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Missing Express Mail Package
The attached coin was sent by Federal Express on Monday, September 22, 2014 and was last scanned in Memphis. The coin is still missing.
Anyone with information please contact:
Jeff Garrett 859-276-1551
or
Doug Davis 817-723-7231
The Numismatic Crime Information Center is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit
corporation. P.O. Box 14080 Arlington, Texas 76094.
The attached coin was sent by Federal Express on Monday, September 22, 2014 and was last scanned in Memphis. The coin is still missing.
Anyone with information please contact:
Jeff Garrett 859-276-1551
or
Doug Davis 817-723-7231
The Numismatic Crime Information Center is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit
corporation. P.O. Box 14080 Arlington, Texas 76094.
Coin's for sale/trade.
Tom Pilitowski
US Rare Coin Investments
800-624-1870
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I hope it turns out ok and is just misplaced. If stolen, I hope someone gets busted.
Whenever I see things like this, it makes me sad. It also makes me wonder, having recently sent a few coins using express mail, how they were packaged (wondering if it was similar to what I do)....
I just always try to learn and minimize potential issues.
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
I have sent many Express mail packages of coins worth over $ 5,000 a pop ...thinking Express mail was pretty secure..
No More US.Mail express.. .FedEx ...
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<< <i>Fed Ex and Express Mail are two different companies. The latter is the Postal Service. >>
the real fact is I send anything of value registered Mail...I have owned FedEx stock since it was in the 80s good stock but company bad some apple workers
<< <i>Registered mail gets stolen also, don't be fooled. >>
Very rarely. USPS is much more vigorous at investigating missing registered shipments. My USPS employed buddy says mail handlers pucker when they have to sign for custody of it and can't wait to pass it on to the next guy. Registered is also the only method that USPS will honor insurance claims for anything classified as bullion.
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Something like ship and insure, not postal insurance.
They cover the item and any damage while in transit.
<< <i>I strongly recommend that a person uses a third party insurance.
Something like ship and insure, not postal insurance.
They cover the item and any damage while in transit. >>
But is this a cost effective method for the occasional shipper of high value items?
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In this case I say yes.
If you ship 12 or more times a year I say get the insurance .
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<< <i>You tell me if it is cost effective?
In this case I say yes.
If you ship 12 or more times a year I say get the insurance . >>
coin value $$ 90,000.... wow
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<< <i>I strongly recommend that a person uses a third party insurance.
Something like ship and insure, not postal insurance.
They cover the item and any damage while in transit. >>
But is this a cost effective method for the occasional shipper of high value items? >>
You pay IIRC $44 for a membership to an organization. You tell them what you have and you must ship it they way they tell you to. If they say use the USPS then you must use the USPS. You only get a discount on the USPS insurance rates in that case. For expensive stuff, more often than not they will probably require you to use FEDEX o Express mail.
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<< <i>I strongly recommend that a person uses a third party insurance.
Something like ship and insure, not postal insurance.
They cover the item and any damage while in transit. >>
But is this a cost effective method for the occasional shipper of high value items? >>
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<< <i>Registered mail gets stolen also, don't be fooled. >>
I've been using it for forty years, maybe averaging 15-20 times per year. Never a problem. That's not to say something rarely goes missing but there's no comparison to other forms of shipping for security.
<< <i>What method of shipping does a third party insurer require? >>
Depends on what you pay!
The insurer we have used for nearly 2 decades ( Barb Wingo, NACA ) offers us both fedex and express mail. Once the postal carrier left a 1794 dollar I sent to NY on a snowbank next to the customers mailbox outside. In general the insurer requires us to have burglary, armed robbery etc and the shipping aspect is a small part of a larger package.
Coin's for sale/trade.
Tom Pilitowski
US Rare Coin Investments
800-624-1870
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<< <i>Registered mail gets stolen also, don't be fooled. >>
Very rarely. USPS is much more vigorous at investigating missing registered shipments. My USPS employed buddy says mail handlers pucker when they have to sign for custody of it and can't wait to pass it on to the next guy. Registered is also the only method that USPS will honor insurance claims for anything classified as bullion. >>
This. For high value items I go RM because it has the best track record of safe arrival, period. It's slow, but much safer. I do occasionally use Express Mail depending on the amount and if the recipient is in a well-served area. Lesser but still valuable items go Priority Mail insured with Signature Confirmation.
RIP Mom- 1932-2012
And the only way to send coins you don't want to lose imo
If it has value someone is working on a way to steal it.
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I agree on 2 of the 3......expensive? No.
Was it in a small box and put in an express mail envelope?
Express mail box itself?
Was the flap taped?
Could it have become opened in packaging (accidentally) and fallen out?
When I send, someone could still STEAL it, but anything accidental would still likely get to the recipient, or back to me....
I package in a small box, putting the mailing info on the outside (to: from and seal the box. I put the box in the express mail envelope and tape (I prefer using the registered mail tape) the flap.
I then address the package and mail directly from my local USPS. Note: inside each part of the package, I put a paper with the mailing info as well. All this has been overkill so far but really only takes me a couple of minutes extra.
If the package were to rip open or somehow get damaged, the box should survive with the info.
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
<< <i>still nothing about how it was packaged....
Was it in a small box and put in an express mail envelope?
Express mail box itself?
Was the flap taped?
Could it have become opened in packaging (accidentally) and fallen out?
When I send, someone could still STEAL it, but anything accidental would still likely get to the recipient, or back to me....
I package in a small box, putting the mailing info on the outside (to: from and seal the box. I put the box in the express mail envelope and tape (I prefer using the registered mail tape) the flap.
I then address the package and mail directly from my local USPS. Note: inside each part of the package, I put a paper with the mailing info as well. All this has been overkill so far but really only takes me a couple of minutes extra.
If the package were to rip open or somehow get damaged, the box should survive with the info. >>
At what point do you just drive it there yourself?
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<< <i>Registered mail gets stolen also, don't be fooled. >>
Very rarely. USPS is much more vigorous at investigating missing registered shipments. My USPS employed buddy says mail handlers pucker when they have to sign for custody of it and can't wait to pass it on to the next guy. Registered is also the only method that USPS will honor insurance claims for anything classified as bullion. >>
This. For high value items I go RM because it has the best track record of safe arrival, period. It's slow, but much safer. I do occasionally use Express Mail depending on the amount and if the recipient is in a well-served area. Lesser but still valuable items go Priority Mail insured with Signature Confirmation. >>
What he said....Minimal people involved with handling , using RM.
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