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If I send a single coin (so it could fit in an envelope)within Canada using Canada Post, what method is least expensive that uses tracking?
I am not concerned with fast arrival time as much as wanting to make sure it arrives and that the buyer gets it.
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Canada
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Go to larger GTA show a dealer is selling stamps for around 50% face, use CP express post with your envelope
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Canada
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Registered mail is the least expensive method for tracking, which also includes signature at no extra cost. The price is lettermail cost + $9.50. Slightly cheaper than Xpresspost.
The only case I've run into where shipping it as a parcel was cheaper was sending it within my city with just tracking, no signature.
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Registered mail is for only "paper"... (stamp dealers and paper money dealers use it)
If you are going to do this regularly, then become a Canada Post VentureOne member:
Then use Expedited Parcel option, it is cheaper than Xpresspost, almost as fast, and being a VentureOne member, you get up to $100 insurance coverage for free. If you want to save even more money, then use your own postage to pay for it - and buy stamps below face value from a coin or stamp dealer.
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What's the value of the coin ? If it's pricey, registered mail - camouflage it between two pieces of cardboard. I have sent thousands of inexpensive ebay coins by first-class mail over the last 19 years and only 1 wasn't received. |
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Thanks for the feedback. I have sold a few Canadian coins on ebay a I have upgraded my collection. Probably the most expensive was $150 and I have always used regular post with no problem with stuff arriving at destinations. But as I move into the $300 range which won't be often, I think I'd like a little more security. |
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Makes perfect sense  |
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If you are shipping short distances, sometimes it is cheaper to send a parcel than Expresspost. Always worth a check.
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Posted 03/26/2019 09:53 am
