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Pillar of the Community
United States
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At 9 a.m. this morning (January 1, 2019), I received an email from the U.S. Mint stating that I already qualify for its Loyalty Program and free budget shipping for the year.  Quote:
Congratulations! You've made 3 qualifying purchases and are now eligible for Free Budget Shipping* for the rest of the year as part of the United States Mint Loyalty Program. Obviously, I have yet to purchase anything today, so this must be an oversight by the folks in charge of the email notices (maybe the regular folks that handle the emails are part of the government shutdown).  I was wondering if anyone else received this strange message.  |
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Moderator
 United States
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The only e-mail I got from the mint today...  Quote:
Happy New Year!
From all of us at the United States Mint, here's wishing you a brilliant and prosperous new year.
View the 2019 Product Schedule |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
982 Posts |
Yeah, jbuck, I got the "Happy New Year!" email too, in addition to the strange earlier one.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
587 Posts |
I got both. I ran a test order, and it discounted the shipping, so it's more than just an email glitch. http://goccf.com/t/336575 |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4901 Posts |
Yup...I qualified already with zero 2019 purchases...  |
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Valued Member
United States
154 Posts |
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Yup...I qualified already with zero 2019 purchases... Ditto! No doubt the mint will catch up with this, they don't miss a penny. |
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United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
587 Posts |
I just ran another test order. Still free shipping.
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
12844 Posts |
Hadn't checked my email in a few days, but I got the free shipping notice as well. It's possible that all the 2019 subscriptions kicked in and counted towards the 3 purchases.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
982 Posts |
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Hadn't checked my email in a few days, but I got the free shipping notice as well. It's possible that all the 2019 subscriptions kicked in and counted towards the 3 purchases. Nope, I ain't subscribed to anything. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
12844 Posts |
I just checked my mail and there was a "we goofed" retraction email sent around 7:30 PM Central. Oh well!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
982 Posts |
Yes, as Taphandle predicted and CelticKnot reported, I woke up today to this email message from the U.S. Mint: Quote:
Dear Valued Customer,
On January 1, we sent you an email regarding the United States Mint Loyalty Program. This email was sent in error and we apologize for any confusion it may have caused.
The qualifications for the Loyalty Program reset at the beginning of each calendar year. As a registered user who has subscribed to our Product & Promotion email updates, you have met the first two requirements for participation in this program. Once your first three orders in this calendar year have shipped, you will again qualify for free shipping for the remainder of the year.  |
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Moderator
United States
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Mystery solved.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1255 Posts |
Yep, they sent out the email about the mistake, but I can still get free shipping for now. I'm sure they will figure it out soon enough.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
982 Posts |
I was also able to order one of the proof Innovator Dollars with free shipping. I hope the US Mint doesn't come back later and charge my credit card for shipping.  |
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Posted 01/01/2019 7:03 pm
