Which Coin Arrived First?

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by physics-fan3.14, Sep 28, 2020.

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Which one arrived first?

  1. Pennsylvania

  2. Norway

  3. Russia

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  1. physics-fan3.14

    physics-fan3.14 You got any more of them.... prooflikes?

    I ordered three coins last week, all on the same day. One was from Russia. One was from Norway. One was from Pennsylvania. All shipped via Fedex.

    Which one do you think arrived first? (Poll is arranged by distance from my house, so as to not influence votes)
     
    physics-fan3.14, Sep 28, 2020
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  3. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    Obviously Pennsylvania to South Carolina :wideyed:
     
    paddyman98, Sep 28, 2020
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  4. Randy Abercrombie

    Randy Abercrombie Supporter! Supporter

    I am guessing there was a hoo-doo in shipping. The obvious answer in Pennsylvania to South Carolina. But I am guessing that one hit a snag and the Norway coin arrived first.
     
    Randy Abercrombie, Sep 28, 2020
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  5. derkerlegand

    derkerlegand Well-Known Member

    OK then, I'll take Russia!
     
    derkerlegand, Sep 28, 2020
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  6. Mike Davis

    Mike Davis Well-Known Member

    Most unlikely, but that's my guess too.
     
    Mike Davis, Sep 28, 2020
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  7. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    The Russia coin arrived first. It travelled more then the other two.
     
    Collecting Nut, Sep 28, 2020
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  8. Kentucky

    Kentucky Well-Known Member

    Since you asked, I pick Russia
     
    Kentucky, Sep 28, 2020
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  9. expat

    expat Remember you are unique, just like everyone else Supporter

    Norway
     
    expat, Sep 29, 2020
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  10. goossen

    goossen Senior Member

    Norway
     
    goossen, Sep 29, 2020
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  11. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    I had an order from Sweden arrive within about 36 hours, once, to my utter astonishment. I had initially grumbled about the seller's $20-something shipping charge, not realizing they would use FedEx and it would arrive in the blink of an eye (relatively speaking) from Scandinavia.
     
    lordmarcovan, Sep 29, 2020
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  12. Publius2

    Publius2 Well-Known Member

    Ooh, I say Russia because it is so counterintuitive otherwise why would you make a poll out of this?

    IRONY RULES!
     
    Publius2, Sep 29, 2020
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  13. johnmilton

    johnmilton Well-Known Member

    The answer probably isn't Pennsylvania, but I just waited over a week for Heritage to get a coin from Europe.

    On the other hand I sent a check in an envelope to Michigan which didn't get there for two and a half weeks. I finally gave up and paid for the purchase with credit card, which cost me more money.
     
    johnmilton, Sep 29, 2020
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  14. physics-fan3.14

    physics-fan3.14 You got any more of them.... prooflikes?

    Yup, that's exactly what happened. The coin from Norway arrived first.

    The Russian coin is held up in customs (often happens, usually clears after a few days).

    And I have no idea why the coin from Pennsylvania is taking so long.
     
    physics-fan3.14, Sep 29, 2020
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  15. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    Now if we can just figure out what NGC is doing with my ancients, which were received on July 21st and are still stuck in limbo on the cusp of October. :facepalm:

    I did get the images weeks ago, so apparently their photo department is not as backlogged.
     
    lordmarcovan, Sep 29, 2020
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  16. Heavymetal

    Heavymetal Well-Known Member

    Just a little coin porn tease
     
    Heavymetal, Sep 29, 2020
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  17. Mainebill

    Mainebill Bethany Danielle

    Nice. I figured Russia too. The usps has been horrible the last 6-8 years
     
    Mainebill, Sep 30, 2020
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  18. goossen

    goossen Senior Member

    So... where do I collect my prize? ;)
     
    goossen, Sep 30, 2020
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  19. octavius

    octavius Well-Known Member

    Won a coin from the recent CNG auction , took 8 days to get from Pennsylvania to Providence.
    Bought a coin from Norway early spring , took 2 months to arrive.

    I am told the delays were all due to COVID virus precautions.
    I guess one can reason that either the Russian mail system is extremely efficient , or they have no regard at all for virus precautions.
     
    octavius, Sep 30, 2020
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  20. Richr3395

    Richr3395 New Member

    I would say Russia. The way the post office here got screwed over. You are probably
    lucky to get the coin at all!!
     
    Richr3395, Sep 30, 2020
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  21. Mike Thornton

    Mike Thornton Learning something new everyday.

    I'm guessing Norway. The package from Pennsylvania likely went through Russia on its way to you.
     
    Mike Thornton, Sep 30, 2020
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