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Jul 20, 2010, 2:08 pm
#9226
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Just as a datapoint... I was told by a CSR at the Mint today that the 10 day limit is business days, not calendar days. So, she wouldn't place my order since my last order was on the 9th. But, I've been placing orders 10 calendar days apart for the past month or so and it's been working just fine. So, I don't really know what the deal is with that, but just posting it in case somebody else comes across this problem.
Jul 20, 2010, 2:41 pm
#9227
Join Date: Sep 2007
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"Real life values" - Can anyone define this objectively?
I value freedom to wander and the ability to see far flung corners of the globe - and to do so comfortably - which I would not otherwise be able to afford for both my wife and I. Simple enough. I am, after all, seriously inflicted by wanderlust.
I value freedom to wander and the ability to see far flung corners of the globe - and to do so comfortably - which I would not otherwise be able to afford for both my wife and I. Simple enough. I am, after all, seriously inflicted by wanderlust.
Jul 20, 2010, 2:43 pm
#9228
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: WAS/ Silver Spring, MD,USA
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I tried the ten calendar day approach and it did not work at all. Upon calling, I was informed they require ten days from the date your credit card is processed. So the actual order date becomes useless for timing your next order since you never know exactly when they will process your order. What a ridiculous policy.
Jul 20, 2010, 3:07 pm
#9229
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Southern California
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"Real life values" - Can anyone define this objectively?
I value freedom to wander and the ability to see far flung corners of the globe - and to do so comfortably - which I would not otherwise be able to afford for both my wife and I. Simple enough. I am, after all, seriously inflicted by wanderlust.
I value freedom to wander and the ability to see far flung corners of the globe - and to do so comfortably - which I would not otherwise be able to afford for both my wife and I. Simple enough. I am, after all, seriously inflicted by wanderlust.
Jul 20, 2010, 3:07 pm
#9230
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That is not quite the case for me. Last shipped date and the new order date were less than 10 days. The new order was accepted and was just shipped.
Looks like they just have no idea what they are talking about. Some say business day, some say calendar day, an earlier post even quoted a rep saying 9 days, etc... I have heard FTers sometimes getting multiple orders without a problem, and all in a sudden none is approved even after the 10-day wait. Sounds like it is just a random policy.
Looks like they just have no idea what they are talking about. Some say business day, some say calendar day, an earlier post even quoted a rep saying 9 days, etc... I have heard FTers sometimes getting multiple orders without a problem, and all in a sudden none is approved even after the 10-day wait. Sounds like it is just a random policy.
Jul 20, 2010, 4:11 pm
#9231
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Different things matter to people at different stages in one's life, the importance of the same value can also vary over the course of life....what is important to you may not be important to me or at least not to the same degree (other than wanderlust, of course).......to each his/her own.
Jul 20, 2010, 5:30 pm
#9232
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Austin TX
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I have had no issues with 10 calendar days from the day of the order even with a short backorder (2 days).
When they go in-stock and reserved is when your CC is authorized. So it shouldn't be any later than 10 days after that and not the shipping date.
One note: I have been using different CC so I'm not re-using the same card every 10 days, I don't know if that makes a difference.
When they go in-stock and reserved is when your CC is authorized. So it shouldn't be any later than 10 days after that and not the shipping date.
One note: I have been using different CC so I'm not re-using the same card every 10 days, I don't know if that makes a difference.
Jul 21, 2010, 3:44 am
#9233
Join Date: Feb 2009
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I tried the ten calendar day approach and it did not work at all. Upon calling, I was informed they require ten days from the date your credit card is processed. So the actual order date becomes useless for timing your next order since you never know exactly when they will process your order. What a ridiculous policy.
Jul 21, 2010, 9:25 am
#9235
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Today when I placed an order, the CSR said that the rule is 10 calendar days (after a CSR told me yesterday that it was 10 business days) and there is a notice that pops up if the person has ordered in the "last 9 calendar days". I got the impression though, that the CSR can override it and place the order anyway, but it may be canceled later down the line.
As for the comments about an account vs guest... I've never created an account because I think it gives them an extra level of tracking ability. I really don't think it matters though because if you call the place the order over the phone, they have all of your information saved anyway. They'll ask you if you've ordered before and then ask for your zip code and last name. That information brings up your file.... email, phone & billing address.
As for the comments about an account vs guest... I've never created an account because I think it gives them an extra level of tracking ability. I really don't think it matters though because if you call the place the order over the phone, they have all of your information saved anyway. They'll ask you if you've ordered before and then ask for your zip code and last name. That information brings up your file.... email, phone & billing address.
Jul 21, 2010, 10:07 am
#9236
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1000 Sacajaweas ordered 7/5, backorder date is now 7/28. At this rate it will be hard to do more than $1K / month.
And the Sacajaweas are the ones they're supposed to be emphasizing!
And the Sacajaweas are the ones they're supposed to be emphasizing!
Jul 21, 2010, 10:15 am
#9237
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As it's been 10 days since you ordered, have you tried to place another oder? (just curious is it would work)
Jul 21, 2010, 10:17 am
#9238
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 389
The detailed description of the charge that just hit my card as "OFC DOLLAR COIN" is:
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US Mint Circulating Dollar Coin Sales
Doing Business As: OFC OF DOLLAR COIN PROGRA
Category: Other - Government Services
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so it looks to me like it's short for "Office of the dollar coin program", rather than being an acronym.
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US Mint Circulating Dollar Coin Sales
Doing Business As: OFC OF DOLLAR COIN PROGRA
Category: Other - Government Services
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so it looks to me like it's short for "Office of the dollar coin program", rather than being an acronym.
Jul 21, 2010, 10:30 am
#9239
Join Date: Jun 2004
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Today when I placed an order, the CSR said that the rule is 10 calendar days (after a CSR told me yesterday that it was 10 business days) and there is a notice that pops up if the person has ordered in the "last 9 calendar days". I got the impression though, that the CSR can override it and place the order anyway, but it may be canceled later down the line.
As for the comments about an account vs guest... I've never created an account because I think it gives them an extra level of tracking ability. I really don't think it matters though because if you call the place the order over the phone, they have all of your information saved anyway. They'll ask you if you've ordered before and then ask for your zip code and last name. That information brings up your file.... email, phone & billing address.
As for the comments about an account vs guest... I've never created an account because I think it gives them an extra level of tracking ability. I really don't think it matters though because if you call the place the order over the phone, they have all of your information saved anyway. They'll ask you if you've ordered before and then ask for your zip code and last name. That information brings up your file.... email, phone & billing address.
I really don't understand why people are calling and talking to misinformed CSRs.
Cheers!
Jul 21, 2010, 11:08 am
#9240
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Austin TX
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Posts: 442
My NA's orders have been shipping in 3-4 days consistently