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Dcadon Rest in Peace Canada 1360 Posts	Posted 06/05/2017 3:17 pm Anyone else notice the decrease in the packaging from the mint? Boxes that used to contain bubble wrap, and taped three sides, and now taped once, and they are using 'butcher paper' to wrap the contents in. To save money, why would they not have combined the two coins I ordered into one box, wrapped it properly, and shipped it, instead of two boxes packaged as above? I would not complain if they saved my orders, and shipped every other week or three - if required due to stock or minting issues etc. But come on, two different coins ordered at the same time - emails issued within seconds of each other 'order shipped'....and using two boxes. What a waste. Report this Post to the Staff

Relic Valued Member Canada 116 Posts	Posted 06/05/2017 10:01 pm My last shipment had zero tape on the outside of the box. Anybody along the way could have opened the fold over flap and had full access to the contents including my invoice. The contents were also wrapped in brown paper, should be bubble wrap. Not impressed. Report this Post to the Staff
Electrum Pillar of the Community Canada 634 Posts	Posted 06/06/2017 12:04 am Cost cutting measures Not a good sign... Report this Post to the Staff
canadian_coins Pillar of the Community United States 2408 Posts	Posted 06/09/2017 9:38 pm I noticed that too and fortunately everything was in order. Using less plastics... RCM going green? I'm OK with whatever packing they use as long as it survives shipping and handling. Report this Post to the Staff
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12257 Posts	Posted 06/11/2017 12:37 pm I'm fine with the switch to paper packaging material vs. the plastic - it does the intended job just fine. I've also noticed the reduction in exterior taping - so far, each package I've received with just one piece of tape has arrived w/o issue and with contents secure. Someone must have calculated the potential cost reductions associated with less handling time per package plus the lower costs of materials and determined that the overall cost savings would more than make up for an uptick in damage/missing coin claims. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
Proof Nut Valued Member Canada 393 Posts	Posted 06/11/2017 6:30 pm Quote: I'm OK with whatever packing they use as long as it survives shipping and handling. I notice this with the 3 coin silver set I recently received. While I miss popping the bags, the paper is easy to recycle and get rid of. The plastic 'bumpers' and cardboard boxes still serve a purpose and can be reused for many things! Report this Post to the Staff
Bigchip22 Valued Member Canada 458 Posts	Posted 06/13/2017 9:52 pm cheap is the mint Report this Post to the Staff
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