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US Mint Survey and Market Research

I have been part of a market research group for the US Mint. This took place the first week of October. The session was about 2 hours long and the group members were paid $125. We talked about a logo for the Mint (proposed and current), the new series of quarters, packaging, customer service & Mint communication, and discontinued products. During intoductions, I believe most people mentioned they weren't satisfied with no proof SAE's. Then I look through today's mail and there's a letter…See More

Discussion posted by Ron Nov 17, 2009

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Recent Mint Orders

So today's the day my second order of Lincoln dollars are "supposed" to ship. I ordered these a couple days before the price increase. I ordered 4 proof (in stock) and 4 unc (backordered). So I check my email. There's an message from the Mint with the subject Backordered! The uncs are pushed back to 4/16. So I go to look at My Account on the Mint web site. Of course it still showing today as the expected ship date. :(Next, I check my Braille order. Got one of each and one silver proof quarter…See More

Discussion posted by Ron Apr 3, 2009

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Got $3000? Get a UHR

HSN is selling the UHR for $2999.95. It's one of their First Day of Issue items. According to their web site, they have 298 to go around. It's graded SP70 by ANACS, It is item 411-610 if you want to take a look. Wonder how long it will take to get 298 or maybe they have them already. Maybe that's what caused the big delay.It will be shown in the 8PM EDT time slot tonight..See More

Discussion posted by Ron Mar 14, 2009

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