EKKA Show, from 8 -17 August 2013

runway · August 19, 2013, 10:22:19 PM

International Banknote and Coin Show in Melbourne sounds great

Goldseeker · August 20, 2013, 12:11:53 PM

Quote from: 'accumulator' pid='24279' dateline='1375930103'I made a special trip to brisbane this morning to secure coins from the mobile press,i have about 25 spares for those who want them.
They were $5 each but my cost to get them were $25 fuel,$21 to get in & $13.50 parking so i would like $7 each for them to help cover my costs + postage at cost.
I won't be around until tonight so will work out who wants what then.

Mr. P: Coins arrived this day safe and sound and very well packaged. Assistance appreciated.

Regards

Bruce

jozk123 · August 20, 2013, 01:13:12 PM

Yes thank you mine arrived safe and sound
Very well packaged.i needed an oxy welder to open
Once again thank you Peter

MattGold · August 20, 2013, 07:48:07 PM

Just letting all know in case you don't already, I've been speaking with someone at the RAM and apparently you will be able to order the B counterstamp coins over the phone, 5 per person. They will also be available to dealers. 1300 652 020! What doesn't sell is going back to be melted.

Matt

Goldseeker · August 20, 2013, 09:03:22 PM

Quote from: 'MattGold' pid='25599' dateline='1376993887'Just letting all know in case you don't already, I've been speaking with someone at the RAM and apparently you will be able to order the B counterstamp coins over the phone, 5 per person. They will also be available to dealers. 1300 652 020! What doesn't sell is going back to be melted.

Matt

Why didn't they publicise this before?

Gets to me every time that I have complained in person to the very people that control these and have been told that the above is a NO NO except for the pre ordering for coin dealers.

The sale of these coins from the RAM to the public at five per order is new. If they do it for this one, will they do it for the World Banknote and Coin Fair for the "M" Counterstamp to be held in Melbourne in OCT. If they are, I will not be a good frame of mind to secure coins for forum members like have done in the past years.

I hjust might send an e,mail to the RAM and ask that very question and if I get a reply, I shall post it here.

triplewitch · August 20, 2013, 09:21:57 PM

I always get mine from Prospect. They were offering them before the show.-John

runway · August 20, 2013, 11:08:59 PM

Phone 1300 652 020 and try to order 5 see what they say then have your say
I personally doubt RAM would be supplying B counterstrikes outside of the show

accumulator · August 21, 2013, 09:55:35 AM

The Ram staff told me that they press 2500 coins for the dealers when they were'nt busy at the Brisbane Ekka.

MattGold · August 21, 2013, 11:07:03 AM

Thought I would relay what I was sent.

Royal Australian Mint
Hi Matt,
Thanks for your feedback about the coin and our staff. It was great catching up with our Queensland collectors at EKKA and we hope to come back again next year.
A portion of the remaining 'B' counterstamp coins will be available through our Call Centre and will be sold to dealers around Australia. This way collectors who couldn't make it to Brisbane can still add this coin to their collection, however the majority of the coins will be melted down.
As for the other products that were on site at the Mint booth, they will be made available through the Mint's sales channels. Was there a particular product you were interested in?
Regards, Royal Australian Mint

I just asked what the plans were for the left over B counterstamp coins and that was the reply.

Matt

Royal Australian Mint
Hi Matt,
There is a limit of 5 of these coins per customer, so if you have more than 5 friends that missed out on this coin it might be best if they call our Contact Centre individually on 1300 642 020.
Regards, Royal Australian Mint

Matt

Goldseeker · August 21, 2013, 08:41:38 PM

Quote from: 'Goldseeker' pid='25626' dateline='1376998402'
Quote from: 'MattGold' pid='25599' dateline='1376993887'Just letting all know in case you don't already, I've been speaking with someone at the RAM and apparently you will be able to order the B counterstamp coins over the phone, 5 per person. They will also be available to dealers. 1300 652 020! What doesn't sell is going back to be melted.

Matt

Why didn't they publicise this before?

Gets to me every time that I have complained in person to the very people that control these and have been told that the above is a NO NO except for the pre ordering for coin dealers.

The sale of these coins from the RAM to the public at five per order is new. If they do it for this one, will they do it for the World Banknote and Coin Fair for the "M" Counterstamp to be held in Melbourne in OCT. If they are, I will not be a good frame of mind to secure coins for forum members like have done in the past years.

I hjust might send an e,mail to the RAM and ask that very question and if I get a reply, I shall post it here.

Here is the RAMS reply

QUOTE

Hi XXXXX
We have done this for all shows this year other than the post show in Melbourne.

If the coins aren't sold out at the show we will have a very limited number of coins available via the call centre (limited to 5 per person).

I have a few people looking in to the other email you have sent me, they're still looking for you

Regards

Looks like it is going to be the norm from now on........

runway · August 21, 2013, 09:31:21 PM

Should we call these leftovers Privy Marks then?

triplewitch · August 21, 2013, 11:17:07 PM

No, the coin was counterstamped in Brisbane and brought back to the mint afterwards. Same as a coin counterstamped in Brisbane and brought back by a dealer. As long as that 'B' is in a circle, the coin can't be distinguished from any similar counterstamped coin once it is removed from the premises where the counterstamp was applied.-John

runway · August 22, 2013, 10:00:47 PM

So true John you are on the ball

trout · August 23, 2013, 12:40:01 PM

My coins arrived today Accu :yahoo:
Thanks heaps for these mate :friends: