Yeah Both coins are sitting in the bottom of the Anaheim Post Office Coke machine, but I can't get them to check that. Changed the title from lost to stolen since I knew from day 2 they were gone. Everyday when I think about them I remind myself with all the other things going on in this world my stolen 2 coins really mean nothing. Members on this board are going to the fun show and offered to try to help me locate 1 of those coins and thats really what this place is all about.Thanks. For now I have several other coins that need to be graded but Its going to take alot more time before I mail any of my coins to our host again. No word at all from the PO and filed the claim and will wait and see if I get the amount I insured them for...............Thanks for the support Enjoy Ok Mail came today and of course they denied my claim and sent a check for 20.35 . I paid 18.65 including ins so I guess they decided my 2 quarters are worth 1.70
PCGS USED to send returns back via registered for all packages. Then, they realized they could save money by going signature required and their private insurance would more than make up for the difference. Since then, I ship via priority with no insurance. Most shipped like that was about $15K. Otherwise I'll use registered, no insurance. Signed for at EVERY station. Most secure/watched packages in the USPS. Yes, anything can happen. Every package shipped reached destitination arrived. Most sent to PCGS was over $100K uninsured, registered, and arrived safe and sound. Listed package at true value, returned by PCGS with prioirity, no insurance, arrived no insurance. Then tok a bigger risk than me. But, PLEASE, if valuable in ANY was, use registered. Had hundreds coins valued at over $1000 sent from myself and others with no loses what so ever. Good luck!!!
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<< <i>Ok Mail came today and of course they denied my claim and sent a check for 20.35 . I paid 18.65 including ins so I guess they decided my 2 quarters are worth 1.70 >>
Not that this will help much, but they decided your 2 quarters were worth $20.35 as the insurance paid to you does not include the cost of the original postage/insurance charge.
<< <i>Ok Mail came today and of course they denied my claim and sent a check for 20.35 . I paid 18.65 including ins so I guess they decided my 2 quarters are worth 1.70 >>
Not that this will help much, but they decided your 2 quarters were worth $20.35 as the insurance paid to you does not include the cost of the original postage/insurance charge. >>
This letter is in response to the insurance claim refernced above. Based on our investigation your claim has been Approved, HOWEVER It has been paid at a lesser amount than requested as indicated here. Amount requested 1000.00 Payment Amount 15 dollars. ( Yes I will mail off the appeal after the holidays and wonder if I should also send that check back) Looking at my receipts they did refund the 5.35 I paid for the priority box and did not refund the insurance, which means they think my quarters were worth 15.00 ..................Not cashing that check.....
It appears that they are treating your claim as a "cash or currency" claim, which I believe is limited to $15. They need to be hit over the head with a 2x4 and told that your claim is for numismatic items and should be valued accordingly.
Do you have images of the coins and supporting documentation to suggest that they are worth $1,000 or more? Documentation such as published price guides, auction results, invoices or ebay sales can support your claim for $1,000. The USPS will sell you as much insurance as you like, but they do not generally pay out on the insurance beyond what can be established as the market value of the coins. If you can show that the coins were worth at least $1,000 then you have a very good chance of receiving a full insurance payout, but if you have no supporting evidence then you will likely be denied the appeal. Good luck.
<< <i>It appears that they are treating your claim as a "cash or currency" claim, which I believe is limited to $15. They need to be hit over the head with a 2x4 and told that your claim is for numismatic items and should be valued accordingly. >>
Yup.
I ran into this a few years back on a claim for a lost half cent in a PCGS slab. Someone in the claims department filed it under "cash and currency" rather than "collectible coins".
That is THE KEY determiner of the nature (and amount) of the claim. Call USPS claims and work your way up the bureaucratic ladder. It took me an hour or two on the phone, but ultimately I was able to have the claim categorization changed and received a check in the full amount of my claim. It shouldn't have been necessary, as I had supplied documentation and photos of the coin & slab in question. However, keep in mind that these are not rocket scientists, and they know nothing about coin collecting. "It looks like a coin, so it's cash or currency."
OP: You initially stated your claim was denied, hence my original reply above. It was not denied, rather it was paid, but under the wrong category of merchandise.
<< <i>Do you have images of the coins and supporting documentation to suggest that they are worth $1,000 or more? Documentation such as published price guides, auction results, invoices or ebay sales can support your claim for $1,000. The USPS will sell you as much insurance as you like, but they do not generally pay out on the insurance beyond what can be established as the market value of the coins. If you can show that the coins were worth at least $1,000 then you have a very good chance of receiving a full insurance payout, but if you have no supporting evidence then you will likely be denied the appeal. Good luck. >>
Price guide value was over 3500 and sent them a letter from a board member (coin dealer) plus my local dealer saw both coins in hand and knows the one was at least a proof 66, I sent them his number and address. I have also sent them the link to my other thread that does show the only picture I had of the 500 coin. I talked to the head of claims in Washington and he told me this would happen 2 appeals-denials and than it goes to his office, and he has told me he understands where I am coming from already and the proof I have. Thanks for the advice and will see what happens with the first appeal. tom
<< <i> I talked to the head of claims in Washington and he told me this would happen 2 appeals-denials and than it goes to his office, and he has told me he understands where I am coming from already and the proof I have. Thanks for the advice and will see what happens with the first appeal. tom >>
Right On! Good luck, bro! Take it to the top! I hear these guys at the top in Washington crumble like stale cookies! Good job, well done.
Another example of the postal insurance scam at work...hope you can get the true value of your claim. It's absurd that the PO will take your money to insure the package to its valued amount and when it is lost because someone from one of their facilities STOLE the coins they determine that the coins are worth nothing more numismatically than coin silver. Sickening.
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
<< <i>It appears that they are treating your claim as a "cash or currency" claim, which I believe is limited to $15. They need to be hit over the head with a 2x4 and told that your claim is for numismatic items and should be valued accordingly. >>
Yup.
I ran into this a few years back on a claim for a lost half cent in a PCGS slab. Someone in the claims department filed it under "cash and currency" rather than "collectible coins".
>>
It would have been interesting to have them send you a check for 1/2 cent.
Bummer that the USPS makes the claims process such a hassle. If it were easier though there would be lots of USPS employees out of jobs though
Just keep going through the process and hopefully you get paid on the insurance that you paid for as the guy in Washington told you. Of course, it's not as good as the graded coins, but it's your money!
UPDATE. Second Claim Denied............... Amazing the numbers I told them to call to verify some of the info,( Like PCGS and local Dealer) they Never even called. So its off to Washington DC To the Vice President & Consumer Advocate. Hopefully this is the gentleman that I have already talked too. I called his office this morning and will hopefully hear back from him on the next step of filing claim number 3. Surprised they did not send back the check for 20.35........Enjoy
<< <i>UPDATE. Second Claim Denied............... Amazing the numbers I told them to call to verify some of the info,( Like PCGS and local Dealer) they Never even called. So its off to Washington DC To the Vice President & Consumer Advocate. Hopefully this is the gentleman that I have already talked too. I called his office this morning and will hopefully hear back from him on the next step of filing claim number 3. Surprised they did not send back the check for 20.35........Enjoy >>
you also need to complain about the ambiguity in the insurance portion of the domestic mail manual. he would not need to get involved if it were clear.
Another reason why I have private insurance and only send via express for high value items. And when I send to PCGS, I write PCG rather than the entire thing. That way is someone googles it a coin site won't pop up!
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So, basically, this thread illustrates the postal service is conducting a huge scam by collecting money for insurance with little if any inclination to pay out even in the case where one of their own employees stole the item inside! Outrageous! No wonder people rationalize tring to beat the system--the system is corrupt!
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
<< <i>So, basically, this thread illustrates the postal service is conducting a huge scam by collecting money for insurance with little if any inclination to pay out even in the case where one of their own employees stole the item inside! Outrageous! No wonder people rationalize tring to beat the system--the system is corrupt! >>
Ah yes, going to extremes when citing examples, in order to try to come off as cool.
Actually, I feel for Tommy and hope this resolves in his favor, but there are enough folks that have posted in thread after thread that the post office did pay off their claims that your post above is just silly and sad.
This happened to me: they lost a gold coin (1oz) and tried to claim it was cash and currency. I called my congresswoman and had my second appeal granted. took 8 months. Here's what finally worked: Call your congressman- this is their responsibility to advocate for you in the federal post office!
<< <i>Another reason why I have private insurance and only send via express for high value items. And when I send to PCGS, I write PCG rather than the entire thing. That way is someone googles it a coin site won't pop up! >>
Any suggestions on private insurance companies to use?
<< <i>Another reason why I have private insurance and only send via express for high value items. And when I send to PCGS, I write PCG rather than the entire thing. That way is someone googles it a coin site won't pop up! >>
Any suggestions on private insurance companies to use? >>
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<< <i>I ALWAYS cover the entire box in brown tape just to be sure that I overkill the safety aspect of the registered mail.
Sure, it is slow unless you add the priority mail component to it.
But with the double box concept, it is quite safe.
With a single coin sometimes overnight express mail works (not FedEX) but can be much more expensive. >>
Registered Mail goes at it's own pace. It doesn't matter if it is priority or not. >>
Registered is charged at the Priority rate if over 13 oz. Still travels at the same speed. For registered mail, priority is just a fee based on weight. If under 13 oz. never pay extra for priority.
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<< <i>So, basically, this thread illustrates the postal service is conducting a huge scam by collecting money for insurance with little if any inclination to pay out even in the case where one of their own employees stole the item inside! Outrageous! No wonder people rationalize tring to beat the system--the system is corrupt! >>
Ah yes, going to extremes when citing examples, in order to try to come off as cool.
Actually, I feel for Tommy and hope this resolves in his favor, but there are enough folks that have posted in thread after thread that the post office did pay off their claims that your post above is just silly and sad. >>
No, what is "silly and sad" here is that Tommy has to spend all this extra time and energy to receive (hopefully) the benefit of a claim that should have already been paid in full by now under the circumstances.
This is not the first time that the post office has attempted to renege on paying out for a package that was either lost or stolen (in this case by one of its own employees! ).
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
<< <i>I ALWAYS cover the entire box in brown tape just to be sure that I overkill the safety aspect of the registered mail.
Sure, it is slow unless you add the priority mail component to it.
But with the double box concept, it is quite safe.
With a single coin sometimes overnight express mail works (not FedEX) but can be much more expensive. >>
If you use a Flat Rate box you can't cover up the words Flat Rate box or you will lose the benefit of the flat rate savings. Registered mail is nothing more than first class mail with extra security added to it. First class rates apply up to 13 ounces. Priority rates kick in above 13 ounces. Their site does state that priority mail is expected to be delivered in 2 days as opposed to 3 days for 1st class.
<< <i>I ALWAYS cover the entire box in brown tape just to be sure that I overkill the safety aspect of the registered mail.
Sure, it is slow unless you add the priority mail component to it.
But with the double box concept, it is quite safe.
With a single coin sometimes overnight express mail works (not FedEX) but can be much more expensive. >>
If you use a Flat Rate box you can't cover up the words Flat Rate box or you will lose the benefit of the flat rate savings. Registered mail is nothing more than first class mail with extra security added to it. First class rates apply up to 13 ounces. Priority rates kick in above 13 ounces. Their site does state that priority mail is expected to be delivered in 2 days as opposed to 3 days for 1st class. >>
This is correct as I believe you cannot even request first class for a package heavier than 13oz. as they will automatically bump it to priority mail.
Personally, I use Express for any high value package as its quickness through the system limits the chance of loss or damage and insurance for higher amounts is also much cheaper (though obviously the base rate is higher). Express is also the only method of usps shipping with guaranteed tracking.
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
<< <i>Edited. OP's insurance claim was NOT denied, but rather paid under "cash & currency" limits rather than "collectible coins". >>
This whole discussion on the insurance claim boils down to the above.
It's up to OP to prove to USPS that the two raw quarters were collectible coins. Buying $1000 insurance is not enough. At best, I'd say he may get his $190 purchase price provided he has a receipt.
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<< <i>I use "Ship and Insure"; pretty user friendly, apparently run out of Steinmetz's office. Question: GC and Teletrade will ship priorities, etc. in a flat rate priority envelope even $20 gold coins. Apparently their insurance covers it, but S & I requires box in a box for coverage which with the USPS system requires a lot more packing and significant more expense. Does Hugh Wood cover priority envelopes? I've had only one claim so far for a non-numismatic item.
In my experience, as well as common sense indications, express parcels move so quickly usually; thefts would more likely take place when you have one worker alone in a room who could go through parcels on a shelf on the weekend. >>
Teletrade, last time I had a package of theirs go missing, paid out immediately, as they self-insure.....not sure if thats still SOP with them.
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<< <i>Any updates Tommy? >>
Yeah Both coins are sitting in the bottom of the Anaheim Post Office Coke machine, but I can't get them to check that. Changed the title from lost to stolen since I knew from day 2 they were gone. Everyday when I think about them I remind myself with all the other things going on in this world my stolen 2 coins really mean nothing. Members on this board are going to the fun show and offered to try to help me locate 1 of those coins and thats really what this place is all about.Thanks. For now I have several other coins that need to be graded but Its going to take alot more time before I mail any of my coins to our host again. No word at all from the PO and filed the claim and will wait and see if I get the amount I insured them for...............Thanks for the support Enjoy
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<< <i>Ok Mail came today and of course they denied my claim and sent a check for 20.35 . I paid 18.65 including ins so I guess they decided my 2 quarters are worth 1.70
Not that this will help much, but they decided your 2 quarters were worth $20.35 as the insurance paid to you does not include the cost of the original postage/insurance charge.
<< <i>
<< <i>Ok Mail came today and of course they denied my claim and sent a check for 20.35 . I paid 18.65 including ins so I guess they decided my 2 quarters are worth 1.70
Not that this will help much, but they decided your 2 quarters were worth $20.35 as the insurance paid to you does not include the cost of the original postage/insurance charge. >>
This letter is in response to the insurance claim refernced above. Based on our investigation your claim has been Approved, HOWEVER It has been paid at a lesser amount than requested as indicated here. Amount requested 1000.00 Payment Amount 15 dollars. ( Yes I will mail off the appeal after the holidays and wonder if I should also send that check back) Looking at my receipts they did refund the 5.35 I paid for the priority box and did not refund the insurance, which means they think my quarters were worth 15.00 ..................Not cashing that check.....
I used to be famous now I just collect coins.
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<< <i> Payment Amount 15 dollars >>
It appears that they are treating your claim as a "cash or currency" claim, which I believe is limited to $15. They need to be hit over the head with a 2x4 and told that your claim is for numismatic items and should be valued accordingly.
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<< <i>It appears that they are treating your claim as a "cash or currency" claim, which I believe is limited to $15. They need to be hit over the head with a 2x4 and told that your claim is for numismatic items and should be valued accordingly. >>
Yup.
I ran into this a few years back on a claim for a lost half cent in a PCGS slab. Someone in the claims department filed it under "cash and currency" rather than "collectible coins".
That is THE KEY determiner of the nature (and amount) of the claim. Call USPS claims and work your way up the bureaucratic ladder. It took me an hour or two on the phone, but ultimately I was able to have the claim categorization changed and received a check in the full amount of my claim. It shouldn't have been necessary, as I had supplied documentation and photos of the coin & slab in question. However, keep in mind that these are not rocket scientists, and they know nothing about coin collecting. "It looks like a coin, so it's cash or currency."
OP: You initially stated your claim was denied, hence my original reply above. It was not denied, rather it was paid, but under the wrong category of merchandise.
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<< <i>Do you have images of the coins and supporting documentation to suggest that they are worth $1,000 or more? Documentation such as published price guides, auction results, invoices or ebay sales can support your claim for $1,000. The USPS will sell you as much insurance as you like, but they do not generally pay out on the insurance beyond what can be established as the market value of the coins. If you can show that the coins were worth at least $1,000 then you have a very good chance of receiving a full insurance payout, but if you have no supporting evidence then you will likely be denied the appeal. Good luck. >>
Price guide value was over 3500 and sent them a letter from a board member (coin dealer) plus my local dealer saw both coins in hand and knows the one was at least a proof 66, I sent them his number and address. I have also sent them the link to my other thread that does show the only picture I had of the 500 coin. I talked to the head of claims in Washington and he told me this would happen 2 appeals-denials and than it goes to his office, and he has told me he understands where I am coming from already and the proof I have. Thanks for the advice and will see what happens with the first appeal. tom
I used to be famous now I just collect coins.
Link to My Registry Set.
https://pcgs.com/setregistry/quarters/washington-quarters-specialty-sets/washington-quarters-complete-variety-set-circulation-strikes-1932-1964/publishedset/78469
Varieties Are The Spice Of LIFE and Thanks to Those who teach us what to search For.
<< <i> I talked to the head of claims in Washington and he told me this would happen 2 appeals-denials and than it goes to his office, and he has told me he understands where I am coming from already and the proof I have. Thanks for the advice and will see what happens with the first appeal. tom >>
Right On! Good luck, bro! Take it to the top! I hear these guys at the top in Washington crumble like stale cookies! Good job, well done.
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
<< <i>
<< <i>It appears that they are treating your claim as a "cash or currency" claim, which I believe is limited to $15. They need to be hit over the head with a 2x4 and told that your claim is for numismatic items and should be valued accordingly. >>
Yup.
I ran into this a few years back on a claim for a lost half cent in a PCGS slab. Someone in the claims department filed it under "cash and currency" rather than "collectible coins".
>>
It would have been interesting to have them send you a check for 1/2 cent.
Just keep going through the process and hopefully you get paid on the insurance that you paid for as the guy in Washington told you. Of course, it's not as good as the graded coins, but it's your money!
Michael Kittle Rare Coins --- 1908-S Indian Head Cent Grading Set --- No. 1 1909 Mint Set --- Kittlecoins on Facebook --- Long Beach Table 448
I used to be famous now I just collect coins.
Link to My Registry Set.
https://pcgs.com/setregistry/quarters/washington-quarters-specialty-sets/washington-quarters-complete-variety-set-circulation-strikes-1932-1964/publishedset/78469
Varieties Are The Spice Of LIFE and Thanks to Those who teach us what to search For.
<< <i>UPDATE. Second Claim Denied............... Amazing the numbers I told them to call to verify some of the info,( Like PCGS and local Dealer) they Never even called. So its off to Washington DC To the Vice President & Consumer Advocate. Hopefully this is the gentleman that I have already talked too. I called his office this morning and will hopefully hear back from him on the next step of filing claim number 3. Surprised they did not send back the check for 20.35........Enjoy
you also need to complain about the ambiguity in the insurance portion of the domestic mail manual. he would not need to get involved if it were clear.
Unless the package is Registered the risk may seem minor versus the potential for a huge score.
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And when I send to PCGS, I write PCG rather than the entire thing. That way is someone googles it a coin site won't pop up!
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SeaEagleCoins: 11/14/54-4/5/12. Miss you Larry!
one of their own employees stole the item inside! Outrageous! No wonder people rationalize tring to beat the system--the system is corrupt!
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
<< <i>So, basically, this thread illustrates the postal service is conducting a huge scam by collecting money for insurance with little if any inclination to pay out even in the case where
one of their own employees stole the item inside! Outrageous! No wonder people rationalize tring to beat the system--the system is corrupt! >>
Ah yes, going to extremes when citing examples, in order to try to come off as cool.
Actually, I feel for Tommy and hope this resolves in his favor, but there are enough folks that have posted in thread after thread that the post office did pay off their claims that your post above is just silly and sad.
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<< <i>Another reason why I have private insurance and only send via express for high value items.
And when I send to PCGS, I write PCG rather than the entire thing. That way is someone googles it a coin site won't pop up! >>
Any suggestions on private insurance companies to use?
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Sure, it is slow unless you add the priority mail component to it.
But with the double box concept, it is quite safe.
With a single coin sometimes overnight express mail works (not FedEX) but can be much more expensive.
<< <i>I ALWAYS cover the entire box in brown tape just to be sure that I overkill the safety aspect of the registered mail.
Sure, it is slow unless you add the priority mail component to it.
But with the double box concept, it is quite safe.
With a single coin sometimes overnight express mail works (not FedEX) but can be much more expensive. >>
Registered Mail goes at it's own pace. It doesn't matter if it is priority or not.
<< <i>
<< <i>Another reason why I have private insurance and only send via express for high value items.
And when I send to PCGS, I write PCG rather than the entire thing. That way is someone googles it a coin site won't pop up! >>
Any suggestions on private insurance companies to use? >>
Collect insure
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Box of 20
SeaEagleCoins: 11/14/54-4/5/12. Miss you Larry!
<< <i>
<< <i>I ALWAYS cover the entire box in brown tape just to be sure that I overkill the safety aspect of the registered mail.
Sure, it is slow unless you add the priority mail component to it.
But with the double box concept, it is quite safe.
With a single coin sometimes overnight express mail works (not FedEX) but can be much more expensive. >>
Registered Mail goes at it's own pace. It doesn't matter if it is priority or not. >>
Registered is charged at the Priority rate if over 13 oz. Still travels at the same speed. For registered mail, priority is just a fee based on weight. If under 13 oz. never pay extra for priority.
No Way Out: Stimulus and Money Printing Are the Only Path Left
<< <i>
<< <i>So, basically, this thread illustrates the postal service is conducting a huge scam by collecting money for insurance with little if any inclination to pay out even in the case where
one of their own employees stole the item inside! Outrageous! No wonder people rationalize tring to beat the system--the system is corrupt! >>
Ah yes, going to extremes when citing examples, in order to try to come off as cool.
Actually, I feel for Tommy and hope this resolves in his favor, but there are enough folks that have posted in thread after thread that the post office did pay off their claims that your post above is just silly and sad. >>
No, what is "silly and sad" here is that Tommy has to spend all this extra time and energy to receive (hopefully) the benefit of a claim that should have already been paid in full by now under the circumstances.
This is not the first time that the post office has attempted to renege on paying out for a package that was either lost or stolen (in this case by one of its own employees! ).
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
<< <i>I ALWAYS cover the entire box in brown tape just to be sure that I overkill the safety aspect of the registered mail.
Sure, it is slow unless you add the priority mail component to it.
But with the double box concept, it is quite safe.
With a single coin sometimes overnight express mail works (not FedEX) but can be much more expensive. >>
If you use a Flat Rate box you can't cover up the words Flat Rate box or you will lose the benefit of the flat rate savings. Registered mail is nothing more than first class mail with extra security added to it. First class rates apply up to 13 ounces. Priority rates kick in above 13 ounces. Their site does state that priority mail is expected to be delivered in 2 days as opposed to 3 days for 1st class.
<< <i>
<< <i>I ALWAYS cover the entire box in brown tape just to be sure that I overkill the safety aspect of the registered mail.
Sure, it is slow unless you add the priority mail component to it.
But with the double box concept, it is quite safe.
With a single coin sometimes overnight express mail works (not FedEX) but can be much more expensive. >>
If you use a Flat Rate box you can't cover up the words Flat Rate box or you will lose the benefit of the flat rate savings. Registered mail is nothing more than first class mail with extra security added to it. First class rates apply up to 13 ounces. Priority rates kick in above 13 ounces. Their site does state that priority mail is expected to be delivered in 2 days as opposed to 3 days for 1st class. >>
This is correct as I believe you cannot even request first class for a package heavier than 13oz. as they will automatically bump it to priority mail.
Personally, I use Express for any high value package as its quickness through the system limits the chance of loss or damage and insurance for higher amounts is also much cheaper (though obviously the base rate is higher). Express is also the only method of usps shipping with guaranteed tracking.
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
Michael Kittle Rare Coins --- 1908-S Indian Head Cent Grading Set --- No. 1 1909 Mint Set --- Kittlecoins on Facebook --- Long Beach Table 448
<< <i>Edited. OP's insurance claim was NOT denied, but rather paid under "cash & currency" limits rather than "collectible coins". >>
This whole discussion on the insurance claim boils down to the above.
It's up to OP to prove to USPS that the two raw quarters were collectible coins. Buying $1000 insurance is not enough. At best, I'd say he may get his $190 purchase price provided he has a receipt.
No Way Out: Stimulus and Money Printing Are the Only Path Left
<< <i>I use "Ship and Insure"; pretty user friendly, apparently run out of Steinmetz's office. Question: GC and Teletrade will ship priorities, etc. in a flat rate priority envelope even $20 gold coins. Apparently their insurance covers it, but S & I requires box in a box for coverage which with the USPS system requires a lot more packing and significant more expense. Does Hugh Wood cover priority envelopes? I've had only one claim so far for a non-numismatic item.
In my experience, as well as common sense indications, express parcels move so quickly usually; thefts would more likely take place when you have one worker alone in a room who could go through parcels on a shelf on the weekend. >>
Teletrade, last time I had a package of theirs go missing, paid out immediately, as they self-insure.....not sure if thats still SOP with them.