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Message:: [QUOTE="treehugger, post: 1605644, member: 28451"]I would also add to what Chris said that I believe the Mint's customer basis is declining in general due to the fact they have, for at least the past three years, been irritating and alienating their customers. In 2010, we had the ATB puck fiasco.  In 2011, there was the underproduction of the 5-ASE set.  Last year, we saw the widely-unanticipated re-release of the S-Proof Silver ASE.  It's just my opinion, but I think many people are tired of the Mint's continued buffoonery and lack of creativity.  I believe many customers have just said, "Enough is enough" and have just walked away. As Chris said, if a person is looking to flip these, there may be some short-term value, but holding them for the longer term may not be so wise, as it is very likely we will see sales continue to decline as the customer base continues to erode, thereby making this particular set not the lowest mintage. We have been promised an upgraded online ordering system for 2013 which will handle more volume.  If things continue, by the time the system is up and running, it may be determined it is not necessary.[/QUOTE]