? on Sending a coin worth more than $25K to PCGS

KenzoT

I know there are all kinds of threads on the subject but I didn,t bother to read them because I never thought I'd need the info, but how do you send a Registered Mail worth more than $25,000 to PCGS?
Is hand delivery recommended and if so, where do you take them?

Yousri

Check David Hall answer here

Bochiman

Personally, if I had a coin worth that much, I would pay the $200-$500 airfare, a night or two in a $100-$200/night hotel, and enjoy a day or two down there while I hand delivered it.

That's as an individual collector, not as a business person. Now, if this is part of the hoard you are dealing with, I would still do that. Safer, feel better about it, etc. Small price to pay for peace of mind and especially since the coin's value is mostly pure profit for the owner.

Also, take some more down with you at the same time and it is even more worth it

mr1931S

I would hand deliver and wait for it to be graded.

Steve27

I agree with Ron (Bochiman), the only other alternative I would suggest, would be to take the coins to a show and drop them off with PCGS there.

KenzoT

What is the address to hand deliver? She will probably go that route and take a little vacation while waiting for the coins.

kranky

Contact PCGS and they will provide you with an address.

AbesNeighbor

I've sent them via registered mail and never, ever, had a problem. It is very secure. Someone must sign for the package every step of the way and you can track it to Newport Beach.

Dan

Bochiman

Dan,

I would agree that registered mail is secure but what is the limit?
Also, it takes a bit of time and if that were the case, for a coin that value, why not just go there and spend less than $1000 and have a small vacation?
Like I said, if this is a personal thing, that would be ideal. Take a coin worth >$25,000 (and some other coins), drop them off at PCGS, go back to the beach/hotel, enjoy California for a few days, head home (unless you paid for expedited service, and, for a coin that value, it would be worth it), and receive the coins.

Sounds cool to me

magikbilly

Hi,
in light of the posts about fingerprints etc. I guess I would have it properly photographed prior to grading IMHO. Just my .02

Billy

Bochiman

Why? So you can have a before and after of the coin?

Seriously, if it is going to get a print on it it will do it whether or not you have a photo.

ms70

It would be nice to have proof in order to hold someone's feet to the fire if it had to be conserved due to a print.

magikbilly

<< <i>Seriously, if it is going to get a print on it it will do it whether or not you have a photo. >>



Yes, that observation is true. Clutching an 8x10 glossy will not stop someone in another state from putting a fingerprint on a coin.



<< <i>It would be nice to have proof in order to hold someone's feet to the fire if it had to be conserved due to a print. >>



That is, obviously, what I meant.

Best,
Billy

ScarsdaleCoin

Reg mail is as secure as brinks.....I would say safer than carry in person...

ms70

<< <i>Reg mail is as secure as brinks.....I would say safer than carry in person... >>



Not really. They managed to loose, *ahem*, STEAL a registered package that I sent to PCGS worth $1,800. They paid off on the
insurance after a 30 day wait of course and that was it. I called the Postal Inspectors myself to get an investigation going. They
took the info & I never heard anything again.

Cladiator

Why not just go to the closest show where PCGS is and submit it in person at the show?

sliderider

I would go with an armored courier if you can't get to PCGS HQ yourself.

Conder101

I'd just send it Registered mail insured for their $25,000 maximum and get sublimental insurance for the balance of the value through a secondary company. that way you are fully covered and for a lot less money than the airfare and hotel costs would be for a hand delivered.

Barry

<< <i>I would hand deliver and wait for it to be graded. >>


Do they have discounted hotel rates for 45 day stays?

mr1931S

"Do they have discounted hotel rates for 45 day stays?"



I'm assuming one would get some kind of express service that one would pay accordingly for, with a 25K or more item.

Otherwise, hrh might consider building a hotel California on the beach (this could be heaven or it could be hell) for hand delivering clients to camp out at. Bring your SPF 45 sunblock. It's mai tai time.

saintguru

KRANKY answered the question. There is an address for hand delivery that is the actual address of their offices. Otherwise packages go to their drop point down the street. Call customer service and they will give instructions.