Buy Presidential Dollar Coins with CC @ Face Value, Free Shipping
Jul 6, 10, 9:54 am
#9091
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Chicago
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Originally Posted by SkinsFan0521
Yeah, the dates on there certainly aren't 100% correct, but many times I get my coins shipped right on the date that they say they will. So, hopefully, this will be one of the times where they ship early.
Jul 6, 10, 9:57 am
#9092
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 110
2 Quick Questions.
Two quick questions
1. Anyone have bank recommendations? I'm not making the bank im at deal with the coins so im just goign to create an account at another bank for the coin work. BOA, US bank, etc?
2. I have read here that the 4box limit is per card, and per home... can anyone verify which that is? and can you ship to different addresses? ie my office and home?
1. Anyone have bank recommendations? I'm not making the bank im at deal with the coins so im just goign to create an account at another bank for the coin work. BOA, US bank, etc?
2. I have read here that the 4box limit is per card, and per home... can anyone verify which that is? and can you ship to different addresses? ie my office and home?
Jul 6, 10, 10:11 am
#9093
Moderator: Avis and Rental Cars
Join Date: Oct 2006
Programs: US Platinum, United 1k, HHonors Diamond, Avis CC, Priority Club Platinum, Marriott Gold
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Originally Posted by r.brown
I have always joked around with friends about how bad it would be if I was carrying a bunch of coins in my trunk and I got rear ended...
Well guess what happened today!!! Luckily the coins stayed in the box and not all over the road.
Well guess what happened today!!! Luckily the coins stayed in the box and not all over the road.
Originally Posted by deant
The coins in the trunk of my car were worth more than the car.
Originally Posted by lukeswenson
1. Anyone have bank recommendations? I'm not making the bank im at deal with the coins so im just goign to create an account at another bank for the coin work. BOA, US bank, etc?
To answer your question, I'd say that whatever bank is closest to you is best... maybe even whatever one (or few) have multiple branches so you don't p!ss them off too much, too soon.
Originally Posted by lukeswenson
2. I have read here that the 4box limit is per card, and per home... can anyone verify which that is? and can you ship to different addresses? ie my office and home?
Jul 6, 10, 10:22 am
#9094
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Toronto, ON but someday (hopefully) OGG or ACK
Programs: DL, AA, US, AC, Marriott Platinum, HHhonors Silver (Woo Hoo!)
Posts: 262
Originally Posted by IAHtraveler
Wow, hope you're okay! I've had the same though a few times about "coins everywhere on the road". I remember a story probably 10 years ago where a Brinks-type truck was in an accident & coins were scattered everywhere on the highway. It was on an overpass, so lots of coins down below.
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6652VC20100706
The question is - who would want Euros these days?
Jul 6, 10, 4:17 pm
#9095
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Purgatory
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Originally Posted by closecover
Ironically enough, I just read the following story on Reuters:
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6652VC20100706
The question is - who would want Euros these days?
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6652VC20100706
The question is - who would want Euros these days?
Jul 6, 10, 4:31 pm
#9096
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,454
Any guesses as to what USPS will do when they deliver my box to UPS? I've been having UPS hold all deliveries instead of shipping to my home and my last order is set to the UPS address. I'll miss my new friends over at Brown.
Jul 6, 10, 6:08 pm
#9097
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: HHH , SAV
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Originally Posted by lukeswenson
Two quick questions
1. Anyone have bank recommendations? I'm not making the bank im at deal with the coins so im just goign to create an account at another bank for the coin work. BOA, US bank, etc?
2. I have read here that the 4box limit is per card, and per home... can anyone verify which that is? and can you ship to different addresses? ie my office and home?
1. Anyone have bank recommendations? I'm not making the bank im at deal with the coins so im just goign to create an account at another bank for the coin work. BOA, US bank, etc?
2. I have read here that the 4box limit is per card, and per home... can anyone verify which that is? and can you ship to different addresses? ie my office and home?
Jul 6, 10, 8:55 pm
#9098
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 187
500 coins ordered on 7/1 shipped today via UPS next day air...
Jul 6, 10, 11:54 pm
#9099
Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: St Paul 02/04...not flying Delta
Posts: 2,324
Same Boat
[QUOTE=rc408;14253305]Any guesses as to what USPS will do when they deliver my box to UPS? I've been having UPS hold all deliveries instead of shipping to my home and my last order is set to the UPS address. I'll miss my new friends over at Brown.[/QUOTE
I have my shipments sent to UPS too. Recently I had one box on backorder and the Mint mailed it to UPS. UPS did not accept the shipment and it was sent back to the Mint. The Mint called about the snafu and wanted another address, but I simply allowed them to cancel the order ($250) because I did not want to change the address for one box. If future orders go via USPS (has that been confirmed), then I might go back to work deliveries. Now, withe the limits, I would only have to haul 19lbs to my car...or walk to the bank at lunch.
I have my shipments sent to UPS too. Recently I had one box on backorder and the Mint mailed it to UPS. UPS did not accept the shipment and it was sent back to the Mint. The Mint called about the snafu and wanted another address, but I simply allowed them to cancel the order ($250) because I did not want to change the address for one box. If future orders go via USPS (has that been confirmed), then I might go back to work deliveries. Now, withe the limits, I would only have to haul 19lbs to my car...or walk to the bank at lunch.
Last edited by Comicwoman; Jul 6, 10 at 11:55 pm Reason: Read the post above...looks like UPS is still the method
Jul 7, 10, 9:48 am
#9100
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,454
Originally Posted by rc408
Any guesses as to what USPS will do when they deliver my box to UPS? I've been having UPS hold all deliveries instead of shipping to my home and my last order is set to the UPS address. I'll miss my new friends over at Brown.
Jul 7, 10, 12:35 pm
#9101
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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Est. shipping date for Sacajawea dollars has slipped to 7/14.
Only a gubmint agency could do business this way:
On 6/30 I placed an order for other stuff, not $1 coins, roughly $270 total. The order was immediately placed on hold. This was the first order to be shipped to my PO box.
On 7/5 I placed my next $1000 order of $1 coins. That order was also placed on hold. This order is also destined for my PO box.
On 7/6 the hold was released on the $1 coin order. It is now "in process".
Yesterday (7/6) I received a letter from the US Mint informing me that due to the size of the 6/30 order, I have to fill out & sign a form verifying the amount, billing address & shipping address and return it within 10 business days of the date (7/2) on the letter. Otherwise they will conclude that I no longer want the order and will cancel it.
Yet the $1 coin order, almost 4X the amount & placed 5 days later, must be small enough to ship without such idiotic verification?
Also, my understanding is that if a merchant has a confirmation code from Visa, they are protected from fraudulent transactions. Such verification should be totally unnecessary.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch, I've circulated 939 $1 coins in the last week: $360 FlexPerks bill, $345 purchase of used books from individual, $131 RV trailer loan payment, $3 parking meter @ the MN Historical Society.
Only a gubmint agency could do business this way:
On 6/30 I placed an order for other stuff, not $1 coins, roughly $270 total. The order was immediately placed on hold. This was the first order to be shipped to my PO box.
On 7/5 I placed my next $1000 order of $1 coins. That order was also placed on hold. This order is also destined for my PO box.
On 7/6 the hold was released on the $1 coin order. It is now "in process".
Yesterday (7/6) I received a letter from the US Mint informing me that due to the size of the 6/30 order, I have to fill out & sign a form verifying the amount, billing address & shipping address and return it within 10 business days of the date (7/2) on the letter. Otherwise they will conclude that I no longer want the order and will cancel it.
Yet the $1 coin order, almost 4X the amount & placed 5 days later, must be small enough to ship without such idiotic verification?
Also, my understanding is that if a merchant has a confirmation code from Visa, they are protected from fraudulent transactions. Such verification should be totally unnecessary.Meanwhile, back at the ranch, I've circulated 939 $1 coins in the last week: $360 FlexPerks bill, $345 purchase of used books from individual, $131 RV trailer loan payment, $3 parking meter @ the MN Historical Society.
Last edited by MikeMpls; Jul 7, 10 at 12:41 pm
Jul 8, 10, 8:26 am
#9102
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Des Moines
Programs: AA Platinum, Marriott Gold
Posts: 186
Jul 8, 10, 9:20 am
#9103
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Upper Sternistan
Posts: 8,184
Originally Posted by miller4isu
The Mint presses 750 coins a minute, and these days is producing 20 million coins a day, though its full capacity is higher, as much as 50 million coins daily.
Jul 8, 10, 11:34 am
#9104
Join Date: May 2003
Location: CA
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 2,879
Originally Posted by josephstern
Nice pic, but the article doesn't seem to have been proofread:
Did they bother to multiply that out? 750 per minute is 1,080,000 in 24 hours, assuming they work 24 hours per day even. So I'm not clear at all on how they produce 20 million per day. Maybe they meant per "second?"
Did they bother to multiply that out? 750 per minute is 1,080,000 in 24 hours, assuming they work 24 hours per day even. So I'm not clear at all on how they produce 20 million per day. Maybe they meant per "second?"
Jul 8, 10, 11:59 am
#9105
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Nor/Cen-Cal
Programs: SPG, UA, BA, AA, Hawaiian, Cont.
Posts: 20
This may have been covered and I just missed it at a quick glance...
How does the Back order affect the $1000/10Days... I'm just > 10 days from my last order, which is on back order until next week (supposedly). Can I/Should I order the next $1000, or should I wait until these are all delivered before I place a new order at risk of getting some all of them cancelled for buying too many?
SW2
How does the Back order affect the $1000/10Days... I'm just > 10 days from my last order, which is on back order until next week (supposedly). Can I/Should I order the next $1000, or should I wait until these are all delivered before I place a new order at risk of getting some all of them cancelled for buying too many?
SW2
