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Pillar of the Community
United States
3486 Posts |
I am considering selling several rolls of coins here in the forum. I am seeking recommendations for suitable packing material/mailers. The USPS has many large boxes which I do not need. The heaviest will be two rolls of Morgan dollars. Thank you.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
819 Posts |
I would use a small flat rate box. Add insurance as needed.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
8938 Posts |
 Insurance and Signature. That's all we do at the LCS I work at.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
2133 Posts |
How about using a Jiffy bag/padded mailing envelope ?
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
3733 Posts |
Quote: Jiffy bag/padded mailing envelope for 2 rolls of morgans// I don't think so.
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Rest in Peace
 United States
1380 Posts |
Small flat rate box, but clear tape the ENTIRE outside. I have always done this, even shipping rolls overseas with no problem or loss. A (former) member here shipped me some rolls in a small flat rate box without taping it - he said the Post Office said you couldn't. I got an empty box. They have never told me I couldn't tape.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
3486 Posts |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
5661 Posts |
Yes, those are the boxes. You can pick them up (unassembled) at any post office for free. The $7.65 is the flat rate shipping cost, and insurance and signature are extra. Definitely the best way to go for multiple rolls.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
3486 Posts |
Thanks to everyone - now to work on my 'sales pitch.' I have never sold coins on ebay and have not sold coins here on the CCF. I want to adhere to the rules carefully.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
17884 Posts |
The flat rate box does include postage and comes with an automatic $50 insurance. Not enough to cover two rolls of Morgans but possubly enough for smaller shipments and you can buy more ins if needed. As far as packing INSIDE the box, I would put the rolls in a baggie remove the air and then wrap the rolls with clear shipping tape. This keeps them together as a unit and the baggie keeps the tape from damaging the rolls when it is removed. You don't want the rolls to move around inside the box either so put the rolls in the center of the box and pad around the sides of the rolls with rolled up bubble wrap, or if you have it cut up some styrofoam for spacers, or use shipping peanuts if you have them. The whole idea is to keep the rolls from moving and to cushion them if the box is dropped.
I agree wrapping the box with tape is a good idea. No way this box is coming open accidentally.
If your package value is over $1K you might consider using the brown paper tape and shipping Registered. It is slower but the handling is safer and the insurance costs are lower. Under $1K Priority is cheaper, over $1K Registered is cheaper.
One exception never use Registered for shipping out of the country. Once it leaves the country you can lose the safety of the handling, and once it leaves the country the MAXIMUM liability for the post office is $49 no matter how much it is insured for.
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Valued Member
United States
337 Posts |
Check with the USPS about insurance. I do not believe they cover coins. I would do it with a call, not with the package in hand at a counter where I do not know the other person.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3540 Posts |
Place rolls in a ziplock bag, or two, roll up, and TAPE the ziplock back around both directions.
Tape the ziplock to the INSIDE of the box.
Add enough packing to prevent the rolls from being thrown about in the box - think...KICK A BALL as hard as you can....and prevent that with the packaging.
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Moderator
 United States
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Quote: Add enough packing to prevent the rolls from being thrown about in the box - think...KICK A BALL as hard as you can....and prevent that with the packaging. Agreed. Make sure the box feels solid so there is no indication of what is inside. If it jingles or jiggles, it is going to be a temptation.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
17884 Posts |
Quote: Check with the USPS about insurance. I do not believe they cover coins. They do cover "collectible" coins, they don't cover cash (coverage for cash is limited to no more than $15 unless sent by Registered mail.) From the Domestic Mailing Manual section 609 filing indemnity Claims for Loss or Damage 4.0 Claims 4.1 Payable Claim Insurance for loss or damage to insured, COD, or Registered Mail within the amount covered by the fee paid, or the indemnity limits for Priority Mail, or Priority Mail Express (under 4.2), is payable for the following: a. Article's actual value when mailed. g. For stamps and coins of philatelic or numismatic value; the fair market value is determined by a recognized stamp or coin dealer or current coin and stamp collectors' newsletters and trade papers. The date of the fair market value determination must be current and prior to the mailing date Usually they will accept a paid invoice to establish the market value as well.
Edited by Conder101 04/15/2020 3:14 pm
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
3486 Posts |
So much information but it is welcome. My boxes arrived today and will be ideal. There will be more plastic and tape in the box than the actual rolls! Thank you everyone.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
17884 Posts |
Oh I didn't say above, but you do have to BUY insurance for the post office to cover them. (With registered mail the coverage comes automatically based on the declared value, which also sets the fee. But like I said, over $1000 registered is cheaper than priority with insurance. And as the value rises it gets a lot cheaper fast.
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