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OK, Who Here is Going to Fork Over $20 For the New Coin World Wrapper?

CoinosaurusCoinosaurus Posts: 9,637 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Received my Coin World today in a special wrapper with an invite to sign up for the "wrapped" version at $20 extra/year. Their selling points are that it is more secure and the contents aren't visible to the local postperson.

I don't like the idea, I thought it was a hassle to remove the wrapper, and I want to read the thing as soon as I get it.

Also, without the wrapper I can toss directly into the recycling bin w/o worrying about the extra garbage.

Not to mention that my postperson sees coin related mail pretty much every day and already knows whats going on if they want to.
Newman Numismatic Portal, www.NewmanPortal.org

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  • notwilightnotwilight Posts: 12,864 ✭✭✭
    Some people are very security oriented and would pay it in a minute. I use a private mail box for all business and coin related mail. I think that is a very good idea to offer it and let those who want it pay the extra costs of doing it. --Jerry
  • numobrinumobri Posts: 1,473 ✭✭✭


    Mine came today also, I'll pass.image


    Brian
    NUMO
  • kahokiakahokia Posts: 140 ✭✭
    I may purchase it! I think it would be comforting to know that my Coin World is warm and dry as it travels the world on its two-week journey to my post office box in Virginia.
    We are digging the pit of Babel.
    --Franz Kafka
  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,799 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I read my Coin World online. No way the post man will finger me. image
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
  • PTVETTERPTVETTER Posts: 5,993 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Coin World is sent to my shop!
    The big sign over the door says COIN SHOP!
    No hiding that fact, so why bother with the extra money?
    Pat Vetter,Mercury Dime registry set,1938 Proof set registry,Pat & BJ Coins:724-325-7211


  • lope208lope208 Posts: 1,960 ✭✭
    I don't receive Coin World (or NN anymore).
    But I can see how some would strongly consider this as an option.
    I'm sure they are responding to customer surveys, etc.
    which asked about the issue.

    Sounds like they are giving you the option, correct?
    That's nice to see from a company.

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  • messydeskmessydesk Posts: 20,136 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nope. Goes to my PO box with other coin-related stuff.
    John
    Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution
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  • BarryBarry Posts: 10,100 ✭✭✭
    Coin World blew it.

    If security were a concern due to the Coin mag arriving unprotected, you wouldn't be a current subscriber due to their current "unprotected" policy.

    If CW offered a "pay a little extra and we won't include the full-page scammer ads," I'd consider resubscribing.
  • notwilightnotwilight Posts: 12,864 ✭✭✭
    Also, many of those security minded people won't reply to a thread like this...
  • tahoe98tahoe98 Posts: 11,388 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Received my Coin World today in a special wrapper with an invite to sign up for the "wrapped" version at $20 extra/year. Their selling points are that it is more secure and the contents aren't visible to the local postperson.

    I don't like the idea, I thought it was a hassle to remove the wrapper, and I want to read the thing as soon as I get it.

    Also, without the wrapper I can toss directly into the recycling bin w/o worrying about the extra garbage.

    Not to mention that my postperson sees coin related mail pretty much every day and already knows whats going on if they want to. >>



    .....yeah i got mine also and saw the "offer" i think i might just go with the online only version! image
    "government is not reason, it is not eloquence-it is a force! like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master; never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action." George Washington
  • DeepCoinDeepCoin Posts: 2,781 ✭✭✭
    If Coin World REALLY wanted to protect collectors, they would not let full page advertisers sell cleaned, whizzed and thumbed coins as BU. They really need to clean up that portion of their product!!!
    Retired United States Mint guy, now working on an Everyman Type Set.
  • PTVETTERPTVETTER Posts: 5,993 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The two best places to buy cleaned, wizzed and thumbed coins is

    Ebay

    and the full page or pages ads in magizines not just coin world
    Pat Vetter,Mercury Dime registry set,1938 Proof set registry,Pat & BJ Coins:724-325-7211


  • LongacreLongacre Posts: 16,717 ✭✭✭
    We all should be trying to reduce our carbon footprints. Therefore, I hope that no one signs up for this option.
    Always took candy from strangers
    Didn't wanna get me no trade
    Never want to be like papa
    Working for the boss every night and day
    --"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
  • RichRRichR Posts: 3,884 ✭✭✭✭✭

    If this is a legitimate security issue, I think CW should include this option free of charge as a courtesy...but for $14 extra per year?!? Are they smoking dope? It's 12 plastic bags annually for goodness sake!

    Maybe for $1/year extra...sure...but $14...are you kidding me?!?
  • ksteelheaderksteelheader Posts: 11,777 ✭


    << <i>If this is a legitimate security issue, I think CW should include this option free of charge as a courtesy...but for $14 extra per year?!? Are they smoking dope? It's 12 plastic bags annually for goodness sake!

    Maybe for $1/year extra...sure...but $14...are you kidding me?!? >>



    12????????????????
  • BobSavBobSav Posts: 937 ✭✭✭
    The tin foil hat crowd might be interested.
    JMHO

    Bob
    Past transactions with:
    Lordmarcovan, WTCG, YogiBerraFan, Phoenin21, LindeDad, Coll3ctor, blue594, robkoll, Mike Dixon, BloodMan, Flakthat and others.
  • RebelRonRebelRon Posts: 544 ✭✭


    << <i>If Coin World REALLY wanted to protect collectors, they would not let full page advertisers sell cleaned, whizzed and thumbed coins as BU. They really need to clean up that portion of their product!!! >>

    MAN----You said a mouth full!image
  • bestdaybestday Posts: 4,242 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>The tin foil hat crowd might be interested.
    JMHO

    Bob >>



    Got my issue today ..nice bag ......but get issues at P.O . Box..Security yes, if get coins in the mail delivered at your home address , you might opt for the blue bag
  • RWBRWB Posts: 8,082 ✭
    I want mine slabbed!
  • 2ndCharter2ndCharter Posts: 1,687 ✭✭✭✭✭
    We all should be trying to reduce our carbon footprints. Therefore, I hope that no one signs up for this option.

    Well, in that case, I'm going to order a double wrapper!

    Member ANA, SPMC, SCNA, FUN, CONECA

  • fcloudfcloud Posts: 12,133 ✭✭✭✭
    I use a PO box, and they all know what kind of stuff comes in, so I won't be spending the additional amount to get the wrapped version.

    President, Racine Numismatic Society 2013-2014; Variety Resource Dimes; See 6/8/12 CDN for my article on Winged Liberty Dimes; Ebay

  • duck620duck620 Posts: 990 ✭✭✭✭
    Not me. Why would i give up my weekly torn coin world and mess up my collection.

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