| Author |
 Replies: 19 / Views: 4,109 |
Page 2 of 2
|
|
|
|
Moderator
 United States
189647 Posts |
Quote:
In 20 years will ANYONE actually DRIVE to a store, other than to pick something up that was ordered on-line? Or when the drones can just deliver stuff to your door.  Quote:
Did they have a few sets held away from the phone and internet people in case someone mailed and order in? I doubt it. |
|
Bedrock of the Community
 United States
12847 Posts |
It's very much past due. The last time I actually placed an order for anything by mail was around 30 years ago. And that was for sea monkeys or a really poor-quality "Rambo" (Bowie) knife.
If they can save money by not accepting mail orders, they'll pass it on to us, right? Right?
*sigh*
|
|
Moderator
United States
189647 Posts |
Dream on, friend. Dream on.  |
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
4870 Posts |
Very interesting. I'd rather not talk to a rep on the phone. And face it, not everyone has the internet or a credit card for online purchases, a small percentage but still...
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
1602 Posts |
It's news to me that one could actually place an order by mail! I don't recall the mint sending a catalog to me in years (if ever). There might have been some direct mail pieces, like bucksheets, but not a major pust to order by mail. I've seen order forms tucked into older mint sets and have considered sending one in to order a 1974 mint set - just to see what would happen. Or, Quote:
I wondered what the mint would have done if I would have mailed in a check and an order for the Eisenhower or Truman C & C sets and the letter was postmarked the first day that ordering was opened. Did they have a few sets held away from the phone and internet people in case someone mailed and order in? I think JJ's point is valid. If they're taking mail orders, they should be prepared to fulfill them! Oh well, I guess now it's a moot point. Unless somebody here wants go give it a try... |
|
Bedrock of the Community
United States
12437 Posts |
Quote:
I don't recall the mint sending a catalog to me in years I still receive the Mint catalog 2-4 times a year, it is always bemusing to see something in the catalog that sold out several weeks prior  |
|
Moderator
United States
189647 Posts |
Quote:
I still receive the Mint catalog 2-4 times a year, it is always bemusing to see something in the catalog that sold out several weeks prior Same here. I still get them, order form included. |
|
Bedrock of the Community
United States
17884 Posts |
Quote:
If they can save money by not accepting mail orders, they'll pass it on to us, right? Right? The savings isn't from not accepting the orders, it's from not spending the money to print and mail catalogs filled with offerings that can't be honored because they are already sold out. And then there is the problem of having to weather all the complaints from customers who can't get what they wanted. Quote:
I wondered what the mint would have done if I would have mailed in a check and an order for the Eisenhower or Truman C & C sets and the letter was postmarked the first day that ordering was opened. Did they have a few sets held away from the phone and internet people in case someone mailed and order in? Nope, coins are sold first come first served. The letter might be postmarked the first day of sales but by the time it arrives all the hot items have already been spoken for. |
|
Bedrock of the Community
United States
12847 Posts |
They're not going to stop sending catalogs, they just won't include a mail order form.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
 United States
562 Posts |
Two steps forward, one step back. Got this notice from the Mint just now:
"The United States Mint is currently analyzing a policy change to discontinue the distribution of mail order forms in 2016.
Although the next mailing of U.S. Mint product brochures scheduled for January will highlight the online and phone ordering process, mail orders will continue to be accepted as usual.
Updates on the policy will be announced in 2016."
|
|
Moderator
United States
189647 Posts |
Oh, bother. Looks like someone complained with a strongly worded letter.  |
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
1228 Posts |
|
|
Moderator
United States
189647 Posts |
Cowards.  |
|
Valued Member
United States
337 Posts |
I would prefer to order online, since if something is unavailable I want to know immediately.
|
|
Valued Member
United States
72 Posts |
I have really enjoyed ordering online. I can get things done so much faster and always can print and track my order.
That being said it as a shame that those who aren't internet savvy may find themselves at a disadvantage.
You'd think the US mint would be sensitive about this.
The only problem with phone orders is that, well, if you've ever called the US mint...
|
|
Page 2 of 2
|
Replies: 19 / Views: 4,109 |
Page 2 of 2
|
First Page
Posted 12/15/2015 11:26 pm
