Shipping a Raw Coin - Flip or 2x2

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by kanga, Jan 27, 2010.

  1. kanga

    kanga 65 Year Collector

    Which do you think would be a better holder for shipping a raw coin?
    In this case the raw coin would be a proof ASE.

    The flip would be one of the soft ones (PVC).
    But as I understand it that's okay for the short term.
    I would just have to caution the recipient to remove the coin upon receipt.

    The problem with 2x2's and dollar-sized coins is the narrow edges and the staples.

    Your opinion, please.
     
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  3. krispy

    krispy krispy

    Airtites all the way.

    place coin in a corrugated pressure sensitive merchandise wrap, insert in padded envelope and seal all.
     
  4. kanga

    kanga 65 Year Collector

    Certainly the best packaging option.
    I've got the corrugated pressure sensitive merchandise wrap and padded envelopes.
    But not the Airtites.
    And for only five ASE's I'm not going to try and get Airtites.
    I'll have to go with what I've got, flips or 2x2's.
     
  5. jody526

    jody526 New Member

    It doesn't make much difference.
    If staples are a concern, you can tape the edges of a 2x2.
    If you use a flip, try to prevent the coin from sliding around inside it by folding over the excess, and taping it down.
     
  6. mpcusa

    mpcusa "Official C.T. TROLL SWEEPER"

    As long as the coin is in a secure package (Corrugated Card Board) works well
    Enclosed in a 2x2 flip your good to go in the U.S.A most is a max of 3-4 days
    Coast to coast!
     
  7. ontime1969

    ontime1969 Junior Member

    I have yet to send any coins, but I have received many many raw coins in 2x2's and I have never had a problem with them. The only time I had an issue was a dime placed in a quarter 2x2 and it was moving around. So maybe make sure its the appropriate sized 2x2.
     
  8. Conder101

    Conder101 Numismatist

    If it is still in the capsule it comes in from the mint, it would be best to just leave it in that, unless you want to keep the capsule.
     
  9. WashQuartJesse

    WashQuartJesse Member Supporter

    If it is not in a capsule, based on the two choices, I'd say a Taped 2x2. No staples, no cutting (can just razor the tape), no sliding.
     
  10. A company that I buy from always sends in flips as you describe. Never a problem. TC
     
  11. PennyGuy

    PennyGuy US and CDN Copper

    I've used 2x2's and stapled on the corners, keeps the stapler away from the coin. Seemed to work well.
     
  12. quartertapper

    quartertapper Numismatist

    I as a mail order coin customer myself, I would prefer them in 2x2s over the PVC flaps. I just can't help but think that the moving around during shipping might rub off a bit of that DVC flip material and stay with it even after removal, causing problems down the road.
     
  13. Just Carl

    Just Carl Numismatist

    As already noted nothing wrong with a 2x2 as long as you tape the sides, not staple them. Unless those staples are flat, they could end up cutting the envelope giving way to being stolen. I would suggest taping the 2x2 inside two other pieces of cardboard hiding what it is.
     
  14. kanga

    kanga 65 Year Collector

    Another surprise.
    2x2's can't be used for ASE's.
    The dollar size 2x2 is cut for a silver dollar (38.1 mm).
    An ASE is 40.6 mm.

    So flips are my only choice.
    And particularly 2x2 flips, not 2.5x2.5 flips.
    The 2.5's will allow the ASE to slide around.
     
  15. krispy

    krispy krispy

    Don't you have the Proof coin's Mint capsule? Why don't you use that or another acrylic holder that will protect the proof coin better than a flip. This would also remove the possibility of PVC in a flip and not allow the coin to move in the holder. The minor investment in a better holder seems worth preventing any damage to the proof coin.
     
  16. kanga

    kanga 65 Year Collector

    Out of the 20 proof ASE's I have, I only have the original packaging (and COA's) for 15 of them.
    Can't remember why.
    Probably that's the way I bought them.

    I'm just packaging them up for sale.
    I'll include a note telling the new owners to remove the coins from the flips when they accept them.

    Just as an aside, I noticed several of the ASE's in their original packaging have the infamous "milk spots".
    Another pain.
     
  17. krispy

    krispy krispy

    Milk spots on PROOF ASE's???
     
  18. kanga

    kanga 65 Year Collector

    Yep.
    Didn't check them all but the '96 and '97 have them.
    Just to be sure I was IDing them correctly I looked at some of the Unc's and they look the same.
     
  19. krispy

    krispy krispy

    I personally have not yet seen any Proofs develop milk spots but would like to see an image if you have any to post. I returned some 2009 MS69 NGC slabbed ASE coins that arrived with spots. Pics of those here.
     
  20. kanga

    kanga 65 Year Collector

    Sorry, it took me a while to image an example.
    This is a scan, not a camera image, but to show the spots this worked fine.
    And this is not the worst example I have; it's just the first I imaged.
    Two obvious spots.

    [​IMG]

    The white specks are dust.
     
  21. krispy

    krispy krispy

    Thanks Kanga. Those are sure some nasty spots alright. A couple other question, did you receive this coin with visible milk spots or buy originally from the Mint or a dealer in what appeared to be pristine condition and these developed over time? The larger spot left of "T" in liberty appears to have a whiter speck in the center (unless that is dust) surrounded by the cloudy milk spot, anything noteworthy about that in hand? It's not some other foreign material on the coin that causes what looks like a milk spot is it? Thanks.
     
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