* Stolen Coins In Transit * 1872-CC 25C, 1876-CC 25C, 1877-CC 25C & 1878-CC 25C

Sorry for your client. They are very recognizable and not gold, so hopefully they will reappear.

Nice lowball coins. Hope that they are recovered.

@BigAl said:
Question, was the package addressed to “ParadimeCoins” ?
I think addressing a package to a recipient with the word “coin” in it is asking for trouble. Obviously it doesn’t excuse the crime by any stretch, and probably this is not the case here, but makes me wonder if postal workers know if certain addresses receive coins or other valuables.

Most all big dealers and auction houses do not use anything resembling coins in the shipping address. Most are just initials and or some alias name because it doesn’t really matter.

Very disheartening. Hoping for the best, in that someone scans the barcodes and triggers an alert.

Many post office distribution centers are scanning packages, so the operator knows what is in the packages when it passes through, the problem, is some employees of the post office are now part time temp, thieves and folks looking to score a prize. I have been doing some investigative work on my own and discussing with retired postal employee's the process how stuff floats thru system. As a prior thread I noted , theft has run rampant latley. It seems that a lot of my gold packages were targeted. How do they know their is gold in there? because a lot of what I just stated. I have had two gold coins, a group of gold backs targeted the past month or so. I have basically shut down ebay sales over a couple hundred bucks until I can find another solution. Most likely going to be consigning ian a bunch of stuff come baltimore show, including a lot of stuff that I could literally sale myself via ebay previously.

@BAJJERFAN said:

@Copperindian said:
If you’re only a periodic USPS user, the problem I have is how the postage paid amount appears on the box label. For too short a time years ago, they stopped that practice, but started it up again without explanation. But it’s a license to steal - “look how valuable these contents must be!”

Is that for postage paid at the PO or online thru pirate ship, et al?

PO

@Moparmonster said:

@BigAl said:
Question, was the package addressed to “ParadimeCoins” ?
I think addressing a package to a recipient with the word “coin” in it is asking for trouble. Obviously it doesn’t excuse the crime by any stretch, and probably this is not the case here, but makes me wonder if postal workers know if certain addresses receive coins or other valuables.

Most all big dealers and auction houses do not use anything resembling coins in the shipping address. Most are just initials and or some alias name because it doesn’t really matter.

Very true, however I was speaking about this package specifically, whether the sender addressed the shipment to “ParadimeCoins”. I’m assuming no, but was just curious.

I sent several packages out using Registered Insured, just a few days ago. I ask the clerk if he had to put the sticker on the box that showed the postage paid. He said that he had to. These were large stickers with bold dollar amounts. The PO should change that rule. My packages made it halfway across the US, without any problems in four days.

I always worry about something going missing. Because of this, I limit the value of each package to $5000. This cost me more but I feel better.

I don’t mail often, but when I sent my Indian Cents to Rick Snow for EAGLE EYE stickers, I mailed them flat rate box with the $100 insurance included. I took a risk I know, but they arrived two days later without any problems at all.

I would rather risk it personally. But again, I don’t mail stuff that often so it’s not a big problem for me personally.

@Jacques_Loungecoque said:

@PerryHall said:

@Moparmonster said:
Successful delivery of my package today sent to Paradime. USPS flat rate priority box. Slabs in cardboard coin protectors and wrapped in aluminum foil. I breathed a sigh of relief today. Just wanted to update with a successful delivery.

I remember a time when you could mail a package and not have to worry about it getting stolen by a postal employee. I guess those days are over.

Sadly , just one more indicator of a nation in decline. When I was a wee lad in the 80’s and into the 90’s I remember the PO employees being so grateful for their jobs. They considered it a true honor to wear the uniform. Most were retired or former veterans who had that sense of teamwork, integrity and that internal drive to compete the mission. A good many were Vietnam vets.

They aren't necessarily different groups but the Post Office was always known for having a very large population of ex-hippies and non-conformists; specifically not people with an internal drive to complete a mission. No education or haircuts required and job stability was very appealing for those with a wayward period in the 60s or 70s.

EDIT: There was also a rash of postal shootings in the 80s, hence "going postal" and the post office was known nationally for lost packages, poor service, and long lines. Your reminiscences are not necessarily accurate or reflective of the reality of the situation.

That sucks. Will keep an eye out.

I had a package disappear 3 Saturday’s ago in the Washington DC area. It was out for delivery Saturday morning 9/28. Supposedly the business was closed and a note was listed in the tracking that a redelivery would be attempted Monday. Well it mysteriously went missing. It was a Morgan dollar I was returning to Golden Eagle coins in Laurel Maryland. I used USPS Priority mail so I get $100 insurance on it but it was worth twice that amount. It’s maddening that the Post Office has this problem. I know I should have insured it for the full amount. Lesson learned but I’m sure it happens a lot more than they would admit.