POLL: Whats the highest dollar amount coin you would send through the mail NOT insured?

gecko109

Lets say you were sending a gift, or something of a similar nature to a relative through the USPS. Even though you know there wont be any shenanigans on the receiving end, whats the highest dollar amount you would send before you decided you needed to insure the item?

tightbudget

$100 maybe $200 if I'm feeling cheap

FilthyBroke

Usually around $75, sometimes less.

zeebob

$500

Julian

In the last few months, I have sent out several hundred packages by US mail. All but one was delivered.

gecko109

<< <i>In the last few months, I have sent out several hundred packages by US mail. All but one was delivered. >>




But would you do this Julian?

SilverEagles92

I typically do not insure shipments. I sent $200 worth of coins to a boardster last week without insurance.

ambro51

I usually send valuable coins express mail, in the large envelope or the box.

Gets there the next day, I have tracking for all its stops. There is a token insurance that goes with the shipment at no charge.

never had a problem with express mail. $17.50 well spent.

mrearlygold

Everything goes ( in and out ) with insurance.

jessewvu

I've sent packages before with $15,000 in gold insured for $5,000 through USPS. I've never had a legitimate problem with USPS and I think insurance for anything valued under a few thousand dollars is for the paranoid.

stman

When I sell from my collection...... everything is fully insured with no exception. If I buy and it's not fully insured..... it's the last time I buy from that person, no exceptions.

Julian

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<< <i>In the last few months, I have sent out several hundred packages by US mail. All but one was delivered. >>




But would you do this Julian? >>



Everything is packaged and protected from damage.

shark1970

have done $500 a few times, with signature confirmation.


-the lurker

coinpictures

Anything above about $20 I insure (and anything of any value sold on eBay). Of course I'm using a 3rd-party insurer, so it's more cost-effective than USPS insurance...

thisnamztaken

<< <i>Usually around $75. >>



Ditto!

MFH

One of my dealers sends Express Mail
- and has a separate insurance policy -
and when I send things to them, I use his account.

I'm expecting a valuable coin this afternoon and I
feel confident there won't be any problems.