RCM

I don't really buy anything specific from the Canadian Mint, and not often either. I might buy two-three items in a year, and it will only be for items which I find really interesting, and with a low mintage. My last purchase was the 20th anniversary Silver Maple: Mintage 10,000.

The last time I bought something from the RCM was over 20 years ago and I was not impressed by the customer service. I had ordered a gold coin and four weeks later it had not arrived. I sent letters and called many times, but no-one ever replied back.

Finally, I gave them an ultimatum by registered mail and threatened to take them to small claims court. They did send a replacement coin before my deadline and told me the previous one was sent by registered mail and they don't know where it disappeared. I spoke to a friend about this at the RCM and he said shipments from the RCM were stolen often within the mail system back then, even when registered.

I buy one or 2 commerative $1 coins to add to my silver dollar collection. I got them all either than a 1948, and the queen Mom.
I also faithfully buy the proof-like sets, as I hve them all since 1960, in an official RCM proof-like set wallet.
Thats all I buy..I do get things in the mail from them, with promotional codes that allow me free shipping if need be.