Hi im trying to sell a couple cheap coins on ebay. A 1907 v nickel in VG and a 1944 s war nickel. As you can see these coins are about a $1.00 to a $1.50 each. I want to ship them and I am trying to decide if im going to put them in a plastic flip and send it in a envelope. The only other option is to charge the shipping which no one will pay. I also dont feel like paying someone to take my coin with free shipping. I would realy apreciate any help yall can offer.
As you say "cheap coins", when buying myself, I am satisfied to receive them in a 2x2 between two pcs of paste board taped in place and mailed in a envelope for first class postage. I usually don't bid on cheap coins that have more postage than the bid cost.
I just went ahead and listed them. 50 cent shipping its not reasonable to charge 3 bucks in shipping for a war nickel
I've received coins from sellers packaged like you described. I would add taping the sandwiched coin to copy paper and then fold and place paper into envelope. Also I would reinforce the edges of the envelope with Scotch clear packaging tape to avoid tearing. I had a seller in Sweden send me a loose coin (no flip) in a plain envelope and how it got to me was a miracle. When it showed up one end of the envelope was torn and how that loose coin didn't fall out was beyond lucky.
If you mail a coin in a letter, don't forget that there is a non-machineable/ rigid object surcharge and additional postage beyond the first ounce. In most cases, postage for a single coin in a first-class letter is 70 cents. https://postcalc.usps.com/
If you add a flip and then add cardboard your envelope gets thicker each time and might have trouble passing thru the postal equipment. As @dltsrq stated you'll end up with 'hand cancelling' your letter which increases your costs.
ill see in I can just tape a plastic flip to side. Ive done it before with Indian heads cents and buffalos.
