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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hi all
When mailing coin(s) outside The US what do you put on the form to describe what is inside?
I went to my local Post Office to send coins to Australia and as per the postal worker she said that there was a 'customs form' that I had to fill out first and a description of what is inside envelope. I didn't want to put 'coin" (to give a slippery finger PO worker to keep) so I just left without sending it. Which is way I am here to ask for your input. What should I have written?
Thanks.
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Member
United States
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Forum Dad
 United States
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Yep, that way they think it's accessories for a drill.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
954 Posts |
I always put collectibles.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
834 Posts |
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Originally posted by laxmaster92
Numismatic Materials
Very good answer I will use that one next time I mail out. |
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Forum Dad
United States
24161 Posts |
You do have to be careful because if you are too vague you will give them no choice but to open it. Numismatic collectible or numismatic materials seems to work like a charm.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I've put Hobby Supplies down. But now that I think about it maybe it's a little too vague.  |
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Formerly nancyc
Australia
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I usually put Numismatic Items on the form when I mail coins to Australia. I would guess many postal workers don't know what that means.
All packages I have sent to Australia did reach their destination, although some were opened and inspected, and in one case a roll of coins turned up missing.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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I put on the form..."Part set of Australian medalions"
I figure no one would want just a "part set", sounds so incomplete, so worthless, and overseas mailmen would have little interest in Australian medalions.
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Formerly nancyc
Australia
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Does the form travel with the package? I assumed it was retained by the PO.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Originally posted by nancyc
Does the form travel with the package? I assumed it was retained by the PO.
Yes, Nancy, the green form gets stuck on to the package and goes all the way to the receiver. |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1267 Posts |
I have used Metal Die Castings or Stampings when mailing back and forth to Canada. Nothing seemingly related to coins or our hobby, but the truth as well.  Edited by hadleydog
12/21/2006 10:54 pm
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Pillar Of The Community
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I use "collectable", numismatic supplies (this is the best) or hobby supplies. I decided, in my own mind, "collectables" could attract attention. I might mention, after knocking on wood, I have not lost a package since I started collecting world wide in 2002 but will add that GERMANY OPENS all packages coming in for customs tax purposes regardless of what you may have on the customs label!
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Member
United States
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The Truth always works for me and a lie give them the reason to do or act on your mailed Item. sender and person that will receive it can both be in hot water with a lie no mater how small.
That why I say truth!
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Posted 12/20/2006 5:48 pm
