Any tips on sending proof coins to PCGS?
bigbadchad777
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What is the safest way to package modern silver proof coins to send to PCGS?
It seems to me that those plastic flips can damage the appearance of them after a week of handling by the USPS! Can they be submitted in the original plastic capsules? Thanks, BBC...
It seems to me that those plastic flips can damage the appearance of them after a week of handling by the USPS! Can they be submitted in the original plastic capsules? Thanks, BBC...
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Russ, NCNE
whether they are in the original mint capsules or a flip, its a good idea to use something like a safe-t-mailer in addition. it helps stop them from sliding around and adds a little padding. try them at www.safetymailer.com.
al h.
I submit them in the mint plastic capsule, but don't bother putting them in a flip. They do that for me and it makes them easier to ship (inside padded envelopes packed in a USPS Priority Mailer)
I've never had any complaint or problems from PCGS about it. Even though I worry that I would use gloves to open them up and I know PCGS doesn't and I think I'd take more care in opening them then they would.
But I've have a few come back as 70's so I'll stick with what works for me.
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<< <i>put them in poly bags then put them in the plastic flips. >>
Never use polybags. Once I stopped using them and switched to SAFLIPS only, I haven't had even the slightest problem with proof coins.
Russ, NCNE
Where can you purcahse these Saflips at? I am thinking about possibly subitting a coin or two sometime, and don't want anything to happen to them.
Here's where I get mine.
Item #ETK-SF25-100, the 2.5x2.5 size.
Russ, NCNE
<< <i>Where can you purcahse these Saflips at? >>
PCGS also sells them in packs of 50 for $10
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<< <i>Where can you purcahse these Saflips at? >>
PCGS also sells them in packs of 50 for $10 >>
PCGS also gives them away when you submit at any major coin show.
<< <i>What about Mint proof sets? For instance, can the 5 coin statehood quarter set be submitted in the original case? >>
Yes.
Russ, NCNE
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<< <i>What about Mint proof sets? For instance, can the 5 coin statehood quarter set be submitted in the original case? >>
Yes.
Russ, NCNE >>
How would one go about submitting a set like that? How would you number each coin?
Russ, NCNE
<< <i>put them in poly bags then put them in the plastic flips >>
a foam pack over that and you'll have a PCGS bodybag
I hate it when you see my post before I can edit the spelling.
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<< <i>How would one go about submitting a set like that? How would you number each coin? >>
Black Sharpe marker, write the number on the coin itself! That way PCGS won't get confused!
al h.