Any News On 25th Anniversary ASE Set?

I called and asked and they said they could not, unless the guy I talked to just didnt know.

Hmm now I'm curious. I understand what everyone's been saying about the pedigree on the 3 non-25th (100k mintage sets) being unverifiable once the box is opened, however, I see several 2011 eagles already slabbed as 25th anniversary on ebay. Like the 2011 W proof I ordered earlier this year, I could send it in now and get it slabbed as 25th anniversary.

Any way, I was thinking that the not opening the box part really only comes into play for the First Strike and Early Release designation, but the it hit me, didn't I read somewhere that they would have a special 25th anniversary set (100k mintage set) label they would slab these with? Perhaps that is what not opening the box preserves. Can anyone who knows, please clarify?

And now, the continuing saga of...

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Our story so far:
Earle42 orders, pays for, gets confirmation number by phone, takes a screenshot of said order in his account, and later that day takes a screenshot where the computer stole his order.

Earle42 For various reasons, and at sundry times, has talked with customer service representatives Lori, Judy, Tiara, Steve, Yolanda, and Patty.

It is now five days later as per Patty's instructions, and we pick up our story as Earle42 again dials the all-too-familiar phone number 1 800 USA MINT and enters option zero:

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Automated recording : the US Mint would like you to take part in a survey after you speak with a customer rep. Please stay on the line after talking with your representative to take part in the survey.

Customer Service Rep Whitney (gets proposed to, gets married, and has three children, while Earl 42 relates his story): No problem! Just call back in a few days and we will have the problem solved.
Earle42 : Excuse me? Last Friday I was told by Patty that she was personally forwarding the information to a supervisor who was supposed to have my case solved by today when I called.
Customer Service Rep Whitney : Let me check on that for you... music plays... My supervisor tells me there is nothing that we can do right now since they are still working on this project looking for missing orders. They will get back with you when they are ready.
Earle42 : I know the sets sold out last Thursday. The longer they wait the more likely it will be that all the sets will be shipped out and I will not get my order.
Customer Service Rep Whitney : Yes, they were sold out. However, they will be filling orders like yours with orders that are canceled or with situations where credit card payment do not go through.
Earle42 : Excuse me, but I had a confirmation number and have screenshots proving my order went through just 13 minutes after the mint opened for taking orders. Mine was not a late order, and based on your policy of first-come first-served, my order should not be filled with canceled orders. The computer erased my order that had already been confirmed. My order was confirmed as one of the first in line so it should not be relegated to the tail end where it might not have a chance of being filled at all. Rather a person at the end of the line should be the informed the mint made an error and the sets were sold before their order was taken.
Customer Service Rep Whitney : I am sorry I do not have the authority to do this. The best I can do is tell you that the mint will contact you when they are ready and have this problem solved. Sorry I have no timeline on this.
Earle42 : Whitney, I know you were just doing what you are told. I guess I will call back in one week to see how things are going.

Earle42 Now waits on the line for the survey to start. Mysteriously, it never does ......

The Story Continues...







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My orders moved into the processing phase. I guess that means I am on the good side but until they come home who knows.

I figure with only 100,000 sets more than a few people are going to be upset they did not get theirs.

Limited order, more than 100,000 people wanted them combined with ordering problems means some people who thought their order went through may not have. Like I said until I get the silver it is not a done deal.

Now to open or not open? That is personal and to me I am going to open all of my sets. I would feel pretty foolish if just by chance they shipped an empty box.

I don't care for grading it is not what I want or buy. In the worse case I will have two coins that anyway you look at it they only made 100,000 in 2011. I will let those that feel grading is important or will bring more value get it done.

I do believe they should have a better plan for limited editions and ordering. Who knows maybe a lottery system would be fair.

Kronk: Hmmm...should I open the sealed mint box of 25th Anniversary ASE's or not;

Shoulder Devil: Do it, do it, do it!

Shoulder Angel: Aww what the heck, do it!



5 units backordered. Expected to ship on 11/16/2011.

Earle42, I though you had a trade pending with jgfindring. If I were you I would I would get that trade and wouldn't let the Mint drive your blood pressure through the roof. Not trying to be negative or criticize you at all, it's just from the sound of it, sound like the Mint is giving you the run-around.

Hi. all I had about give up hope on getting a set because of how late my order went in 7:09 eastern . Every day I have been checking the track order page four or tusmore times a day . As always the status was on hold backordered . But low and behold checked today when I got in from work and to my disbelief order status was in process but still on backorder . So maybe some of us late order's will get a set . Also has any ones order went to in stock and reserved? Jake