2017 S Silver Eagle on sale 4/4/17

They shouldn't have done it on the Botanic Set either. Once a sale is made unless they oversold something that they are legally not allowed to make more of they should honor it.

Everyone had the same chance at getting one. I missed out, congrats to those that did get them.

 

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Agreed. I cannot see them putting the proof S ASE in any offering other than the Congrats set and the LESPS this year. The mint sent out an official notice stating that in addition to the Congrats set it would appear again in the LESPS, but the language used did not leave an indication of any other option. I think it was nice of them to disclose this up front. However, if they sell it again in a 3rd product they will lose some business going forward as people will not be happy.

 

Some may find this so shocking that they faint, but who says all collectors want to make a profit? This collector -- as well as others -- wanted ONE for his collection. No grading, no slabbing or other such and at issue price. It's called COIN COLLECTING.

 

Agreed it was nice they said that up front this time. They may just stick to those two offerings. I don't think they would lose any business though if they did it in more. They put that 2012 one in a second surprise set which ticked everyone off and here we are still chasing ASEs. I do agree though that they would be shooting themselves in the foot if they started giving the impression things were limited that really weren't, just don't think one product every couple of years would have that impact. Part of me would like to see some sort of complete ASE set for the year though so maybe some of it is just wishful thinking from what I hope they do

 

One company, Bullion Exchanges, has most of the ads for PR70's (and large lots) on eBay. Hmm.

 

Mine says backorder

 

Does that mean we get Bullion Exchanges' rejects?

 

I take it to mean that they have not packaged 75k of these sets yet.

 

I think the mint should just mint the Limited edition silver set to demand. After all the sets never sell out usually but with a unique coin perhaps the demand would be higher than the usual 50K. Even if they do this I really can't see them selling more than another 100k total. I mean flippers aren't going to be enthused over a coin that is now mint to demand in a set that is over 3X the cost of the Congratulations set. That will still likely leave this S proof coming in with under a 200K mintage. Yes it will cost collectors who missed the solo offering a little more but it would also give everyone who wants one a chance to get one without paying a high aftermarket price.

 

$$$ taken out of account.

 

I got the email saying they're shipped.

 

Yep, mine too.

 

What are your order numbers? Mine is USM049854xx

 

49852xx

 

Yep.

Hopefully that doesn't mean "sorry, but someone else already bought them all and we don't have any left for you"

 

Here's a link to file an online complaint with the U.S. Treasury Department Inspector General. You can file anonymously and mint mismanagement is a legit complaint. If they get a bunch of these, they may do something about it.

https://www.treasury.gov/about/organizational-structure/ig/Pages/OigOnlineHotlineForm.aspx

Here's a sample complaint:

David Motl, Acting Principal Deputy Director
United States Mint

I am filing this complaint because of mismanagement (or worse) by David Motl, Acting Principal Deputy Director of the United States Mint. The U.S. Mint under Mr. Motl’s direction repeatedly offers limited edition coins in a manner that allows a few large business interests to monopolize the entire issue. The most recent abuse was an offering for the 2017 Congratulations Set on April 4, 2017 with no ordering limits. This issue sold out in less than two minutes and most collectors were shutout. It appears from aftermarkets sales, a few large dealers bought most of the sets. Please review Mr. Motl’s business practices in order to assure all U.S. Mint customers have a chance to purchase their offerings. Thank You.

 

Not only back ordered, but my order has been reduced to $0.00. What does that mean...?

 

I will fill mine out this evening. We should either take whatever action is available or sit back and say "how nice."

 

That would be the, "Icing on the cake", wouldn't it? I'll bet none of the big orders will get that email.