I just got an email from the RAM asking me to do a survey "How does the mint stack up?". This forced me to comment on the quality of unc coins. I hope they listen.
I did the same.
I received the survey too and made similar comments.
Yep...me 2
Gave them my thoughts...but I am sure it will be ignored.
I got the email this morning also, I haven't done the survey yet. I wonder if they will actually take the time to read all the surveys. Hmmmm I dunno
Quote from: 'MattGold' pid='24261' dateline='1375921638'I got the email this morning also, I haven't done the survey yet. I wonder if they will actually take the time to read all the surveys. Hmmmm I dunno
Doubt it. I gave them a huge serve as well, which of course they'll ignore.
It seems we were all thinking the same thing. I replied with similar comments.
When it asked for 5 words that described the Mint I included my own word.
"profit driven"
I got part way through the survey and when I got to the bit where I had to pick up to 5 words that describe the Mint (or something like that), I couldn't honestly pick any one of them let alone 5, so I cancelled it and will go back to it later.
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/11067/chew.jpg)
5 words ...... Chew Your Way To Fresh
No point in a survey they don't care about anything but profit
Quote from: 'runway' pid='24342' dateline='1375969090'No point in a survey they don't care about anything but profit
I have abosolutly NO problem with the Mint or for that matter Anyone making a profit.
As long as it isn't ridiculess and a "Fair" margin/premium.
Some of the Grannybait/Bullion coins being produced at sometimes 500% of melt is just downright wrong :ok:
I didn't bother with the survey.
Quote from: 'trout' pid='24343' dateline='1375971658'I didn't bother with the survey.
You should. If all they get is positive responses, nothing will ever change. But if 80% all say the same things, maybe, just maybe, one day someone will look and take some notice.
What I want from the mint is very simple, and easy to achieve.
I want decent quality designs and manufacture.
I want access to circulating coins without this ridiculous dance with Armaguard and the stranglehold they have.
I want the opportunity to buy products like mint and proof sets at fair prices, not 50 times their real value.
I guess what I really want is to turn back the clock to a simpler time, when money wasn't
only about money. :angel:
Quote from: 'Fulvio' pid='24351' dateline='1375981263'I want the opportunity to buy products like mint and proof sets at fair prices, not 50 times their real value.
I guess what I really want is to turn back the clock to a simpler time, when money wasn't only about money. :angel:
If they want feedback we should give them feedback. Even if it isn't what they wanted to hear.
I just did a couple of calculations using the RBA inflation calculator
http://www.rba.gov.au/calculator/annualDecimal.html
Its a useful tool for coin and note collectors.
In 1971 a Unc mint set cost $1.50. That is $14.60 in todays money.
In 1971 a Proof set cost $10. That is $98 in todays money.
With modern technology I'm sure the cost of producing these sets has fallen so the unmistakable conclusion is that the RAM (which is a government agency set up with our tax dollars) is gouging us of money.