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Best way to send a coin to Europe?

More specifically France in this case...

I assume registered mail, but just to check...

Thanks,

JD
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Robert A. Heinlein

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  • Yes, Registered is the best/safest way to ship a coin to France.
  • Give it to Al Gore, he seems to be spending lotsa time over there.

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  • Registered is definitely safest. Depending on the coin's value, a Global Priority Mail small flat rate pack (no insurance available) at $5.25 may be an economical option.

    Mark
  • RKKayRKKay Posts: 3,015 ✭✭✭
    Buy me a ticket, and I'll deliver it.image
  • Global express thru the usps?
    "Everyday above ground is a good day"

  • BarryBarry Posts: 10,100 ✭✭✭
    The maximum insurance for Registered is $44.86.

    If it's an expensive coin, I'd ship Air Parcel Post with (real) Insurance.
  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 45,301 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Give it to Al Gore, he seems to be spending lotsa time over there.

    morris <>< >>




    image
    I think he's running for President of France.




    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.

  • 291fifth291fifth Posts: 23,898 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Registered, but be aware of the insurance limitation and inform the buyer that the risk is his whether the coin is fully insured or not. I don't believe that international air parcel post can be used for coins per most countries postal regulations.
    All glory is fleeting.
  • HyperionHyperion Posts: 7,438 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Give it to Al Gore, he seems to be spending lotsa time over there.

    morris <>< >>




    image
    I think he's running for President of France. >>



    I thought he invented France.
  • I sent a coin book to Kuwait last Dec. Sent it the cheapest way I could and it still cost about $25
    and that was with no ins. Took about 3 weeks to get there but was received by a very happy YN. image
  • flaminioflaminio Posts: 5,664 ✭✭✭
    Best way? Hand carry it over image. You did say best, didn't you?
  • there are way too few people that send coins overseas...kudos to you!!! image
  • these people know what they are talking about image
  • au58au58 Posts: 1,288 ✭✭✭
    Do not be lulled into thinking that registered and insured provide the same measure of security once outside of the USPS. If the coin is not high value, use global priority. Additional coverage is a waste of money. If it is high value, and you cannot afford to lose it, don't ship it.
  • robertprrobertpr Posts: 6,862 ✭✭✭
    Instead of bubble wrap, use a white flag. Should the package become opened, it will still be handled with care and respect once the French discover the white flag within.
  • JDelageJDelage Posts: 724 ✭✭


    << <i>Instead of bubble wrap, use a white flag. Should the package become opened, it will still be handled with care and respect once the French discover the white flag within. >>



    Ouch!!! Eh there, I'm French! Zis is not very nice... image

    OK, the coin is sent. It's a 2005 AGE to celebrate the birth of my best friend's first child. Hopefully, it'll get there safely.
    "The greatest productive force is human selfishness."
    Robert A. Heinlein
  • BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Is Registered really an option? How could a sub 5 figure coin be shipped and insured?
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  • I just sent a coin to Germany. Send it registered but I add for a couple bucks signature confirmation. It's a pink card instead of the green. This way you do have proof the item was delivered.
  • messydeskmessydesk Posts: 19,642 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I just received a coin from the Vatican. It was sent registered and I had to sign for it here just like a domestic registered item. I don't know if the French postal system treats registered mail coming from outside France the same way USPS treats domestic registered mail, though. What's the coin worth? You can get third party insurance for international mailings without having to send by registered mail.
  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 45,301 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Give it to Al Gore, he seems to be spending lotsa time over there.

    morris <>< >>



    And let's hope he stays there. image

    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.

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