mrpickles

My only cause at hand is the cause to earn points and miles. Their cause is not my cause.

KenfromDE

{QUOTES}Taking them, bringing them all to a bank, where the bank just sends them back to the mint really doesn't help that cause................Well they don't really go back to the mint, just the federal reserve vaults, but yea we know what you mean............And, in case you haven't noticed, most around here don't care. If you're looking for ethics around here, there's not much to see. You'd best just move on.............My only cause at hand is the cause to earn points and miles. Their cause is not my cause............

Don't we (sort of) give our word not to "bank" the coins? Does one's word mean nothing?

PS. Thank you OP for showing a method of (ethically) converting non credit card activity into miles.

Ken in Phx

You should reread the Mints comments. They dont say what you are saying above.

brasov02

and the answer is...

Welcome to the ethically-challenged (absent?) world of miles/points hoarding via the mint. (Best not to point it out though, it riles us up a bit.)

KenfromDE

Quote: Originally Posted by KenfromDE View Post
Don't we (sort of) give our word not to "bank" the coins? Does one's word mean nothing?.

The Mint verbiage: "The intended purpose of the Circulating $1 Coin Direct Ship program is to make $1 coins readily available to the public, at no additional cost, so they can be easily introduced into circulation—particularly by using them for retail transactions, vending, and mass transit. Increased circulation of $1 coins saves the Nation money. The immediate bank deposit of $1 coins ordered through this program does not result in their introduction into circulation and, therefore, does not comply with the intended purpose of the program.
By clicking “Add to Cart” I agree that I understand, and will comply with, the intended purpose of the program."

Sounds "sort of" the same. What am I missing?

IAHtraveler

Nope. We give our "word" not to "immediately deposit" these into a bank. There are several ways around this

brasov02

You aren't missing anything. If you are simply depositing your coins in the bank you are basically lying every time you make an order. Nobody is saying it is illegal. But it is dishonest. But we are still amazingly creative at attempting to justify such behavior. Just watch...

brasov02

and...

See how easy it is?

sethb

A month or two at the most. Or maybe a little longer.

(Yes, that's from my personal experience.)

Izzy24

How does one define what an "immediate deposit" is?

buschoi

That's why you got a in a previous post. How much clearer do you need it in writing?

Ken in Phx

Well I am extemely stupid and slow. So I would need it "sort of" exactly clear. Not some vague, general commentary.

msp2anywhere

But have any of ya'all had an NA order from on or after July 14th fulfilled? Mine appears to be languishing, along with my parents' order for SACs from 12th. Reason I'm asking is that AJ paid a visit to my cousin in the mean time...

Segway alert: Maybe the folks in IN are looking for some more help???

http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/job-JEUFFX6...er&scode=54926

Since the stereotypical FTer is a well motivated, self-starter with a yearning for success and accomplishment, and we excel in a team-oriented environment, perhaps we could offer our collective assistance... In Steven Covey's/7 Habits terms, it's a clear win-win! I'll take the first weekend day shift.

Back OT: any NAs ordered after 14 July and arrived?

ejh25

Just ordered my first $2K in coins!

SkinsFan0521

Yeah, I've had two orders of $1k each that were placed on 7/19 and got them a few days ago.