Ping John
 

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

Ping John
 

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.

Ping John
 

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.

Ping John
 

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.

Ping John
 

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/

Ping John
 

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?

Ping John
 

On 3/30/14, 8:40 AM, 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?



And don't forget stamp collecting. And coca-cola bottle caps.

Ping John
 

On 3/30/2014 8:48 AM, F*O*A*D wrote:
On 3/30/14, 8:40 AM, 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?



And don't forget stamp collecting. And coca-cola bottle caps.

Go sit in the corner and suck your thumb, you big baby.

Ping John
 

On Sun, 30 Mar 2014 16:04:55 -0400, H*a*r*r*o*l*d wrote:

On 3/30/2014 8:48 AM, F*O*A*D wrote:
On 3/30/14, 8:40 AM, 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?



And don't forget stamp collecting. And coca-cola bottle caps.

Go sit in the corner and suck your thumb, you big baby.

Ignorance (ignoring) is bliss.

Ping John
 

On 3/30/14, 5:40 PM, Poquito Loco wrote:
On Sun, 30 Mar 2014 16:04:55 -0400, H*a*r*r*o*l*d wrote:

On 3/30/2014 8:48 AM, F*O*A*D wrote:
On 3/30/14, 8:40 AM, 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?



And don't forget stamp collecting. And coca-cola bottle caps.

Go sit in the corner and suck your thumb, you big baby.

Ignorance (ignoring) is bliss.



Ahh, the Herring family motto:

Ignorantia est beatitudinis

Ping John
 

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!

Ping John
 

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?

Ping John
 

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.

Ping John
 

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.

Ping John
 

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.

Ping John
 

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.

Ping John
 

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.

Ping John
 

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.

Ping John
 

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.

Ping John
 

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.

Ping John
 

On 4/2/2014 9:45 PM, 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.


The USPS has a "if it fits" flat rate shipping program. They have
priority mail shipping boxes in several sizes. If your item fits in one
of the boxes it ships for a flat rate regardless of weight or
destination. (I think there's an upper limit on the weight though).

The shipping boxes are free at the post office or you can order some
on-line and they will deliver them to your house or place of business.

The flat-rate shipping includes free tracking and $50 free insurance.
You can up that if desired. Delivery is priority mail, so it usually
takes only three days. Not a bad deal. I just shipped a digital
recorder with a bunch of accessories to a guy in Texas. I shipped it on
Saturday, he received it on Wednesday. Cost to ship: $15.00.

Ping John
 

On 4/2/2014 10:06 PM, wrote:
On Wed, 02 Apr 2014 20:47:03 -0400, Earl wrote:

wrote:

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.

The government might be "self insured" but there is a limit to what
USPS will pay and do you really want to go through the red tape to get
it.

By the time you pay for a service that has several thousands of
dollars worth of insurance (assuming you are buying a few coins) you
are spending a lot more than UPS.



There's a fly in the ointment when shipping with UPS. I've shipped well
over one hundred guitars over the years using them and learned my lesson.

If you "self pack" an item, ship by UPS with the item insured for it's
value and the item is damaged during shipment, good luck collecting on
the claim. By default UPS will claim "improper packing" and deny the
insurance claim. I've seen people who photographed their entire packing
of the item, packing it better than UPS would, and UPS still denies the
insurance claim.

The only way around it is to take the item to a UPS store and have
*them* pack it. Then, if damage occurs, they can't deny the claim.
Problem is, it's expensive as hell shipping that way.

Ping John
 

On Wed, 02 Apr 2014 22:06:14 -0400, wrote:

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

wrote:

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.

The government might be "self insured" but there is a limit to what
USPS will pay and do you really want to go through the red tape to get
it.

By the time you pay for a service that has several thousands of
dollars worth of insurance (assuming you are buying a few coins) you
are spending a lot more than UPS.

I went through it for a lost ring. A real pain in the butt.

Ping John
 

On Thu, 03 Apr 2014 03:52:56 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 4/2/2014 9:45 PM, 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.


The USPS has a "if it fits" flat rate shipping program. They have
priority mail shipping boxes in several sizes. If your item fits in one
of the boxes it ships for a flat rate regardless of weight or
destination. (I think there's an upper limit on the weight though).

The shipping boxes are free at the post office or you can order some
on-line and they will deliver them to your house or place of business.

The flat-rate shipping includes free tracking and $50 free insurance.
You can up that if desired. Delivery is priority mail, so it usually
takes only three days. Not a bad deal. I just shipped a digital
recorder with a bunch of accessories to a guy in Texas. I shipped it on
Saturday, he received it on Wednesday. Cost to ship: $15.00.



Those flat rate boxes are convenient, but unless they're filled to the brim they're expensive. But,
I'm a cheapskate at heart anyway.

Ping John
 

On 4/3/14, 8:14 AM, Poquito Loco wrote:
On Wed, 02 Apr 2014 22:06:14 -0400, wrote:

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

wrote:

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.

The government might be "self insured" but there is a limit to what
USPS will pay and do you really want to go through the red tape to get
it.

By the time you pay for a service that has several thousands of
dollars worth of insurance (assuming you are buying a few coins) you
are spending a lot more than UPS.

I went through it for a lost ring. A real pain in the butt.



If you had swallowed the contents of a tube of K-Y, it probably would
have come out with less pain in the butt.

Ping John
 

On 4/3/2014 8:15 AM, Poquito Loco wrote:
On Thu, 03 Apr 2014 03:52:56 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 4/2/2014 9:45 PM, 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.


The USPS has a "if it fits" flat rate shipping program. They have
priority mail shipping boxes in several sizes. If your item fits in one
of the boxes it ships for a flat rate regardless of weight or
destination. (I think there's an upper limit on the weight though).

The shipping boxes are free at the post office or you can order some
on-line and they will deliver them to your house or place of business.

The flat-rate shipping includes free tracking and $50 free insurance.
You can up that if desired. Delivery is priority mail, so it usually
takes only three days. Not a bad deal. I just shipped a digital
recorder with a bunch of accessories to a guy in Texas. I shipped it on
Saturday, he received it on Wednesday. Cost to ship: $15.00.



Those flat rate boxes are convenient, but unless they're filled to the brim they're expensive. But,
I'm a cheapskate at heart anyway.



They are not expensive. They are *free*. You pay for parcel post
boxes and ship via weight and size but the priority mail boxes are free
and shipping is a flat rate.

Ping John
 

On 4/3/14, 8:34 AM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 4/3/2014 8:15 AM, Poquito Loco wrote:
On Thu, 03 Apr 2014 03:52:56 -0400, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

On 4/2/2014 9:45 PM, 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.


The USPS has a "if it fits" flat rate shipping program. They have
priority mail shipping boxes in several sizes. If your item fits in one
of the boxes it ships for a flat rate regardless of weight or
destination. (I think there's an upper limit on the weight though).

The shipping boxes are free at the post office or you can order some
on-line and they will deliver them to your house or place of business.

The flat-rate shipping includes free tracking and $50 free insurance.
You can up that if desired. Delivery is priority mail, so it usually
takes only three days. Not a bad deal. I just shipped a digital
recorder with a bunch of accessories to a guy in Texas. I shipped it on
Saturday, he received it on Wednesday. Cost to ship: $15.00.



Those flat rate boxes are convenient, but unless they're filled to the
brim they're expensive. But,
I'm a cheapskate at heart anyway.



They are not expensive. They are *free*. You pay for parcel post
boxes and ship via weight and size but the priority mail boxes are free
and shipping is a flat rate.




The USPS usually is *substantially* less expensive than UPS, especially
if you have to ship UPS via one of the small-business owned UPS package
stores, which add a big premium to the already high UPS rates. The
nearest owned and operated UPS facility here is about 30 miles away, so
these days, if I have to ship something, I use the U.S. Postal Service,
which is nearby.

Ping John
 

On 4/3/2014 8:38 AM, F*O*A*D wrote:
On 4/3/14, 8:34 AM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 4/3/2014 8:15 AM, Poquito Loco wrote:
On Thu, 03 Apr 2014 03:52:56 -0400, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

On 4/2/2014 9:45 PM, 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.


The USPS has a "if it fits" flat rate shipping program. They have
priority mail shipping boxes in several sizes. If your item fits in
one
of the boxes it ships for a flat rate regardless of weight or
destination. (I think there's an upper limit on the weight though).

The shipping boxes are free at the post office or you can order some
on-line and they will deliver them to your house or place of business.

The flat-rate shipping includes free tracking and $50 free insurance.
You can up that if desired. Delivery is priority mail, so it usually
takes only three days. Not a bad deal. I just shipped a digital
recorder with a bunch of accessories to a guy in Texas. I shipped
it on
Saturday, he received it on Wednesday. Cost to ship: $15.00.



Those flat rate boxes are convenient, but unless they're filled to the
brim they're expensive. But,
I'm a cheapskate at heart anyway.



They are not expensive. They are *free*. You pay for parcel post
boxes and ship via weight and size but the priority mail boxes are free
and shipping is a flat rate.




The USPS usually is *substantially* less expensive than UPS, especially
if you have to ship UPS via one of the small-business owned UPS package
stores, which add a big premium to the already high UPS rates. The
nearest owned and operated UPS facility here is about 30 miles away, so
these days, if I have to ship something, I use the U.S. Postal Service,
which is nearby.




As previously mentioned, I've shipped over a hundred guitars to
customers over the years. Guitars (especially acoustics) are fragile
instruments and need to be well packed. After experimenting with FedEx,
the USPS and UPS, I found that taking the guitar and case to the local
UPS store franchise and having them pack it was the best way.
Cost more but at least the insurance coverage is undeniable. If you
pack it yourself even UPS will deny a claim citing "improper packing".

We've been in the process of starting the clean out of "stuff" in our
house in hopeful anticipation of a future move. I can't believe the
stuff I have collected over the years. I've already sold and shipped
four receiver/amps, a high-end tuner/preamp, a BluRay player, speakers,
a power amp, a digital recording system and have barely scratched the
surface. Yesterday I counted at least five more receiver/amps I have
not being used. Unreal. And that's just *my* stuff. Mrs.E's
collection of "stuff" makes mine look puny.

Ping John
 

On Thu, 03 Apr 2014 08:34:40 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 4/3/2014 8:15 AM, Poquito Loco wrote:
On Thu, 03 Apr 2014 03:52:56 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 4/2/2014 9:45 PM, 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.


The USPS has a "if it fits" flat rate shipping program. They have
priority mail shipping boxes in several sizes. If your item fits in one
of the boxes it ships for a flat rate regardless of weight or
destination. (I think there's an upper limit on the weight though).

The shipping boxes are free at the post office or you can order some
on-line and they will deliver them to your house or place of business.

The flat-rate shipping includes free tracking and $50 free insurance.
You can up that if desired. Delivery is priority mail, so it usually
takes only three days. Not a bad deal. I just shipped a digital
recorder with a bunch of accessories to a guy in Texas. I shipped it on
Saturday, he received it on Wednesday. Cost to ship: $15.00.



Those flat rate boxes are convenient, but unless they're filled to the brim they're expensive. But,
I'm a cheapskate at heart anyway.



They are not expensive. They are *free*. You pay for parcel post
boxes and ship via weight and size but the priority mail boxes are free
and shipping is a flat rate.


I meant the 'if it fits, it ships' program - the postage. I know the boxes are free. And yes, I've
cheated and used a couple for other than the 'fits/ships' program.

Ping John
 

On 4/3/14, 12:41 PM, wrote:
On Thu, 03 Apr 2014 08:38:36 -0400, F*O*A*D wrote:



The USPS usually is *substantially* less expensive than UPS, especially
if you have to ship UPS via one of the small-business owned UPS package
stores, which add a big premium to the already high UPS rates. The
nearest owned and operated UPS facility here is about 30 miles away, so
these days, if I have to ship something, I use the U.S. Postal Service,
which is nearby.

\

If you use priority mail you don't have to go anywhere. You print your
own label, use the free box, schedule a pickup and they take it away
on your next mail day.
You can either use flat rate or pay by the pound, whichever is best
for what you happen to be shipping. For me, by the pound always seems
to be the best choice.

If you use Ebay, (selling) they even make it easier. It is part of
your deal process.



Amazon has stepped up its use of a combo UPS-USPS shipping scheme for a
lot of its "two day delivery" Prime customers. I was surprised to see
this but it seems to work out properly in terms of deliveries within the
promised time period. The UPS shipments go to the UPS Waldorf facility,
and apparently USPS trucks pick the stuff up there and take them to the
local P.O. for carrier delivery. Our local USPS deliverers are a brother
and sister...one drives their vehicle and the other runs the parcels up
to the door. Nice people.

Ping John
 

On Thu, 03 Apr 2014 12:35:23 -0400, wrote:

On Thu, 03 Apr 2014 08:15:21 -0400, Poquito Loco
wrote:

On Thu, 03 Apr 2014 03:52:56 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 4/2/2014 9:45 PM, 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.


The USPS has a "if it fits" flat rate shipping program. They have
priority mail shipping boxes in several sizes. If your item fits in one
of the boxes it ships for a flat rate regardless of weight or
destination. (I think there's an upper limit on the weight though).

The shipping boxes are free at the post office or you can order some
on-line and they will deliver them to your house or place of business.

The flat-rate shipping includes free tracking and $50 free insurance.
You can up that if desired. Delivery is priority mail, so it usually
takes only three days. Not a bad deal. I just shipped a digital
recorder with a bunch of accessories to a guy in Texas. I shipped it on
Saturday, he received it on Wednesday. Cost to ship: $15.00.



Those flat rate boxes are convenient, but unless they're filled to the brim they're expensive. But,
I'm a cheapskate at heart anyway.

The trick is to weigh the package and then decide whether flat rate is
better than just using regular priority mail. You do need to use the
right box. The won't let you black out "flat rate" and put regular
priority postage on it and you can't write "flat rate" on a regular
priority box even though they are exactly the same sized box.
I just have a supply of both kinds.
You can go to USPS.COM and order all you want for free.
When I am weighing these things I don't bother to fold up the box,
just lay it on the scale flat and put the item you are shipping on top
of it.

A cool thing about click n ship is you can print up a return label and
put it in the box or you can even Email it as a pdf..


OK, maybe I'll warm up to the idea. I'll try your approach next time...maybe.

Ping John
 

On Thursday, April 3, 2014 1:21:44 PM UTC-7, Mr. Luddite wrote:

Here's what cracks me up. You know what sells or causes obsolete audio

gear to sell? The original remote control if it came with one.



I listed an old Yamaha stereo receiver/amp that is in super excellent

condition on Craigslist but nobody was interested because it's old. It

has "VCR" inputs on it. :-)



I never bothered much with remote controls and ended up with a basket

full of them. A guy finally emailed me and told me he would buy the

Yamaha for $65 but *only* if I had the remote controller for it. Turns

out I found it in the basket. He's willing to skip the receiver and pay

me $65 just for the remote. I don't get it. You can buy universal

replacements and program them to do whatever you want, but some people

want the originals.



I might have a few hundred bucks worth of remotes in that basket. :-)

People will collect anything. Maybe the guy collects remotes?

Ping John
 

On Thu, 03 Apr 2014 16:33:30 -0400, wrote:

Once you get set up on click n ship, it is so easy you will never want
to do anything else.
I have not actually been to the post office (or any other shipping
place) in years. Deb, my mail lady, comes right up to the front porch
and gets the outgoing box. You schedule the pickup when you print the
label. Everything is bar coded, scanned at every step and you can
track your box online but I have never lost a priority box.

===

I assume that you must set up an account backed by a credit card or
something similar?

Ping John
 

On 4/3/2014 5:30 PM, Tim wrote:
On Thursday, April 3, 2014 1:21:44 PM UTC-7, Mr. Luddite wrote:

Here's what cracks me up. You know what sells or causes obsolete audio

gear to sell? The original remote control if it came with one.



I listed an old Yamaha stereo receiver/amp that is in super excellent

condition on Craigslist but nobody was interested because it's old. It

has "VCR" inputs on it. :-)



I never bothered much with remote controls and ended up with a basket

full of them. A guy finally emailed me and told me he would buy the

Yamaha for $65 but *only* if I had the remote controller for it. Turns

out I found it in the basket. He's willing to skip the receiver and pay

me $65 just for the remote. I don't get it. You can buy universal

replacements and program them to do whatever you want, but some people

want the originals.



I might have a few hundred bucks worth of remotes in that basket. :-)

People will collect anything. Maybe the guy collects remotes?



I think it's more an issue of originality. Sorta like guitars. People
will pay big bucks for certain older guitars but only if they are
completely original.

Ping John
 

Poquito Loco wrote:
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.
I just ordered a 2014 1oz gold American Eagle proof coin from the mint.
It's shipping UPS 2nd day air...