I plan on buying two of the Jefferson First Spouse Dollars tomorrow for about $850. I never ordered anything from the US Mint before and I understand that they don't charge your card until they actually ship the item which supposedly won't be until late September. My question is does anyone know if they will authorize my card tomorrow for $850? The reason I ask is because whether they authorize or charge my card tomorrow my bank still deducts it from my available balance so i just want to know if I will be out $850 tomorrow or in late September when they go to ship. thanks
The United States mint does not "reserve" any money on your credit card. They will only bill when shipped.
I do not pretend to know anything but make sure the Credit Card is not a bank debit card with a daily limit. Understand some got burned on a purchase last year because they forgot about their daily limit on these. For what it is worth
They'll charge your credit card when they ship it out. Usually they ship something worth that much Fed EX insured, signature required. Cheaper buys they ship USPS for $4.95 and no signature unless you chose another option. Check your personal info on their website.
Hello gbpackers :secret:Yes, they do not bill your card until they ship..One more helpful hint... Go now or in the morning and register an account, this makes your order go faster and smoother(usually;Tommorrow???)
I can't say for sure, but on a new account they MAY authorize a charge of a couple of cents just to make sure the card is valid. Many companies do that. But they will not actually CHARGE anything to the card until they are ready to ship. Important point! Make sure the card will not expire before the time you could expect shipping. If it DOES expire between the time of the order and the time of shipping you must go through customer service and have them update the card on your order. Just updating the card in your customer file WILL NOT BE SUFFICIENT. When you make the order it creates a file that contains the credit card info AT THAT TIME. And that is the information that is used when they make the charge before shipping, not the current information in your customer account. I do not believe you can alter the information in the individual order, that has to be done by customer service.
I have been burned by this in the past. A bit late for the first spouse coins, but solid advice nonetheless.
Not sure when they post your order but I know I received my statement the other day and my Mint order was not included. My order from the Mint arrived about two weeks ago or more. This still gets me mad. The FED-X driver said here are the coins you ordered. This was in a sealed box, no Mint information as a from, only some place in Tennessee. So how did the driver know there were coins in the box. From now on I'll calll the Mint and tell them not to use FED-X.
The postman always knows twice This still gets me mad. The FED-X driver said here are the coins you ordered. This was in a sealed box, no Mint information as a from, only some place in Tennessee. So how did the driver know there were coins in the box. From now on I'll calll the Mint and tell them not to use FED-X.[/QUOTE] That's happened to me also. When I went to pick up my "06 Gold Buff the woman at the counter said "I hope you enjoy your coins. I've given so many of these out this week and earlier a nice older gentleman was showing his grandson the coins." I guess the fullfillment center isn't a secret any more.:secret:
I would only dispute one thing said so far. I frequently order rolls of statehood quarters, presidential dollars and proof sets from the mint. It is usually just one or two rolls at a time. The last several times I have had to sign for it at the post office. I don't know if the fact that they are coming to a PO Box makes a difference or not, but I do have to sign for my order each time. Just letting you know. David.
Don't you remember? According to the Mint one out of every two people collect coins. Other possibilities The Fed-X driver collects and gets shipments from the mint himself so he knows what the boxes are like and where they are from. Someone else he delivered them to told him what they were or where they were from. You have to admit if you have someone who may be delivering hundreds of these packages, it isn't too surprising that bfore long he would learn where they are from and what, at least in general, is in them. Heck, if there is a coin shop in your town he has probably delivered dozens of them to the coin shop. Think that would give him a clue? And if one employee finds out what they are eventually he will probably mention it to coworkers, especially if someone asks "I wonder where these are from?"
Only problem so far is when the Fullfillment Center boxes up deliveries for FEDEX, they don't seal them up as strongly or completely as they do for USPS deliveries toe P.O. Boxes!! Case in point, the ASE 20th Ann. sets that were ordered in 10 set amounts, are much more securely sealed for the USPS than the FEDEX ones for home deliveries!! I have one of each and there is a big difference in the security sealing. Some sellers are now saying, the FEDEX boxes won't be considered for 20th Ann. distinction anymore, due to the clear taping used on them!! (this I can't verify)
