Getting ready to submit to PCGS!

Brianruns10

I've been collecting, eh, about 15 years. Up til then, I've been pretty much preferred raw coins, except for heavily faked stuff (1909-S VDB, 1916-D etc.). Now, I'm working on putting together a certified set of indian quarter eagles-my first foray into gold. So, I plan to submit a very nice piece I bought a while back, along with a 1922-Plain, and a few others. Getting to my question-this is my first time at submission, so does anyone have any tips or advice they can offer? Especially, does anyone have advice on ensuring my coins actually get to PCGS, and not the hands of lucky postal worker? I would appreciate any help you all can offer.
Best,
BR

LucyBop

Cat, send your coins Registered mail.....

This is the safest way to go...... Registered mail has to be signed for by the postal employees, it is always locked.... a paper trail does exists should something happen.....

I would use a box..... I often use the smaller priority mail boxes that the PO gives for free. You must completely wrap them up in paper tape... Not the rubbery stuff found in most stores, your local PO can probably give you some or show you exactly what you need...

the PO stamps a date stamp all over the package which is covered in paper tape, this makes it very diffulcult for a PO worker to open the package then re-seal it...


Use Saflips for your coins, and these need to be secured shut, I buy little labels at my local Wallgreens and these labels allow for me to write the submission number and the PCGs coin number on them and secure the Saflip so the coin will not fall out. Carefully package the coins into the box in a manner where they will not come into contact with each other... I use fine bubble wrap.....

Get those puppies submitted then wait.......

Russellp23

Another good question I don't have to ask, thanks Lucy!

MSD61

Be bop a lula!!