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U.S. Mint CSM Tracking Survey Questionnaire














prepared for











The United States Mint

Department of the Treasury













July 10, 2008










Welcome to the U.S. Mint’s customer satisfaction survey.

This survey is designed to help the U.S. Mint understand how it can improve the products and services it provides. According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 1525-0012-XXX. Your participation in this survey is ENTIRELY VOLUNTARY and should require approximately 20-25 minutes of your time.

All of your responses will be kept completely confidential.

We will not use this information to contact you or attempt to sell you any products or services.


If you have any questions or problems while completing the survey, please call Erik Zimmerman weekdays from 9:00am to 5:00pm at 1-800-342-9102, or send an e-mail to ezimmerman@nationalanalysts.com


Please click the Forward button to begin the survey.







To begin, we will first take a few minutes to familiarize you with our survey.


You will need to use a MOUSE as well as the KEYBOARD, to record your answers and move through the survey.


The survey will NOT ALLOW YOU TO SKIP A QUESTION. If you do not know an exact answer, then please give your best estimate.



Please click on the FORWARD button after you have completed a question to move on to the next screen.


You may click on the BACK button to go back to a previous screen.


You may click on the STOP button to pause the program to take a break. When you re-enter the survey you must use the same Login Number and Password; the survey will return to the screen where you clicked Stop.


If you make a mistake or forget to answer a question, an ERROR message will appear in red at the top of the screen. For example, if you enter a 4 when you were asked to enter a number from 1 to 3, an error message will appear.


Please click the FORWARD button to begin.




Section S: Screening Criteria [note: target 2-3 min]


S-1 To begin, we need to ask a few introductory questions for classification purposes. First, do you or does someone in your household or immediate family work…


Select one answer for each row.



Yes

No

For a market research firm or marketing research department of a company?

For an advertising, sales promotion, or public relations firm?

For an organization that produces, distributes, and sells collectable coins? (e.g., coin dealer)

As a journalist/freelance writer?



Send to terminate screen if “yes” to any.









S-2 What is your age in years?


Age (in years)

_______



Send to terminate screen if under 18.


S-3 Have you purchased any coins or other merchandise from the U.S. Mint during the past 12 months?


Select one.


Yes

No



Send to terminate screen if “No.”

S-4 Approximately how much, in total, have you spent with the U.S. Mint during the past 12 months on orders for each of the following items?


Enter a dollar amount in each row. Your best estimate is fine.




Product Types

Total Purchases from U.S. Mint

(Past 12 Months)

Annual Coin Sets

Annual 5-Coin 50 State Quarters Clad Proof Sets™

$ _______

Annual 5-Coin 50 State Quarters Silver Proof Sets™

$ _______

Annual 4-Coin Presidential $1 Coin Proof Sets

$ _______

Annual 10-or 14-Coin Clad Proof Set

$ _______

Annual 10- or 14-Coin Silver Proof Set

$ _______

Uncirculated Sets

$ _______

Other Coins and Merchandise

Coin Rolls/Bags

$ _______

American Eagle Silver Proof Coins

$ _______

American Eagle Silver Uncirculated Coins (with ‘W’ mint mark)

$ _______

American Eagle Gold Proof Coins

$ _______

American Eagle Gold Uncirculated Coins (with ‘W’ mint mark)

$ _______

American Eagle Platinum Proof Coins

$ _______

American Eagle Platinum Uncirculated Coins (with ‘W’ mint mark)

$ _______

American Buffalo 24K Gold Proof Coins

$ _______

First Spouse 24K Gold Proof Coins

$ _______

First Spouse 24K Gold Uncirculated Coins

$ _______

Commemorative Coins

$ _______

Bronze Medals

$ _______

Other U.S. Mint Products (e.g., containers, maps, etc.)

$ _______

Total

(Auto sum)

At least one row must be > $0


(Note: During the initial wave, we will review totals vs. sample quotas to gauge the level of agreement. If there are substantial differences, there may be implications for the sampling approach in subsequent waves.)


S-5 How many separate times have you placed an order with the U.S. Mint during the past 12 months, divided into each of the following time periods?


Enter the total number of separate orders you placed with the U.S. Mint during each time period


Number of Separate, Individual Orders Placed…

# Orders

Within the past 60 days

___

More than 60 days ago, but within the past 6 months

___

More than 6 months ago, but within the past 12 months

___

Total orders past 12 months

Auto Sum


Total must be >0. If sum of orders in past 12 months = 0, present error message “Earlier you indicated that you had purchased items from the U.S. Mint during the past 12 months. Please revise you answers to reflect the number of orders you placed to purchase that merchandise from the U.S. Mint.”

S-6 When was the very first time that you ever purchased coins or other merchandise directly from the U.S. Mint?


Select only one.


Within the past 12 months

13 months to 23 months ago

2 to 5 years ago

6 to 10 years ago

11 to 20 years ago

More than 20 years ago




(Note: During the initial wave, we will review totals vs. sample quotas to gauge the level of agreement. If there are substantial differences, there may be implications for the sampling approach in subsequent waves.)













S-7 (Intentionally left blank)



S-8 (Intentionally left blank)



S-9 (Intentionally left blank)









Based on your answers to these questions, you are eligible to participate in our survey.

Please click the Forward button to proceed.

Section 1: Overall Satisfaction and Future Purchase Intent [note: target 1-2 min]

First, we’d like to learn about your overall satisfaction with the U.S. Mint.


Q.1-1 How would you rate your overall satisfaction with the U.S. Mint in terms of its performance as a supplier of coins and coin products, using a scale of 1 to 6, where “1” means “extremely dissatisfied” and “6” means “extremely satisfied?”



Extremely Extremely

Dissatisfied Satisfied


1 2 3 4 5 6

Overall U.S. Mint performance as a suppler of coins and coin products


Next, we’d like to understand what types of purchases, if any, you expect to make from the U.S. Mint in the future.


Q.1-2 How likely are you to purchase products directly from the U.S. Mint in the next 12 months? Please indicate your likelihood using a scale from 1 to 6 where “1” means “not at all likely to purchase” and “6” means “extremely likely to purchase.”



Not At All Extremely

Likely to Likely to

Purchase Purchase

How likely are you to purchase directly from the U.S. Mint during the next 12 months?

1 2 3 4 5 6


Skip to Q2-1 if answer to Q1-2 = 1

Q.1-3 Thinking about the next 12 months, how much do you expect you will purchase from the U.S. Mint in each of the following categories (based on your expectation of product prices)? If you are unsure how much you’re likely to spend, please make your best estimate.


Enter a dollar amount in each row





Product Types


Total Purchases from U.S. Mint

(Past 12 Months)

Amount you Expect to Purchase from the U.S. Mint

(Next 12 Months)

Annual Coin Sets

Annual 5-Coin 50 State Quarters Clad Proof Sets™

Value from Q.S-4

$ _______

Annual 5-Coin 50 State Quarters Silver Proof Sets™

Value from Q.S-4

$ _______

Annual 4-Coin Presidential $1 Coin Proof Sets

Value from Q.S-4

$ _______

Annual 14-Coin Clad Proof Set

Value from Q.S-4

$ _______

Annual 14-Coin Silver Proof Set

Value from Q.S-4

$ _______

Uncirculated Sets

Value from Q.S-4

$ _______

Other Coins and Merchandise

Coin Rolls/Bags

Value from Q.S-4

$ _______

American Eagle Silver Proof Coins

Value from Q.S-4

$ _______

American Eagle Silver Uncirculated Coins (with ‘W’ mint mark)

Value from Q.S-4

$ _______

American Eagle Gold Proof Coins

Value from Q.S-4

$ _______

American Eagle Gold Uncirculated Coins (with ‘W’ mint mark)

Value from Q.S-4

$ _______

American Eagle Platinum Proof Coins

Value from Q.S-4

$ _______

American Eagle Platinum Uncirculated Coins (with ‘W’ mint mark)

Value from Q.S-4

$ _______

American Buffalo 24K Gold Proof Coins

Value from Q.S-4

$ _______

First Spouse 24K Gold Proof Coins

Value from Q.S-4

$ _______

First Spouse 24K Gold Uncirculated Coins

Value from Q.S-4

$ _______

Commemorative Coins

Value from Q.S-4

$ _______

Bronze Medals

Value from Q.S-4

$ _______

Other Products (e.g., containers, maps, etc.)

Value from Q.S-4

$ _______

Total

Value from Q.S-4

(Auto sum)

If any value in column 3 is 25% greater than column 2 (or if column 2 = 0 and column 3 > 0), provide message:

You indicated that you will substantially INCREASE your purchases of the following types of products: 

    (insert list of applicable row headings)

If this is correct, please click OK.  Otherwise, click CANCEL and revise your answer.” 


 

If any value in column 3 is 25% lower than column 2 (or if column 2 > 0 and column 3 = 0), provide message:

You indicated that you will substantially DECREASE your purchases of the following types of products: 

    (insert list of applicable row headings)

If this is correct, please click OK.  Otherwise, click CANCEL and revise your answer.” 




Section 2: Recent Purchases and Interactions [note: target 4 min]

Next, we’d like to gather information about your interactions or experiences with the U.S. Mint over the past 12 months.


Q.2-1 Which of the following interactions /experiences have you had with the U.S. Mint during the past 12 months?


Answer for each row.

Your Interactions/Experiences with the U.S. Mint

(Past 12 Months)


Yes


No

Information/Communications

  1. Visited the www.usmint.gov website (to get information, place an order, etc.)

  1. Received a printed U.S. Mint product catalog

Problems with Orders

  1. Never received specific merchandise that you ordered

  1. Received ordered merchandise, but not within the expected delivery timeframe

  1. Experienced a billing error

  1. Received merchandise that arrived in damaged/poor condition

  1. Received an inaccurate order (wrong items or quantities shipped)

  1. You returned items you had received (i.e., items that were damaged, incorrect item shipped, failed to meet expectations, etc.)

  1. You decided that you WILL return items you are not happy with, but haven’t had a chance to do so yet (i.e., items that were damaged, incorrect item shipped, merchandise failed to meet expectations, etc.)

  1. You had some other type of problem with an order

Customer Service Interactions

  1. Attempted to contact U.S. Mint (by phone or mail) to find out about new product information

  1. Attempted to contact U.S. Mint (by phone or mail) to find out the status of an order

  1. Attempted to contact U.S. Mint (by phone or mail) to resolve a problem with billing on an order

  1. Attempted to contact U.S. Mint (by phone or mail) to resolve a problem with merchandise that you received (i.e., wrong items or quantity shipped, damaged items)


Q.2-2 Which methods have you used to place orders for coins and/or other products directly from the U.S. Mint in the past 12 months?


Select all that apply.




Order Method

Methods used to Order from the U.S. Mint

(Past 12 Months)

Order via the Internet/U.S. Mint website

Order by telephone

Order by mail

Some other method (e.g., fax, Mint location, etc.)


Q.2-3 (Intentionally left blank)




Q.2-4 (Intentionally left blank)

NOTE: Questions 2-5 through 2-13 will only be asked as a follow-up for individuals who indicate in Q.2-1 that they have experienced a particular problem or made inquiry to the U.S. Mint


Skip to Q2-6a if row 3 answer in Q2-1 is “No.”

Q.2-5a Did you use any of the following methods to attempt to contact the U.S. Mint to resolve your most recent problem with merchandise not being received?



Answer for each row.


Methods Used to Contact U.S. Mint to

Resolve Your Problem with Merchandise not being Received


Yes


No

Attempted to resolve a problem with merchandise not being received by telephone

Attempted to resolve a problem with merchandise not being received by mail

Attempted to resolve a problem with merchandise not being received by other method (e.g., fax)


Skip to 2-5f if all rows are “No.”


Q.2-5b Were you able to make contact with someone at the U.S. Mint to resolve your problem with merchandise not being received?



Display only rows corresponding to selections in Q2-5a


Success of Contact Attempt to Resolve your Problem with Merchandise not being Received

Yes

No

Were you able to speak with a U.S. Mint representative by telephone?

Was your mail inquiry answered by a U.S. Mint representative?

Were you able to reach someone at the U.S. Mint by the “other method” you used to contact them?


If all rows are “No,” skip to Q2-5e


Q.2-5c Were you able to resolve your problem with merchandise not being received in an acceptable manner?


Display only rows corresponding to selections in Q2-5b


Ability to Resolve Your Problem with Merchandise not being Received

Yes

No

Were you able to resolve your problem with merchandise not being received through your telephone inquiry?

Were you able to resolve your problem with merchandise not being received through your mail inquiry?

Were you able to resolve your problem with merchandise not being received through your “other method” inquiry?


Q.2-5d (Intentionally left blank)


Q.2-5e How satisfied were you with the resolution of your problem with merchandise not being received? Please rate your satisfaction using a scale of 1 to 6, where 1 means “extremely dissatisfied” and 6 means “extremely satisfied.”



Extremely Extremely

Dissatisfied Satisfied


1 2 3 4 5 6

Satisfaction with resolution of your problem with merchandise not being received


Q.2-5f What specific types of coins and other products did you order, but not receive during the past 12 months?


Select all that apply





Product Types

Products that you Ordered but did Not Receive

(Past 12 Months)

Annual Coin Sets

Annual 5-Coin 50 State Quarters Clad Proof Sets™

Annual 5-Coin 50 State Quarters Silver Proof Sets™

Annual 4-Coin Presidential $1 Coin Proof Sets

Annual 10- or 14-Coin Clad Proof Set

Annual 10- or 14-Coin Silver Proof Set

Uncirculated Sets

Other Coins and Merchandise

Coin Rolls/Bags

American Eagle Silver Proof Coins

American Eagle Silver Uncirculated Coins (with ‘W’ mint mark)

American Eagle Gold Proof Coins

American Eagle Gold Uncirculated Coins (with ‘W’ mint mark)

American Eagle Platinum Proof Coins

American Eagle Platinum Uncirculated Coins (with ‘W’ mint mark)

American Buffalo 24K Gold Proof Coins

First Spouse 24K Gold Proof Coins

First Spouse 24K Gold Uncirculated Coins

Commemorative Coins

Bronze Medals

Other U.S. Mint Products (e.g., containers, maps, etc.)


Must select at least one row


Skip to Q2-7a if row 4 answer in Q2-1 is “No.”

Skip to Q2-6b if total of Q.S-5 = 1

Q.2-6a Earlier you indicated that you had placed an order (or orders) that was (or were) not received in the expected time frame. On how many separate orders did this problem occur in the past 12 months?



Number of Separate Orders that were not

Received in the Expected Timeframe

(Past 12 Months)

_______


Must be 1 or more; must be <= sum in Q.S-5


Q.2-6b How long did it take you to receive this delayed order? (If Q2-6a>1, Replace with “Please indicate how many of the (Answer from Q2-6a) orders that were delayed were delivered in each of the time periods listed.”)



Select one answer (Note: If Q2-6a>1, replace grid with numerical grid and autosum total = answer from Q2-6a)


Total Time Required to Receive Delayed Merchandise Orders

(Past 12 Months)

Select One

Within 1 week of placing the original order

More than 1 week, but less than 2 weeks after placing the original order

More than 2 weeks, but less than 4 weeks after placing the original order

More than 4 weeks after placing the original order



Q.2-6c What specific types of merchandise were included in this (these) delayed orders in the past 12 months?


Select all that apply





Product Types

Products that you Ordered and Received Late

(Past 12 Months)

Annual Coin Sets

Annual 5-Coin 50 State Quarters Clad Proof Sets™

Annual 5-Coin 50 State Quarters Silver Proof Sets™

Annual 4-Coin Presidential $1 Coin Proof Sets

Annual 10- or 14-Coin Clad Proof Set

Annual 10- or 14-Coin Silver Proof Set

Uncirculated Sets

Other Coins and Merchandise

Coin Rolls/Bags

American Eagle Silver Proof Coins

American Eagle Silver Uncirculated Coins (with ‘W’ mint mark)

American Eagle Gold Proof Coins

American Eagle Gold Uncirculated Coins (with ‘W’ mint mark)

American Eagle Platinum Proof Coins

American Eagle Platinum Uncirculated Coins (with ‘W’ mint mark)

American Buffalo 24K Gold Proof Coins

First Spouse 24K Gold Proof Coins

First Spouse 24K Gold Uncirculated Coins

Commemorative Coins

Bronze Medals

Other U.S. Mint Products (e.g., containers, maps, etc.)

Must select at least one row

Skip to Q2-8a if row 13 answer in Q2-1 is “No.”

Q.2-7a Which methods did you use to attempt to contact the U.S. Mint to resolve a billing problem the last time you did so?


Answer for each row.


Methods Used to Contact U.S. Mint to Resolve a Billing Problem

Yes

No

Attempted to resolve a billing problem by telephone

Attempted to resolve a billing problem by mail

Attempted resolve a billing problem by other method


Error message if all rows are “No”



Q.2-7b Were you able to make contact with someone at the U.S. Mint to resolve this billing problem?


Display only rows corresponding to selections in Q2-7a


Success of Contact Attempt Regarding Billing Problem

Yes

No

Were you able to speak with a U.S. Mint representative by telephone?

Was your mail inquiry answered by a U.S. Mint representative?

Were you able to reach someone at the U.S. Mint by the “other method” you used to contact them?


If all rows are “No,” skip to Q2-7e


Q.2-7c Were you able to resolve the billing problem in an acceptable manner?


Display only rows corresponding to selections in Q2-7b


Ability to Resolve Billing Problem

Yes

No

Were you able to resolve your billing problem through your telephone inquiry?

Were you able to resolve your billing problem through your mail inquiry?

Were you able to resolve your billing problem through your “other method” inquiry?


Q.2-7d (Intentionally left blank)


Q.2-7e How satisfied were you with the resolution of your billing problem? Please rate your satisfaction using a scale of 1 to 6, where 1 means “extremely dissatisfied” and 6 means “extremely satisfied.”



Extremely Extremely

Dissatisfied Satisfied


1 2 3 4 5 6

Satisfaction with resolution of your billing problem



Skip to Q2-9a if row 5 answer in Q2-1 is “No.”

Skip to Q2-9a if row 13 answer in Q2-1 is “Yes” in all cases where row 5 answers are “Yes.”

Q.2-8a Earlier you indicated you had experienced a billing error, but also indicated that you did not contact the U.S. Mint about the problem. Is this correct?


Select one.


Correct, I did experience a billing error, but chose not to contact the U.S. Mint about it

Incorrect, I actually did contact the U.S. Mint to resolve the problem


If answer provided is “Incorrect,…” force answer in row 13 of Q2-1 to “Yes” where corresponding answer in row 5 of Q2-1 is “Yes,” then Skip to Q2-9



Q.2-8b (Intentionally left blank)


Skip to Q2-10a if row 14 answer in Q2-1 is “No.”

Q.2-9a Which methods did you use to attempt to contact the U.S. Mint to resolve a problem with merchandise that was received the last time you needed to do so?


Answer for each row.


Methods Used to Contact U.S. Mint to Resolve a Problem with Merchandise that was Received

Yes

No

Attempted to resolve a problem with merchandise that was received by telephone

Attempted to resolve a problem with merchandise that was received by mail

Attempted resolve a problem with merchandise that was received by other method


Error message if all rows are “No”


Q.2-9b Were you able to make contact with someone at the U.S. Mint to resolve a problem with merchandise that was received?


Display only rows corresponding to selections in Q2-9a


Success of Contact Attempt to Resolve a Problem with Merchandise that was Received

Yes

No

Were you able to speak with a U.S. Mint representative by telephone?

Was your mail inquiry answered by a U.S. Mint representative?

Were you able to reach someone at the U.S. Mint by the “other method” you used to contact them?


If all rows are “No,” skip to Q2-9e


Q.2-9c Were you able to resolve a problem with merchandise that was received in an acceptable manner?


Display only rows corresponding to selections in Q2-9b


Ability to Resolve Billing Problem

Yes

No

Were you able to resolve your problem with merchandise that was received through your telephone inquiry?

Were you able to resolve your problem with merchandise that was received through your mail inquiry?

Were you able to resolve your problem with merchandise that was received through your “other method” inquiry?


Q.2-9d (Intentionally left blank)


Q.2-9e How satisfied were you with the resolution of your problem with merchandise that was received? Please rate your satisfaction using a scale of 1 to 6, where 1 means “extremely dissatisfied” and 6 means “extremely satisfied.”



Extremely Extremely

Dissatisfied Satisfied


1 2 3 4 5 6

Satisfaction with the resolution of your problem with merchandise that was received


Skip to Q2-11a if row 6 answer in Q2-1 is “No.”

Skip to Q2-10b if total of Q.S-5 =1

Q.2-10a Earlier you indicated that you had received merchandise that was damaged or in poor condition. On how many separate orders did this problem occur in the past 12 months?


Number of Separate Orders for which Received

Merchandise was Damaged or in Poor Condition

(Past 12 Months)

_______


Must be 1 or more; must be <= sum in Q.S-5


Q.2-10b What specific types of merchandise did you get that was damaged or in poor condition in the past 12 months?


Select all that apply




Product Types

Specific Items that were Damaged or in Poor Condition

(Past 12 Months)

Annual Coin Sets

Annual 5-Coin 50 State Quarters Clad Proof Sets™

Annual 5-Coin 50 State Quarters Silver Proof Sets™

Annual 4-Coin Presidential $1 Coin Proof Sets

Annual 10- or 14-Coin Clad Proof Set

Annual 10- or 14-Coin Silver Proof Set

Uncirculated Sets

Other Coins and Merchandise

Coin Rolls/Bags

American Eagle Silver Proof Coins

American Eagle Silver Uncirculated Coins (with ‘W’ mint mark)

American Eagle Gold Proof Coins

American Eagle Gold Uncirculated Coins (with ‘W’ mint mark)

American Eagle Platinum Proof Coins

American Eagle Platinum Uncirculated Coins (with ‘W’ mint mark)

American Buffalo 24K Gold Proof Coins

First Spouse 24K Gold Proof Coins

First Spouse 24K Gold Uncirculated Coins

Commemorative Coins

Bronze Medals

Other U.S. Mint Products (e.g., containers, maps, etc.)

Must select at least one row


Q.2-10c (Intentionally left blank)


Q.2-10d (Intentionally left blank)


Skip to Q2-12a if row 7 answer in Q2-1 is “No.”

Skip to Q2-11b if total of Q.S-5 =1

Q.2-11a Earlier you indicated that you had received an inaccurate order (wrong merchandise, wrong quantities) during the past 12 months. On how many separate orders did this problem occur in the past 12 months?



Number of Separate Orders that were Inaccurate

(Past 12 Months)

_______


Must be 1 or more; must be <= sum in Q.S-5



Q.2-11b What was the specific nature of the problem or problems you experienced?


Select all that apply



Specific Problems with Inaccurate Orders

(Past 12 Months)

Select All That Apply

Did not receive all the items I ordered

Received extra quantities of items that I did not order


Must select at least one row


Q.2-11c (Intentionally left blank)

Skip to Q2-13a if row 11 answer in Q2-1 is “No.”

Q.2-12a Which methods did you use the most recent time you attempted to contact the U.S. Mint to find out about product or program information?



Answer for each row.


Methods Used to Contact U.S. Mint about Product or Program Information

Yes

No

Attempted to contact by telephone

Attempted to contact by mail

Attempted to contact by other method (e.g., fax)


Error message if all rows are “No”



Q.2-12b Were you able to make contact with someone at the U.S. Mint to find out about product or program information?


Display only rows corresponding to selections in Q2-12a


Success of Contact Attempt about Product or Program Information

Yes

No

Were you able to speak with a U.S. Mint representative by telephone?

Was your mail inquiry answered by a U.S. Mint representative?

Were you able to reach someone at the U.S. Mint by the “other method” you used to contact them?


If all rows are “No,” skip to Q2-12e


Q.2-12c Were you able to obtain the product or program information you were seeking?


Display only rows corresponding to selections in Q2-12b


Ability to Obtain Product or Program Information

Yes

No

Were you able to obtain the product or program information you were seeking by your telephone inquiry?

Were you able to obtain the product or program information you were seeking by your mail inquiry?

Were you able to obtain the product or program information you were seeking by your “other method” inquiry?


If all rows are “No,” skip to Q2-12e


Q.2-12d Do you believe the product or program information you were given was accurate?



Display only rows corresponding to selections in Q2-12c


Accuracy of New Product Information

Yes

No

Was the product or program information you received in response to your telephone inquiry accurate?

Was the product or program information you received in response to your mail inquiry accurate?

Was the product or program information you received in response to your “other method” inquiry accurate?



Q.2-12e How satisfied were you with the handling of your product or program information inquiries? Please rate your satisfaction using a scale of 1 to 6, where 1 means “extremely dissatisfied” and 6 means “extremely satisfied.”



Extremely Extremely

Dissatisfied Satisfied


1 2 3 4 5 6

Satisfaction with handling of your product or program information inquiries


Skip to Q3-1 if row 12 answer in Q2-1 is “No.”

Q.2-13a Which methods did you use to attempt to contact the U.S. Mint to find out about the status of an order the last time you did so?



Answer for each row.


Methods Used to Contact U.S. Mint to Find Out Status of an Order

Yes

No

Attempted to find out order status by telephone

Attempted to find out status on www.usmint.gov website

Attempted to find out order status by mail

Attempted to find out order by other method (e.g., fax)


Error message if all rows are “No”



Q.2-13b Were you able to make contact with someone at the U.S. Mint to find out about the status of your order?


Display only rows corresponding to selections in Q2-13a


Success of Contact Attempt Regarding Order Status

Yes

No

Were you able to speak with a U.S. Mint representative by telephone?

Were you able to access the order tracking information on the www.usmint.gov website

Was your mail inquiry answered by a U.S. Mint representative?

Were you able to reach someone at the U.S. Mint by the “other method” you used to contact them?


If all rows are “No,” skip to Q2-13e


Q.2-13c Were you able to obtain the order status information you were seeking?


Display only rows corresponding to selections in Q2-13b


Ability to Obtain Order Status Information

Yes

No

Were you able to obtain the order status information you were seeking by your telephone inquiry?

Were you able to obtain the order status information you were seeking at the www.usmint.gov website?

Were you able to obtain the order status information you were seeking by your mail inquiry?

Were you able to obtain the order status information you were seeking by your “other method” inquiry?


If all rows are “No,” skip to Q2-13e



Q.2-13d Do you believe the order status information you were given was accurate?



Display only rows corresponding to selections in Q2-13c


Accuracy of Order Status Information

Yes

No

Was the order status information you received in response to your telephone inquiry accurate?

Was the order status information you received from the www.usmint.gov website accurate?

Was the order status information you received in response to your mail inquiry accurate?

Was the order status information you received in response to your “other method” inquiry accurate?



Q.2-13e How satisfied were you with the handling of your order status information inquiries? Please rate your satisfaction using a scale of 1 to 6, where 1 means “extremely dissatisfied” and 6 means “extremely satisfied.”



Extremely Extremely

Dissatisfied Satisfied


1 2 3 4 5 6

Satisfaction with handling of your order status information inquiries


Section 3: General Satisfaction [note: target 4 min]

Next we would like to learn about your level of satisfaction with certain aspects of the U.S. Mint’s products and services.


Q.3-1 Please rate your satisfaction with the U.S. Mint in each of the following product-related areas using a scale of 1 to 6, where 1 means “extremely dissatisfied” and 6 means “extremely satisfied.” Please rate each item.

If you have no knowledge of a particular area, please select “Not Sure.”


Extremely Extremely

Dissatisfied Satisfied


Not Sure


1 2 3 4 5 6

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Product Quality

  1. Overall product quality

  1. Product authenticity

  1. Quality of Annual 5-Coin 50 State Quarters Clad Proof Sets™

  1. Quality of Annual 5-Coin 50 State Quarters Silver Proof Sets™

  1. Quality of Annual 14-Coin Clad Proof Set

  1. Quality of Annual 14-Coin Silver Proof Set

  1. Quality of Uncirculated Sets

  1. Quality of American Eagle Silver Proof Coins

  1. Quality of American Eagle Silver Uncirculated Coins (with ‘W’ mint mark)

  1. Quality of American Eagle Gold Proof Coins

  1. Quality of American Eagle Gold Uncirculated Coins (with ‘W’ mint mark)

  1. Quality of American Eagle Platinum Proof Coins

  1. Quality of American Eagle Platinum Uncirculated Coins (with ‘W’ mint mark)

  1. Quality of American Buffalo 24K Gold Proof Coins

  1. Quality of Bag and Roll Products

  1. Quality of Annual 4-Coin Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set

  1. Quality of First Spouse 24K Gold Proof Coins

  1. Quality of First Spouse 24K Gold Uncirculated Coins

  1. Quality of “Other Products”


Artwork/Designs of U.S. Mint Numismatic Coins

  1. Artwork/designs Overall

  1. Artwork/designs of Annual Clad Proof Sets

  1. Artwork/designs of Annual Silver Proof Sets

  1. Artwork/designs of Uncirculated Sets

  1. Artwork/designs of American Eagle Silver Proof Coins

  1. Artwork/designs of American Eagle Silver Uncirculated Coins (with ‘W’ mint mark)

  1. Artwork/designs of American Eagle Gold Proof Coins

  1. Artwork/designs of American Eagle Gold Uncirculated Coins (with ‘W’ mint mark)

  1. Artwork/designs of American Eagle Platinum Proof Coins

  1. Artwork/designs of American Eagle Platinum Uncirculated Coins (with ‘W’ mint mark)

  1. Artwork/designs of American Buffalo 24K Gold Proof Coins

  1. Artwork/designs of Annual 4-Coin Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set

  1. Artwork/designs of First Spouse 24K Gold Proof Coins

  1. Artwork/designs of First Spouse 24K Gold Uncirculated Coins

Packaging of U.S. Mint Products

  1. Proof Sets packaging

  1. Uncirculated Sets packaging

  1. Bag and Rolls packaging

  1. American Eagle Proof Coin packaging

  1. American Eagle Uncirculated Coin packaging (with ‘W’ mint mark)

  1. American Buffalo 24K Gold Proof Coin packaging

  1. Annual 4-Coin Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set packaging

  1. First Spouse 24K Gold Proof Coin packaging

  1. First Spouse 24K Gold Uncirculated Coin packaging


Pricing of U.S. Mint Products

  1. Overall product pricing

  1. Price for shipping

  1. Price for Annual 5-Coin 50 State Quarters Clad Proof Sets™

  1. Price for Annual 5-Coin 50 State Quarters Silver Proof Sets™

  1. Price for Annual 14-Coin Clad Proof Set

  1. Price for Annual 14-Coin Silver Proof Set

  1. Price for Uncirculated Sets

  1. Price for American Eagle Silver Proof Coins

  1. Price for American Eagle Silver Uncirculated Coins (with ‘W’ mint mark)

  1. Price for American Eagle Gold Proof Coins

  1. Price for American Eagle Gold Uncirculated Coins (with ‘W’ mint mark)

  1. Price for American Eagle Platinum Proof Coins

  1. Price for American Eagle Platinum Uncirculated Coins (with ‘W’ mint mark)

  1. Price for American Buffalo 24K Gold Proof Coins

  1. Price for Bag and Roll Products

  1. Price for Annual 4-Coin Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set

  1. Price for First Spouse 24K Gold Proof Coins

  1. Price for First Spouse 24K Gold Uncirculated Coins

  1. Price for “Other Products”

Product Selection from U.S. Mint

  1. Breadth of product types available

  1. Availability of coin collecting/display aids (e.g., storage containers, quarters maps, etc.)

  1. Availability of educational materials (e.g. history of coins, etc.)

  1. Availability of youth-oriented products (youth collectors’ set, etc.)

  1. Availability of products and presentation materials suitable for gift-giving

Phrasing of items 16-17, 30-31, 38-39, and 55-56 will be changed each wave based on the U.S. Mint recommendations.

Q.3-2 Next, we would like you to indicate your level of satisfaction with the following service-related items. Please use a scale of 1 to 6, where 1 means “extremely dissatisfied” and 6 means “extremely satisfied.” Please rate each item.


If you have no knowledge of a particular area, please select “Not Sure.”



Extremely Extremely

Dissatisfied Satisfied


Not Sure


1 2 3 4 5 6

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U.S. Mint Communications

  1. Communications overall

  1. Types/content of communications sent to you

  1. Timeliness of communications about new product availability

  1. Accuracy of information on new products, product changes, etc.

  1. E-mail product notifications

  1. Product brochures

  1. Product notifications

  1. Subscription notifications

  1. Annual United States Mint catalog

  1. Coins Online” newsletter

U.S. Mint Ordering Process

  1. Ease of the ordering process - Internet

  1. Ease of the ordering process – telephone

  1. Ease of the ordering process – mail

  1. Clarity of information on products/prices

  1. Accurate representation of products

  1. Subscription ordering program


U.S. Mint Customer Service

  1. Overall customer service

  1. Service staff knowledge of product line

  1. Service staff courtesy

  1. Speed of problem resolution

  1. Adequacy/fairness of problem resolution

  1. Service staff responsiveness to telephone inquiries

  1. Wait time required to speak to a service representative

U.S. Mint Order Fulfillment

  1. Overall order fulfillment performance

  1. Timeliness of receiving order

  1. Accuracy of orders

  1. Packing of materials when shipped

  1. Condition of merchandise when delivered


Q.3-3. For which, if any, of the following occasions have you given U.S. Mint coins or coin products as a gift in the past 12 months?


Select all that apply


Select All That Apply

Birthday

Anniversary

Graduation

Mother’s Day

Father’s Day

Birth of a child

Wedding

Christmas/Year-End Holidays

Other (Specify)_________________________

I have not given U.S. Mint coins or coin products as gifts in the past 12 months

Do not allow last row to be selected with any other row.




Q.3-4. How likely are you to give U.S. Mint coins or coin products as a gift in the next 12 months on each of the following occasions? Please use a scale of 1 to 6, where 1 means “not at all likely” and 6 means “extremely likely.”


Occasion

Not at All Extremely

Likely Likely

1 2 3 4 5 6

Birthday

Anniversary

Graduation

Mother’s Day

Father’s Day

Birth of a child

Wedding

Christmas/Year-End Holidays

Other (Specify)_________________________



Rotational Section 4: New Product Purchase Interest

Q.4x-1a From which, if any, of the following sources have you ever purchased any of the specific denominations of coins listed below?


Select all that apply for each row.


Product Types

Have Purchased…

Have not Purchased

Directly from the U.S. Mint

from Other Sources

American Eagle Silver Coins

- 1 ounce alone or in multi-coin set

American Eagle Gold Coins

- 1 ounce

- 1/2 ounce

- 1/4 ounce

- 1/10 ounce

- 4-coin set (1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/10 oz.) or other multi-coin set

American Eagle Platinum Coins

- 1 ounce

- 1/2 ounce

- 1/4 ounce

- 1/10 ounce

- 4-coin set (1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/10 oz.) or other multi-coin set

American Buffalo 24K Gold Coin

- 1 ounce

First Spouse Gold Coins

- ½ ounce

U.S. Mint Commemorative Coins (such as Jamestown Commemorative, Little Rock Commemorative, Bald Eagle Commemorative, etc.)

- Silver Commemorative Coins

- Gold Commemorative Coins


Can not select last column in combination with any other column.

If rows 1 is “Have not purchased” and row 8 or 9 in S4 >$0, show error message:

You previously indicated that you spent $ ansS4(row8 + row9) on American Eagle Silver Coins in the past 12 months. If you have not purchased American Eagle Silver Coins, please click 'OK' to continue. If you have purchased American Eagle Silver coins, please click 'CANCEL' and revise your answers."


If rows 2-6 are all “Have not purchased” and row 10 or 11 in S4 >$0, show error message:

You previously indicated that you spent $ ansS4(row10 + row 11) on American Eagle Gold Coins in the past 12 months. If you have not purchased American Eagle Gold Coins, please click 'OK' to continue. If you have purchased American Eagle Gold coins, please click 'CANCEL' and revise your answers."


If rows 7-11 are all “Have not purchased” and row 12 or 13 in S4 >$0, show error message:

You previously indicated that you spent $ ansS4(row12+row13) on American Eagle Platinum Coins in the past 12 months. If you have not purchased American Eagle Platinum Coins, please click 'OK' to continue. If you have purchased American Eagle Platinum coins, please click 'CANCEL' and revise your answer."


If row 12 is “Have not purchased” and row 14 in S4 >$0, show error message:

You previously indicated that you spent $ ansS4(row14) on American Buffalo 24k Gold Coins in the past 12 months. If you have not purchased American Buffalo 24k Gold Coins, please click 'OK' to continue. If you have purchased American Buffalo 24k Gold coins, please click 'CANCEL' and revise your answers."


If row 13 is “Have not purchased” and row 15 or 16 in S4 >$0, show error message:

You previously indicated that you spent $ ansS4(row15+16) on First Spouse Gold Coins in the past 12 months. If you have not purchased First Spouse Gold Coins, please click 'OK' to continue. If you have purchased First Spouse Gold coins, please click 'CANCEL' and revise your answers."


If row 14 is “Have not purchased” and row 17 in S4 >$0, show error message:

You previously indicated that you spent $ ansS4(row17) on Commemorative Coins in the past 12 months. If you have not purchased Commemorative Coins, please click 'OK' to continue. If you have purchased Commemorative coins, please click 'CANCEL' and revise your answers."


If at least one row is “Purchased directly from U.S. Mint” then ask Q.4x-1b; otherwise, skip to text before Q.4x-2a.



Q.4x-1b Approximately how many of each of the following denominations of coins have you purchased directly from the U.S. Mint during the past 12 months?


Enter number for each row – only include purchases you’ve made in the past 12 months.


Product Types

# Purchased Past 12 Months

American Eagle Silver Coins

- 1 ounce alone or in multi-coin set

___

American Eagle Gold Coins

- 1 ounce

___

- 1/2 ounce

___

- 1/4 ounce

___

- 1/10 ounce

___

- 4-coin set (1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/10 oz.) or other multi-coin set

___

American Eagle Platinum Coins

- 1 ounce

___

- 1/2 ounce

___

- 1/4 ounce

___

- 1/10 ounce

___

- 4-coin set (1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/10 oz.) or other multi-coin set

___

American Buffalo 24K Gold Coin

- 1 ounce

___

First Spouse Gold Coins

- ½ ounce

___

U.S. Mint Commemorative Coins (such as Jamestown Commemorative, Little Rock Commemorative, Bald Eagle Commemorative, etc.)

- Silver Commemorative Coins

___

- Gold Commemorative Coins

___

Only show items which were “purchased directly from the U.S. Mint”(column 1) in Q.4x-1a.

Range: 0-999



In 2009, the United States Mint plans to issue a one-ounce ultra-high relief 24-karat gold coin, using the design of what many have called the most beautiful gold piece ever made:  the 1907 Augustus Saint-Gaudens $20 Double Eagle.  The mintage of the new coin will be unlimited for one year.  This coin will be issued in a “business-strike” finish and will have a diameter of 27 millimeters. A 27-millimeter diameter gold blank, more than 50% thicker than other United States Mint one-ounce 24-karat gold coins, will be used, because of its historical significance and the opportunity it provides to achieve the greater depth and relief to which Saint-Gaudens had aspired. 

In most respects, the new legal tender gold coin will authentically reproduce the ultra-high relief gold piece.  The obverse design (heads side) will be based on the obverse of the original Saint-Gaudens design executed in 1907.  The reverse (tails side) also will be based on those pieces and will include 14 sun rays.  The obverse of the new coin will feature 50 stars, instead of the original 46 stars on the obverse (heads side), which represented the 46 states in the Union in 1907.  The edge of the coin will feature the same raised edge-lettering as the 1907 pieces.  The edge-lettering features the inscription "E Pluribus Unum" with stars serving as delimiters between the letters. Additionally, the inscription "In God We Trust" will appear on the reverse design of the new coin because current law requires placement of this inscription on all U.S. coinage. 

Only 2009-dated coins will be minted.  The coins will go on sale in early 2009, although sales may continue into 2010 if inventory exists.

Pricing is yet to be determined, but will likely be somewhat higher than current 1 oz. gold coins (e.g., current American Eagle Gold 1 oz. Proof Coin pricing of $1,199.95) given the increased production costs for this ultra-high relief coin.

The United States Mint will continue to mint and issue the 24-karat American Buffalo Gold Bullion and Proof Coins, the 24-karat First Spouse Gold Proof and Uncirculated Coins, and the 22-karat (91.67% fineness) American Eagle Gold Bullion, Proof and Uncirculated Coins.




Q.4x-2a Please indicate how likely you would be to purchase the ultra-high relief 24-karat gold coin. Please use a scale of 1 to 6, where 1 means “Not At All Likely” and 6 means “Extremely Likely.”


Likelihood to Purchase…

Not at All Extremely

Likely Likely


1 2 3 4 5 6

Ultra-high relief 24-karat gold 1 ounce coin (price not yet determined, but likely over $1,200)


Q.4x-2b How many, if any, of these (2009-dated) ultra-high relief 24-karat gold coins would you be likely to purchase from the U.S. Mint?



# of Ultra-high Relief Gold Coins You will Likely Purchase

__________


Only show Q.4x-2b if Q.4x-2a > 1.”





Q.4x-2c And how many of the other types of silver, gold, and platinum coins would you be likely to purchase in the next 12 months from the U.S. Mint?


Enter a number in each row.


Product Types

# You Purchased in Past 12 Months

#You Will Likely Purchase in Next 12 Months

American Eagle Silver Coins

- 1 ounce alone or in multi-coin set

(Value from Q.4x-1b)

____

American Eagle Gold Coins

- 1 ounce

(Value from Q.4x-1b)

____

- 1/2 ounce

(Value from Q.4x-1b)

____

- 1/4 ounce

(Value from Q.4x-1b)

____

- 1/10 ounce

(Value from Q.4x-1b)

____

- 4-coin set (1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/10 oz.) or other multi-coin set

(Value from Q.4x-1b)

____

American Eagle Platinum Coins

- 1 ounce

(Value from Q.4x-1b)

____

- 1/2 ounce

(Value from Q.4x-1b)

____

- 1/4 ounce

(Value from Q.4x-1b)

____

- 1/10 ounce

(Value from Q.4x-1b)

____

- 4-coin set (1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/10 oz.) or other multi-coin set

(Value from Q.4x-1b)

____

American Buffalo 24K Gold Coin

- 1 ounce

(Value from Q.4x-1b)

____

First Spouse Gold Coins

- ½ ounce

(Value from Q.4x-1b)

____

U.S. Mint Commemorative Coins (such as Jamestown Commemorative, Little Rock Commemorative, Bald Eagle Commemorative, etc.)

- Silver Commemorative Coins

(Value from Q.4x-1b)

____

- Gold Commemorative Coins

(Value from Q.4x-1b)

____


Ask all.

In 2nd column, insert 0s for rows not asked about previously.


Q.4x-3a How many of each of the following 50-State Quarters products did you purchase from the U.S. Mint during the past 12 months?


Enter number for each row – only include purchases you’ve made in the past 12 months.


Product Types

# Purchased Past 12 Months

Annual Proof Sets

Annual 5-Coin 50 State Quarters Clad Proof Sets™

___

Annual 5-Coin 50 State Quarters Silver Proof Sets™

___

Annual 10- or 14-Coin Clad Proof Set

___

Annual 10- or 14-Coin Silver Proof Set

___

Uncirculated Sets

___

Bags and Rolls

50 State Quarters Rolls

___

50 State Quarters 100-Coin Bags

___

50 State Quarters 1,000-Coin Bags

___

Other 50 State Quarters Collectibles

Official 50 State Quarter First Day Coin Covers

___

50 State Quarter Collectible Spoons

___

50 State Quarter Coin and Die Set

___

50 State Quarter Collectors Map

___

50 State Quarter Greetings from America Products

___

Range: 0-999



The District of Columbia and the five U.S. territories will get their own commemorative quarter-dollars in 2009. Six newly designed quarters will be produced honoring the District of Columbia and the five U.S. territories: the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the United States Virgin Islands and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The new quarter program will continue to feature images of President George Washington on the obverse (heads side) of each quarter.  The image on the reverse (tails side) will commemorate the history, geography or traditions of the District of Columbia and each territory.

The first quarter to be issued in the 2009 program will be the one honoring the District of Columbia.  The five United States territories will follow throughout 2009.



Q.4x-4a Please indicate how likely you would be to purchase each of the following products related to the District of Columbia and the five U.S. territories in 2009 from the U.S. Mint. Please use a scale of 1 to 6, where 1 means “Not At All Likely” and 6 means “Extremely Likely.”


Likelihood to Purchase…

Not at All Extremely

Likely Likely


1 2 3 4 5 6

Annual Proof Sets

Annual 6-Coin 50 State Quarters Clad Proof Sets™

Annual 6-Coin 50 State Quarters Silver Proof Sets™

Annual Full Clad Proof Set

Annual Full Silver Proof Set

Uncirculated Sets

Bags and Rolls (DC and each territory sold separately)

DC or Individual Territory Quarters Rolls

DC or Individual Territory Quarters 100-Coin Bags

DC or Individual Territory Quarters 1,000-Coin Bags

Other 50 State Quarters Collectibles (DC and each territory sold separately except for collectors map)

DC or Individual Territory First Day Coin Covers

DC or Individual Territory Collectible Spoons

DC or Individual Territory Coin and Die Set

DC or Individual Territory Quarter Collectors Map

DC or Individual Territory Greetings from America Products

Q.4x-4b And how many of these products related to the District of Columbia and the five U.S. territories in 2009 would you be likely to purchase?


Select all that apply for each row.


Product Types

# You Purchased in Past 12 Months

#You Will Likely Purchase in 2009

Annual Proof Sets

Annual 6-Coin 50 State Quarters Clad Proof Sets™

(Value from Q.4x-3a)

____

Annual 6-Coin 50 State Quarters Silver Proof Sets™

(Value from Q.4x-3a)

____

Annual Full Clad Proof Set

(Value from Q.4x-3a)

____

Annual Full Silver Proof Set

(Value from Q.4x-3a)

____

Uncirculated Sets

(Value from Q.4x-3a)

____

Bags and Rolls (DC and each territory sold separately)

DC or Individual Territory Quarters Rolls

(Value from Q.4x-3a)

____

DC or Individual Territory Quarters 100-Coin Bags

(Value from Q.4x-3a)

____

DC or Individual Territory Quarters 1,000-Coin Bags

(Value from Q.4x-3a)

____

Other 50 State Quarters Collectibles (DC and each territory sold separately except for collectors map)

DC or Individual Territory First Day Coin Covers

(Value from Q.4x-3a)

____

DC or Individual Territory Collectible Spoons

(Value from Q.4x-3a)

____

DC or Individual Territory Coin and Die Set

(Value from Q.4x-3a)

____

DC or Individual Territory Quarter Collectors Map

(Value from Q.4x-3a)

____

DC or Individual Territory Greetings from America Products

(Value from Q.4x-3a)

____


Only show rows rated > 1 in Q.4x-4a

Range: 0-999

Q.4x-4c And for the products that are issued for individual territories (or District of Columbia), please enter the number you would purchase of each type.


Select all that apply for each row.


Product Types

# You Plan to Purchase in Total

District of Columbia

Common-wealth of Puerto Rico

Guam

American Samoa

United States Virgin Islands

Common-
wealth of the
Northern
Mariana
Islands

Bags and Rolls








DC or Individual Territory Quarters Rolls

(Value from Q.4x-4b)

____

____

____

____

____

____

DC or Individual Territory Quarters 100-Coin Bags

(Value from Q.4x-4b)

____

____

____

____

____

____

DC or Individual Territory Quarters 1,000-Coin Bags

(Value from Q.4x-4b)

____

____

____

____

____

____

Other DC or Individual Territory Collectibles








DC or Individual Territory Quarter First Day Coin Covers

(Value from Q.4x-4b)

____

____

____

____

____

____

DC or Individual Territory Quarter Collectible Spoons

(Value from Q.4x-4b)

____

____

____

____

____

____

DC or Individual Territory Quarter Coin and Die Set

(Value from Q.4x-4b)

____

____

____

____

____

____


Only show rows > 0 in Q.4x-4b

Rows must sum to total from Q.4x-4b

Q.4-zz1. Earlier, you told us that you have spent $[from S4 total] in total purchases with the U.S. Mint in the past 12 months. Approximately how much have you spent on purchases of coins and coin products from sources other than the U.S. Mint (such as coin dealers, foreign mints, online auction houses, etc.) in the past 12 months? Your best guess is fine.


Enter number


Total Non-U.S. Mint Coin Purchases in the Past 12 Months

$ __________

Answer must be >=  $0

               If answer > $9,999, then show the following warning message: "Are you sure you spent [answer from Q.4-zz1] on purchases of coins and coin products from sources other than the U.S. Mint in the past 12 months?  If yes, click OK to continue, otherwise click CANCEL and change your answer."

If Q.4-zz1 = 0, skip to Q.5-1







Q.4-zz2. Thinking about the $[from Q4-zz1] you spent in the past 12 months on coins or coin products from sources other than the U.S. Mint, what percentage was…


Enter a percentage for each row below


for official U.S. Mint coins/products from prior years (e.g., old U.S. coins, past year proof sets, etc.)

___%

for official U.S. Mint coins/products from the current production year that the U.S. Mint had sold out of (or did not offer for sale, , i.e. Investment [bullion] coins)

___%

for official U.S. Mint coins/products from the current production year that could have been obtained directly from the U.S. Mint, but you chose to purchase from another source (e.g., a coin dealer, other preferred online source, etc.)

___%

for coins or coin products minted or manufactured by organizations other than the U.S. Mint (e.g., foreign mints, etc.)

___%

other (specify _______________________________)

___%


[AUTOSUM TO 100%]

Range: 0-100

Must sum to 100%

If Q.4-zz2 row 2 and 3 = 0, skip to Q.5-1

Q.4-zz3. What are your primary reasons for purchasing current-year U.S. Mint coin products from sources other than the U.S. Mint?


Select all that apply


Select All That Apply

I like to see the coin products before I purchase them

I have a relationship with the non-U.S. Mint source

It is more convenient for me to purchase from other sources

I don’t like to pay the U.S. Mint’s shipping costs

I prefer the alternate product packaging provided by other sources

I prefer certified/graded coin products

I get better prices from other sources

I want to purchase bullion coins, which the U.S. Mint does not sell directly to consumers

The U.S. Mint was sold out of the product that I wanted to buy

I don’t like to wait for shipping from the U.S. Mint

I had a bad experience purchasing from the U.S. Mint

I didn’t know I could purchase this/these specific products from the U.S. Mint

Other (Specify)_________________________


Section 5: Demographic Information

Q.5-1. What is the highest level of education you have attained?

Select only one row


Grade school (8th grade or less)

Some high school

High school graduate

Some college, no degree

Vocational training/2 –year college

4-year college/bachelor’s degree

Post-graduate training/degree



Q.5-2. Do you have any children under age 18 currently living in your household?


Yes

No


If no, skip to 5-4


Q.5-3. Are any of these children in the following age or school ranges?

Select all that apply


Newborn to three years

Preschool or kindergarten

Grade school (elementary/middle school)

High school



Q.5-4. Do you have any grandchildren?


Yes

No


If No, Skip to Q.5-6


Q.5-5. Are any of these grandchildren in the following age or school ranges?

Select all that apply


Newborn to three years

Preschool or kindergarten

Grade school (elementary/middle school)

High school

18 years of age or older



Q.5-6. Which of the following best describes your current employment status?


Full-time

Part-time

Retired

Not employed or student



Q.5-7. Are you Hispanic or Latino?


Yes

No



Q.5-8. Do you consider yourself to be…


American Indian or Alaska Native?

Asian?

Black or African American?

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander?

White?

Other (Specify) ________________



Q.5-9. What is your gender?


Male

Female



Skip to Q.5-11 if Q.5-6 is Row 3 or 4

Q.5-10. Which of the following best describes your occupation?


Managerial or professional

Technical, sales, or administrative

Service occupations

Precision products, crafts or repairs

Operators, fabricators, or laborers

Farming, forestry, or fishing

Other (Specify) __________________



Q.5-11 Which of the following categories best describes your total household income before taxes in 2007? Your best estimate is fine.


Less than $10,000

Between $10,000 to $19,999

$20,000 to $29,999

$30,000 to $39,999

$40,000 to $49,999

$50,000 to $74,999

$75,000 to $99,999

$100,000 or more




Thank you for participating in this survey.



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