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Kudos to PCGS for their packaging

TPRCTPRC Posts: 3,819 ✭✭✭✭✭
I just received a fairly valuable package of graded coins back from PCGS. The outer box was clearly damaged in a way that made me conclude that it was done intentionally. It was broken open on the front at the right side from top to bottom. The opening was large enough to remove the entire inner package. Even the inner envelope looked like it might have been tampered with. However, because PCGS boxes are sturdy and because of the taping over the PCGS box, it was apparent that the contents were not tampered with. All coins were intact. So whether it was accidental damage or tampering, the packaging saved the day. Thank you, PCGS, and others that send secure, double wrapped or double boxed, packages, for the added safety. It's not perfect, but I think it saved this package!

Tom

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    Mar327Mar327 Posts: 2,074 ✭✭
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    BochimanBochiman Posts: 25,790 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Yep, pain in the butt to open and get to your coins in the excitement, but definitely a big plus for security, so I don't mind it.

    The "PCGS box in a sealed postal envelope in a taped/sealed postal box" does me good image

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    tahoe98tahoe98 Posts: 11,388 ✭✭✭

    ...now that's good news! image
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    CoppercolorCoppercolor Posts: 1,475 ✭✭✭
    Double Kudos,
    Just had a submission appear lost. After fifteen days the package arrived at the P.O. and looked like a bus ran over it, THEN a shark took a bite out of the package. But the bite was taped back on. The tire skids obscured the address and the bar code so they could only find the proper home after a postal inspector personal trace was put out. Probably got extra attention due to value.

    Inside.... sparkling clean blue boxes inside a ruffled inner envelope.

    Seems the roller/mover machines for these medium flat rate boxes need adjusting
    I'd like my copper well done please!
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    segojasegoja Posts: 6,141 ✭✭✭✭
    PCGS does a nice job all the way around!!!
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