2014 MYO RAM $!

[robbiegal]

same kid that got it last year ... ho hum
we slept in ... ho hum
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/photogallery/act-news/the-first-coin-pressed-at-the-royal-australian-mint-for-2014-20140101-305jg.html

the news print story
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/first-coin-minted-for-2014-teen-camps-out-for-five-nights-for-coin-20140101-305jq.html

[Goldseeker]

I might have to camp out for seven days come Dec 31, 2014.   Anyone want to join me?

[markn]

It was on the news here.  He got offered $2,000 for it and knocked it back.  Should have taken it, in a few years no-one will care and he'd be lucky to get that much.

[tigergirl]

I think that there is no question that everyone in here are numismatic nuts when it comes to collecting coins but I think the RAM shouldn't allow someone to get the first coins more than once. Give someone else a go. Just sayin'....

[Goldseeker]

I believe that if one makes the effort then one is entitled to the rewards.

I was the first in line several years ago and I was by myself with no reliefs from family members.   This young man, apparently had assistance from his family this year and the same last year.   At least he (they) made the effort and got the rewards.

I was the first to mint the Gallipoli Dollar and then again the Master Mint Marked coin by making the effort all by myself.   The only reward I got was to get my photo in the Canberra times for the Gallipoli coin and then in the RAM's Mint News for the Master Mint Mark.

My framed coin for 2010 sits high and dry in pride of place in my lounge room.

[trout]

I believe that if one makes the effort then one is entitled to the rewards.

I was the first in line several years ago and I was by myself with no reliefs from family members.   This young man, apparently had assistance from his family this year and the same last year.   At least he (they) made the effort and got the rewards.

I was the first to mint the Gallipoli Dollar and then again the Master Mint Marked coin by making the effort all by myself.   The only reward I got was to get my photo in the Canberra times for the Gallipoli coin and then in the RAM's Mint News for the Master Mint Mark.

My framed coin for 2010 sits high and dry in pride of place in my lounge room.

If you step out of the que then "That's IT" as far as I am concerned.
This "Hold my place in the line is BS Mate :ok:

[runway]

How does camping out for 5 days assure first in line?
I don't get it?
I was passing by the mint this arvo and at 3:15 pm visited and both mobile presses were shut down.Press 1 fully out of action,Press 2 got back online about 3:25pm . Quality this year is excellent the blanks have no carbon spots.

[robbiegal]

they sit at the front doors & sleep in the fold out chairs & get sunburnt etc etc

[runway]

they sit at the front doors & sleep in the fold out chairs & get sunburnt etc etc

Seriously?

[Fulvio]

Kid's supposedly a third-generation collector, yet isn't a member here? Blah.

[trout]

I most certainly wouldn't let my kids or grandkids sleep on the street for 5 days, What are the mint thinking :dash1:
The first in best dressed should be done by ballot or raffle to stop this stupid behavior.

[Unicorn]

Yes, it seems to be the go these days. Concert tickets, latest game console, phones etc etc. OMG, if Woolies release a 3rd series of animal cards I might have to camp out to be first in!!!! (I hear there's already a queue at Coles in Adelaide for tomorrow :laugh2:)

[runway]

Certificate is not a coin
Same coin costs $3 at RAM Visitor Gallery MYO press until 31 Dec 2014

[interest]

I'm thinking of setting up camp outside the mints front door next week to assure I am first in line for the 2015 coin.

[triplewitch]

Camping out is what people do for concert or sports tickets and big sales here.  Some places the owners issue numbered cards or bracelets to alleviate the lines.