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Valued Member
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Just inherited coins they are in Florida and I need to ship to Ohio. Looks to be 4 3 rings binders with coins in 2 x 2's, loose foreign about 20 lbs. and approx. 20 lbs. of US mainly silver. Short of driving there what would be the best and safest way to ship these. |
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Pillar of the Community
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I would have them packaged well in a box and shipped USPS insured. It might cost you quite a sum but it'd be worth the peace of mind. Edit: Tell them it's your mineral collection.  Edited by chafemasterj
01/20/2021 09:58 am
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Valued Member
 United States
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Thanks! I like the mineral collection aspect.
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United States
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With the way USPS is currently I'd also suggest considering buying enough insurance. If you would have a claim the rock collection may not be a good idea.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That's true Davef. Good thinking. I hadn't thought of that.
Edit: That being said let's go full 180. Have whoever is shipping them to you take pictures of everything and like Davef said be sure to insure appropriately.
Check out my counterstamped Lincoln Cent collection: http://goccf.com/t/303507Edited by chafemasterj
01/20/2021 11:16 am
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Stagecoach and shotgun might be cheaper . |
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Stagecoach and shotgun might be cheaper.  Check out my counterstamped Lincoln Cent collection: http://goccf.com/t/303507 |
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Pretty easy stuff , reduce the size by tossing the binders ,
Roll all the coins up , purchase USPS Priority box of
appropriate size . Tape up your secure package .
Find a post office , buy insurance with signature .
Then mail ....not rocket science!
Edited by Pacificoin
01/20/2021 11:40 am
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New Member
United States
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well, actually, registered mail is the ONLY insurance you can get for coins, bullion, and money in general---regular insurance does NOT cover coins, bullion, etc---
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New Member
United States
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here's the other part of that reply of telling them it is your rock collection...if it does get lost you will have to supply PROOF OF VALUE so if you tell them something which is not true then you will NOT be able to file a claim if it does get lost---trust me, I know those regulations well!!
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Bedrock of the Community
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well, actually, registered mail is the ONLY insurance you can get for coins, bullion, and money in general---regular insurance does NOT cover coins, bullion, etc--- You have to ship Registered for coverage on bullion or common spending cash, but collectible coins are covered by regular insurance. |
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United States
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Have them shipped in a Priority flat rate large box (up to 70 lbs), tape the box sufficiently with clear shipping tape and then tape all seams with brown shipping tape. Send via usps registered mail/insured. Will be there in several days. Cost = flat rate priority plus registered plus insurance. No biggie. I just sent a box out this way.
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yikes I still can't read replies
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Bedrock of the Community
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Would be advantageous to have a good sense for coin condition. If any are rather $$$$$$$$, lumping a bulky lot in a box may increase risk of damage--pack accordingly. May want to break the shipment into two boxes--20lbs is a lot of weight when sharing a confined space with 2x2s. If none of the coins are irreplaceable, no sweat.
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