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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;calcol, post: 25259940, member: 77639&quot;]Informative thread, thanks Larry.</p><p><br /></p><p>I think some collectors know deep down that their coins aren’t worth all that much.&nbsp; But they are happy to think the collection is great and don’t want the bubble to burst by selling any.</p><p><br /></p><p>Actually, these days, you don’t have to use the old soak-it-in-water paper tape with threads in it for registered mail.&nbsp; There are self-adhesive paper tapes that are acceptable.&nbsp; The big deal about not using plastic tape is the ink from the clerk’s stamp might not stick to it, and masking tape is too weak.&nbsp;&nbsp; I use Intertape (Intertape Polymer Group, aka IPG) 9341 Kraft Paper Carton Sealing Tape, which meets USPS requirements.&nbsp; See the pic.&nbsp; Available on Amazon and elsewhere.&nbsp; I was introduced to it by a postal clerk and have shown it to other clerks who were grateful to know about it.&nbsp; Always take the roll with you to the PO in case you encounter a clerk who is unfamiliar with it or in case some additional taping is needed.</p><p><br /></p><p>The entire registered parcel does not need to be covered with tape, just the seams and all printing on the cardboard including logos.&nbsp; Shipping and return addresses should be written on the cardboard or tape.&nbsp; Separate address labels are not allowed.</p><p><br /></p><p>I use private insurance.&nbsp; One advantage is I write zero for value on the registered paperwork.&nbsp; I’ve had clerks ask why I’m shipping something of no value via registered mail when there are cheaper alternatives.&nbsp; I tell them there are business papers inside (not a lie) which have no intrinsic value but need to get to the destination without fail. </p><p><br /></p><p>Some clerks will try to sell you faster delivery postage, like priority or express.&nbsp; Usually these won’t result in faster delivery because registered goes at its own speed due to security measures.</p><p><br /></p><p>Cal</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1611253[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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