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New Member
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So I mailed McDonald's coin 50th anniversary to a buyer in a standard envelope and inside the envelope I just put the coin sealed in its cellophane wrap with the coupon paper inside with it and I also taped the entire envelope in clear tape . Will it be safe or I'm gonna be in the hole? I shipped it first class, certified mail? It was my first time and I'm worried please help? Will it damage the coin and wrapper? Its for an ebay customer *** Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. *** |
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Pillar of the Community
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Was the coin loose in the envelope and free to slide around? I usually wrap them in a small square of paper and then tape that to a letter sized page and fold it over so the coin can't move and is in the "middle" of the envelope. If you did something similar to that you should be ok.
Sometimes if they are loose, they can catch on something as they go through the sorting process and it can rip the envelope open and the coin falls out. Chances are you will be ok but it's always better if you secure the coin.
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New Member
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Yes it was loose insidr and sounded like it was going back and fourth but the coin was in a sealed wrapper and does the tape help that I over lapped on the envelope or it doesn't matter?
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Rest in Peace
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I send coins First class in envelopes all the time, even to Russia without any trouble. If you paid Certified, it has a tracking number right? If so, the USPS GUARANTEES it's delivery. I don't use certified or registered, just 1st class. Yes, use a hardened insert as a light card or similar, tape coin to it to prevent movement. 1oz costs $.50 standard, every additional oz is $.21 more. Write "Hand Stamp ONLY" in bold letters on front of envelope. And for additional security, tape any open corners BUT DON"T TAPE OVER THE STAMP!
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Pillar of the Community
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No way to tell if this will get "catch" when going through the sorting process, as KenKat suggestion. I also would have place it in between 2 square card board type paper to prevent coin(s) from rolling.
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New Member
United States
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Have you guys ever sent loose coins first class in standard envelope with just clear tape over the outside of the envelope? I over did it and tapped the entire envelope ? If so what was the outcome?
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Rest in Peace
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If you taped over the stamp, it will be returned to you as undeliverable, can't machine cancel the stamp(can't read it).
I did have one letter arrive "in tatters", it had trouble going through the auto-sorter(why I Write "HAND STAMP ONLY") but because the coins were taped to a folded sheet of paper, the contents arrived. If a coin is completely loose(you said was in cello) it may work it's way out a small tear.
Did you have a TRACKING NUMBER? If so, quit fretting, you are covered. Look on the receipt.
(From an ex-mail carrier)
Edited by Crazyb0
08/08/2018 6:24 pm
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New Member
United States
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Yes I do have tracking it said it departed the distribution sorting center
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Rest in Peace
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It should get to most locations in 3-5 days, keep checking,, you'll see its progress, if after a 24hr time you see no additional info, don't get too alarmed, some rural centers are slower to upload tracking info. Once you see "Sorting completed" means it's out for delivery and you will get notification when delivered. You can also add feature called " signature confirmation" where someone at the addressees to sign for it, costs more, but in high crime areas may be necessary! I have yet to use that, most of my lower dollar items go first-class without tracking, cheaper and haven't had problem. Higher value or weight, goes parcel rates or selective means.
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08/08/2018 7:36 pm
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You should be fine, just be patient. But why on earth did you send it Certified Mail?  |
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New Member
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I sent it certified because the lady in front said it cant be in an envelope because its a coin and told me to buy a carboard shipping letter but I already had packed it in an envelope so she said you can mail it certified first class and lose .45 cents or buy the shipping letter fo .99 cents so I went cheap and just did it certified so I wont have to buy the cardboard letter... is that bad certified?
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Rest in Peace
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It is an unnecessary expense. As I said before, I mail nickels and cents quite often, always in standard envelopes. I use a greeting card type cardboard insert(2) and put the coin in a flip or 2x2 taped to the cardboard. I put a regular 1st class 50c stamp on the envelope and put it in the mailbox, don't even need the mail clerk's help. If you do, tell them it is unbreakable collectables worth less than $50. It really doesn't need tracking or certification, or any of the other services. Send it like Grandma used to send you money at Christmas. I recently sent 10 nickels to Russia, International 1st class, no tracking, no customs...here is all it cost and what it looks like:  Most folks buy all the services and it runs in the $25 range...so there  |
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@crazyb0 Quote:
I recently sent 10 nickels to Russia, International 1st class, no tracking, no customs Was there any collusion?  Edited by jst1dreamr
08/08/2018 11:25 pm
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Hey Dreamy, yep, I was PAID!  And the money is STILL on hold in my PayPal account...LOL! Edited by Crazyb0
08/09/2018 12:18 am
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