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Moderator
 United States
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I know this has been discussed before so, I apologize. I was at the local PO today sending a couple coins to a fellow CCF'er in Australia. I usually put "Hobby Supplies" on the form and have never had a problem. Today, the clerk told me I need to be more specific as to the contents of the mailer  I just put "plastic coin holder" and he said that was fine. I know some Countries frown on coins coming into their Country for what ever reason. I have sent several coins to Australia with no problems whatsoever. What do you guys write down on the form? swcoin.ecrater.com
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I usually put "Numismatic item" or "Numismatic material" when I ship coins out. I've never had a problem. Most postal employees have no idea what numismatic means.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4867 Posts |
On the rare occasion that I have mailed coins overseas I just put "tokens" on the form.
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Forum Dad
United States
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Most postal employees have no idea what numismatic means. It's some sort of drill right? |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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When I ship US coins overseas, I always write "souvenirs"--because in a way, that's what they are.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
570 Posts |
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It's some sort of drill right? Of course it is! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
539 Posts |
so if I wanted to ship 2 pounds of foreign coins to someone in Canada, I could just put numismatic items and they would be OK with that. I really do want to do this but I've hestitated because I didn't want them either returned or the recepient charged taxes for them
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Valued Member
United States
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I think a lot has to do with what the postal worker had for breakfast. I can get away with writing gift one day then the following day same worker wants a lot more detail. I always try to be as vague as possible, I don't need some postal worker in ANY country seeing "26 COINS" and getting inappropriate thoughts about my package. I think I'm going to try "round shiney pictures" next.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7840 Posts |
I have seen someone identify the contents of the package as SAMPLE.
Edited by oih82w8
08/10/2011 2:39 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
902 Posts |
I have also seen the term GIFT used on some I have received
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Pillar of the Community
United States
570 Posts |
I read on another forum awhile ago that they would use "stamped metal rounds". Not sure if that would be taxed or not.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3294 Posts |
How about medallions, or alloy disks?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
19931 Posts |
I have always used "numismatic items" with no problem. No way I'd put the word "coin" on it....asking to get ripped off.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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When my Son was in college in Poland we sent coins back and forth all the time. However, they were always in a package that said school supplies, cameras, photos on film of Europe, etc. Didn't need to say anything about money at all.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I always put down "Caution Explosives"  sorry could not help myself  Edited by Brucec
08/11/2011 10:15 am
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I always put down "Caution Explosives" Considering some of the people I've seen working at our post office, that would possibly go thru. |
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Posted 08/09/2011 7:28 pm
