Northern Illinois Coin & Stamp inc.: Latest News

The FedEx Promise!!

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 15:54:21 +0000

We had another shipment delivered late by a day, went into there system and was advised that it currently could not process our request for a credit. Forgot all about it, went into the system today and was told that as I was past 15 days they would no longer issue me a credit. Called in, was sent to a call center in the middle east, where I will never know how much of the information that I was requested to give them to "verify" myself as a customer will be sold or used by terrorists'. Even though the system clearly shows the package was delivered "late" they took there charge and will not refund it. So the next time that you would like to treated with disrespect and receive poor service you know what shipping company to use.

What we have done with the Ukraine invasion!!

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 12:58:21 +0000

I cannot express my sorrow to the citizens of the Ukraine without expressing my regret. It is clear that the United Nations is a waste of money, that NATO is just another organization used to deter with intimidation and not action and that the US President lacks leadership abilities. We, the people of the not involved have allowed the creation of two decades of organized, educated, and very motivated terrorist's to be born. We can only hope that there need for revenge is only used against the major aggressor and not all the other parties that stood by and watched it all unfold. President Putin has, by his own actions threatened world peace, the world food supply and the integrity of an independent country, while the entire world watched. I can only hope that the end results are not as severe for the rest of us as the actions of the Russian Federation. The lack of deceive action by the parties that are in place to protect us only proves there unwillingness to act. A great US military historian spoke about the inevitable threat of Soviet Union at the end of World War II, he was assassinated for his comments, yet now we see that General Patton was spot on, and we all will need to decided on an outcome.

My $2.45 Economic Impact Payment

Sun, 24 May 2020 14:10:22 +0000

Friday I received my check from the US Treasury, $2.45. I am at a loss whether to be insulted or amused, I will have to try to find out how the Treasury arrived at this amount however it was diffidently not worth sending. I only hear of the $1200 payment that was allocated and the $600 monthly payment to the unemployed and wonder why I am so stupid that I would rather come to work then sit at home and probably receive more discretionary income then I receive by working. I do not look forward to the tax changes that will be coming so that those of us foolish enough to pay taxes will pay for these payments. The coronas virus has been devastating but paying for it will be much more intrusive then any of us have been cautioned about. I only hope that those receiving the benefits appreciate the toll on those that have not benefited from the governments gifts and will come forward and help revive our disrupted economy. I wish all to be healthy, we will need as many taxpayers as possible to recover from our governments actions.

BUT THE LAW DOES NOT APPLY TO ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 12:11:49 +0000

Once again Illinois politicians display there contempt for the laws of our land. Both Governor Pritzker and the Chicago Mayor Lightfoot should charged with obstruction of justice, prosecuted and upon conviction incarcerated. Both individuals took a sworn oath to defend and protect the citizens and Constitution of the United States of America, however they both believe that only applies to the laws they chose to uphold, it does not work that way. Mayor Lightfoot flaunts her contempt for Illinois laws simply by her lifestyle, if you do not agree with the laws change them, however you do not have the right nor the authority to ignore them, or worse, obstruct their enforcement. No one is above the law, it is time for the Government to enforce this rule too.

Advertising----or extortion??????

Fri, 18 May 2018 08:41:59 +0000

Had a call today from a sales person from Yelp, trying to get me to sign up for a package with a possible cost of $15 per day. Problem is that when I searched "coin dealer" Elgin, Il. Northern Illinois Coin did not even show up on the first two pages of stores that Yelp listed, and I am the only coin dealer in Elgin with a store front. Response was that they list dealers in the Chicago area, even though I had typed in Elgin, guess that in the mind of the "Yelp" group if you not pay us we do not list you, so much for me ever using there site again. They also do not have a listing for "coin dealer" on there drop down for a free listing, I am a" hobby shop" as that is the closest option. I can only assume that "coin dealer" is a dollar added listing. Free sites are nice, but truthful sites are even better, Yelp is financiaaly driven, being accurate is secondary.

WARNING-------COMED SMART METERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mon, 09 Oct 2017 10:43:12 +0000

As usual in America, the company and the media only report the "beneficial" aspects of change. Today I learned that the new "smart" meters can turn off power delivery remotely!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so when will your home or business be hacked????????????? Once again, very beneficial to the company, at the expense of the security of the customer, and we were never warned. Thank you Illinois Commerce Commission.

Received a bill today, $354.44, electric supply $146.74 all the rest taxes and delivery charges, and the morons in Washington and Springfield wonder why the economy has problems???????

New rates electric $33.43 Delivery charges $53.03 Taxes $7.46 , I have been paying for the intrastructure for 40 years, were did all that money go????????? how about a ferenic audit?????

AT&T THE LEGACY RETURNS

Wed, 21 Jun 2017 08:52:33 +0000

I remember in the 80's when the Justice Department was patting each other on the back when the courts ruled that AT&T had a monopoly and they needed to spin off some of divisions, today AT&T has rebuild the same stranglehold on consumers across the US, my new two year contract has a 20% increase and guess what, same service same phone lines, just more money to be dispersed in bonuses and dividends. I just want to tell the Justice Department, once again, you have failed the American worker and the company's forced to pay these new charges since there are no other competitive offers available.

Today, 6 July 2017 it is announced that AT&T wants to discontinue land line service in Illinois, and that 19 other states have already agreed to this, what is wrong with this request??????????

Please remember that there is no legal protection for any information/conversation completed over the airways, there is also spotty reception and poor clarity. We have paid for these lines and now AT&T would like us to pay for a newer service, problem is that the money that was suppose to be spent on repair and renovation was spent on dividends and bonuses, and it will happen again. The current Illinois representatives, the Democratic Party and the Illinois unions have destroyed this State, and with their continued incompetence will make Detroit look good. As the small business's leave and the retired income relocates so do the people that pay the taxes. I guess that the Democratic party still believes that you can pay your bills with trust.

Run---- and do not look back!!!!!!!!!!!

Mon, 27 Jun 2016 08:46:34 +0000

I received a letter in the mail, Illinois Dept. of Revenue. They are not allowing us to post a loss for our tax year of 2013 since they claim that we short filed the tax year 2003. Yes, 2003, so if you are foolish (stupid) enough to believe that we live in a free, none socialistic State, you are mistaken. The State of Illinois has been put into insolvency by the Democratic Party, that has had control of its legislature, and by the Unions that have produced the votes to keep the Democratic' s in power, and then by the corruption that has been tolerated. But if you are foolish enough to attempt to run a business in this State, run, do not walk, get the heck out, if you are part of the corruption, you are part of the solution, intimidation and extortion, by the people, for the people, the Democratic's. I have been in business since 1979, it is now time to let the Sate pay for my employee's, I can no longer afford the luxury, nor can I tolerate the extortion.

1970 Quarter worth $35000 ???

Fri, 10 Jun 2016 11:28:41 +0000

First of all I would like to express my appreciation to the news media, your complete ignorance has started a frenzy, if you had done any due diligence, or had any common sense, you would have reported this item in a more accurate light. Please read, numismaticnews.net/buzz, this item was not made for circulation, in fact it had to of been made illegally !!!!! you will not find it in your change!!!!!! so please stop calling about it, unless you would please call the TV or radio station that told you about it to ask them why they are so f-------- stupid. And please remember that an item listed at a certain value, by a seller, on E-bay, is no indication of its actual value!!!!!!!

The Obama Legacy

Tue, 07 Jun 2016 05:26:22 +0000

As a small business owner, I can only state, that in the forty years that I have been in business, I cannot remember, or associate with, any other individual that has directly effected the ability of small business to prosper in this country, in such a negative manor, then our current President. The Affordable Heath Care Act directly has caused an unimaginable escalation in premiums that are forcing middle income family's to discontinue coverage because it is now unaffordable. The new overtime directive will force small business to adversely restrict the ability of current salaried employee's making 30-40 K per year, as many of the small concessions that were previously granted can no longer be extended under the new law. President Obama has, either out of complete ignorance, or very intentional malice, burdened the middle class with new expenses and potential hardship, with an apparent attempt to take away any hope of them bettering there lives. More importantly he has done this while neglecting his oath to protect the American Constitution. I did not vote for you, however I am forced to contend with your executive orders on a daily basis, and as middle "white" America is purposely destroyed, " God Bless America", someone has too.