PSA: Small Flat Rate Boxes

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by messydesk, May 14, 2016.

  1. messydesk

    messydesk Well-Known Member

    When using a USPS Small Flat Rate box, be sure to cover up the ends of the box where tab A folds into slot B using tape or a label. I can open up the end of one of these boxes, remove the contents, and re-close the box in 10 seconds or so. I imagine a thief working at the post office is just as good at this as I am. I also imagine you'd rather have your coins delivered than have to make an insurance claim.
     
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  3. cpm9ball

    cpm9ball CANNOT RE-MEMBER

    I always do!

    Chris

    PS. Note to self: Apply Gorilla Glue to all tabs when sending small Priority Flat Rate box to John. Better yet, enclose a brown recluse or black widow spider.;);)
     
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  4. messydesk

    messydesk Well-Known Member

    Do you really want me using fire and some accelerant to open your boxes?
     
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  5. baseball21

    baseball21 Well-Known Member

    Depends what kind of toning burning spider leaves :happy:
     
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  6. Cascade

    Cascade CAC Grader, Founding Member

    No need. Just institute a 30 day quarantine period on all submissions. Nothing like making people wait a month just for you to open their coins to stop any pestky type shenanigans ;)
     
  7. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Tape both ends and tape the fold. They just don't stay closed. It was designed by a government engineer. :)
     
  8. Paddy54

    Paddy54 Well-Known Member

    I've have always used these boxes, never had any issues. I've always completely tape the box, with packing tape.
    That way no worries about being tampered with.
     
  9. stldanceartist

    stldanceartist Minister of Silly Walks

    As a wise CT member once said,

    "Tape is WAY cheaper than coins."
     
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  10. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins Supporter

    Heck, anything I send out I tape the devil out of........just ask @PennyGuy......:)
     
  11. cpm9ball

    cpm9ball CANNOT RE-MEMBER

    It would be proof of tampering. Wouldn't it?

    Chris
     
  12. cpm9ball

    cpm9ball CANNOT RE-MEMBER

    Explain how tape keeps the devil out. Curious minds want to know.

    Chris
     
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  13. stldanceartist

    stldanceartist Minister of Silly Walks

    Oh, one more thing I just thought of - my PO has special Priority Mail packing tape that works well for these. If you ask nicely, they let you use it. Even cheaper.
     
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  14. PennyGuy

    PennyGuy US and CDN Copper

    True this... Wore out a builders knife blade one time. LOL :D
     
  15. cpm9ball

    cpm9ball CANNOT RE-MEMBER

    They all have it. They might even give you a roll if they like you.

    Chris:woot::woot:
     
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