2006-2008 W Uncirculated Platinum Eagle Sales
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Last week the One-Half Ounce 2008-W Uncirculated Platinum Eagle sold out at the US Mint. Now it looks like the One Ounce coin might not be far behind.
The US Mint recently added the message "Product will be available for shipping 12/17/2008." Recently, such shipping availability messages have closely preceded sell outs. After the one ounce coins are gone, all 2008-W Uncirculated Platinum Eagles will be sold out at the Mint.
This series has certainly gotten a lot of attention this year. When the coins first went on sale, the price of platinum was building towards its all time high of $2,290 per ounce. The coins remained on sale for a mere 38 days before being pulled amidst a sharp decline in the price of platinum. Only a few hundred coins were sold at these price levels, and collectors were left guessing for several months whether the coins would return.
The coins finally went back on sale on October 17, 2008 at prices nearly 50% lower than the prior levels. The 1/10 oz. coin quickly sold out, followed by the 1/4 oz. and 1/2 oz. Amidst the sell outs, the offerings were briefly suspended and then resumed with another price adjustment.
Between suspensions these coins were only available for sale for a very brief period of time. In the most extreme case, the 1/10 oz. coin was available for sale a mere 43 days.
The closely watched sales figures for the 2008-W Uncirculated Platinum Eagles have been falling for sold out coins. This may be due to product returns, or more likely orders which are being cancelled by the US Mint. I have seen reports of orders placed for 1/4 oz. Platinum Eagles several weeks ago, which are now being cancelled.
The table below shows the most recenlty reported sales figures for 2006-W, 2007-W, and 2008-W Uncirculated Platinum Eagles. Each number is comprised of the individual coin sales plus the 4 coin set sales numbers.
2006-2008-W Uncirculated Platinum Eagle Sales
2006 | 2007 | 2008 | |
1 oz. | 3,068 | 4,177 | 3,138 |
1/2 oz. | 2,577 | 3,635 | 3,415 |
1/4 oz. | 2,676 | 3,690 | 4,081 |
1/10 oz. | 3,544 | 5,556 | 4,643 |
The numbers for the 1/10 oz. and 1/4 oz. have fallen from previously reported numbers, and may continue to decline further. The 1/2 oz. and 1 oz. numbers have risen from previously reported numbers.
It will still likely be a few more weeks until the dust settles, but at this point it looks like the numbers for most of the coins will fall between the levels set for 2006 and 2007. In my opinion the coins are good acquisitions if you were able to get them at the Mint's latest prices. On an absolute basis, these are very low mintage figures, especially if the recent strong interest in the series continues.
There seem to be premiums developing for the sold out 1/10 oz. and 1/4 oz. coins on the secondary market. Recently completed eBay auctions show raw, uncertified 1/10 oz. 2008-W Unc Platinum Eagles selling for $180 - $200 each. This compares to the last US Mint offering price of $134.95. The 1/4 oz. 2008-W Unc Platinum Eagles have sold between $375 - $400. This compares to the last US Mint offering price of $319.95. Here is a link to the current listings.
With the fractional "W" coins slated for discontinuation, will the low mintage coins of the past few years eventually become something akin to the 1995-W Proof Silver Eagle? Or will the distinction of the "W" mint mark lose significance as time moves on?
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7 Comments:
I ordered my set a month ago. The mint stated they would be on backorder until 12/6. I got an email today saying I wouldn't be getting them after all. C'est la vie, but pretty crappy Mint service.
just got a email from mint saying my 1/10 unc platinum eagle that i orderd on 10/20/08 is sold out. after getting emails for over a month saying on back order. pretty crappy way to treat a good customer. if i had known 7 weeks ago i wasn't getting it i would have bought a buffalo, but i can't even get that now. since there gone too. nice way to treat customers U.S MINT!!!!!!!!!
GREETING'S. I'll like to know how the mint fills it's orders by first come first severed ???. As I ordered a four coin set 2008 W UNCIRCULATED PLATINUM EAGLES On 11/16/2008 My receipt stated these were back ordered Expected to ship 12/04/08.Over the coarse of time checking the status of my order it changed Backordered expected to ship 12/09 12/10, 12/11, 12/13, 12/15, 12/16 and then today 12/02/08 It changed to ITEM IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. Well as Gomer Pyle USMC would say surprize surprize surprize !! (Old t.v. series quote)
My order was Dated 11/16/08 3.15pm Order number #30457634 If anybody want's to compare.
Now i will go see if i can find some cheese to go with my wine.
Based on these e-mails would you even begin to trust the mintage and sales number the Mint issues?
I bought a gold eagle at the beginning of november and I FINALLY got notice it would be delivered . I had to wait about 4 weeks but it looks like I squeezed through.
Are they counting these cancelled sales in the mintage figures? If so I would guess there is going to be some SERIUOS redoing on the mintag/sales numbers.
Yes, I think the numbers reported are for sales. So they will continue to get adjusted downward as orders are canceled or products are returned.
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