Sending coins via USPS Express Mail

jessewvu

Has anyone had problems sending coins via USPS Express Mail? Would you feel comfortable sending coins to PCGS via Express mail that are worth more than you could insure them for? The cap on insurance is $5,000 for express and registered is not an option in this case.

cmerlo1

I have done it a couple of time w/no problems...it's just as fast as FedEx, it's cheaper, and they do insure coins...

Barndog

I typically don't have any coin emergencies that would require me to forego proper insurance.

RedneckHB

I send Express whenever I can. Package is insured and the speed makes the slight extra cost worthwhile.

BECOKA

I have not had any issues. The trick is I was able to use someone else's account info and they have private insurance.

ColonialCoinUnion

<< <i>Would you feel comfortable sending coins to PCGS via Express mail that are worth more than you could insure them for? The cap on insurance is $5,000 for express and registered is not an option in this case. >>



How would you feel if the package got lost?

19Lyds

Ya lost me...................why is Registered NOT an Option in this case?

If its speed, you can always go Registered Priority Mail.

I know some say it doesn't make a difference but I've always had very good results with Registered Priority.

BTW, I would NEVER, EVER send expensive coins without the proper amount of insurance. Ever. Its just like car insurance, you're never happy to pay it until that one time when you get hit or a deer runs out in front of you when you're doing 65mph on the Freeway!

All it takes is that one time for your parcel/package to get lost or damaged and you just won't be able to kick yourself long enough or hard enough!

Barry

If its speed, you can always go Registered Priority Mail.

Registered Prio Mail doesn't get you any speed over standard Registered. It just gets you the free packaging.


Personally, the only time I've sent coins Express Mail is on a dealers acct with his outside insurance. I would never use Express Mail, otherwise. It does NOT have the security that comes with Registered Mail.