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Jaobler Pillar of the Community United States 6396 Posts	Posted 10/12/2009 11:25 am How are you coin sellers mailing your coins? If I want to minimize my cost and still be protected from claims that the coin was never received, what is the best choice? I am using the small Flat-Rate box from the USPS for heavy items which seems to be as cheap as you can get: $4.80 including Delivery Confirmation (when postage is purchased on-line). If I'm selling just a single coin, is there an equivalent choice? I don't think the USPS provides Delivery Confirmation for a simple envelope; they want a carton at least 3/4" thick for that option. Thoughts/advice? Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff

biokemist6 Bedrock of the Community United States 12437 Posts	Posted 10/12/2009 12:13 pm If you must have DC, First Class postage on a small padded mailer thickened to 3/4" with bubble wrap works nicely. You can print the postage online through PayPal and DC is only 19 cents. For anything over 13 ounces(the First Class limit) up to 70lbs, a Small Flat Rate Priority Mail box is the bee's knees Report this Post to the Staff
wheatiefan Pillar of the Community United States 508 Posts	Posted 10/12/2009 6:02 pm I have used cardboard to thicken regular envelopes to the point that delivery confirmation can be used. The postal regulations are clear that after a certain thickness, DC can be applied. The postal employees, however, are inconsistent in their understanding of this. By this method, you can send by first class mail for less than $2. I have also read about a company, known as shipsurance, which offers competitive insurance rates. I have never used them, but probably will in the future. I am wondering if postage can be printed from paypal for non-eBay transactions... -wheatiefan Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16679 Posts	Posted 10/12/2009 10:26 pm With members of the CCF, I use a #000 padded envelope and 2 stamps and mail it. If it's a fLeaeBay sale, same method but with delivery confirmation. That cuts out all the rif raf for someone that says they never received it but actually did. swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
bejon Valued Member United States 108 Posts	Posted 10/13/2009 12:18 pm I have lots of old envelopes for the gold coins. But the flat rate for the heavy silver order is the way to go. I pay the extra $2 for SIGNATURE CONFIRMATION, and offer insurance to buyer. But its buyers responsibility to pay for insurance. Signature confirmation has never let me down. For GOLD I pay the extra $10 for Registered Mail. Report this Post to the Staff
bejon Valued Member United States 108 Posts	Posted 10/13/2009 12:22 pm You can also get these.... 4" X 6" Clear Small Bubble Pouch Mailer Bag And then put it in a flat rate envelope or box. Whichever works. Report this Post to the Staff
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