Portable press in Sydney & Melbourne

Goldseeker · October 02, 2015, 02:46:11 PM

The entries will only be from the coins actually sold at the MCG and not through Downies outlets.

In saying that, I was first on line in Melbourne and I have just been informed that my sister was first in line in Sydney for the NRL coin.

The gent was trying to get the glove on and not trouble taking it off. That gent is a member of this forum and he was third in line.

kchan1111 · October 02, 2015, 02:52:57 PM

Quote from: 'Goldseeker' pid='80268' dateline='1443762971'The entries will only be from the coins actually sold at the MCG and not through Downies outlets.

In saying that, I was first on line in Melbourne and I have just been informed that my sister was first in line in Sydney for the NRL coin.

The gent was trying to get the glove on and not trouble taking it off. That gent is a member of this forum and he was third in line.

Are they numbered or something? Any advantage for being first in line?

Goldseeker · October 02, 2015, 02:54:51 PM

No, just the honour of being the first.........

kchan1111 · October 02, 2015, 03:39:16 PM

Quote from: 'Goldseeker' pid='80271' dateline='1443763491'No, just the honour of being the first.........

Agreed. Bragging rights are just as important!

runway · October 02, 2015, 10:26:40 PM

Darling Harbour was great meeting with Laurie Daley yesterday whilst at RAM store he was signing the coin folders and the RAM staff got some selfies with the legend

Goldseeker · October 03, 2015, 09:28:49 AM

I had to Google who Laurie Daley is/was. Now I am educated on who is was.

I didn't meet any AFL Players whilst getting the AFL coins but did sight many ex retired AFL players, all dressed up in grey suits etc. Also saw Steve Johnson of geelong.

Other than that, waited in line for a long time.

autocoupler · October 03, 2015, 10:16:04 AM

Quote from: 'purplepennyhunter' pid='80266' dateline='1443761391'I'm quite disheartened by the distribution and release of coins recently by the RAM. They say one thing and then there's always something that comes out later that completely changes things.

:i_agree: It's a crying shame the RAM can't / won't allow the circumstances of at least one coin issue to be handled as they advertise. In so doing, they could possibly trigger the birth of a serious collectable.

Unfortunately, while ever dealers want a piece of the action this will never happen IMHO.

purplepennyhunter · October 03, 2015, 11:51:20 AM

RAM Media Release

"Only available for purchase at NRL Nation, make sure that you visit us to purchase yours!"

Other RAM Media Release

"This coin will not be otherwise available for purchase via our normal retail channels, so make sure that you visit us to collect yours!"

I guess none of that stops Downies staff from walking over there and buying 20,000 of the 30,000 suggested by the packaging and getting their entry in for the coloured coins at the same time. If Downies have a Dealer allocation then I'm disappointed the RAM did not consider that in their statement.

ausjack · October 03, 2015, 12:17:35 PM

Well I'm not surprised one bit so why is this so surprising to others considering it IS government and we all know how secretive they've been in recent years about..well everything :dash1:

runway · October 03, 2015, 09:35:49 PM

Prospect also have these listed for sale.
I agree a bit sneaky of RAM and these with a no counterstrike will be available soon

Goldseeker · November 02, 2015, 01:34:34 PM

Just received a message/invoice to state that a Coloured AFL Coin is in the mail to me.

One of 500 makes me feel good.

Will post pictures when received.

YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Yeah!

gac_1808 · November 02, 2015, 05:51:30 PM

Well done Goldseeker,

A reward for you to treasure

caivel · November 02, 2015, 08:46:24 PM

Goldie, is your next cruise in mid 2015? :angel:

Goldseeker · November 03, 2015, 12:05:36 AM

Sorry caivel, that date has already passed.

My next is January 2017 if all goes well.

Goldseeker · November 03, 2015, 02:16:51 PM

Um, Can I brag, yes, well here goes.

I have just received an email from the RAM advising me that a coloured NRL coin is on the way to me. YES.

That means I shall have both coloured coins from the 2015 NRL and AFL grand finals.

I couldn't be happier.

Anyone else received these emails from the RAM?