Thread: Proof sets for $.01?

Received this email yesterday. Never had this before. No wonder they were back ordered!



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Order #: XXXXXXXXXX - 1 Order date: 5/03/12

Sold To: GRADY, RICHARD E


Ship To: GRADY, RICHARD E

Order Process Date: 5/03/12

Merchandise : .01
Freight . . . : 4.95
Total . . : 4.96


1. ANNUAL PROOF SET (MYF)
Qty 1 @ $.01 - Backordered 05/18/12.


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They make their money on shipping, kinda like Apmex.

Originally Posted by snapsalot

They make their money on shipping, kinda like Apmex.

I remember when apmex had a 24 hour "sale" on silver bullion.

99 cents over spot....until you went to the checkout and saw they wanted $12.95 for shipping.

do you have a subscription or something. that is not supposed to be available until May 7th.

Backordered and it's processing, probably to verify you're credit card on file is good before they actually charge you the actual amount the proof set is going to cost. Trust me, you're likely not getting the Proof set for 99 cents.

Originally Posted by Detecto

I remember when apmex had a 24 hour "sale" on silver bullion.

99 cents over spot....until you went to the checkout and saw they wanted $12.95 for shipping.

Thats old prices.

now its like 19.95 minimum and up to 25 or 30 :/

The Mint's just taggin' your credit card to see if it works Poppa. This way they know who they can trust (subscription wise) on game day.......

Originally Posted by green18

The Mint's just taggin' your credit card to see if it works Poppa. This way they know who they can trust (subscription wise) on game day.......

Gotcha. Didn't really think I was gonna get 'em for a penny. Thought it was funny though.

Yea, I'm not seeing that 2012 complete sets are listed yet. Did they have then up then take it back down after realizing the pricing error???

Originally Posted by poppa501

Gotcha. Didn't really think I was gonna get 'em for a penny. Thought it was funny though.

Me too. I started a tongue in cheek thread on my experience, regarding the same thing, a few days ago.

Originally Posted by softmentor

Yea, I'm not seeing that 2012 complete sets are listed yet. Did they have then up then take it back down after realizing the pricing error???

The folks who have subscriptions for the product always get first crack at it. The mint's just letting us know that game day will be soon upon us.....

Originally Posted by snapsalot

They make their money on shipping

By selling below face value (assuming its the full set) they are pulling a fast one and profiting on shipping? The scoundrels!

Originally Posted by Detecto

I remember when apmex had a 24 hour "sale" on silver bullion.

99 cents over spot....until you went to the checkout and saw they wanted $12.95 for shipping.

If you just want to buy an ounce or two, simply go elsewhere. Ever seen what Kitco charges?