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Pillar of the Community
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I have nice observation: 2011: Being aware of the Glass Ladybug just from the rumors was able to get it almost for issue price (+shipping) from the Mint (long time ago gave it to my mother). 2012: Without a MC status bought Glass Bumblbee from the PO - no pre-orders, just entered, saw and bought. 2013: was aware week before the MC release, being MC due to RCM site slowness on the release hour needed to call Mint and order Glass Butterfly. 2014: with 2.500 units extra of mintage, my rep was excited to tell me that his allocation depleted and probably I can't get the coin via him. I do not like the conclusion that comes to mind. Edited by Silveroid
03/26/2014 10:16 am
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Canada
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I still feel the first 2 are the best! I have really liked what the mint has done with the Birds of Canada series. I started collecting them in 2012. I've managed to get most if the older coins for reasonable prices. I only have the 3 most expensive coins left. It will take time / patience to get those. It's a nice affordable series, when you exclude the 3 most pricey ones. The birds are attractive and well done. They show well on easels to make an attractive display. I felt the cone flower did not pop like the other flowers, it was a drawback for me. Hopefully the colors will pop on this coin.
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I was just talking with a friend. He was told by a mint rep, website goes live at 4pm, I'm assuming its Ontario time. Also wait time is currently very little. They've learned from last yr. good luck.
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Pillar of the Community
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The frog coin is in stock. Order it while you can.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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looks like they held a few back
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Pillar of the Community
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The coin is available.
Ordered just one for my friend.....
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looks like they held a few back Yes, it is obvious that reps get a certain allocation and their allotment is sold out. Now they are letting MC members without a rep to get some of the coins. Otherwise there would be a huge outcry from MC members complaining. How long these coins last is hard to say but people who want it better order fast. I think the butterfly last year sold out in a hour. Edited by MoneyPenney
03/26/2014 5:00 pm
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Canada
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I hope people arent buying this coin with the intentions on flipping.....With the 12500 mintage that all but kills any chance of this coin selling for a premium down the road. Already seeing but it nows for 179 on ebay. After fees...... you are left with pocket change. |
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What about getting them to do trades? I've already traded 2 for some other coins I wanted at discounted prices. Then I got 2 for myself. The first 2 were last week through CP. now to see who ships quicker! I like the native coins better! However, my butterfly is lonely and needs company!
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Canada
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Looks like a busy day in the canadian Coin World!....better add my 2 cents....I pray the glass frog does'nt look as ugly as it does in the new ebay pictures that I just saw!....Please! Does anybody know what date the post offices are allowed to release the frog coin?....lot of times they will have the coins for a week or so early,but cant sell them until a certain date! any pics of the 1/2 kilo coin,etc Cheers,WJ |
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Post Office is April 1 Tuesday.
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^^^Thanks YingYang....wow thats only 6 days & I might be holding my glass frog!...Cant wait to see a in hand picture!....
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Pillar of the Community
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on page 2436 on RFD there are some posted pictures of the new coins.
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Hey whitetail if you make it so you can receive personal messages / e-mail. I may have a picture of the 1/2 kilo coin for you
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