Slightly off topic- when the 5oz. Apollo 11 Proof coins went on sale, I tried to get through the moment they went on sale. I didn’t make it. I did manage to score 2 from the second run. What’s the secret to getting through the first time?
For the ones I’ve gotten into, they open the door a few minutes before. Usually if you can get in 15 minutes early you have a good chance.
But I’ve tried that and sat in the waiting room…and the second 12 noon hits, the wait goes from 2 minutes to 35….and then they are sold out.
It’s pretty hit or miss. I’ve lucked out on some of them. But you really need to be lucky.
I honestly have no idea. I set a reminder on my phone months ago when this sale was announced. When I logged on at 12ET the website put me in a queue that took an hour waiting before I could buy.
There are so many coin dealers who try to buy up everything from every mint release. The only thing I can recommend is to have an account with the Mint and log in shortly before anything you want is released.
Example. I am on the waiting list for the new Liberty Half dollars with expected delivery in October
Not something you'll find in your pocket change.