Tips for shipping more expensive coins.

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Mr. Numismatist, Mar 11, 2026 at 4:36 PM.

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  1. Barney McRae

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    Reading between the lines.........that's a screaming "steal me" tip? If I am reading this right? I've had some HORRIBLE experiences with USPS in the past with coins. It was during 2024, at least 3 that never arrived. It's been better lately, I will say that.
     
    Barney McRae, Mar 12, 2026 at 11:46 PM
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  3. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    I've always worried about unconsciously putting a "Steal Me!" sign on my packages.

    I avoid any mention of "coins" or "numismatics", for example. Sent a package to Northeast Numismatics recently. I addressed it to "NEN". My friend runs WNC Coins. I always address his to either his name or to "WNCC".
     
    lordmarcovan, Mar 13, 2026 at 12:34 AM
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  4. Barney McRae

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    Whenever I ship coins to PCGS for grading, I take my chances and don't pay insurance on their way out but use Fed X. I've never had an issue and ship them to their physical address and not their PO box. Of course I have to pay insurance on there way back to me but that is required, but I have to sign for them on arrival. I trust USPS as far as I can toss an elephant. :muted:
     
    Barney McRae, Mar 13, 2026 at 1:28 AM
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  5. numist

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    Years ago I used to get coins from a dealer whose return address on the package was some business name "Auto parts" . He could ship rolls of coins anywhere and never have a problem.
     
    numist, Mar 13, 2026 at 1:31 AM
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