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LibertyEagle20 Pillar of the Community United States 1187 Posts	Posted 08/27/2017 12:23 am What is the best way to ship a single low value coin in a 2x2? Can you just put cardboard over it and send in a regular envelope with a single stamp? Or does it have to be sent in a padded envelope and shipped as a 1-2 oz package (which is a lot more expensive than a single stamp). Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff

Crazyb0 Rest in Peace 10197 Posts	Posted 08/27/2017 12:28 am I just use a sheet of paper with the 2x2 in middle. I you the flips in letters, thinner. Also might tape it so it doesn't move, if its moving may get in way of cancelling and get rejected. When the coin is valuable, then small padded mailer w/ insurance and tracking is suggested ($2.67 1st class) More than two quarter size coins in a flip will be more than 1 oz letter size, but two stamps should cover it. I've been mailing two Lincolns in letter size, no problems. HINT: Put tape over flap edge all across, security. Edited by Crazyb0 08/27/2017 12:36 am Report this Post to the Staff
spru Bedrock of the Community United States 12477 Posts	Posted 08/27/2017 01:04 am When I've shipped a single low value coin, I had the coin in a cardboard 2x2 (flattened staples!), taped that to an index card, taped another index card over that to create a little pouch, then taped the pouch to the center of an envelope. Then, as Crazyb0 said, added tape to the flap for security. With a Forever stamp to garnish it, Bam! It's ready for the USPS. I've received coins, as Crazyb0 mentioned, taped to a piece of paper folded over it and one that used the free thin cardboard document mailers cut into envelope-sized strips to cover both sides, like my index cards In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020 In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020 In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024 Edited by spru 08/27/2017 01:08 am Report this Post to the Staff
Zurie Pillar of the Community United States 5663 Posts	Posted 08/27/2017 01:58 am I ship in a flip taped to a sheet of paper between two thin pieces of cardboard. If you keep the weight less than one ounce and thickness less than 1/4 inch, you can ship with a 21 cent non-machinable surcharge for a total cost of 70 cents. Just mark the envelope "non-machinable". For me, it's worth the extra 21 cents to make sure they hand cancel the letter. Report this Post to the Staff
RoyCoinBoy Pillar of the Community United States 1609 Posts	Posted 08/27/2017 08:43 am I have never shipped things personally, but I have been shipped coins in 2x2s. They seem to just wrap the 2x2 in paper, and/or tape the 2x2 in place. Then they put the extra packaging. Report this Post to the Staff
LibertyEagle20 Pillar of the Community United States 1187 Posts	Posted 08/27/2017 10:07 am Thanks for the tips. If I don't have the special "non machinable" stamp, can I just put an extra forever stamp on there? It would still be cheaper than mailing it as a package. How would they know to separate it from the other letters? Report this Post to the Staff
Zurie Pillar of the Community United States 5663 Posts	Posted 08/27/2017 11:35 am Anything over 70 cents would be fine, so two regular stamps would work. Just write clearly on the front "non-machinable", and maybe stick a post-it note on the letter asking them to hand cancel. Report this Post to the Staff
kanga Pillar of the Community United States 5825 Posts	Posted 08/27/2017 11:50 am I mail such items in a #10 manila envelope; I think those envelopes are a bit more sturdy than white envelopes. I use 2x2's or flips depending on what's available. I sandwich the holder between two pieces of card stock. I tape ALL of the corners of the envelope. And I pay the extra for RIGID envelope; I prefer NOT to test the USPS. Everything comes out under 2 ozs and with the RIGID charge I think the cost is 91¢. Charge 99¢ and that should cover your handling cost. Report this Post to the Staff
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