14, 2010, 11:35 pm
#7486
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Miami, FL, USA
Posts: 4,047
My order for John Adams and Andrew Jackson just went to Reserved, and my card got authed. My order for Van Burens are still backordered. I'm having a blast spending these things. One valet parking attendant told me today that they use them in the vending machines.
Jan 15, 2010, 8:06 am
#7487
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: SAT
Programs: SWA CP, AA Gold 1mm, UA, CO
Posts: 20
Many (most?) bulk buyers of these coins are doing things the right way. I've distributed $6k already giving them out as change -- almost all to people who are going to put them into circulation directly.
This thread will get read. I hope the bragging doesn't end things (even at the 20 box max) and people stop abusing it.
This thread will get read. I hope the bragging doesn't end things (even at the 20 box max) and people stop abusing it.
Jan 15, 2010, 10:12 am
#7488
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: MGM
Programs: United Silver, PC Plat/Amb, HH Dmnd
Posts: 805
I just had an interesting experience at the bank. While I was making a deposit (not coins), two of the tellers were chuckling about a little old lady who had just deposited $6k in presidential dollar coins. Before I finished up, the lady came back in and went to the teller next to me to deposit $1k more. The coins were packaged in a single long flat white box with holes in the top. Has anyone else seen them come that way?
I'm fairly sure that the lady was doing some sort of purchase/deposit plan as she was keeping track of which president was in each of the boxes that she deposited. But how was she getting $1k of each president in a single box? Also, while I was finishing up, the manager warned her about structuring as she indicated that she had several more boxes to deposit.
Andyandy
I'm fairly sure that the lady was doing some sort of purchase/deposit plan as she was keeping track of which president was in each of the boxes that she deposited. But how was she getting $1k of each president in a single box? Also, while I was finishing up, the manager warned her about structuring as she indicated that she had several more boxes to deposit.
Andyandy
Jan 15, 2010, 10:52 am
#7489
Join Date: May 2002
Location: St Louis, MO
Programs: AA L.T. PLT
Posts: 3,281
I just had an interesting experience at the bank. While I was making a deposit (not coins), two of the tellers were chuckling about a little old lady who had just deposited $6k in presidential dollar coins. Before I finished up, the lady came back in and went to the teller next to me to deposit $1k more. The coins were packaged in a single long flat white box with holes in the top. Has anyone else seen them come that way?
I'm fairly sure that the lady was doing some sort of purchase/deposit plan as she was keeping track of which president was in each of the boxes that she deposited. But how was she getting $1k of each president in a single box? Also, while I was finishing up, the manager warned her about structuring as she indicated that she had several more boxes to deposit.
Andyandy
I'm fairly sure that the lady was doing some sort of purchase/deposit plan as she was keeping track of which president was in each of the boxes that she deposited. But how was she getting $1k of each president in a single box? Also, while I was finishing up, the manager warned her about structuring as she indicated that she had several more boxes to deposit.
Andyandy
Jan 15, 2010, 11:11 am
#7490
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: SAT
Programs: SWA CP, AA Gold 1mm, UA, CO
Posts: 20
Jan 15, 2010, 11:42 am
#7491
Join Date: Dec 2003
Programs: AA Plat Pro, United Silver, Marriott LTT, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,120
But...doesn't the BK take CCs? I have to be really careful not to use a handful of dollar coins on transactions for which I would have otherwise used a points-earning card...sort of defeats the purpose!
Jan 15, 2010, 11:44 am
#7492
Join Date: Dec 2003
Programs: AA Plat Pro, United Silver, Marriott LTT, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,120
The 2010 N.A.s have moved from backordered to In Process, for me at least.
Soon FTs will attempt to order another round of 20 boxes of 2010 N.A.s, with shipping to the same address. Perhaps you will be one of them. Then we will know if the limits are being enforced, or are instead "suggestions".
Soon FTs will attempt to order another round of 20 boxes of 2010 N.A.s, with shipping to the same address. Perhaps you will be one of them. Then we will know if the limits are being enforced, or are instead "suggestions".
Past enforcement has not resulted in account closures. Excess orders are occasionally cancelled and the rule violator is allowed to attempt a repeated violation at a later time. Sometime the repeat violator has better success with the subsequent order (than he did with the cancelled order).
Jan 15, 2010, 12:05 pm
#7493
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Programs: Airline Free Agent, Fairmont Lifetime Platinum, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Honors Diamond
Posts: 3,041
Aha, it must be mr. pickle's mother
Jan 15, 2010, 1:05 pm
#7494
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Fort Myers, FL
Programs: Hilton Gold, SPG & IHG Plat, & every airline program that I can join
Posts: 2,279
I don't bother for my $3 BK purchase, but you will be proud to hear that for McDonalds I buy the $50 arch card with CC then register it with Upromise for the whopping .50 bonus to the account. I did receive the miles/points/cash for the coin purchase so it is still the same as a charge in the first place.
JudyJFLA
JudyJFLA
Jan 15, 2010, 2:47 pm
#7495
Join Date: May 2009
Location: USA
Programs: UAL 1MM, Marriott Plat, Hyatt Globalist, AA 3MM
Posts: 831
The 2010 N.A.s have moved from backordered to In Process, for me at least.
Soon FTs will attempt to order another round of 20 boxes of 2010 N.A.s, with shipping to the same address. Perhaps you will be one of them. Then we will know if the limits are being enforced, or are instead "suggestions".
Soon FTs will attempt to order another round of 20 boxes of 2010 N.A.s, with shipping to the same address. Perhaps you will be one of them. Then we will know if the limits are being enforced, or are instead "suggestions".
Jan 15, 2010, 2:48 pm
#7496
Join Date: May 2009
Location: USA
Programs: UAL 1MM, Marriott Plat, Hyatt Globalist, AA 3MM
Posts: 831
Jan 15, 2010, 5:28 pm
#7497
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: DFW, AA, Hilton
Posts: 16,692
When I'm that old, I'd like to still be mentally sharp and physically able like her to make coin deposits.
Jan 16, 2010, 10:19 am
#7498
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: SAN
Posts: 887
FAQ Clarification please
How many boxes can I order?
Currently, you are limited to 20 boxes ($5,000) unless you send The Mint an email with justification for your larger quantity.
What must be done to go beyond that limit?
Currently, you are limited to 20 boxes ($5,000) unless you send The Mint an email with justification for your larger quantity.
What must be done to go beyond that limit?
Jan 16, 2010, 10:53 am
#7499
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: New Jersey
Programs: Credit Cards
Posts: 3,009
first box of $250 arrived today
for those that are missing their coins... this box sent via FedEx was simply left at the door unattended. I was waiting for the delivery today then decided to go to the park, nearly tripped over the box on my way out.
the two other boxes I ordered were shipped via UPS and status says signature required
for those that are missing their coins... this box sent via FedEx was simply left at the door unattended. I was waiting for the delivery today then decided to go to the park, nearly tripped over the box on my way out.
the two other boxes I ordered were shipped via UPS and status says signature required
Jan 16, 2010, 10:57 am
#7500
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: SAT
Programs: SWA CP, AA Gold 1mm, UA, CO
Posts: 20
The Mint's intent of the program is to get the $1 coins in circulation. You need to demonstrate to them that you'll help them meet that goal. I read of a laundry operator using them as change getting an exception.
With so many people buying, they appear to be limiting quantities for distribution to slow down "instant-depositors." So, getting an exception appears a moot point until the buzz dies down.
With so many people buying, they appear to be limiting quantities for distribution to slow down "instant-depositors." So, getting an exception appears a moot point until the buzz dies down.