I'm kind of worried about a coin being shipped to me.... Updated Relief!!!

stman

A dealer that shipped a coin to me today shipped it Priority USPS insured mail. He told me after almost sending it to the wrong address that he used the Priority larger envelope made of cardboard. Didn't protect the NGC slab just threw it in there and that's it. This was a fairly expensive coin and when I mentioned he should use some bubble wrap at least, he replied he mainly does shows and not used to shipping coins.

I would think common sense would say to protect it with something. But my question is does it go through a machine? I don't think it does but I have to admit I'm a little worried about this. Thanks for any input.

Wanna take bets that it comes in good condition or not?

FC57Coins

I usually overstuff any coins I send out - doesn't make sense to risk loss or damage. A little care goes a long way!

Frank

Russ

No, that type of envelope doesn't get run through the machine, so at least one of the myriad ways the slab can be broken is eliminated. It'll probably arrive okay, but somebody should smack the seller upside the head.

Russ, NCNE

stman

<< <i>but somebody should smack the seller upside the head. >>



Yes that goes without saying. It really bothered me as this is the last coin I will buy for a little while. I almost smacked him with the phone when he said he wasn't used to shipping coins. Like I mentioned common sense shipping anything should say protect it. Maybe the only good part in my favor it is only coming from a couple hour drive away and not going to be going across country.

ksteelheader

Some people just seem to never get their brains in gear. Hope everything turns out OK.........Ken

jonesy

It should be okay.
Glenn

K6AZ

I hate when this happens. I have had so many problems with coins in mailers that everything I send out goes in boxes. Priority mailers don't go through the machine. The problem is, depending on how valuable the coin is, an enormous amount of postage with a blue insurance sticker. That package will have "steal me" written all over it. And since he tossed the slab in loose, all someone will have to do is slit a small portion of the mailer to get the slab out. Some of these sellers really need to use some common sense.

If the mailer shows up without the coin inside, refuse it. That will put the insurance claim on the seller only.

stman

<< <i>If the mailer shows up without the coin inside, refuse it. That will put the insurance claim on the seller only. >>



Probably good advice thanks. Something told me with this guy he wasn't going to pack it right, that's why I said for him to use Priority, but I said to use the small box that they have which protects it. If I had not mentioned Priority he probably would have thrown it in an envelope, then it would go through the machine.

Oh well, guess I'll shut my eyes for a couple days and hope for the best.

boz

Most accidents occur within 25 miles from home!! It is still being HANDLED by the U.S.P.S. I would say you have good cause to worry.

BigD5

Yeah, that's right. An improperly secured package is being handled by the USPS, and if something goes wrong you want to try to blame the USPS??? C'mon.
I can honestly say that the majority of the few glitches I've had through the post office have been caused by packaging errors and such. Only two times, that I can recall, has the post office actually made the error/accident.
Stman, I would be a bit worried, only because the postal workers tend to toss those cardboard envelopes around fairly liberally.
Good luck

K6AZ

<< <i>I would be a bit worried, only because the postal workers tend to toss those cardboard envelopes around fairly liberally. >>



That's exactly why I use the 4x4x4 cube boxes, 200lb burst. They would have to run one over with a forklift to damage it. Costs me a little more in postage, but all my buyers have been very happy with their coins being shipped in them, and I have yet to lose one or have anything damaged.

Conder101

<< <i>That's exactly why I use the 4x4x4 cube boxes, 200lb burst. They would have to run one over with a forklift to damage it. >>


I HAVE received those things after they have literally been run over by the forklift. So that can happen as well. I know, just what you wanted to hear.

K6AZ

Oh, I know. I used to occasionally haul mail Friday nights for a contractor, going from Richmond VA, to Norfolk, then up to the DC distribution center at Dulles. While I was waiting to be unloaded one night, a mailer slid off a full tub, just in time for the forklift to run over it. Didn't take long to figure out what was inside, at least a couple of bottles of perfume. Well, better than someone's coin!

stman

Hey thanks guys for making me feel better My main concern is the way they throw them around. Heck I've had the clerk mark fragile with his sticker before, as I walked out the door I saw him throw it across the room and land on the floor. Yeah, I'll sleep real good the next couple nights.

K6AZ

Seriously, I wouldn't worry about it. I have personal knowledge of how much pressure it takes to bust a slab, and unless it is ran over by said forklift, everything should be OK.

stman

Wheew, (stman wiping sweat from forehead) got lucky coin arrived safely today. Thanks for everybody's concern.

baccaruda

i think the first step is to put the package in one of those paint-can mixing machines. next it's shot out of a cannon onto a conveyor belt that has those big giant steel hammers coming down every two feet (like in the cartoons).

jonesy

How was it packed? was it safe.
Glenn