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New Member
United States
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This why each state should have a grading service in it, and the postal service is going down the toilet anyways. I will not send my coins in to get graded, sorry to hear about your ordeal.
Edited by BAB
02/02/2013 6:10 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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i had some coins stolen, the culprit was caught outside the shop he cashed them in at. after explaining it to the shop they declined letting me buy back the coins at face value, some months later the second in charge was introduced to me as a coin collector, now I know why they refused.
you mentioned in the post office you where sending coins for grading,
"ooh said the clerk must be worth a lot, he thought"
i hope this isn't the case and they do turn up.
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Valued Member
 United States
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I don't think I will ever send coins through mail again. Now I have a free submission coupon for five coins to NGC and I'm too afraid to use it.
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Valued Member
United States
161 Posts |
Erkle, it was the clerk at the post office?
I don't understand how these people can weight the consequences and still go through with stealing it. Isn't stealing mail not only larceny but a federal offense punishable with some serious prison time?
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Pillar of the Community
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mine wasnt in the mail, it was just a small collection of silver I had out waiting to put into 2x2's. maybe $130 worth all up in silver value. when it comes to coins and money, I trust no one, not even myself sometimes lol
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Valued Member
United States
161 Posts |
Update: My appeal was approved and I received the check today....for $20.15. I called and they said that they do not insure coins. I quoted page 8 of their publication that states they do and they said to file another appeal!? I HATE THE USPS.
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Valued Member
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That is a horrible story. Keep fighting them and you will prevail!
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Canada
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Hi, I buy lots of coins from the states, I've received close to 275 separate packages since last July . I have not had one go missing! Is it correct to assume since I live in Canada, it's pointless to pay for insurance? I have bought a total of 575 coins from ebay since last July and have only had 3 problems. They all were coins sent from ont. I received the envelopes with holes in bottom corner, and coin removed. Technically the letters arrived just no coins. One even had all original packing material still taped to the inside. I just need to know whether it's a waste of money to pay for insurance? Rox |
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Valued Member
United States
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It depends on how much the coins are worth. I have never had a package go missing and I have been buying online since I started collecting. If sending to a TPG, I suggest always getting insurance. When a TPG address label is on a package it screams "STEAL ME". |
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Valued Member
United States
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UPDATE:
Second appeal says it is approved. It only took them a few days to come to a decision. I will let you know if they reimburse me in full this time. I have been fighting this battle for almost three months now I just want to be done with it.
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Valued Member
United States
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UPDATE:
Well I won my second appeal and was reimbursed for the FULL insured amount. HUUUGE thanks to JokingJoker for letting me know about the publication. That publication was the only reason why I won my case. It took 71 days and two appeals but I finally won!! Thank you all for your help and I hope this thread will both warn and help anyone else that goes through this nightmare down the line. Now...I'm off to buy my new 89-CC WOOT WOOT!
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 United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Wonderful! I glad it finally worked out for you!
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Valued Member
United States
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Very happy to hear that you finally won your case.
I wouldn't be afraid to use your other grading certs. Just be sure to use a well taped, secure, sturdy box rather than an envelope. Even if the envelope is cardboard, it still bends and crushes and tears. I will never use any form of envelope again to send coins or anything else that isn't flat paper. I have had losses due to this as well.
Also, remember that there are other shipping companies. UPS and Fed Ex are both very fast and well organized carriers. They have expedited service and offer insurance.
Again, glad you got your money back.
Edited by tornandfrayed75
03/08/2013 1:25 pm
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