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Dec 28, 2008, 7:23 pm
#1291
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1P, AA Gold
Posts: 102
Lately, the delay from order to ship is around 2 weeks (I guess to give time to the USMint employees to see if the shipping address has been used for these coins already?)
For example, my last order of $500 of John Quincy Adams was made on November 20th. The shipment (and charge to my card) occurred on December 10th. They arrived on 12/15.
Dec 29, 2008, 10:45 am
#1292
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: CHS
Programs: Delta, AA, BA, United, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Honors Diamond, SPG Marriott Gold, Sixt Platinum
Posts: 1,142
[QUOTE=FruJu;10975305]
Lately, the delay from order to ship is around 2 weeks (I guess to give time to the USMint employees to see if the shipping address has been used for these coins already?).QUOTE]
I agree they are taking longer , but I think they decide yes or no , by 9:30am on the next business day. My wife , our Imaginary friend, and I have received about 15 shipments so far. The five or so that were canceled, were all killed by the next business morning.
I think they just let the orders sit around for a while , because they can. Government job, you know...
Lately, the delay from order to ship is around 2 weeks (I guess to give time to the USMint employees to see if the shipping address has been used for these coins already?).QUOTE]
I agree they are taking longer , but I think they decide yes or no , by 9:30am on the next business day. My wife , our Imaginary friend, and I have received about 15 shipments so far. The five or so that were canceled, were all killed by the next business morning.
I think they just let the orders sit around for a while , because they can. Government job, you know...
Jan 1, 2009, 1:42 pm
#1293
Join Date: Nov 2008
Programs: Too Many to Count
Posts: 510
[QUOTE=TheRoadIsLife;10977922]
So did you use the same shipping and billing address for all the coin boxes?
Lately, the delay from order to ship is around 2 weeks (I guess to give time to the USMint employees to see if the shipping address has been used for these coins already?).QUOTE]
I agree they are taking longer , but I think they decide yes or no , by 9:30am on the next business day. My wife , our Imaginary friend, and I have received about 15 shipments so far. The five or so that were canceled, were all killed by the next business morning.
I think they just let the orders sit around for a while , because they can. Government job, you know...
I agree they are taking longer , but I think they decide yes or no , by 9:30am on the next business day. My wife , our Imaginary friend, and I have received about 15 shipments so far. The five or so that were canceled, were all killed by the next business morning.
I think they just let the orders sit around for a while , because they can. Government job, you know...
Jan 2, 2009, 12:03 pm
#1294
Join Date: May 1998
Posts: 3,062
Native American coin added to Direct Ship Program
Details:
2009 Circulating $1 Coin Direct Ship Rolls - Native American - Agriculture (N01)
Price: $250.00
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Product will be available for shipping 01/06/2009
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To encourage robust national circulation of $1 Coins (non-numismatic, circulation-grade coins), the United States Mint has introduced the Circulating $1 Coin Direct Ship Program. This program makes it easy for retailers, financial institutions, and other interested parties to obtain smaller quantities of $1 coins than can otherwise be obtained from the Federal Reserve.
The $1 coins, wrapped in rolls of 25, are available in quantities of $250 (1 box) or $500 (2 boxes).
For this special program:
* The United States Mint pays for standard shipping and handling of domestic orders. Any special handling will be paid by the customer.
* Orders are limited to two boxes ($500) per coin issue.
* Specific coins are available only while supplies last.
* Please allow approximately 1-2 weeks for shipping.
* All sales are final.
To ensure that all members of the public have fair and equal access to United States Mint products, any order placed prior to the official on-sale date and time (January 2, 2009, 12:00 Noon ET) shall not be deemed accepted by the United States Mint and will not be honored.
Price: $250.00
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Product will be available for shipping 01/06/2009
Add to Wish List
Add to Cart
To encourage robust national circulation of $1 Coins (non-numismatic, circulation-grade coins), the United States Mint has introduced the Circulating $1 Coin Direct Ship Program. This program makes it easy for retailers, financial institutions, and other interested parties to obtain smaller quantities of $1 coins than can otherwise be obtained from the Federal Reserve.
The $1 coins, wrapped in rolls of 25, are available in quantities of $250 (1 box) or $500 (2 boxes).
For this special program:
* The United States Mint pays for standard shipping and handling of domestic orders. Any special handling will be paid by the customer.
* Orders are limited to two boxes ($500) per coin issue.
* Specific coins are available only while supplies last.
* Please allow approximately 1-2 weeks for shipping.
* All sales are final.
To ensure that all members of the public have fair and equal access to United States Mint products, any order placed prior to the official on-sale date and time (January 2, 2009, 12:00 Noon ET) shall not be deemed accepted by the United States Mint and will not be honored.
Jan 2, 2009, 12:29 pm
#1295
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: ROC
Posts: 139
Good catch... ordered 2 boxes 
Thanks!
Thanks!
Jan 2, 2009, 12:38 pm
#1296
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,760
No more free shipping
Just ordered 2 boxes but the 4.95 std shipping no longer waived, It was added on checkout, eventhough in the front page description it said Mint would pay for std shipping.
Jan 2, 2009, 1:00 pm
#1298
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,760
Not mine. Ordered it around 12:45pm. Shipping is charged, even with a thrown in Prez coin (fully expect that would be a line-cancelled item). May be the glitch is fixed when you ordered.
I just called. The helpful rep looked at it and said she took the shipping off the order.
Hopefully it will be the case when it is billed.
I just called. The helpful rep looked at it and said she took the shipping off the order.
Hopefully it will be the case when it is billed.
Jan 2, 2009, 1:12 pm
#1299
Join Date: May 1998
Posts: 3,062
Not mine. Ordered it around 12:45pm. Shipping is charged, even with a thrown in Prez coin (fully expect that would be a line-cancelled item). May be the glitch is fixed when you ordered.
I just called. The helpful rep looked at it and said she took the shipping off the order.
Hopefully it will be the case when it is billed.
I just called. The helpful rep looked at it and said she took the shipping off the order.
Hopefully it will be the case when it is billed.
Jan 2, 2009, 3:23 pm
#1300
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: PSM
Posts: 69,232
Jan 2, 2009, 3:28 pm
#1301
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: BOS
Programs: Hilton Diamond Marriott Plat
Posts: 270
I'll raise you ten...
For what its worth, I can confirm it was fixed by 1:58pm today...
Jan 3, 2009, 9:17 am
#1302
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: DL MM & FC, Hertz Plat, Avis Pres Club, Nat'l Exec Elite, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 222
There is still confusion at the Mint
My on-line order placed today:
Order Process Date: 1/03/09
Merchandise : 1000.00
Freight . . . :
Add'l Frt . . : 12.95
Total . . : 1012.95
1. NATIVE AMERICAN $250 BOX $1 COIN (N01)
Qty 2 @ $250.00 - In stock.
2. JAMES MADISON $250 BOX $1 COINS (Y04)
Qty 2 @ $250.00 - In stock.
I called the Mint. They said that I had selected special handling, which I had not. They then canceled my original order and reordered. The same freight charge came up. They then tried to correct and it came up with a $4.95 frt. charge. This was also credited so my shipment should be freight free, we'll see when it arrives
Order Process Date: 1/03/09
Merchandise : 1000.00
Freight . . . :
Add'l Frt . . : 12.95
Total . . : 1012.95
1. NATIVE AMERICAN $250 BOX $1 COIN (N01)
Qty 2 @ $250.00 - In stock.
2. JAMES MADISON $250 BOX $1 COINS (Y04)
Qty 2 @ $250.00 - In stock.
I called the Mint. They said that I had selected special handling, which I had not. They then canceled my original order and reordered. The same freight charge came up. They then tried to correct and it came up with a $4.95 frt. charge. This was also credited so my shipment should be freight free, we'll see when it arrives
Jan 3, 2009, 3:50 pm
#1303
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Land of the Free
Programs: AA 1MM Plat, PC Plat RA, HHonors Gold, National EE
Posts: 1,440
I just ordered 2 boxes of the NA coins and had no issues with being charged shipping.
Jan 3, 2009, 5:40 pm
#1304
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: DCAs in walking distance
Programs: UA Million miler
Posts: 384
My order for 2 boxes of Native American coins went through without a hitch. However, last week's order for a repeat order of two boxes of Geo Wash coins was cancelled. They seem to be enforcing the 2 box/president limit now.
Jan 3, 2009, 7:08 pm
#1305
Join Date: Jun 2007
Programs: Hilton HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Diamond, US Air Gold
Posts: 57