Best Way To Mail A Coin?

I use padded envelopes and mail usps first class seems to be the cheapest

I wait until I finish my box of cheez-it. And mail them in it. LOL LOL LOL

I have not sent any off, but have received enough from ebay to know what has worked for me.

First: a padded mailer is a must and will keep the coins in and not falling out, NEVER use a simple envelope.

Second: separate the coins (even if they are commons) with either tissue paper, 2x2's or bubble wrap.

Third: NEVER place tape or glue directly to the coin.

Forth: If cost is the main issue, then build up a larger amount of coins before sending them off. My guess is that this is a way for two of you to get modern coins for face value instead of paying a premium somewhere. If so, then a few extra weeks to build a small stash should not matter.

Fifth: If they are not cheap, common coins then get the insurance. It is always better to be safe than sorry.

I like the idea you have and was wondering about doing something similar so please keep us informed and maybe I will join in on the trading.

I fully agree. I've received a coin taped like that to a piece of cardboard. It had to lie in a glass of water for quite some time before the remains of the tape got unsticked.

An addition: make sure that when people are handling the package; the coins are not heard.

i would say put numismatic items! or something to that effect

I'm with daviscfad. For the more inexpensive coins(under $50), I like USPS first class in a small padded envelope. When I'm sending more expensive coins, I will still use USPS but, send insured for the proper amount and put those coins in a more rigid type envelope like a CD mailer, then put it in a padded envelope. I think overkill is good on the more expensive coins. I also like the cardboard secure foldovers with the sticky stuff you peel apart to get coin inside the padded envelopes.

When mailing a handful of coins first I
1. vacuum seal coins in a bag, already measured for the envelope to be used - using a FoodSaver machine, this way the coins don't jingle or move around while in transit.
2. fitted in a bubbled padded envelope or box (depending on the weight) - not too lager or too small for the sealed bag. I prefer the Poly Bubble envelopes because they are tear resistant and waterproof, especially when mailing out of the US.

There has been times I have received coins and other things in one of those padded yellow/brown envelopes and found holes or cuts and was sure glad the contents were intact. But to play it safe I go with the Poly Bubble Mailers.

When mailing one or two coins I put them in a flip or 2x2 if available or vacuum seal them long enough to fit in a #10 envelope.

I have collected from the PO those Priority Mail envelopes and cut them up to the size of the envelope I'm going to use as a "padded" protection.

For banknotes I do the same. If I don't have sleeves I put them in reg envelope and cut up those Priority Mail envelopes to the size of the envelope being used then put those in the addressed envelope. Just as I did for the prizes I just mailed out Wed. So they were well protected.

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That's a great idea about the vacuum pack. Hmmmmm, I actually have one of those in my pantry somewhere.

So, tissue to keep from bumping.

Enough padding so they don't rattle.

CD mailers or card board type of envelope so they won't fall out.

If I use bubble envelopes, then be sure they are the durable kind.

Insurance if needed.

Does that sound right?