How not to make valuable shipped coins "suspicious"?

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Owle, Apr 23, 2012.

  1. Owle

    Owle Junior Member

    Generally I have heard the recommendation that when shipping coins and bullion discretion is critical for security purposes, so should we always write a person's name as the addressee and as the sender?

    Does a tantalizing piece of information on the outside of the parcel, like "rare coins inside" or "extremely valuable gold and platinum bullion" with graphics with gleaming colors cancel out insurance coverage, or other tell-tale indicators? Usually my insurer insists that covered coins be shipped "a box in a box" to get the coverage. But when using express shipping, this means at least an additional $10 over the envelope shipping. Is there any way around the extra charges? Thanks.
     
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  3. ikandiggit

    ikandiggit Currency Error Collector

    How important is it to you to receive what you ordered? Personally, I would spring for the 10 bucks to guarantee delivery of the item.
     
  4. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins

    Ya want to get 'em from point A to point B right? Do what the insurance company recommends.
     
  5. Conder101

    Conder101 Numismatist

    Sure, ship it by USPS and use their insurance.
     
  6. redwin117

    redwin117 Junior Member

  7. kruptimes

    kruptimes Member

    How about creating your own "special" return address labels such as "Owle's Legal Services" or "Owle's Appliance repair and parts" with your return address. Here's a link to Zazzle where you can create your own custom labels including picture downloads. Ta-Da !

    http://www.zazzle.com/custom/labels Under Create Labels, top right, click on Return Address Labels
     
  8. rickmp

    rickmp Frequently flatulent.

    Creating a dummy company is a good idea. Paying for the labels is not. You can make them with your own computer and printer with free templates from Avery.
     
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