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Geepers ... Freebies From The US Mint

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 Posted 05/03/2011  8:32 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Fuzzy317 to your friends list
I would email the mint and ask them. I received extra items on an order from another supplier, emailed them, then sent the items back. They sent a check to pay me back for the shipping.
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 Posted 05/03/2011  9:11 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Earle42 to your friends list
Give them a call and explain the situation to them just like you posted it here. Normally, nowadays, a lot of companies just tell you to keep the extra since it was their mistake and, a lot of the time, the paperwork and shipping is not worth it to them.



But... (ominous music playing here) ... maybe its actually is a joint plot by the IRS & mint to nail you! I would check the plastic cases to see if any micro-spy cameras are embedded somewhere...

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 Posted 05/03/2011  9:17 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add rachums107 to your friends list
IN-ter-Esting.....
I wonder who did that...
You can mail them to me if you want, or if want you can send them back, they probably belong to someone else.
Funny thing, I was just tonight charged $.24 less at Home Depot but when I tried to pay back the guy said don't worry about it.
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 Posted 05/03/2011  9:32 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Maineman750 to your friends list
Well, due to the fact that we are all paying for them, it would be nice if you returned them.
I know some people think the government has money, but the only money they have is taken from the taxpayers.
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 Posted 05/03/2011  9:44 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add penny man to your friends list
heck, if you ship them to me, I will give you a better deal than all the other guys here, I will pay for your shipping.
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 Posted 05/03/2011  10:05 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add carmykle to your friends list
Just received my CMH coins also. They didn't charge shipping.
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 Posted 05/04/2011  01:08 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Bizybackson to your friends list
Seems their quality control is off somewhere in the packaging process. The honest thing to do would be to call the #800 and explain the situation and see what the CSR says. It might be too much trouble for them to audit that particular order and pinpoint a specific employee, potentially getting him or her in trouble, in which case the "right" thing to do is to leave the order as is. It's one thing if an item was billed and invoiced was not received in the shipment. Generally, per the USPS rules, if you receive a package/items addressed to you which you didn't order, it is considered a gift. There aren't too many free gifts from Uncle Sam, so...I'd do whatever my conscience dictates!
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 Posted 05/04/2011  09:12 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Chriscoinmaster to your friends list
In all honesty I probably wouldn't send them back, but I can see why you would want to
just call them or email them explaining what happened. I would be willing to bet that they let it slide without any problem and you will keep the coins anyway, but ya never know
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 Posted 05/04/2011  09:30 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add nickelsearcher to your friends list
Sooo ... I called the 1-800 number and spoke with a helpful person named Teri. Explained what I had received and my desire to return the coins.

Teri advised that I return them to the Plainfield IN address with a note enclosed referencing the order # and that I received these in error.

Regarding return postage .... I am supposed to save a receipt and mail it off to the same address requesting payment. Not quite sure that will actually work.

Anyways .... I'll package them up and send them off tomorrow ... even if I lose out in the postage refund at least I can look myself in the mirror.

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 Posted 05/04/2011  2:24 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Bryan1315 to your friends list
I was going to say to call the number and see what they say, but I see you have already done so. I think they will repay you for the return postage or at least credit you for it as this was their error. Kudos for being honest enough to report their error to them, I am sure most wouldn't have been so honest and it says allot about your character. I would have done the same thing even though I know I would be one of the few people that would do the same, so its good to see someone else that feels the same. I think its funny that if these others paid for an item and didn't receive it they would definitely call them but as soon as it comes out in their favor they don't do the same
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 Posted 05/04/2011  2:32 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add biged239 to your friends list
You did the right thing no matter what happens. Way to Go.
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 Posted 05/04/2011  2:58 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add RPT to your friends list

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Regarding return postage .... I am supposed to save a receipt and mail it off to the same address requesting payment. Not quite sure that will actually work.


David, I assure you they will send a check to cover the postage but it may take a few weeks.
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 Posted 05/04/2011  3:52 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add reupman to your friends list
same thing happened to me. I got 2 rolls of cents with my 4 ASE order so I sent them back after I made the call. with a note I received these in error so I am sending them back to you. then about 2 weeks later I got a letter they were sorry about the mix up and sir here are the 4 ASE you ordered!
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 Posted 05/04/2011  6:58 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Fuzzy317 to your friends list
glad you called and will be sending the extra items back. You will feel better and not wonder if a bill for the extra items will be coming later.
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 Posted 05/12/2011  8:38 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add nickelsearcher to your friends list
I am writing to close the loop on this in a positive way ....

I returned the extra coins the next day USPS First Class with delivery confirmation at my cost of $2.84.

Followed-up as instructed with a kind letter requesting my $2.84 shipping refund ... enclosed the original post office receipt.

Received confirmation of delivery of the extra coins in 3 days ... my conscience is now clear.

Today I received an e-mail from the US Mint ... they have credited my account $2.84.

Wish I had that credit 2 days ago when I purchased my 2011 Silver Proof Set!

Anyways ... it all worked out well and I now claim to be a minor owner of US Mint debt .... $2.84 worth.

David
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