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Check this out

http://mintnewsblog.blogspot.com/200...agle-gold.html

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No private business would survive with the policies that the US Mint governs by.

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What are the chances it's being delayed so the mint can catch up on fractional GAE's?

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In light of this news, I'll be speculating on one.

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Same here, I plan on getting one tomorrow at noon when they go on sale.

The bright side to this, is that if the price drops, you can just cancel your order with the mint and re-buy at the lower price!

It would be funny how poorly the mint is managed if it wasnt us taxpayers getting shafted.

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If they go on sale tommorow, report back here on what time you got through.
I bet I'll be the 1st on GIM to get through!
I'll post my order # minus the last 2 digits.

http://catalog.usmint.gov/webapp/wcs...dkey=ClickInfo

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Hopefully the website is up to the ordering traffic. The last go around for the 3-coin bald eagle commemorative set was an experience. The website was down, meaning you had to call. After nearly two hours I finally got through.

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My guess is they intentionally give themselves some leeway. It's much easier for a customer to accept it sooner than expected rather than later, and as we all know, goldbugs can be some pretty fiesty critters.

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The mint has limited these double eagles to 1 per house hold, My guess is if you cancel your order, the mint will reject you if you try to place another order. I plan on placing an order tomorrow and just wait (no telling how long for delivery, might be 9 months) Who knows, if gold prices climb, say to $1100 oz. the mint might cancel my order anyway. The mint is not in the business of losing money.

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I really want one of these but I have a hard time paying $1189.00 tomorrow and then waiting 6-9months for my product. I mean it will be a surprise when the coin finally gets here but thats $1189 I could spend on something physical right now.

I would be all about it if they took your name and number and as the coin came off the mint they called every person in order and said 'your coin is ready to ship, would you still like it and if so are you able to pay right now?" If you say no, you go to the back of the line, if you say yes, you pay and get your coin within a week.

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I will go for one tomorrow,along with alot of people. Will be made to demand for awhole year. Those that want one, will get it. Like the gold spouse coins(Can get at spot), the demand will lesson and so to the premiums that are about to be charged for these. But no telling what spot will be and these may be cheaper or more costly durning the year. The Mint will raise and lower price for these,weekly I read, durning their ordering/production run. :553:

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Does US Mint accept Credit Cards for coin purchases? If so, I doubt they would actually charge your CC until the coin is ready to ship, so technically you won't have to pay that money until you get your coin anyways. At least that's how all other businesses handle backorders, and this is US Mint we're talking about...

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Incredible coin. I'm buying one. You Americans make the best looking coins on the planet!

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exactly...

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According to the Mint website, they will charge you at time of shipping.

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TODAY 12:00 EST these are for sale........Order time, don't delay

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They won't take orders until 12:15, spread the word.:bear_rolleyes:

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12:05 - mint site has crashed

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just wait til they hit ebay for $1000 each

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And if you call em "We are unable to answer you call at this time. Please try again later."

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Terrible web site.

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My order is in at 12:05 Order number is 3082XXXX

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I canb't get thru by phone...I can't get thru by the web...very frustrating.

That link you posted still says you cannot order this SKU at this time.

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Go back to the main page and click through the Eagle link... and be prepared to wait. Mine's hanging like there's no tomorrow. Their IT department sucks.

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Orders will be processed on a first-in, first-out basis, and could potentially take up to six to nine months to ANSWER YOUR CALL...

just a little levity.

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My order is in at 12:30 Order number is 308286XX.

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My order is in. Took a half hour. Pages are real slow loading. Mint web site getting hammered. Order # 308283XX. Says the Double Eagle is Backordered. Anybody have any idea when they will ship?

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Well, have gotten almost through 3 times only to have it ring and you get the message, "Your party is not answering, please try your call later....." The website is not communicating. The last time I went through this was for the Bald Eagle and it was about the same (the website was down for that too)......

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:36_1_34: Yes I did! I got a system.
Did you see the ULTRA HIGH RELIEF GOLD COIN BOOK you get for free?
I'm glad you got your's too sweetie! :wink:

So you know, I'm pretty sure the order number started at 30826000.
That will tell you where your order is.
Your order is 1,700 + xx That's pretty good!

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My cart now shows backordered.

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It looks like the orders are piling in. Finally had mine go through at # 308313XX. Backordered with estimated ship date of 2/6/09. We can only hope...

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Yeah. Got through online. Order Number is 308327XX. You may be able to get their quicker by clicking on:

http://catalog.usmint.gov/webapp/wcs...category=10191

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Just tracked my order and it's shipping out on 1/28, The book on 2/06. Does anyone know what mint these are coming from,???????
I'm guessing WP

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I've been trying for an hour, but can't get through. And now I'm logged out due to inactivity. Great.

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It had better be worth it. What a pain in the ass!
I wonder how many of these things have already been produced?
I hope I don't have to wait 6-9 months.
#308283XX

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Wow looks like you are a few thousand orders ahead of me 30830xxx

:15_1_70v::biggrin:

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s&h is $10.90

does that sound right? i thought its free for orders above $500 (or even a lesser amount)

i selected standard 1-2 weeks shipping at $4.95... so how are they doing the math?

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Wow, arduous process. But worth it. Order Number: 308347XX

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Just got in. I think I'm in the backordered section (means I have to hope enough orders are disqualified/cancelled). Order # 308342XX.

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By "Backordered" they might only be referring to the 6-9 month wait.

They send an email that says "If for any reason your order cannot be processed, we reserve the right to cancel. If you placed your order under the "wait list" notice, inventory may not be available to fill your order." I don't see anything on my order that says anything about a "wait list".

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Order Number :308361xx

EE why did I receive a free UH3 ??

And what's a UH3 anyway?

Thanks.

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It's a free coin book. Bonus!

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Wow... What a profitable morning <grin....>
http://cgi.ebay.com/2009-Ultra-High-...3A1%7C294%3A50

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You are order number 9,600 + xx That's a lot of orders!

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Finally got through. Looks like its getting easier now. Order #308386XX

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do we automatically get the coin book? i saw a checkbox for the gift box but nothing about the book.

still trying to checkout.

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You are order 12,600 + XX
These things are selling fast.

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308415xx but didnt get a UH3

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$17,000,000 dollars worth sold so far.

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You can Track your order on the mint web site: Just type in your order # and you'll see your ship date, mine shows 1/28 shipping date, maybe we wont have a long wait

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I got my order in at 12:23 and am order # 308277XX with an expected ship date of 1/28/09. Hopefully they wont just keep pushing the day back more and more till they cancel it.

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I guess this means I'm on the waiting list?

"Order Status: Your order request has been suspended. "

Wait, there's something else written on the track order screen:

"1 unit backordered. Expected to ship on 02/06/2009."


Not sure, we'll see.

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maybe they can balance the budget soon!

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Order Status: Your order request is on hold. :bear_angry:

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:banana: Mine in just before 1:00 :s15: . Looks like 18-20K first 2hrs. BUT demand is slowing, as the site is fast now.

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That might be true. I don't know if these items have a fixed mintage or not. Typically on a fixed mintage item (if they only make 10k of them), backordered means you are beyond the order limit but still close enough that they think there is a chance people will cancel and you could get it (ie they overbook and tell you).

There was one year, maybe the 2007 or 2007 burnished blank ASE, where they had tons of orders they had to cancel and leave unfulfilled. Typically though, they are pretty good about filling orders like that.

Regardless, looking at my order status it says (my emphasis):

Order Status: Your order request is on hold.

2009 ULTRA HIGH RELIEF GOLD COIN 1 $1,189.00 $1,189.00 In stock and reserved

The last part is reassuring. Honestly, I wouldn't mind putting off paying for these for a while, as long as I get one. So if it ships in 2 months, fine with me.

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What was your order number, mine was 308277XX and my order just got switched to in stock and reserved compared to being on backorder. My order is still on hold, but its looking a little more promising

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Me to.

Order number: 308361xx went to in stock and reserved, from backordered.

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The ebayers are already at it.
Asking 2 and 3 G's for their order.

http://coins.search.ebay.com/2009-ul...0QQsacatZ11116

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Hey, don't go outing me ;). LOL, I think the same thing happened with the Jefferson Spouse. And then a short while later when they saw the market wasn't as good as they hoped, orders were canceled and returned. This is fairly predictable. Although, to be honest, I have less problem with people selling on eBay than the dealers getting people to order for them to get around the 1 per person limit.

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:yippee::yippee::yippee::yippee:

Got one! I'm sorry it took so long for you guys. Process took less than 5 minutes.

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LOL at all these people posting there tracking numbers and last names on their E-bay auctions. I just checked one out and IF i wanted to could have canceled their order... How dumb can these people be....

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That would be awesome! It would also help some of the "legitimate" buyers move up the order list.

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Finally hit the site, got mine - order #308591xx. So what is that over 30,000 sold so far? And yes, mine is backordered, but it says expected ship date 02/06/2009.

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Unfortunately they don't let you place to purchase coins in person at the Fulfillment Center, else I'd be one the first ones with possession!
As it was, ordering over the net was total pain in the butt:bear_angry:

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Thanks for the info, Bob.

I just checked again, and my order still says "suspended" so I looked in the FAQ and found this:

Question
What does "Your Order is Suspended" mean?

Answer
Orders can be in a temporary status of; suspended (S), error (E) or held (H) during the normal order processing period. If your order is still in one of these statuses after 7 business days, please contact Customer Service at one of the numbers listed below."

I hope there's nothing up with my order. I love this coin. I'll phone them tomorrow and see if I can get through to a warm body and interrogate them.

Ironically, today I received my first 1oz GAE from Gainesville Coin. The shipping was very fast. I've never bought or owned a GAE before. I'm Canadian and I've always only bought Maples. But I love this coin. It's beautiful.

cheers

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I doubt you did anything wrong. I think it's probably just related to the backorder status. I have the same message, and what's the chance were both stupid enough to screw up our orders? Hmm, well don't answer that question. When you do call, post a message though with what you found out.

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just got mine 30860xxx could just get one , i thought you could get as many as you wanted , what happen to that

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Some fellows were talking in earlier posts about this. Apparently you can only get one per customer/household or something. The mint apparently knew these things would be popular. And popular they are.

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My confirmation email said it was on backorder

wtf?

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I think I'll call and tell them I'm minority and I should get mine first

After all, I am a white hetro Christian male

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I had the "backordered" status to the elusive "In stock and reserved", and now to "backordered" status. The US Mint is a classic act...perhaps I will be waiting for r6 to 9 months for all of my merchandise...HAHAHA!

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I got my order in at 1:24 EST. Order number 30838XXX. Backordered and set to ship out on 2/6.

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LOL. That would be kinda funny, but mean.

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OP should do it just to let these ppl learn to be a little bit smarter...catch 'em while they're :4_8_4v:

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Lets see if the price of gold rises to $1,200ish (soon). Similar to how the price of gold fluctuated around $800ish - between now and when the first Buffalo's hit the streets, and if I remember correctly, the first year Buffalo's, new from the Mint, were about $800, right? :signs1:

It's nice to get lost in a daydream, from time to time.

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Going by the order numbers, it looks like the mint sold at least 40k of these today and they are still on sale. If they fill all the orders we're looking at least 60k and possibily ALOT higher mintage.

With a 39% premium over spot price already, I really wonder how much more these things can appreciate with such a high mintage.

BTW, I have no idea why people are already bidding these things up on ebay when they could just buy them direct still.

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They are selling for between $1,600 and $1,700 on ebay....that is about a 40% mark-up from the purchase price. If you are 60,000 down the list, there is no telling if and when you'll even get one. Things can go wrong to cause the mint to stop production. A bird in the hand?

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Maybe we should start a poll for people to guess how many they will mint?

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Since they aren't making any fractionals, maybe that would free up more Au for the UHRDE

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Good news. Checked my status and I don't have the infamous "rolling backorder date". It actually stayed on 02-06-2009 as the shipping date. YAY!

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Well gold went above $890 today and if it goes up $10 more then the price of the coin will jump to $1289. I'll take a $100 profit in a day :)

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I imagine the Mint is taking a lot more orders today form people trying to beat the $100 price increase?
What's that saying "he who hesitates, waits"?
The late comers will be waiting until next Christmas to see this coin. :favorites21:

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I'm order #308533XX. Still on hold. No problems with the site at all. Guess I missed the mad rush at noon. As long as they don't charge the CC until they ship, I'm in no hurry.

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Apparently you're not familiar with the law of supply and demand.

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All I can hope for is that my order goes from being held to processed. This is the same thing that happened to my Prosperity Set, GAE 1/10th oz Proofs (which are in stock and reserved, but order is still held), and the UHRDE. Can anyone shed light upon this issue?

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Just ordered mine. Still saying that they are expected to ship on 2/6/09. We shall see. I'll try not to get impatient, but it will be tough. Order # is 308734XX

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I agree. This maybe the case of early bird catches the worm.
Gold is on the rise. I expect $1,000 + oz. spot price very soon on gold IMHO.

If its true that the mint is short on gold blanks,than it was key to order these coins when they were first available. Many people don't want to wait several months for there order to ship. Also the First Strike designation might be huge with this coin. If only the first few thousand orders ship within the 30 day PCGS first strike deadline because of short supply of gold blanks than look out. Expect FS to be double than the issue price if not alot more.

edit to add: Forgot about this.

From Coinworld Online back in December.

**Supplier delays shipment of 30,000 blanks
A delay in the delivery of precious metals blanks leaves U.S. Mint officials uncertain as to when they will be able to start full-scale production of the 2009 Saint-Gaudens, Roman Numerals, Ultra High Relief .9999 fine gold $20 double eagle.**

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I cancelled my 1/10th oz GAE and went on with my UHRDE order...here's the latest word:

Order number: 308316xx

Order Date: 01/22/2009 at 12:48 AM

Order Status: Your order request is in process.

That's better progress, if any. I'll keep you all posted as it comes.

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I ordered mine at 12:23 and was order number 308277XX, looks like they sold close to 4000 in 25min. Wonder how many blanks they have...

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I feel that too many people are aware of First Strike being a scam for it to have too much of an impact. Be worth a few bucks possibly.

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My order is # 308297xx and went through at 12:45. The order status shows as "Your order request is on hold.", but the item status shows as "in stock and reserved."

I was concerned that your came in after mine, yet your status was "in process" so I called the Mint. They said not to worry, my order is good. Still, it is bothersome that we would have similarly time-placed orders with different order status.

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Mine order was placed on 12:15 and I have the same info like you ...
"Your order request is on hold.",

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Just got an email from the mint, they are delaying shipping:

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I got the same email, except my est. ship date is 2/11. However, when I check my order status on-line, it shows 2/6; yesterday, it was showing 2/10. :confused_ma:

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Same here ....almost

Order #: 30836xxx - 1
Sold To :
Ship To :
Item: UH1 Qty: 1 Exp Ship: 2/11/09 2009 ULTRA HIGH RELIEF GOLD COIN
Item: UH3 Qty: 1 Exp Ship: 2/11/09 2009 ULTRA HIGH RELIEF GOLD COIN BOOK

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Yes our government dollars hard at work....yes sir.:111:

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Just received my email from the mint pushing my date back from Jan. 28 to Feb. 6.
Now I'm wondering if they are going to push it back another week every week!

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Same here:s15:.......Instead of e-mails everyday, just send one,expected ship by 12/31/09:confused_m:.....Well, Our price is locked in anyway.

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I got an email as well.

My Exp Ship went from 2/06/09 to 2/11/09

But when I check the online tracking I see: Order Status: Your order request has been suspended.

My suspicion is - in typical government style - the right hand doesn't know what the left hand is doing. Amazing how such an inept organization can make such a nice coin.

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I woke up, checked my email as well...says my order got pushed back to 2/11 as well. A few hours later, checked on the US Mint page and it has both my coin and book pushed up to 2/6 shipping date! Don't know what to believe anymore...hoping for the best, expecting the worst.

The real question comes approximately 24 hours from now. Will those who were fortunate enough to squeeze an order within the 1/28 order date...will they actually get shipped tomorrow? Time will tell...

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Not much.

I am done with the mint.

The silver Bald Eagles have actually gone down since I bought them.

Mint products suck.

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same here Feb 6 2009 is new shipping date

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I wouldn't credit the mint for making such a nice coin - I would attribute that to Mr. St Gaudens himself. He's the designer/creator of the high relief coin, no way in hell the modern mint could design anything that could stand up to this.

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I got the email today at 7:39am (pretty darn early). They are telling me that it is shipping on 2/20/09. The catch is they are saying it's the "expected" ship date. We'll see if it really ships on the 20th.

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Thanks for the info. This St Gaudens fellow has style!

Mr. Gekko, I think at this point anything is possible. My expectations will be met as long as I get one at all.

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I agree. I am just afraid of growing impatient. I keep looking at pictures of the coin and it is driving me nuts not having it. This will be a test of my patience. Hopefully it ships out on 2/20/09 like they are telling me. I would be very happy with that scenario.

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I got the same email saying it got pushed back to 2/20. I am keeping my fingers crossed.

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Man, after reading about the trouble you guys are having, I shudder to think about the folks who haven't even gotten in line yet. I don't really want one of these things, but I thought perhaps the mint would catch up later this year after the hype had died down, and I might think about it then. But it's beginning to look like the mint is behind the eight ball and will be playing catch up all year.

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Can't really say I'm surprised. You go to perth mint, canadian mint, etc, and you see silver and gold everywhere. Go to US Mint, and 90% of what you see are copper-clad, bronze, junk nickels, pennies, and dollar coins that aren't worth what they're made of. Anything with any decent value has a 30-40% premium. Don't tell me something isn't going on....

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I got my e-mail at like 5AM and it says my order is on backorder and the expected ship date is 2/06. I ordered mine 23 min after it went on sale...... Kinda crazy how well they were prepared for this.... :banghead:

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Mint regrets to inform me my double eagle is back ordered from 1/28 expected to ship 2/06. Order 2 from a relative is backed up from 2/06 to 2/20. I wonder if anybody will get shipped out on 1/28...Order #308283XX and 308669XX

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*Update*

I went to track my order today, and it is saying that the coin is going to ship on 2/6/09, instead of 2/20/09 that the email said a few days ago. It is also saying that the coin book is going to ship on 2/20/09. Straaaange...

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I just checked my order status too. It says the same thing. Expected to ship on 2/6 with the book on the 2/20....Very wierd...Just get here!!!!

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Just checked mine order number30830xxx and it says in stock and reserved. It show the book has a ship date of 2-6-09. Wonder what in stock and reserved means as to a ship date?

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You Suck


















just kidding!!

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Hey for you guys that ordered the UHRDE, opening day...what were they listed for? Did the mint raise the price on them today?

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Yes, they went up by $50 today.

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I cancelled my order. If I want physical gold, the Ultra High Relief isn't the way to buy it. So, someone else will get the coin I had on order. As much as I would have liked to own the coin, it's too rich for my blood. You guys are always complaining about premiums. This one is pretty rich!

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Thanks....thought so, at first I'd thought I'd lost my mind....looking at the GAE's, they increased too.......

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Well, my hope is that the premium rises over time. I wish you luck, but my guess is that you may regret canceling your order a year from now.

At any rate, my order status is also changed. It now says Order Status: Your order request is on hold. And the ship date is Expected to ship on 02/06/2009. Book and coin.

Just a confirmation from someone, I am 99% sure of this but want the other 1%... 2009 is the only year they plan on minting this UHR version of the coin?

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http://www.coinnews.net/2008/11/24/2...oduction-4548/

"The gold pieces are set for an unlimited mintage and will be sold only in 2009, unless inventory remains for 2010."

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Also,

http://www.coinnews.net/2009/01/22/2...-on-fire-4685/

"The Mint’s opening price for the gold piece is set at $1,189.00, plus $4.95 for shipping and handling. The one-ounce coin is struck in 24-karat, .9999 fine gold and is limited to a single year of issue. Striking is the coin’s more than double thickness when compared to other modern gold coins from the Mint. "

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Thanks, Mr. Gekko. Also, I didn't know about that site. It's a great one, thanks. Just noted that it's only 27mm wide, such a compact little sucker. It would be super cool to have a larger one, like GAE size!

Also, who's in for the palladium model? "In 2010, palladium versions of the famous design will be struck..."

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This coin is the same diameter as a 1/2 oz gold eagle, 27mm
A one ounce gold eagle is 33.7mm
A 1933 double eagle is 34.1mm
Now why didn't they mint it to the same diameter as the 1933?
I think the thick rim was meant to protect the relief, but this coin will always be in some type of capsule. Why they didn't just special make a capsule for it, I don't know?

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Here's an interesting quote from that link posted by Mr. Gekko:

"Maintaining the full artistic integrity of the Saint-Gaudens design was an arduous undertaking in 1907. The United States Mint’s first attempt-a 34-millimeter ultra-high relief coin with Roman numerals-required the coins to be ‘squeezed’ into a press and annealed numerous times. The coining process was impractical for mass production, and approximately 19 coins of this variety are known to exist. These coins are now mostly in private ownership."

I just looked this up in my "Gold Rush" coin book (Arlyn Sieber), and if I'm not mistaken, these coins are now worth $150,000. (If I am reading correctly.)

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Last year Silvertowne had one in their display case in I'd guess EF-40 for $12K

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Some folks might find this article interesting. This may be common knowledge for old coin nuts but I am still pretty new to this, I found it quite interesting. Check out the part about the original 1907 UHR Saints...
http://coins.about.com/od/uscoins/a/uhr_saints.htm

This is also pretty cool...World's Most Valuable Coin
http://coins.about.com/od/famousrare...Gold_Eagle.htm

BTW I got my order in at 12:16 and order has been pushed back to 2/6 like everyone else.

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This is the new status of my coin now... They didn't send me a new email stating the new ship date. The email that i received had a ship date of 02/06... If it doesn't ship by the 18th i think i'm just going to cancel my order.


2009 ULTRA HIGH RELIEF GOLD COIN 1 $1,189.00 $1,189.00
1 unit backordered. Expected to ship on 02/14/2009.
2009 ULTRA HIGH RELIEF GOLD COIN BOOK 1 $0.00 $0.00
1 unit backordered. Expected to ship on 02/06/2009.

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Yeah my order was pushed back as well 308303xx (02-14-09)
Plus side to this, coin is now paid for, just collecting points on my CC:biggrin:

Kind of odd that In-laws 308484xx still showing a date of (02-06-09):favorites21:

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Don't do that! You'll lose your place in line and be doing this number :banghead: when the mint cancels the program in March and these things are going for $5k on ebay.

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My order number is 308734XX. Just out of curiousity, do you guys think it's a possibility that I may never even get my coin? I don't mind about waiting a few months to get it, but I at least want to get it! I know I ordered pretty late in the day when they were first available. Thanks a lot guys.

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Mr Gekko, my guess is you'll get the coin, but it might be delayed due to a lack of available blanks.

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Gotcha. Thank you for your help Apocalypto. Can't wait to get this beauty!

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My order number is 307277XX, and i ordered at 12:23. I wonder if anyone will get there coin before 02/14 guess we will just have to wait and see

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My order status just changed this evening to....


Order number: 30836xxx

Order Date: 01/22/2009 at 01:11 PM

Order Status: Your order request is in process.


2009 ULTRA HIGH RELIEF GOLD COIN 1 $1,189.00 $1,189.00 1 unit backordered. Expected to ship on 02/06/2009.
2009 ULTRA HIGH RELIEF GOLD COIN BOOK 1 $0.00 $0.00 1 unit backordered. Expected to ship on 02/06/2009.

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They pushed back my order from Feb 6 to Feb 14

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Came home to see my coin had arrived. I was like 3010ish or so.

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We need pics!!!!!!!!!

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Seein is believin

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No kidding. I might have to call B.S. on this one. :signs14:

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http://pro.corbis.com/images/42-1667...7CC07D2F114%7D

Sorry SirSilverOzzyyzzO, that's 15 yards for getting us all excited and then not posting pics:biggrin:

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Overcoming this $300 premium will require holding these coins for a LONG time. I can't justify buying one of these at this time. You would still be better off buying 1/10th oz GAE's at that premium if you ever hope to get your money back.

I invest in GOLD and not in the hope that these will go up someday. I'll wait and pick one up in the future when someone that got overextended buying them has to dump them.

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I wouldn't say that, This guy sold four for about $200 more than he paid and he probably doesn't even have them yet!

http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=270329613017

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I just bought this coin 8 days ago for $1189.00 and now it's selling for $1,239.00. Ergo, I made $50 in 8 days. I don't need to hope it's going to go up. It already has.

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I'm gunna call BS too. From what i hear the order #'s started at around 20726000 , that makes me about 1700 or so on the order list and mine aint here yet with expedited shipping!

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AND NOW>>>>>>>

2009 ULTRA HIGH RELIEF GOLD COIN 1 $1,189.00 $1,189.00
1 unit backordered. Expected to ship on 02/06/2009.
2009 ULTRA HIGH RELIEF GOLD COIN BOOK 1 $0.00 $0.00
1 unit backordered. Expected to ship on 02/06/2009.

I wish they would make up there mind already!

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Still waiting on photographic evidence.

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The mint just cancelled my order - has this happened to anyone else yet? Now if I want one I will need to re-order on their website and pay the extra $50 price hike. I haven't made up my mind if I want to continue playing or just buy something else. And no, they didn't cancel it because of lack of funds, I honestly don't know why, but it is cancelled.

Also, I just read in my numismatic news that the mint will be readjusting prices on this coin every week until they ship.

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Are you serious???? Why on earth would they just cancel your order like that? That is ridiculous. Now I am worried because I ordered mine a while after you ordered yours. Great...

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Is anyone else still on hold? I have a ship date of 02/06 but status is still on hold.

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My order is still on hold. Ship date still says 2/06/09 for the coin and 2/20/09 for the book. I am just kind of worried that my order will get canceled like the above poster's. I ordered pretty late in the game. My order number is 308734XX

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I got my order in at 12:30 first day. Just tracked my order: shows "order request is in process" expected to ship 2/06. Several Early birds here had ship dates of 1/28, so their orders are shipped. Early birds will have coins in hand Monday.

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Is there any confirmed that they shipped out on the 28th?

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In re to the fellow who had his order canceled... (madfranks) It is possible that a nefarious individual could cancel your order. You may want to check into that. To track the order at the mint's site you only require the order number and last name. On the next screen that comes up you see a check box to cancel the order. I'm not sure what happens after you check that box and click OK (if it immediately cancels the order or takes you to another screen to further verify your identity, for example.)


In a previous post someone mentioned an ebayer who showed his order number in his ad. (not a good idea) Some were speculating that if you can then find this guy's last name (not hard to do) you can possibly cancel the order.

If it does immediately cancel the order, that's a weakness in the mint's order system and they need to address that.

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Of course I was jokin, I just wanted to inject a little adrenaline into your veins. I'm still waitin just like the rest of you lads.:banana:

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That's just not cool. Not cool at all. :no_ma:

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Yep, i got the same email too.......

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I have yet to get that email ^^^^

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I decided not to re-order just because my gut tells me that it will be lots of delays and price increases. Plus I had just visited my dealer and found some nice gold at reasonable prices (a Jefferson 1/2 oz first spouse and some 1/10 GAE) - I guess I would rather have it in hand now than deal with the hassles. I hope it works out for everyone else who is sticking with it.

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Don't worry madfranks, there's a chance that all of this hype will die down in four or five months, and then you and me will be able to waltz in and buy our UHRDE's and get 'em in 2 days with expidited shipping.

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Just received my second delay. supposed to ship on 2/17. Looks to me like the mint has not started production of these coins. I expect to receive more delay emails and then finally the cancellation notice. It would not surprise me if the mint just scraps this program due to a "shortage of gold blanks" maybe they see $2000 gold on the horizon.

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I recently ordered an 8-8-08 prosperity set, and it is now delayed until 02/17/09 just like your UHRDEs. Maybe the problem is not with the UHRDE's so much as it is with the mint's processing operation. The prosperity sets shouldn�t be effected by the supply of coins, since all of the coins should already have been made months ago. Yet they are delayed to the same ship date as the UHRDEs. Go figure.

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Well, I received my second email pushing the date further into February. First expected to ship on Jan. 28, then on Feb. 6. Now, February 17. I hope it dosen't happen, but if they cancel me, I shall cancel them...forever.

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No email update. Just checked online and mine is also set for the 17th now. On the plus side my order is now in process instead of on hold. bancha

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Well, another day and yet another email from the Mint. Now, expected delivery is Feb. 18 instead of Feb.17, instead of Feb.6, rather than the original date of Jan. 28!!

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Me too.

Does anybody else still have an earlier arrival date?

If so what's your order number (approx)....thanks.

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My order status on the website still says Feb 06 as a backorder date, but i got the same email this morning. I'm guessing the website is just as slow as the mint

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I think their plan is to sell everyone some gold coins, take the money, and then have the government confiscate the gold. It will be easy to do because they dont ever plan on sending us our coins!

(thats just a joke I made up, please dont pass it around as a conspiracy)

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This time it's fow weal... :15_1_70v:

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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA :cry1::cry1::cry1:

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And again, pics or no1 will believe it

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Okay, here's the latest. Watch!
http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?se...cal&id=6639545
They made 29,000

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So, orders up to around 30854999 have a fairly good chance of getting their coins sooner or later.

:565:

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It looks like I will be out for the first run

30862xxx

:thumpdown:bear_cry::bawling:

bad things happen to good people

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So how does the 29,000 correlate to the order numbers 308xxxxx?

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30826000 is where they start. Do the math.
As the numbers go up, other orders are added in, so the first day is somewhat accurate.

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Now here's the problem. That article stated that ~30,000 were made, but there are orders up to around 43,000. This ~30,000 is referring to...is it the same 30,000 that the US Mint had delays obtaining back in Dec? If so, will they ship out this first 30,000, or will they wait until everyone can get a coin? I've received e-mails changing my shipping dates later (2/18), then backwards (2/13), and finally back onto the original 6th of February. I really am itching to have this coin in my hands!

Oh, RE: the 'unlimited' mintage, with the way the US Mint is handling GOLD releases (or lack thereof), I highly doubt that something like .9999 will be unlimited this year. They barely have the 2009 GAE bullion out. No 'W' anything in sight...not even in the product schedule. 2009 will be a very memorable and hard year for many.

FWIW, my order # is 30831XXX

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Awesome! Thanks for the update, EE. I'm in the 8000's.

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If the mint had 29.000 made and ready to ship, and my order number is only 3000 above the starting number of 30826000, why didn't they pack mine up and send it? They have changed my shipping date twice since the original Jan. 28 date they gave me!

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Anyone submitting this coin to PCGS, before 02-21-09... If so how does one go about doing so??:dontknow:

Ok at PCGS website now reading how to submit a coin.

There are two ways you can submit coins to PCGS for grading and authentication. We recommend you submit your coins through a PCGS Authorized Dealer. If you prefer to submit them directly, you can join the PCGS Collectors Club. http://www.pcgs.com/submission.html

which is better???

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You guys are making this a lot of fun. I don't have mine yet, but I did click, paste, and doctor up the picture from the mint. I almost put it up as proof. It would have dupped you all. However, here is how my latest info looks:


<table width="98%" bgcolor="#e5eaef" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td scope="row" valign="middle" align="left" height="19">888 PRODUCT - 1/2 OZ GOLD UNC AND AE BUF</td> <td valign="middle" align="left" height="19"> 3</td> <td valign="middle" align="right" height="19">$1,125.00 </td> <td valign="middle" align="right" height="19">$3,375.00 </td> <td valign="middle" align="center" height="19"> Line was cancelled.</td> </tr><tr> <td scope="row" valign="middle" align="left" height="19">2009 ULTRA HIGH RELIEF GOLD COIN</td> <td valign="middle" align="left" height="19"> 1</td> <td valign="middle" align="right" height="19">$1,189.00 </td> <td valign="middle" align="right" height="19">$1,189.00 </td> <td valign="middle" align="center" height="19">In stock and reserved</td> <td valign="middle" align="center" height="19">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td scope="row" valign="middle" align="left" height="19">2009 ULTRA HIGH RELIEF GOLD COIN BOOK</td> <td valign="middle" align="left" height="19"> 1</td> <td valign="middle" align="right" height="19">$0.00 </td> <td valign="middle" align="right" height="19">$0.00 </td> <td valign="middle" align="center" height="19">1 unit backordered. Expected to ship on 02/06/2009.</td></tr></tbody></table>
Notice the coin is in stock and reserved - I got through within the first hour. So, why not just send it! Now, notice my half ounce GAE and Buffalo order. When I ordered them they were in stock. Then, placed them on back order, so I cancelled. Point is, dey r scuweey and all messed up.

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I was curious about why the mint cancelled my order and nobody elses, so I decided to give them a call. They told me they cancelled my order because I ordered two and they have a strict "one per household" limit. Well, I didn't order two, I only ordered one. After the mint rep couldn't find the other coin I had supposedly ordered he told me to feel free to re-order from the mint website, but I don't think I will - I'm tired of the hassle.

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Looks like the UHR's are going up to $1,289 tomorrow, and the Double Prosperity's to $1,225
Sh!t's getting expensive!

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I'm not sure, these items are still available for ordering on the Mint's website. When they decide to change the price, don't they take it down midday Wed. and then put it back up 8 AM Thurs.? Right now they're not sticking to their pattern for a price adjustment.

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I guess we'll see tomorrow?
The Double Prosperity sets should be gone very soon.

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The UHR will be repriced tomorrow. $1,289
I'm hearing that dealers are saying this will be the finest coin ever to be produced by the mint, and if you are lucky to get a first strike 70...the coin is expected to be priced to $5,000 on the first day.
I talked to PCGS, and I'm told they have designed a new slab for this coin that holds it up on prongs to fully see the edge. He called it a tripod.
No date has yet been released by them as to the beginnig of "first strikes".

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The Burning Question Is: If 29000 pieces have been minted, why is the mint sitting on these coins?

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RATIONING! Perhaps? That way in NINE months they will QUADUPLE the PRICE like an OBAMA Bailout of the MINT! :signs14::111::111: Just having some truthful fun. :signs14:PS I love your "saying" by General Lee. too bad MOST Americans can not remember a sentence much less read the most important document for their future liberty. Perhaps we'll get LUCKY and go back to the ORIGINAL founding fathers' IDEAS.

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Here's a picture of the NGC holder. And before you ask, yes, this is a picture I took of the physical coin I have had in My posession since 1/28/09 and just got back from the grading company. ;)


http://www.gainesvillecoins.com/file...8_110822_m.jpg

Not really, JK

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I almost missed the disclaimer at the end. Almost had me fooled!

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Congratulations on your coin....It is beautiful!































Not really:banana:

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I'll give you $3,000 for that coin right now!
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really! :yes:

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Boy howdy, I'd give myself $3000 for that coin right now. Can you imagine if I could put that bad boy on ebay? I'd start the bidding at $5,500 w/ a BIN of $7,500 and probably sell it toady!

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Hey I went to in-stock and reserved....I been there before:rant:

2009 ULTRA HIGH RELIEF GOLD COIN 1 $1,189.00 $1,189.00 In stock and reserved
2009 ULTRA HIGH RELIEF GOLD COIN BOOK 1 $0.00 $0.00 1 unit backordered. Expected to ship on 02/06/2009.


Can't wait til I go in the mail out the door.....Hey USMint get off youra$$ and do some work.

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I refreshed the page 5 minutes later and this is what I see....This is not a joke.

2009 ULTRA HIGH RELIEF GOLD COIN 1 $1,189.00 $1,189.00 1 unit backordered. Expected to ship on 02/20/2009.
2009 ULTRA HIGH RELIEF GOLD COIN BOOK 1 $0.00 $0.00 1 unit backordered. Expected to ship on 02/20/2009.



Our tax dollars at work.

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This is ridiculous. I suggest we all go see the Wizard, because the Mint is obviously lost in Oz someplace.

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I see the same info :36_1_28:

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As of today my order status went from being "On hold" to "In Process" my expected ship date is still 2/06 with the book for 2/20? I called the mint on Tuesday and the lady was clueless when they were shipping she did stress though when I mentiond it says expeceted ship date of 2/06 she said "expected" it could be a while longer but she was not sure.....This is brutal just deliver it!!!!

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My already delayed shipped date was bumped back to 3/6/09. I know I was a little late to the party, but come on already!! I need this baby in my hand!

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I live near West Point Mint....Check out the pictures of the 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coin from the local paper.

pictures...

http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbc...=205018&Ref=PH

Article....
http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbc.../NEWS/90205039

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Check out the pics

http://goldismoney.info/forums/pictu...&pictureid=489

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I just received my 3rd email from the US Mint that my UHR coin is delays to mid March.

I ordered mine on the day it was released.

Anyone got theirs yet?

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Are you referring to the email or the coin? Because, I definitely got the third email as well this morning telling me that it's bumped back until 3/13/09. This is getting really old.

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Item: UH1 Qty: 1 Exp Ship: 3/06/09
2009 ULTRA HIGH RELIEF GOLD COIN
Item: UH3 Qty: 1 Exp Ship: 3/06/09
2009 ULTRA HIGH RELIEF GOLD COIN BOOK
************************************************** ***

Ordered two hours after the realease.

Rationing the ONLY ONE they allow is easily accomplished - :111::111::yes::yes:

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Boy, in the pics above this coin looks pretty rough.

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Look at the serial number 1234567-01 it is an NGC prototype holder with photo added



BULL SHIT you do not have coin, suibmit pic with it in t your hand

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Wow, good catch! He had us all fooled here; glad you caught it. :sarc:

bancha

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It would take two weeks turnaround ....mailing time, processing time, return time thru mail......NGC is notoriously slow.

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How did you get it out of that NGC holder so quickly?


LOL

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1981 did add the small line at the bottom, perhaps you missed that.

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Thanks lumpOgold. :23_1_22: I almost didn't add the disclaimer cause I thought the whole statement was too outrageous to be believable. Even with the disclaimer I got slammed! But that's the problem with the written word, it doesn't carry inflection or :sarc: very well!

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I just thought I would pass along what the Mint says about my UHR coin status. They say the coin is in stock and reserved, and that the book is expected to ship out on Feb 6th. That is today. It says no tracking number is available, which indicates to me the book wasn't shipped, and neither was the coin.

Therefore, I am starting to believe that the coin may be "in stock and reserved", but not necessarily reserved for me. It is probably reserved for Obama. :thumb.aspx:

By the way, my coin was ordered at 12:45 and was approximately the 3800th coin purchased (and reserved for Obama).

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Well i ordered at 12:23 and have the same status, was really hoping it would ship out today.. oh well

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2/06 has come and gone. I was expected to ship, but the mint in all its wisdom is still sitting on my double eagle. With the weekend now, nothing will ship till monday

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one thing I have learned in buying over the last year is that one good indicator that your purchase is finally going to ship is when the cancel option disappears from the website status screen. until that cancel disappears a whole range of things can happen from dates pushed back to cancellation. however I have never had a coin arrive more than 8 days after the cancel option dropped, some the 2nd day after. I take it as the best indicator as to what is up with my order despite all the other info.

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Good info dumbnbroke:ARMS1:

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http://www.moderncoinmart.com/cart1/...--p-20883.html


Go here for more cut and paste photos....

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Checked the status of my order this morning and it has changed from "on hold" to "in process". I think this is good news!! Keep in mind, I ordered mine late (1/23/09). My order number is 308734XX.

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found this on Mint News Bog

Anonymous said...

2009 ULTRA HIGH RELIEF GOLD COIN 1 $1,189.00 $1,189.00 1 unit shipped on 02/06/2009

February 7, 2009 3:50 PM

if it is true at least one has shipped.

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There are some interesting comments on their blog....thanks for the info. you are really helpful!!!!!

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I think the mint has sold 50000 of these. I've seen 2 claims of shipment. My take is: The mint has not shipped any. I got my order in a half hour into the sale and the track shipment page shows 2/06 ship date. My last email from the mint expects to ship on 2/18. So.. hurry up and wait and dont believe everything you read on the internet

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As of this morning, the mint website gives me the status that both the coin and the book are in stock and reserved. Although, the cancel box is still available. Coin ordered at 45 minute mark.

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:36_1_63: Won't be long now. One person received today,many their bank card,CC was charged today and my bank set aside 1,193.95 for something:bear_rolleyes: today..........:s15: way pass time

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According to my credit card, $1193.95 has been "approved, but not yet entered into the account". I hadn't checked before, so I don't know at what time this charge was "approved".

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Cancel boxes on both book and coin are gone.
Come to papa!

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yeah, mine also.
these babies are starting to move.

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What are your order number(s)? I'm within the first 6000 orders, and my order status is still "on hold", with the item status of "In stock and reserved". And "Cancel" check boxes are still there, too.

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Bastids.... I am in stock and reserved, but still have my cancel boxes.

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Finally some progress, the mint hit my credit card, no date anymore on the track order site, but cancel boxes still there, maybe I'll have the Double Eagle in hand later on this week.

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OK, I just went to track my order, and found "in stock and reserved" and "cancel boxes" were still there. I was one of the first 1000 in at order #308294xx!
I'm wondering if those order numbers really mean anything regarding shipping dates.

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Good question. You would think, first in first out, I wonder if it really works that way. My order # is 308283XX

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I only ordered mine a few days ago, but it now reads in stock and reserved. My order number is 3093XXXX. Is this even possible? Did enough people get fed up and cancel that I got moved forward? Originally my order said Backordered until 3/20. This seems like an improvement.:smile:

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:confused_ma: Maybe the long delay, after the 22th, was to get as many ready to ship at the same time. Doing it this way,the mint would not get so many,"where is my order"inquires. :banghead:

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I posted the above about 5 hours ago. Now my status has gone back to the coin in stock and reserved, and the book now on back order status with an expected ship date of 2-24.

This is extremely frustrating. I am sorely tempted to cancel the order just out of disgust for having to deal with such incompetence.

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Patience...it's nothing personal. I'm in the same boat.

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The charge is pending on my cc now.:applause_

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Just checked mine and both the coin and book are "in stock and reserved" and the cancel button is gone!
my order number was 30827XXX

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The cancel boxes are still there, but mine is now reading, "in stock and reserved"!!!! I am thrilled!! Earlier today it was just reading, "1 unit backordered". This is starting to move in the right direction.

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In stock and reserved. Finally. This is a painful process, but this coin is worth it. It's a magic coin. Everyone who owns this coin will have great luck and success. You heard it here first.

But a word of warning: Don't sell it for less than 5k, or your luck will go away...

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Congrats! I am glad to hear. This coin will definitely be magical. I am just very confused by my order. I placed it a whole day after the coin went on sale, and my order says it is "in process" and my coin is now "in stock and reserved". Perhaps it IS lucky! Or, maybe it has something to do with the expedited shipping option I chose? Who knows.

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Whatever the case, you're definitely in, Mr. Gekko. Congrats.

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They're coming.
http://mintnewsblog.blogspot.com/200...ef-double.html

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Thanks for the kind words! I can't wait until we get the coin!

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Well, just received another backorder email this morning... The new date is now 2/20/09.

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Update... (308301xx) The cancel boxes are now gone.:applause_
my cc was hit for the full amount.

(308484xx) In-Law just told me his order now reads
In stock and reserved
Your order request is in process

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I GOT IT!!!





























is what this guy yelled to his teammates...


In terms of the UHR coin, I'm in stock and reserved.:111:

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My cancel boxes are GONE

:36_3_16:

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My CC has been BANGED

:36_1_28:

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I feel bad, with an order # of 308294xx, I received an email from the mint adding 2 more days to my delivery date, now Feb. 20. You guys with higher numbers are way ahead of me, and I wonder how/why.

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Wondering the same thing here... Nothing on my CC (not even a pending authorization), order is still on hold, cancel checkboxes are still there, and backorder date moved to 2/20... WTF? :s15:

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I just got off the phone with a customer service rep at the mint, and expressed my dissatisfaction that people who placed their order after I placed mine were getting their orders filled while my delivery date continues to be pushed forward. She said the orders were being processed "first in, first out", and I explained how that statement was untrue, and that I had no problem if that was, indeed, the way the mint was handling the orders. But it obviously is NOT.

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I just called the mint. They told me they will be sending me a letter in the mail to confirm my identity. Once I receive the letter, I have to call them back so they know it's really me. It might have something to do with the fact that I'm not in the U.S. Frankly, I appreciate that policy since it protects both the mint and me from someone trying to rip me off.

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Apparently the Mint got word of my frustration and temptation to cancel the order. As of this morning, both book and coin are in stock and reserved and the cancel box has been removed. Credit card has also been hit.

Obviously, the Mint must have a GIM membership too. :bear_rolleyes:

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Anyone get a tracking number yet? My CC has been charged, but no tracking # yet.

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I was just told the same thing, and I am in the US, and my "ship to" address is the same as my "bill to" address. She said everyone who ordered UHR eagle should be sent this letter... which obviously isn't true because many have already had their cards charged. Maybe it's because this was my first order directly from US Mint.

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mine says
2009 ULTRA HIGH RELIEF GOLD COIN 1 $1,189.00 $1,189.00 In stock and reserved
2009 ULTRA HIGH RELIEF GOLD COIN BOOK 1 $0.00 $0.00 In stock and reserved




no cancel button still

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That verification thingy they sent in the mail happened to my Prosperity Set last week. Once I confirmed it, everything was just fine. Now, my UHRDE order is a little better. I'm hoping for a shipment end of this week.

Orders 3083xxxx and 3082xxxx

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My order says:


2009 ULTRA HIGH RELIEF GOLD COIN 1 $1,189.00 $1,189.00 In stock and reserved
2009 ULTRA HIGH RELIEF GOLD COIN BOOK 1 $0.00 $0.00 1 unit backordered. Expected to ship on 02/18/2009.


The backorder on the book moved from 2/20/2009 to the 2/18/2009
Still have the cancel boxes (wondering if I should just cancel the book so that the coin is freed up for shipment)
My order number is:30877XXX

I ordered around 11 PM on Saturday night, gold had went up thursday and Friday, if the mint updated the sell price daily (as opposed to doing this once a week based on the Friday close price), then I would have paid 1,289 instead of the 1,189 - this is initially why I placed the order.

And I don't think it's fair that I might get the coin before people who ordered on Friday afternoon. Especially as some are going to turn around and try to get the "first strike" designation from a grading service (which I will not do)

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Like KEVIN COSTNER (real young then) in SILVERADO movie: "ME TOO!"

:15_1_70v::15_1_70v::Surrender:

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I received the letter today; it basically said that the address I gave them didn't match the billing address on my Credit Card (which it does) and to send them the correct address. I called them and asked what's going on. The CS rep told me I could just ignore the letter because there was a glitch in their system that generated those letters, and my order appeared good to go. So, I guess we can chalk it up as another example of inner workings of the US Govt...

She also told me that my order was scheduled to be shipped on the 12th (which is today), and I should be getting it no later than 20th. I'll believe it when I see it... Although, I just checked my credit card and there is a pending authorization for roughly the same amount, so it's starting to look promising. Also, my "cancel" check boxes are finally gone.

:565:

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My cancel boxes have been gone on my order since the beginning of the week. Also, my CC has a temp authorization for the full amount as well. I spoke with one of the ladies at the US Mint and she told me that my order isn't expected to ship until 2/18, despite the status online. Don't know what to expect...Like I said eariler, I'm hoping for shipment by the end of this week. Otherwise, I'll be expecting it out their door by 2/18.

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Hopefully this keeps up. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=270342582829 $600 profit before its even graded first strike

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Patience - this is the only year for the coin and they are being SEVERELY rationed OUT to the ELECT who chose to wait. Day BY DAY!

:signs14::yes:

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I just placed mine now and I guess Ill be waiting a good while until mine ships. It is ok for me, some things are worth the wait and this coin is one of them. Those who choose to wait will be rewarded

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My father and I went the route of canceling the book last week and we've been ready to go, as far as shipping is concerned. I called the US Mint last week and they told me that the scheduled shipping date is the 18th. I think I've mentioned this before. I believe that they're going to do the next bulk shipment then. I just think that it's fishy that the first guy that claims to have received their UHRDE is the ONLY one that received his...

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Fishy? Nah just a flat out blatent phoney no truth :signs14::signs14::15_1_70v::yes:

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Looks like february 8th some people received theirs. I'am still waiting and my cancel boxes have been gone a week and my CC was charged on Monday. Still nonthing. Here is a link to the person who got one. http://www.coinnetwork.com/forum/top...ATopic%3A16658

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What is everyone's opinion on whether or not to sent it to PCGS or NGC for the "First Strike" or "Early Release" label? I am new to numismatics, and am trying to figure out if it would be worth it to have it graded when I get the coin.

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I would like too, But it's not going to happen....

The cut off for PCGS I think it's 02-22-09, & NGC is 03-08-09

By the way looks like the mint has stop the ability to track orders

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The PCGS and NGC grading for recently released coins depends on the greater fool theory. You'll have to find an idiot to sell to. Given what I know of the "first strike" and "early release" labels of the past, they command little to no premium and shouldn't. The Mint has said before that once they strike the coins, they are mixed together and shipped, there's no guarantee that a coin that is shipped first was minted before a coin that will ship later. The "Early Release" moniker was just a marketing tool made by the coin dealers to create more business for themselves. I would not pay a cent more for a "First Strike" or "Early Release", in fact, I wouldn't pay a cent more for a recently released graded coin. Most coins relased by the mint are MS-69 and MS-70 to begin with, if your coin is graded MS-68, then it will sell at a discount to an ungraded coin.

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Thanks a lot guys for the very helpful information. Perhaps I will skip the first strike process as it seems it may not be worth it.

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Mr Gekko, you'll be more than pleased with the profit you're going to make with the purchase of this coin, first strike cert. or not.

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Kinda what I figured. But, I probably won't flip this coin. I have intentions of holding onto it for a while unless some extreme circumstance causes me to sell it.

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I'm in agreement with you, Mr. Gekko. But, should the day come when I need to part with it for some reason, it'll fetch a huge profit.

I got my letter from the mint today. Similar to others who received the letter, it said that the address I gave them for delivery didn't match the one on my cc card (not true). The purpose of the letter is strictly to protect both parties by confirming you are the individual who placed the order. You call the mint, tell them that the address on the card does indeed match your address, then they fire off the coin. In other words, my order is coming very soon.

Anticipation...

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I know what you mean. I just hope that day doesn't come because I will nto want to part with this beauty!!

I am jealous that your coin is on the way!:s15: Would you mind posting some pics when you get it?

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Absolutely I'm posting pics. Did you see the link Morgan posted from the other site? Someone's already got theirs. Even the box is nice.

http://www.coinnetwork.com/forum/top...ATopic%3A16658

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I am curious what your rationale is (or anybody else's) for thinking this coin will generate huge profits. I am no expert, but from what I have seen of other coins, I don't expect this coin to appreciate fantastically. I think the mintage is going to be too high. The number of sales is supposedly already around 50,000 and it will be sold all year long, with no mintage limit to be set.

When the first year buffalo coin came out they had a limit on the proof version of 300,000 coins. Consequently, the coin really hasn't appreciated much. In contrast, on the 20th anniversary GAE sets, the Reverse Proof coin was limited to about 10,000 coins, and they have appreciated significantly.

Based on the above, I do not expect the UHR coin to appreciate all that much. My personal belief is that to make a little money on this coin, one would be advised to get a "First Strike" designation and sell as soon as possible.

That being said, I think I will get mine in time to get a First Strike designation, but I am not interested in selling. I want to keep the coin because it is a beautiful coin and the presentation of the box, etc is very attractive.

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Yes, I did see it. It surely is a beautiful coin and the box it comes is not too shabby as well.

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I just noticed that on the mint website for these coins it has an option for "color", and then it states "one color". Why is that even there?

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Hey guys. The first submitted UHR submitted to PCGS. The owner of this coin is planning on selling on ebay when he receives his coin back from PCGS. I said this a few times now but again First Strike is going to be a huge profit for the lucky few. I believe March 6 is still the cut off line for FS. :banghead:

http://www.pcgs.com/articles/article...universeid=313

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I couldn't give a flying hoot about the grading myself. It won't add too much to the value of the coin in my estimation. But then I'm new to the whole thing so maybe I'm wrong. Besides, didn't someone on eBay already sell one for around a $500 profit, without the grading?

On another note, I called the mint today about the letter I got on Friday, and they told me that the order is going through. The letter about the address not being the same as the credit card was a mix-up, apparently. So my order is still moving along. It's "in the warehouse to be picked up".

Meanwhile, I haven't been able to track my order all day. I get this at the tracking screen:

This feature is temporarily unavailable. Please call 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468) if you would like to track an order. We apologize for this inconvenience.

Click here to return to the Catalog home page.


Oh coin, where are you? Please come to Papa...

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:yes:

Same HERE on screen "HISTORY!" Where art THOU? Anyway funny thing is on EBAY they are selling coins they have ON order - did not see one ready to ship - maybe I missed it - anyway I was smiling and wondering "what IF" the infamous US MINT decides to cancel all PM orders because of some executive order.

Just wondering what a mess that would make. :signs14::yes:

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Temporary my a**. It has been unavailable since this past Friday.