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New Member
Japan
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Was wondering what everyone's thoughts were on shipping coins. Mainly shipping raw coins, usually one or two at a time. How would you like to see your coins arrive in the mail? In cardboard 2x2's, plastic flips, etc? What do you consider to be the best, yet still economical way to ship raw coins? Thanks for the help.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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2x2's start adding to much weight and international postage is expensive. Other people that I have traded with and myself included, wrap them in tissue paper and taped them down onto a piece of cardboard, then place another piece of cardboard over the top to protect them. You can pack many coins in a small envelope with this method. Hope this helps. Steve  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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The best method is a 2X2 or flip inside the cardboard protectors inside a bubble mailer. Its not the cheapest method ever but for coins with value it provides several layers of protection. If you order the bubble mailers and cardboard protectors in bulk its not that expensive since you can cut the cardboard and get 3 or 4 coins out of each one.
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Valued Member
United States
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I cut some thinner cardboard (like from a cereal box) the length and 2x the height of a standard business envelope. Fold that in half and tape the coins (which are in 2x2 flips) inside the cardboard. This prevents loose coins from ripping through the edge of an envelope.
I only use this method for relatively cheap coins; I put more valuable ones in a bubble mailer, but still taped to cardboard to prevent them sliding around.
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New Member
 Japan
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Thanks everyone for the help. I plan to start mailing some cheaper world coins soon and really want to make sure I have it right for those receiving the coins.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
20753 Posts |
I too like the idea of wrapping a coin in tissue paper and taping it down to cardboard. Only a little possible problem. You would have to konw if that tissue paper is OK for coins. Also, the tape's gluing side may have something emitting that could effect the coins also. I'd really stick to the standard 2x2 but preferably the plastic type.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1005 Posts |
I've been using a 2x2 and I cut a piece of a plastic binder page to put the 2x2 in.
I cut file folders into thirds and tape the protected coin inside.
Standard envelope.
Minimal cost and I can ship a single coin with a regular stamp.
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Valued Member
United States
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It depends on the value of the coin. For something more expensive where a little money into protection is desired I would recommend an air tight capsule that fits well, and then bubble wrap. I really dislike getting a coin inside glued cardboard, and yes many dealers use pre-glued, folded cardboard that also requires protection from the glue. It is too easy to have a coin come in contact with the adheasive when he coins are removed.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
856 Posts |
Recently I've received a few coins in a plastic (non-PVC) flip which has been placed in a self adhesive card mailer like these: http://www.safetmailer.com/safetwhat.htmlSeems like a smart idea and the coins were well protected. Plus it's lighter than something like a 'jiffy bag'. Edited by Tom Goodheart
02/01/2014 5:03 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I put the coin in a 2x2 or flip and then cut a section out of a 3 ring binder sleeve (20 count per page). I slide the 2x2/flip into the sleeve section and then tape it to the order statement with heavy clear tape.
For inexpensive coins, I ship first class mail with stamp.
For more expensive coins, I ship in #000 bubble mailer.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1751 Posts |
I absolutely hate it when people tape the coin or 2x2 to my invoice!! It creates 2 problems: 1). You can wreck your invoice carefully removing the tape, especially packing tape. Scotch brand tape comes off more easily and cleanly. 2). When removing the flip from the tape, it's finished surface is also removed with the tape, leaving an ugly surface on the cardboard flip. I usually wrap the 2x2 in half a sheet of blank paper and staple the ends careful not to staple the flip, I end up with something the width of the paper, then I tuck this into a note and then envelope for cheap coins.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1745 Posts |
Note: I don't tape the 2x2, I tape the plastic sleeve I place the 2x2 in and usually place it on the invoice where I don't cover anything up. I don't feel the scotch tape is secure enough and I totally get taping the 2x2 directly, it pulls the white off the cardboard.
The worst is when they tape the coin to a piece of paper.
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