Best way to ship graded cards?

LWMM

I'm in the process of selling some, and would like to know the best way to protect/ship them.

bengineno9

Sandwhiched in between two pieces of cardboard and in a oversized bubble mailer. Or nicely packaged in a 300ct box or something similiar.

storm888

Here is how I do it.

1 or 2 cards.

Wrap each in paper, individually.

Wrap the single/pair in heavy cardboard.

Tape it all medium-tight.

Place in 6 X 9 bubble-mailer.

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More than 2 cards.

Small boxes, like PSA uses.

Bubble or peanuts.

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Everything goes with Delivery Confirmation and insurance.

Signature Conformation, if over $250.00.

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Works for me; so far, so good.

kcballboy

Plain white envelope with a 39 cent stamp. Make sure not to write the recipients address too legibly.

gumbyfan

<< <i>Plain white envelope with a 39 cent stamp. Make sure not to write the recipients address too legibly. >>



I don't even seal the envelope. It adds suspense.

1989FleerBillRipkencollector

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<< <i>Plain white envelope with a 39 cent stamp. Make sure not to write the recipients address too legibly. >>



I don't even seal the envelope. It adds suspense. >>



You forgot to mention what to write on the outside so they handle it with care ---VALUABLE BASEBALL CARD INSIDE-

66Starfire

stamp & sticky label on slab

Onlypsahockey

carrier pigeon!





j/k

Sandwich between slightly larger cardboard > Bubblewrap > Bubble mailer with Delivery Confirmation in US.

Good luck, Bob C.

Griffins

priority vhs size box from the post office, free for the asking.
wrap in a large square of bubble wrap, bind with 2 rubber bands (so the bubble wrap can be reused). Holds up to 10 cards.
tape up the box, $4.05 plus .50 delivery confirmation, it's to the buyer in 3 days or less.
Bulletproof.

Alfonz24

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<< <i>Plain white envelope with a 39 cent stamp. Make sure not to write the recipients address too legibly. >>



I don't even seal the envelope. It adds suspense. >>



You forgot to mention what to write on the outside so they handle it with care ---VALUABLE BASEBALL CARD INSIDE- >>



I write "CASH" on the outside so the carrier pays special attention.

1989FleerBillRipkencollector

I once received a package that said Do not Open. ??? Hmm me ? Carrier? ok Those same people probally have a bumper sticker that says -Do not hit.

SportsCardCollector

Griffins' method is the one to use. It works perfectly. The only thing I might add is putting the slab(s) between two thick pieces of cardboard before you bubble wrap them, just for added protection (I worry a lot). You probably don't need the cardboard, but since it doesn't add any cost (lots of empty boxes you can cut up), why not?

I've gotten graded cards shipped to me in every way imaginable, but the sellers who bubble wrap the slab and send it in a VHS-size priority mail box are the sellers I look to buy from again and again. As long as you clearly state in your listing that you are charging $4.55 for bubble wrap shipping in a priority mail box with delivery confirmation, buyers won't mind and they'll be happy that you are protecting the slab.

I haven't sold any graded cards yet (can't part with them) but if/when I do, they will all be sent using bubble wrap and those great priority mail boxes. Hats off to the postal service for coming up with those.

MooseDog

The key is to NOT use postage stamps on the package. By using either an online postage label (PayPal, Stamps.com, etc) or going to the Post Office counter and having them weigh and put a meter stamp, the package will avoid going through the cancelling machines so there is less chance of damage that way. If you insist on using stamps, go to the counter and ask the clerk to hand cancel the package, and that should also avoid the machines.

Southerncards

I like to reuse the box and packing peanuts from previously received submissions.

jeffcbay

I just use a 6"x6"x8" box, place the cards in Card Saver 1 sleeves, sandwich the cards between two slightly larger slabs of cardboard, place a rubber band around the cardboard, wrap that with bubble wrap and put it in the box. The biggest PAIN is wrapping the entire box in that tamper-proof paper tape. It sucks that you're not supposed to use plastic packing tape. I use that paper tape that you have to make wet to activate the adhesive. After that I write the Grading Method on each side of the box and ship it via USPS Express. I try to follow PSA's shipping specs.