Shipping Method to PCGS

TigersFan2 · May 27, 2016 11:19AM

I can't remember anyone asking this question.

The PCGS website recommends using Priority Mail with Registered Mail service for submitting coins because it includes insurance (up $50,000), more secured tracking and signature confirmation of delivery.

But for my Collectors Club free submission of 8 coins that I hope to send off tomorrow, the total value of the coins isn't high (like around $500). I'm thinking that I could save a few dollars in shipping cost by mailing Priority Mail and purchase signature confirmation and insurance from the USPS instead of Registered Mail. It should still get there, I'll have record of it getting there and I'd still be covered with insurance. And actually it'll get there much quicker than Registered Mail.

The question... Have any of you submitted coins to PCGS with USPS but not used Registered Mail?

Another question... Is there something I'm overlooking if I don't send it Registered Mail?

Thanks.

AUandAG · May 27, 2016 11:27AM

I always, regardless of value, send in a small Priority box without insurance, just tracking (it's free). Never have lost one yet and don't expect to in the future.

bob

TigersFan2 · May 27, 2016 11:44AM

Originally posted by: AUandAG
I always, regardless of value, send in a small Priority box without insurance, just tracking (it's free). Never have lost one yet and don't expect to in the future.

bob

Thanks. I just needed that reality confirmation that I wasn't missing something.

JCLIGHTBRIGADE · May 27, 2016 11:57AM

+1, me too, would consider registered probably over $10K.

coindeuce · May 27, 2016 12:06PM

I would never ship Priority or Express on a Friday or Saturday, especially if the package has to pass through a major airline hub. A lot of private insurers don't even allow it. I have shipped single 5 figure coins by Express during the week though. For 8 coins of declared value ~ $500, I'd be sending them in a Flat Rate Express envelope.

TopographicOceans · May 27, 2016 12:09PM

About 5 or so years ago there was a problem with the postal thieves at the Newport Beach post office who knew about PCGS's PO box. But that's been taken care of.

I usually don't insure under $2,500 and then use Registered at $7,000 because it becomes cheaper per $1 insured.

I'm not interested in losing $7k to a thief.

I live close by. I've shipped Priority mail that left my PO at 5 PM and was received at PCGS by 5 AM.

CoinRaritiesOnline · May 27, 2016 1:09PM

Originally posted by: coindeuce

I would never ship Priority or Express on a Friday or Saturday, especially if the package has to pass through a major airline hub. A lot of private insurers don't even allow it.

I've been insured by three different major companies in the last 10 years and have never had any weekend shipping restrictions on Express or Priority with any of them. Only fedEx has been restricted.

Wabbit2313 · May 27, 2016 1:40PM

Originally posted by: CoinRaritiesOnline

Originally posted by: coindeuce
I would never ship Priority or Express on a Friday or Saturday, especially if the package has to pass through a major airline hub. A lot of private insurers don't even allow it.

I've been insured by three different major companies in the last 10 years and have never had any weekend shipping restrictions on Express or Priority with any of them. Only fedEx has been restricted.

Same here. I ship priority and use shipandinsure. I can't and won't wait for slow boat registered.

lkeigwin · May 27, 2016 1:44PM

Originally posted by: AUandAG

I always, regardless of value, send in a small Priority box without insurance, just tracking (it's free). Never have lost one yet and don't expect to in the future.

bob

Same here. I consider them self-insured.

Lance.

MonsterCoinz · May 27, 2016 2:32PM

I overnight mine with insurance. Usually the same price as Registered but 10x faster.

Bochiman · May 27, 2016 2:58PM

I've shipped most ways.

I've done express.

I've done registered.

I've done priority.

I've done with and without insurance.

It has all depended on the coins I sent in and how I felt. My 55/55DDO went in registered and with insurance.

Some of my raw morgans (ms63-65) went in priority with no insurance.

Moderns have generally gone in priority with no insurance.

I will say that, no matter which method I used, I used the registered mail paper tape and I SECURELY packaged my submissions. I don't take that part lightly at all.

BAJJERFAN · May 27, 2016 11:38PM

Originally posted by: coindeuce

I would never ship Priority or Express on a Friday or Saturday, especially if the package has to pass through a major airline hub. A lot of private insurers don't even allow it. I have shipped single 5 figure coins by Express during the week though. For 8 coins of declared value ~ $500, I'd be sending them in a Flat Rate Express envelope.

I usually get my best priority service by shipping on a Friday or Saturday.

BAJJERFAN · May 27, 2016 11:45PM

Originally posted by: TigersFan2

I can't remember anyone asking this question.

The PCGS website recommends using Priority Mail with Registered Mail service for submitting coins because it includes insurance (up $50,000), more secured tracking and signature confirmation of delivery.

But for my Collectors Club free submission of 8 coins that I hope to send off tomorrow, the total value of the coins isn't high (like around $500). I'm thinking that I could save a few dollars in shipping cost by mailing Priority Mail and purchase signature confirmation and insurance from the USPS instead of Registered Mail. It should still get there, I'll have record of it getting there and I'd still be covered with insurance. And actually it'll get there much quicker than Registered Mail.

The question... Have any of you submitted coins to PCGS with USPS but not used Registered Mail?

Another question... Is there something I'm overlooking if I don't send it Registered Mail?

Thanks.

Registered is recommended, not required. For $500 I'd use flat rate box or envelope. As far as insurance there is little point in insuring the coins if you can't prove value in the event of loss.

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