On Mon, 31 Mar 2014 08:45:27 -0400, BAR wrote:

In article ,
says...

On Sun, 30 Mar 2014 00:11:47 -0400, Earl wrote:

Poquito Loco wrote:
On Fri, 28 Mar 2014 21:22:53 -0400, Earl wrote:

Poquito Loco wrote:
On Thu, 27 Mar 2014 23:07:15 -0400, Earl wrote:

John,

I'm looking for a one ounce American Eagle gold proof coin. I was able
to get the once ounce platinum coin from the US Mint but they have sold
out the gold coins. What was the name of that dealer that you used for
the gold coins for your family? If you aren't the correct poster, sorry!

Thanks,
Earl
Ask and ye shall receive!

http://www.golddealer.com/product/am...le-proof-1-oz/

That is a beautiful coin and presentation. Might make a great Christmas present for the daughters
this year. That site has a nice product description also. If you have questions, call them. They are
very easy to work with.
Thanks! I got an email today that the 2014's are going to be released
next week so I'll compare prices.

The US Mint just released their first curved coins to commemorate the
baseball hall of fame. It bought a $5 proof gold coin and two proof
silver dollars for my nephews. They are huge baseball fans.
Send me a link to the US Mint site when you get your email. Be interesting to compare prices.
http://www.usmint.gov/

So, it looks like the US Mint adds from $310 to $360 to whatever the spot price happens to be. CNI
is adding $330. So it's possible to save a bit or spend a bit more. When you buy from the Mint, do
you make the deal over the phone and get a price good for the time it takes your payment to reach
them? How does that work?

This is why you should be a broker, you get a price of the purchase and
a piece of the sale. This is why stock brokers like a falling market and
a rising market, the earn money either way.

It's a damn shame the Army didn't train me to be a broker!

Poquito Loco wrote:
On Sun, 30 Mar 2014 00:11:47 -0400, Earl wrote:

Poquito Loco wrote:
On Fri, 28 Mar 2014 21:22:53 -0400, Earl wrote:

Poquito Loco wrote:
On Thu, 27 Mar 2014 23:07:15 -0400, Earl wrote:

John,

I'm looking for a one ounce American Eagle gold proof coin. I was able
to get the once ounce platinum coin from the US Mint but they have sold
out the gold coins. What was the name of that dealer that you used for
the gold coins for your family? If you aren't the correct poster, sorry!

Thanks,
Earl
Ask and ye shall receive!

http://www.golddealer.com/product/am...le-proof-1-oz/

That is a beautiful coin and presentation. Might make a great Christmas present for the daughters
this year. That site has a nice product description also. If you have questions, call them. They are
very easy to work with.
Thanks! I got an email today that the 2014's are going to be released
next week so I'll compare prices.

The US Mint just released their first curved coins to commemorate the
baseball hall of fame. It bought a $5 proof gold coin and two proof
silver dollars for my nephews. They are huge baseball fans.
Send me a link to the US Mint site when you get your email. Be interesting to compare prices.
http://www.usmint.gov/
So, it looks like the US Mint adds from $310 to $360 to whatever the spot price happens to be. CNI
is adding $330. So it's possible to save a bit or spend a bit more. When you buy from the Mint, do
you make the deal over the phone and get a price good for the time it takes your payment to reach
them? How does that work?
It's all online and very simple. What I don't understand is that when I
bought my platinum eagle they sent it via UPS and they had a free
shopping bag promo that they also sent UPS in a separate box - both 2nd
day. WTF? The US government isn't supporting the USPS?

On Mon, 31 Mar 2014 20:58:53 -0400, Earl wrote:

Poquito Loco wrote:
On Sun, 30 Mar 2014 00:11:47 -0400, Earl wrote:

Poquito Loco wrote:
On Fri, 28 Mar 2014 21:22:53 -0400, Earl wrote:

Poquito Loco wrote:
On Thu, 27 Mar 2014 23:07:15 -0400, Earl wrote:

John,

I'm looking for a one ounce American Eagle gold proof coin. I was able
to get the once ounce platinum coin from the US Mint but they have sold
out the gold coins. What was the name of that dealer that you used for
the gold coins for your family? If you aren't the correct poster, sorry!

Thanks,
Earl
Ask and ye shall receive!

http://www.golddealer.com/product/am...le-proof-1-oz/

That is a beautiful coin and presentation. Might make a great Christmas present for the daughters
this year. That site has a nice product description also. If you have questions, call them. They are
very easy to work with.
Thanks! I got an email today that the 2014's are going to be released
next week so I'll compare prices.

The US Mint just released their first curved coins to commemorate the
baseball hall of fame. It bought a $5 proof gold coin and two proof
silver dollars for my nephews. They are huge baseball fans.
Send me a link to the US Mint site when you get your email. Be interesting to compare prices.
http://www.usmint.gov/
So, it looks like the US Mint adds from $310 to $360 to whatever the spot price happens to be. CNI
is adding $330. So it's possible to save a bit or spend a bit more. When you buy from the Mint, do
you make the deal over the phone and get a price good for the time it takes your payment to reach
them? How does that work?
It's all online and very simple. What I don't understand is that when I
bought my platinum eagle they sent it via UPS and they had a free
shopping bag promo that they also sent UPS in a separate box - both 2nd
day. WTF? The US government isn't supporting the USPS?

Trust? Signature requirement? Don't know. I know there was a signature requirement on the package I
got from CNI.

On Mon, 31 Mar 2014 21:37:44 -0400, BAR wrote:

In article ,
says...

On Mon, 31 Mar 2014 08:45:27 -0400, BAR wrote:

In article ,
says...

On Sun, 30 Mar 2014 00:11:47 -0400, Earl wrote:

Poquito Loco wrote:
On Fri, 28 Mar 2014 21:22:53 -0400, Earl wrote:

Poquito Loco wrote:
On Thu, 27 Mar 2014 23:07:15 -0400, Earl wrote:

John,

I'm looking for a one ounce American Eagle gold proof coin. I was able
to get the once ounce platinum coin from the US Mint but they have sold
out the gold coins. What was the name of that dealer that you used for
the gold coins for your family? If you aren't the correct poster, sorry!

Thanks,
Earl
Ask and ye shall receive!

http://www.golddealer.com/product/am...le-proof-1-oz/

That is a beautiful coin and presentation. Might make a great Christmas present for the daughters
this year. That site has a nice product description also. If you have questions, call them. They are
very easy to work with.
Thanks! I got an email today that the 2014's are going to be released
next week so I'll compare prices.

The US Mint just released their first curved coins to commemorate the
baseball hall of fame. It bought a $5 proof gold coin and two proof
silver dollars for my nephews. They are huge baseball fans.
Send me a link to the US Mint site when you get your email. Be interesting to compare prices.
http://www.usmint.gov/

So, it looks like the US Mint adds from $310 to $360 to whatever the spot price happens to be. CNI
is adding $330. So it's possible to save a bit or spend a bit more. When you buy from the Mint, do
you make the deal over the phone and get a price good for the time it takes your payment to reach
them? How does that work?

This is why you should be a broker, you get a price of the purchase and
a piece of the sale. This is why stock brokers like a falling market and
a rising market, the earn money either way.

It's a damn shame the Army didn't train me to be a broker!

My dad did his 26, retired and became a real estate agent, he sold 8
house in 5 years.

I spent two years teaching math at the USMA Prep School. I really enjoyed the job and sold myself on
doing that when I retired. So I went to school and did that. But, newbie teachers don't make a whole
lot of money, so I didn't get rich. And then I got sick of eighth graders.

Oh well.

Poquito Loco wrote:
On Mon, 31 Mar 2014 20:58:53 -0400, Earl wrote:

Poquito Loco wrote:
On Sun, 30 Mar 2014 00:11:47 -0400, Earl wrote:

Poquito Loco wrote:
On Fri, 28 Mar 2014 21:22:53 -0400, Earl wrote:

Poquito Loco wrote:
On Thu, 27 Mar 2014 23:07:15 -0400, Earl wrote:

John,

I'm looking for a one ounce American Eagle gold proof coin. I was able
to get the once ounce platinum coin from the US Mint but they have sold
out the gold coins. What was the name of that dealer that you used for
the gold coins for your family? If you aren't the correct poster, sorry!

Thanks,
Earl
Ask and ye shall receive!

http://www.golddealer.com/product/am...le-proof-1-oz/

That is a beautiful coin and presentation. Might make a great Christmas present for the daughters
this year. That site has a nice product description also. If you have questions, call them. They are
very easy to work with.
Thanks! I got an email today that the 2014's are going to be released
next week so I'll compare prices.

The US Mint just released their first curved coins to commemorate the
baseball hall of fame. It bought a $5 proof gold coin and two proof
silver dollars for my nephews. They are huge baseball fans.
Send me a link to the US Mint site when you get your email. Be interesting to compare prices.
http://www.usmint.gov/
So, it looks like the US Mint adds from $310 to $360 to whatever the spot price happens to be. CNI
is adding $330. So it's possible to save a bit or spend a bit more. When you buy from the Mint, do
you make the deal over the phone and get a price good for the time it takes your payment to reach
them? How does that work?
It's all online and very simple. What I don't understand is that when I
bought my platinum eagle they sent it via UPS and they had a free
shopping bag promo that they also sent UPS in a separate box - both 2nd
day. WTF? The US government isn't supporting the USPS?
Trust? Signature requirement? Don't know. I know there was a signature requirement on the package I
got from CNI.
There is a signature required. The USPS is capable of that.

On Tue, 01 Apr 2014 20:38:25 -0400, Earl wrote:

Poquito Loco wrote:
On Mon, 31 Mar 2014 20:58:53 -0400, Earl wrote:

Poquito Loco wrote:
On Sun, 30 Mar 2014 00:11:47 -0400, Earl wrote:

Poquito Loco wrote:
On Fri, 28 Mar 2014 21:22:53 -0400, Earl wrote:

Poquito Loco wrote:
On Thu, 27 Mar 2014 23:07:15 -0400, Earl wrote:

John,

I'm looking for a one ounce American Eagle gold proof coin. I was able
to get the once ounce platinum coin from the US Mint but they have sold
out the gold coins. What was the name of that dealer that you used for
the gold coins for your family? If you aren't the correct poster, sorry!

Thanks,
Earl
Ask and ye shall receive!

http://www.golddealer.com/product/am...le-proof-1-oz/

That is a beautiful coin and presentation. Might make a great Christmas present for the daughters
this year. That site has a nice product description also. If you have questions, call them. They are
very easy to work with.
Thanks! I got an email today that the 2014's are going to be released
next week so I'll compare prices.

The US Mint just released their first curved coins to commemorate the
baseball hall of fame. It bought a $5 proof gold coin and two proof
silver dollars for my nephews. They are huge baseball fans.
Send me a link to the US Mint site when you get your email. Be interesting to compare prices.
http://www.usmint.gov/
So, it looks like the US Mint adds from $310 to $360 to whatever the spot price happens to be. CNI
is adding $330. So it's possible to save a bit or spend a bit more. When you buy from the Mint, do
you make the deal over the phone and get a price good for the time it takes your payment to reach
them? How does that work?
It's all online and very simple. What I don't understand is that when I
bought my platinum eagle they sent it via UPS and they had a free
shopping bag promo that they also sent UPS in a separate box - both 2nd
day. WTF? The US government isn't supporting the USPS?
Trust? Signature requirement? Don't know. I know there was a signature requirement on the package I
got from CNI.
There is a signature required. The USPS is capable of that.

Then you got me. I don't know.

wrote:
On Wed, 02 Apr 2014 09:07:43 -0400, Poquito Loco
wrote:

On Tue, 01 Apr 2014 20:38:25 -0400, Earl wrote:

Poquito Loco wrote:
On Mon, 31 Mar 2014 20:58:53 -0400, Earl wrote:

Poquito Loco wrote:
On Sun, 30 Mar 2014 00:11:47 -0400, Earl wrote:

Poquito Loco wrote:
On Fri, 28 Mar 2014 21:22:53 -0400, Earl wrote:

Poquito Loco wrote:
On Thu, 27 Mar 2014 23:07:15 -0400, Earl wrote:

John,

I'm looking for a one ounce American Eagle gold proof coin. I was able
to get the once ounce platinum coin from the US Mint but they have sold
out the gold coins. What was the name of that dealer that you used for
the gold coins for your family? If you aren't the correct poster, sorry!

Thanks,
Earl
Ask and ye shall receive!

http://www.golddealer.com/product/am...le-proof-1-oz/

That is a beautiful coin and presentation. Might make a great Christmas present for the daughters
this year. That site has a nice product description also. If you have questions, call them. They are
very easy to work with.
Thanks! I got an email today that the 2014's are going to be released
next week so I'll compare prices.

The US Mint just released their first curved coins to commemorate the
baseball hall of fame. It bought a $5 proof gold coin and two proof
silver dollars for my nephews. They are huge baseball fans.
Send me a link to the US Mint site when you get your email. Be interesting to compare prices.
http://www.usmint.gov/
So, it looks like the US Mint adds from $310 to $360 to whatever the spot price happens to be. CNI
is adding $330. So it's possible to save a bit or spend a bit more. When you buy from the Mint, do
you make the deal over the phone and get a price good for the time it takes your payment to reach
them? How does that work?
It's all online and very simple. What I don't understand is that when I
bought my platinum eagle they sent it via UPS and they had a free
shopping bag promo that they also sent UPS in a separate box - both 2nd
day. WTF? The US government isn't supporting the USPS?
Trust? Signature requirement? Don't know. I know there was a signature requirement on the package I
got from CNI.
There is a signature required. The USPS is capable of that.
Then you got me. I don't know.
It might have something to do with the insurance
The government is self-insured. We're talking about less than $2000 -
not an original Picasso!

It's just sad that the US government finds UPS to be a better option
than the USPS.

On Wed, 02 Apr 2014 20:47:03 -0400, Earl wrote:

wrote:
On Wed, 02 Apr 2014 09:07:43 -0400, Poquito Loco
wrote:

On Tue, 01 Apr 2014 20:38:25 -0400, Earl wrote:

Poquito Loco wrote:
On Mon, 31 Mar 2014 20:58:53 -0400, Earl wrote:

Poquito Loco wrote:
On Sun, 30 Mar 2014 00:11:47 -0400, Earl wrote:

Poquito Loco wrote:
On Fri, 28 Mar 2014 21:22:53 -0400, Earl wrote:

Poquito Loco wrote:
On Thu, 27 Mar 2014 23:07:15 -0400, Earl wrote:

John,

I'm looking for a one ounce American Eagle gold proof coin. I was able
to get the once ounce platinum coin from the US Mint but they have sold
out the gold coins. What was the name of that dealer that you used for
the gold coins for your family? If you aren't the correct poster, sorry!

Thanks,
Earl
Ask and ye shall receive!

http://www.golddealer.com/product/am...le-proof-1-oz/

That is a beautiful coin and presentation. Might make a great Christmas present for the daughters
this year. That site has a nice product description also. If you have questions, call them. They are
very easy to work with.
Thanks! I got an email today that the 2014's are going to be released
next week so I'll compare prices.

The US Mint just released their first curved coins to commemorate the
baseball hall of fame. It bought a $5 proof gold coin and two proof
silver dollars for my nephews. They are huge baseball fans.
Send me a link to the US Mint site when you get your email. Be interesting to compare prices.
http://www.usmint.gov/
So, it looks like the US Mint adds from $310 to $360 to whatever the spot price happens to be. CNI
is adding $330. So it's possible to save a bit or spend a bit more. When you buy from the Mint, do
you make the deal over the phone and get a price good for the time it takes your payment to reach
them? How does that work?
It's all online and very simple. What I don't understand is that when I
bought my platinum eagle they sent it via UPS and they had a free
shopping bag promo that they also sent UPS in a separate box - both 2nd
day. WTF? The US government isn't supporting the USPS?
Trust? Signature requirement? Don't know. I know there was a signature requirement on the package I
got from CNI.
There is a signature required. The USPS is capable of that.
Then you got me. I don't know.
It might have something to do with the insurance
The government is self-insured. We're talking about less than $2000 -
not an original Picasso!

It's just sad that the US government finds UPS to be a better option
than the USPS.

Insurance is available at USPS. Today I dropped off a package and asked the lady at the counter if
she knew why the US Mint was using UPS instead of USPS. She didn't know either.

On Wed, 02 Apr 2014 21:37:01 -0400, Poquito Loco
wrote:

Insurance is available at USPS. Today I dropped off a package and asked the lady at the counter if
she knew why the US Mint was using UPS instead of USPS. She didn't know either.

===

Yes, you can insure and request a tracking number. Rates seem to be
cheaper than UPS in my experience although I think UPS might be a tad
faster.

On Wednesday, April 2, 2014 6:45:50 PM UTC-7, Wayne. B wrote:
On Wed, 02 Apr 2014 21:37:01 -0400, Poquito Loco

wrote:



Insurance is available at USPS. Today I dropped off a package and asked the lady at the counter if

she knew why the US Mint was using UPS instead of USPS. She didn't know either.



===



Yes, you can insure and request a tracking number. Rates seem to be

cheaper than UPS in my experience although I think UPS might be a tad

faster.

And chances are, parcels will be delivered to the USPO by UPS anyhow.