tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post1576450374322675282..comments2023-05-05T02:34:17.002-07:00Comments on Mint News Blog: American Veterans Disabled for Life Commemorative Sales at 98,358Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-257890923977867702010-03-05T12:40:51.837-08:002010-03-05T12:40:51.837-08:00Keep in mind that a number of designs get created ...Keep in mind that a number of designs get created for each new coin including these commemoratives. Then two citizen coin groups that have been empowered with the task of judging these designs gets to "strongly suggest" which design the Secretary of the Treasury should go with. Of course, the Secretary has the ultimate say-so, but most of the time he/she is too busy to really focus on coin design issues... and thus, these groups' collective will usually wins out.<br /><br />Therefore, while the artist and the Mint may be partly to blame, I think it's these citizen coin groups that should really be put to task for these coin design decisions. In many cases, they'll push back on the Mint for new designs if nothing pleases them, and the Mint often obliges. They don't have any official authority, but in practice, it certainly seems they do.Lasloohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11869376645350635619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-53080425599840429062010-03-05T12:03:35.855-08:002010-03-05T12:03:35.855-08:00I agree with vaughnster. The cause is good, but th...I agree with vaughnster. The cause is good, but the design is not up to par with the intentions. There has to be someone out there, of all the artists in the US, that could come up with a better design. When I saw the title of the coin I was excited, but it was a downer when I saw the design. It didn't catch. Hopefully the sales of the coin will benefit the monument being built in DC.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10408886679421581658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-50247729160526017262010-03-04T12:49:07.225-08:002010-03-04T12:49:07.225-08:00I think everyone who visits this blog would agree ...I think everyone who visits this blog would agree that our veterans deserve the best. I, for one, thank all vets for their service. The complaints aren't with the cause but the COIN! If the mint would have had a more appealing design, it would have created a bigger demand to buy them. The use of symbolism and artistic elements in our coins seems to have evaporated the past few years. It's a shame but if the coins don't sell out, it's because the coin itself didn't create a positive emotional attachment to the design.vaughnsternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-4632274880015027682010-03-04T12:37:46.673-08:002010-03-04T12:37:46.673-08:00I purchased 3 of the vet commems on day of release...I purchased 3 of the vet commems on day of release. 10 dollars from each order go toward buliling a memorial in D.C. for all war vets. My dad is retired navy vet of 20 yrs, and many of his family are disabled vets from every war. Not so much the design, but the principal the coin represents is the reason I purchased them. I am proud of this purchase as everyone who orders it should be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-53012290782302951192010-03-04T07:44:58.136-08:002010-03-04T07:44:58.136-08:00Jim L.,
I'm with ya!
Though, admittingly, th...Jim L.,<br />I'm with ya! <br /><br />Though, admittingly, the political rants that are based more on truthiness than facts sometimes tire me out. But, in general, the back and forth on the coins themselves, I find really enlightening at times. Definitely gives me a nice broad perspective on what and why people collect what they do as well as the different financial incentives associated with collecting. <br /><br />Of course, the highlight of this board will always be Michael's posts. Don't thing there's a coin blog out there that beats this one in terms of content.Lasloohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11869376645350635619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-48160416133702093242010-03-03T17:44:29.960-08:002010-03-03T17:44:29.960-08:00I for one like the healthy debate on this forum. T...I for one like the healthy debate on this forum. The mix of its participants are balanced and I've benefited from hearing all sides including the rants (a term I prefer to complaining) and the occasional political shots. I believe that all the mint's offerings this year will be sell-outs sooner than later: less availability than last year and no one wants to be left out after seeing what the '09 & '08 offerings did despite questionable product quality across the board. It is what it is.<br /><br />Jim L.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-23258554549673248102010-03-03T17:38:02.449-08:002010-03-03T17:38:02.449-08:00Both the Veterans and (Boy?) Scout coins are butt ...Both the Veterans and (Boy?) Scout coins are butt ugly. Typically I buy two of each commemorative coin the mint flogs but this time I'll be donating the purchase price of two each to my local VFW and Boy Scout Council instead.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-86274510641584187782010-03-03T14:26:48.343-08:002010-03-03T14:26:48.343-08:00The sales from the general public are more of an i...The sales from the general public are more of an indicator of demand than those who come to this blog and complain about the US Mint, Congress, the design, yada yada.<br /><br />Let sales figure rule. Not complainers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-17690618272724119352010-03-03T13:19:50.886-08:002010-03-03T13:19:50.886-08:00The mint is quick to get paid, mine are in stock a...The mint is quick to get paid, mine are in stock and reserved ... But no shipping date yet:(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-64176437597497068752010-03-03T10:14:33.091-08:002010-03-03T10:14:33.091-08:00I agree with both assessments above. This coins sa...I agree with both assessments above. This coins sales will drop precipitously going forward. The Boy Scout coins will fare better because many will be buying them for their kids as gifts (including me).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-40808827484320536632010-03-03T10:14:10.559-08:002010-03-03T10:14:10.559-08:00The sales pace should not be a surprise. It is ob...The sales pace should not be a surprise. It is obvious the mint is getting out of the silver business other than bullion. With only a few real silver dollar offerings direct from the mint all of it should sell out before the end of summer. I would also predict the commems will be clad in a few years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-37857756708669860162010-03-03T09:56:03.275-08:002010-03-03T09:56:03.275-08:00Well put JA , I'm inclined to agree with you ,...Well put JA , I'm inclined to agree with you ,that it is the former. Stranger things have happened ,there's a mere 251,642 to go before those anticipated word post >> SOLD OUT!!! I just wonder how many will buy/bought in hopes for a quick sellout to take profits on secondary market? IMHO, the Boy Scouts coin will fair alot better ..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-37754964332441934612010-03-03T09:05:00.525-08:002010-03-03T09:05:00.525-08:00I am wondering if the initial sales was driven by ...I am wondering if the initial sales was driven by collectors wanting to secure their orders rather than a constant demand that will be maintained throughout the remainder of the year. My guess would be that it's the former.<br />Only time will tell.<br /><br />JAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com