Portable press in Sydney & Melbourne

interest · September 12, 2015, 02:32:06 PM

I see the Portable press will be in Sydney for the NRL & Melbourne for the AFL.
see below. From Facebook

It was a great morning hosting James Tobin and the crew from Weekend Sunrise here at the Mint. James struck his own coin, got to meet our robot Titan, learnt about the changeover to decimal currency and officially announced that we will be visiting Sydney and Melbourne to bring the minting experience to AFL and NRL - National Rugby League fans.

Thank you James and Sunrise!

ausjack · September 12, 2015, 05:20:38 PM

says a lot that they can do all other shows except ANDA, sounds like the mint is dogging collectors and only after places where they think there'll be heaps and heaps of people

So much for "it's costing too much", I knew it was a cop out from the mint so boooo hisss to the mint and only chasing the mighty dollar.

Unicorn · September 12, 2015, 07:05:10 PM

Whilst I'm sure the number of potential buyers would have to dictate the presence of the press, perhaps they do not want to be in the same place as dealers (who may have some sort of arrangement / access to that same coin before, on or after the day) who are also trying to make a bob?

Just a thought.

ausjack · September 12, 2015, 07:52:56 PM

dealers usually get goods at a discount so I don't think that would really matter as the dealers and mint sell at RRP

runway · September 12, 2015, 10:40:11 PM

What's the coin they will be pressing?

Australian coin · September 13, 2015, 08:46:17 AM

im guessing the same junk they always do with a counter stamp, you know the dumb cup coin

because dumb drunk footy fans will reallyyyyyy want to spend $10 on a coin of the winning/losing team at the grounds, when all they want is to buy booze! yeah lets face it they are not going to spend money on a coin! when they can buy beer! they want to get drunk and lob out of the stadium and drive home with all the congested city traffic, being a bunch of loud angry fans .

great friken marketing research there

interest · September 13, 2015, 09:14:55 PM

For more information see link.
RAM at NRL & AFL

runway · September 13, 2015, 11:23:44 PM

Thanks for the link interest

ausjack · September 14, 2015, 01:19:32 AM

Next thing it will be "bring more people into collecting", doubt it if your there to watch footy who gives a rats about a silly coin stand and it's $10 less you get to spend on food or beer :winkextra:

I'd like to know the TRUE reason why they stopped going to ANDA and not some BS about the cost of transport or some rubbish

One would think if they really did care about collectors and not just the all mighty dollar they'd go to the ANDA as there's a lot of collectors walk in the doors and true collectors that would probably end up spending a lot more on other RAM products than a one off kind at the footy, I think it really is a sad state of affairs and very disappointed in the RAM.

trout · September 14, 2015, 07:32:32 AM

Come on you guys Wake up and Smell the Roses :ok:
I think this has Much more to do with getting the RAM Employees in to watch the Grand Final Than a marketing idea :angel:

ausjack · September 14, 2015, 09:52:43 AM

:laugh2: could be mate :winkextra: I think your onto something there trout :good:

runway · September 14, 2015, 10:19:09 PM

RAM should always bring portable press to ANDA no doubt whatsoever
I agree the footy finals are a dumb place to take it to I don't reckon the fans go there for yet another merchandise cost

autocoupler · September 14, 2015, 10:33:21 PM

I see the press will be at Yarra Park outside the MCG where a majority of AFL fans will be. In Sydney it will be at Darling Harbour which is miles from where the NRL fans will be. Interesting to see which one attracts the most interest.

runway · September 14, 2015, 11:00:19 PM

Quote from: 'autocoupler' pid='79367' dateline='1442235801'I see the press will be at Yarra Park outside the MCG where a majority of AFL fans will be. In Sydney it will be at Darling Harbour which is miles from where the NRL fans will be. Interesting to see which one attracts the most interest.

I don't think footy fans of either code will be going to the finals because RAM is just another merchandise retailer is there.
A bit like RAM setting up shop at the BATHURST 1000 ... fans go there because of the sport which is costly enough.
Families do have budgets to adhere to

autocoupler · September 24, 2015, 02:40:52 PM

The RAM has released info stating that both counterstamps at Sydney and Melbourne will be on dollar coins unique to each football code. They say if there are any coins remaining after the three day events, the coins will be offered to Legend members only, but no guarantees of that by the sounds of it.

Is there anyone intending to visit either of the counterstamp locations who could pick up one of these coins for me please. Much appreciated if they could.