Registered mail to PCGS

Coin Finder · February 10, 2004 2:35PM

Anyone having trouble lately getting registered mail to Newport Beach Post Office or severe delays??

My package left Oregon Feb 5th and it has not made it to PCGS yet. In fact it has not made it to the post office according to the USPS website.

Thanks

Tbig

LucyBop · February 10, 2004 3:10PM

the USPS website is horrible at updating....

my packages seem to take a very slow time before I get the conformation email from PCGs........

LALASD4 · February 10, 2004 3:20PM

I have a package delivered weeks ago but if you check on www.usps.com it says that the post office had been notified that a package will be mailed !

foodude · February 10, 2004 3:26PM

I asked the post office about why it takes so long for Registered mail, even when it is not traveling a long distance, and even taking into account that it is carefully monitored and stored.

They said that if the package is leaving from a post office, or area that has relatively few registered packages, they may wait to get a certain number before they are sent out of the PO or area. This delay could be several days, and may explain why it is taking so long to go from Oregon to Newport Beach.

tonyhar · February 10, 2004 4:02PM

My registered packets to PCGS seem to take between five and seven days.
Which is not bad considering the distance.

clackamas · February 10, 2004 5:27PM

I use FedEx overnight when sending to PCGS. I figure that when paying $16/30 a coin for grading saving me another week for $22 is well worth it. If it does not show up tomorrow I will know about it. The downside is that with FedEx (with coins) the max insurance is $100. They will no honor a coin insurance claim but then again I only know this because I read it. I have not experienced it.

Barry · February 10, 2004 9:39PM

Clackamas,
You're asking for trouble. Fedex won't insure coins. If your package disappears, or breaks open, you're screwed, unless you have outside insurance covering it.

Prometheus183 · February 10, 2004 10:21PM

USPS Express services might help. A couple bucks more, but all 3 types come with delivery confirmation/signature guarantee.
Also, all 3 types can be tracked. Like UPS parcels, they scan in/out each depot, so you have a better idea what's happening with your package.
Standard insured or registered packages will only display a result for delivery completion or first delivery attempt, and then only when they feel like getting around to updating.

Peaceman · February 10, 2004 10:44PM

Registered goes under lock and key and is SLOWWWWWWW.... the safest but slowest.... Depending on you post office anywhere from 7-14 days ...

darktone · February 10, 2004 10:47PM

You know the postal employee in Newport Beach that was stealing all the packages two years ago is most likely out of jail now........ and back to work for the USPS

BAJJERFAN · February 10, 2004 10:51PM

Heritage uses FEDEX for expensive coins so I assume that Heritage has some other type of insurance in the event that there is a lost package!

tonyhar · February 10, 2004 10:55PM

The US Mint has started using FedEx for international shipping, which is a shame as the postman is well trained!
I will have to train the FedEx guy.

mhnies · February 10, 2004 11:08PM

From Florida to PCGS, US Mail registered has taken me as little as
3 days and as much as 12. The return trip varies the same.

The USPS is very inefficent and in some areas INCOMPETENT as all federal agencies are.

Barry · February 10, 2004 11:14PM

Bajjerfan,
I'm sure they do. Either that, or they have a custom contract with Fedex. Any volume shipper can make a deal. Ever get a computer via UPS or Fedex from Dell? They only pay ~$50 for shipping, where if you tried to ship the same thing to them, on your account, it would probably cost $200.

Conder101 · February 11, 2004 3:09AM

<< <i>You know the postal employee in Newport Beach that was stealing all the packages two years ago is most likely out of jail now........ and back to work for the USPS >>

Maybe so but even he wasn't stealing Registered mail. Just those nice heavy Priority Mail packages that were just casually tossed in with first class mail.

LALASD4 · February 11, 2004 3:15AM

If PCGS takes 4 months, than a week or two more in the mail does not really matter that much, does it?

BAJJERFAN · February 11, 2004 3:22AM

I bought a computer from Dell right around Christmas time. Shipping was free as part of the special tho I did note on the invoice that it was around $50. Never had to send one back as I recall.

Russ · February 11, 2004 3:47AM

My last was three days. Shipped on Monday, logged in at PCGS on Thursday. I think I have a pretty good local post office that gets them out right away.

Russ, NCNE

jdimmick · February 11, 2004 12:30PM

Typically, I can mail from here in Nc on Thursday afternoon and it show up logged in close of buisness Tuesday.

Just sent one in, this past thursday, and right on time. Arrived and logged in Yesterday!

jim

airplanenut · February 11, 2004 12:34PM

<< <i>Heritage uses FEDEX for expensive coins so I assume that Heritage has some other type of insurance in the event that there is a lost package! >>

They do use private insurance...

if you need private coverage, go to U-Pic.com and register as a low volume shipper... I can insure first class stuff without leaving my house (and pay half of USPS), and FedEx is $.30/$100... just be sure to get a waiver for sending coins.

Jeremy

Coin Finder · February 11, 2004 1:29PM

The Post office called me today and said that it finally came in. no reason why it was delayed. 6 business days.

I am suspecting Valentine's Day mail increase caused the registered mail to get on a different flight out of Portland.

It went to PCGS and was logged there as well.

The USPS Web site still shows no delivery.

I am relieved. Thanks to all who responded.

Tbig

dreamedreamer · May 29, 2021 2:36AM

Shipped my package to PCGS, insured-Priority/Registered mail on May 12th, and it is now May 29th and it still hasn’t arrived at PCGS.
Is this typical of USPS?

MWallace · May 29, 2021 3:10AM

What did the post office say when you called them?

ricko · May 29, 2021 3:25AM

@dreamedreamer... Welcome aboard. Registered mail is super reliable but notoriously slow, since it must be signed for and secured at each station along the way. Call the Post Office. Cheers, RickO

BillJones · May 29, 2021 4:00AM

Think of a snail and then think of registered mail. Think of a turtle, and that could be applied to a lot of the mail service these days.

I’ve had first class letters with checks in them take two weeks to get delivered. I had a shipment of collectibles take over three weeks, and the box arrived damaged. At least the material was still inside, undamaged.

thefinn · May 29, 2021 7:04AM

Registered Mail doesn't have tracking like Priority and Express do. You only know when it shows up, not where it is through the journey and when it is expected to arrive. And for me, THAT is the problem.

philographer · May 29, 2021 7:09AM

Tracking has gotten better in the 17 years since this post was originally written.

Coin Finder · May 29, 2021 7:17AM

That what was post from 17 years ago! It did arrive eventually. I was told that when a postal employee goes on vacation, the registered packages will sit in the "cage" for up to week before moving again. They have to be hand signed for by postal employees in and out the whole way to its final destination.

jessewvu · May 29, 2021 7:22AM

I’ve played the registered mail game several times. I shipped a registered mail package with an express and they both arrived at the same time.

Lately, it seems to take 2 weeks to get from Washington DC to Newport Beach.

I can get updates along the way but usually only 2-3 times.

sparky64 · May 29, 2021 8:35AM

Is there a certain criteria that makes you decide to use registered mail?

AuldFartte · May 29, 2021 9:43AM

Wow. How did an ancient thread like this bounce up to the top?
BTW, where's LucyBop? Anyone know?

jessewvu · May 29, 2021 1:20PM

@sparky64 said:
Is there a certain criteria that makes you decide to use registered mail?

Usually packages over $100,000. I’ve shipped $50,000+ via express mail several times. Pucker factor was pretty high but nothing has came up missing.

JRGeyer · May 29, 2021 2:03PM

For the poster who necromanced this thread: I just sent PCGS a package via registered mail on the 18th and it was finally received yesterday. After 5 days of showing no movement, I found an old thread on this forum that suggested filing a help request form, which ended up working. The next day, the tracking details were updated and it reached PCGS in 2 days from the request.

Fishpro · May 29, 2021 2:20PM

I found out today you can not check tracking on registered mail till it is delivered

retirednow · May 29, 2021 3:05PM

I signed up for SHIP AND INSURE for insurance ...ANA members get a discount .... I still ship via USPS registered but never like them to know what level of valuables was in the box. I always double box even if 1 piece

Not sure how good the insurance recovery process is as I never had to file a claim - knock on wood. I have had good luck with USPS and their tracking seem solid ...only once did a package make a detour . I only ship 3 or 4 times a year however

Registered mail to PCGS

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