Safest Way to Move Large Collection Across Country?

C0inCollect0r

Hi folks,

I was just wondering if any of you have had the experience of moving a large high value collection across the country. Is it best to try to simply ship it in multiple Registered USPS Packages? Is there some type of moving service that specializes in this type of thing and/or insures the collection in transit?

Any advice would be appreciated.

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MsMorrisine

I took the risk to move mine in a day by a rental van. I probably would not do that again despite it going well.

For across country, without a doubt use an armored car service.

mozin

How does the Brinks company across the country work? What does it cost?

DIMEMAN

By car.

BryceM

It depends. If it's a rather bulky collection, I agree that Brinks would be the best option. Taking it with me or hiding it among other possessions would be my last choice.

ms70

If you live in a small town & are friendly with the cops, hire one of them. The retired guys are always looking for work. Active & retired can carry their firearm in any state now.

slimedog

good suggestions. Here is how I did it.

While not containing great rarities, my collection was pretty large at the time we moved across the country. Everything fit into 2 carry-on size rolling suitcases and my brother made the trip with me. We traveled by car and were armed. While en-route we never left the car unattended while getting gas, rest stop breaks and we used drive thru's for food. At night we took every thing into the room and barred the door. We made it with no issues and I bought him a first class air fare back home.

CuKevin

<< <i>Brinks. >>



Never done it myself, but if your collection is high value, I definitely would.

GoBust

Brinks is terrific and quite reasonable. Its takes two days for delivery usually. You tell them shipment weight, dimension and insurance value and they provide a quote. Easy to set up account by email. I've used it several times and its very stress free.

WTCG

Armored courier service like Brinks is the best option. Cost depends on total declared value and weight.

GreyFox

I actually have quite a lot of experience moving high-dollar coins. By far the easiest way is on the airplane. Granted, I am a flight attendant for a major US carrier, but I still go through security just like everyone else. I have done 50k+ in certified gold, 400 ounces of silver bars (that got hand-inspected...but they didn't bat an eyelash)(and my GOD it was HEAVY!) and more. I use a lockable black Pelican case. Certified coins are by far the easiest, as really TSA doesn't have any clue what to make of them.

Remember, the 10k+ cash rule applies only to international flying. You may move as much as you want in collectibles and bullion around on airplanes so long as it doesn't present any security prohibitions.

ricko

I have done it twice. I pack them carefully, and without identification, in cartons labeled 'PBO' (packed by owner). They all get numbered and put on the moving van. Then they move securely and safely (providing you have chosen a reputable carrier) to your new destination. Works like a charm. Cheers, RickO

kranky

I like the concept of using Brinks but what happens at the destination? Does an armored car pull into the driveway at your new location for all the neighbors to witness?

keets

it's as easy as 1-2-3..................one reliable car, two reliable friends and three reliable guns.

CoinRaritiesOnline

<< <i>I like the concept of using Brinks but what happens at the destination? Does an armored car pull into the driveway at your new location for all the neighbors to witness? >>



The don't pick up or deliver at residential addresses.

kranky

<< <i>They don't pick up or deliver at residential addresses. >>



Interesting. I guess it would work to pick up at the Brinks facility near the destination.

BAJJERFAN

<< <i>it's as easy as 1-2-3..................one reliable car, two reliable friends and three reliable guns. >>



Frankly, if one plans his route to avoid major metro areas one should be ok. Make sure you don't speed and that all lights on your vehicle work. In other words, don't give anyone a reason to stop you. You have more to fear from being stopped and your coins likely impounded than you do of getting robbed.

TwoSides2aCoin

I would tell you the guy's name but then he would have me eliminated.
Hint: He transports by Kawasaki.

Smittys

<< <i>Brinks. >>



Brinks sucks if you have any quantity, when moving my shop, they never even gave me a quote.

Smittys

PS I just hauled 3/4 of my shop's coin inventory in my personal van, cost 125.00 extra in insurance from my shop's insurance company. IE Huge Woods , Lloyds of London.
Took it inside each motel stop. Had my Wife with me. Never left it alone. & LARGe boxes full of coins.
sent 150K in six large flat rate express boxes through USPS.
Everything got here safe and all covered by insurance.
Additional cost to me 125.00 in additions to my normal shop coverage on coins.
Quick easy and would do it again.
Registered is slow slow slow and expensive .
Brinks is a joke , unless you're someone like Heritage
PM me for any questions

Smittys

<< <i>it's as easy as 1-2-3..................one reliable car, two reliable friends and three reliable guns. >>



Problem with guns is some states take em away if you get pulled over and you go to Jail.
Which is a joke in my opinion but the Law

darktone

Are we talking about a multi million dollar collection or just a large quantity of mint sets from the 80's?

ColonelJessup

<< <i>it's as easy as 1-2-3..................one reliable car, two reliable friends and three reliable guns. >>



Love this poster, but here, to the East Coast progressive, that previous remark, even as a joke, seems more a transmutation of philosophy, persona and penis into a form of "security plan". Such a plan, while personally satisfying to those enamored of the late great Marion Morrison, doesn't fit well with 20th century security concerns. 'Cause this ain't "Stagecoach". Late-breaking news.. It's actually the 21st century.

I wonder how many commenting have actually had some experience being involved arranging transportation of financially significant valuables.

So shut your pie-holes and listen to someone who's shipped millions of dollars of coins over the years (just like every major dealer in the nation). I know plenty of successful non-Coastal down-home boys who are big-city smart. The poster who made the point about Brinks home service was a dealer, speaking with the voice of many collectors he knows, but if you have enough value to need Brinks, you gotta have a safe deposit box (or two). Brinks knows the way.

This is not about being strong, this topic is about being SAFE. Cutting the odds on potential losses. This topic is about being SMART, or perhaps just shrewd. This is not about feeling strong in the face of trouble, but about avoiding it.

A little grandiose, perhaps, to think we can take on (and control) the world more than 10 feet away. Try less rhetoric and more analysis of the problem at hand.

Libertarians stop at red lights. Reductio ad absurdum? You betcha ! Enlightened self-interest? You betcha ! . . . .

"Large" and "valuable" are relative, but think about your family and the inconveniences they will experience paying off your headstone. Google "Blaise Pascal wager" and calculate your odds. . . .

Lakesammman

Large?? How large?

High value?? How high??

Cross Country?? Like, NY to LA or Memphis to Louisville??

blu62vette

Dont tell anyone, drive safe, take it in the hotel with you. If you stop be quick, when you eat keep it in sight. Best case, travel with a buddy.

Tiny

With some heavily armed real good friends. A couple of coolers with food and beverages.
And most important, Don't Make Any STOPS! Except for gas.

ColonelJessup

<< <i>PS I just hauled 3/4 of my shop's coin inventory in my personal van, cost 125.00 extra in insurance from my shop's insurance company. IE Huge Woods , Lloyds of London.
Took it inside each motel stop. Had my Wife with me. Never left it alone. & LARGe boxes full of coins.
sent 150K in six large flat rate express boxes through USPS.
Everything got here safe and all covered by insurance.
Additional cost to me 125.00 in additions to my normal shop coverage on coins.
Quick easy and would do it again.
Registered is slow slow slow and expensive .
Brinks is a joke , unless you're someone like Heritage
PM me for any questions >>



Really excellent points, Practical points. And it can be quick and easy. I'm thinking you might contact the rep for your SDB insurance and see about a special rider for any personally-carried transport of unusually (for you) high value. Surely available from Hugh Wood (looks great after losing 40 lbs) NACA and likely Cleland. And/or whoever it is from whom you can get SDB insurance via ANA or other sources.

First world problem, sure. I just took a $250,000 coin on consignment to Baltimore. That's over my carry limit for an individual item. Rider for three days? $200. No brainer.

Cross-country, right? One or two times in your life you'll be doing that? Not to a show a day away. 'Cause that's a whole different topic from what was asked.

Flying from Atlanta? Security service providers have raised their rates for those using ATL due to the newly-increased actuarially-computed probability of being caught in the cross-fire of a responsible citizen this side of the ATL gate departure security checkpoint. I don't know what happens if you're in a bar in GA with a righteous citizen, but coverage for your inventory/collection may go up in this specific circumstance. I think the same coverage is available if you want to take the coins to church. . . .