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pahunkboy -> RE: Q, shipping on tracking #s. Ebay?? (8/29/2010 3:25:33 PM)
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This is where the confusion comes in. Also rates have gone up- so when this was wrote- it could be outdated.
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ShippingMail, rather than a private courier such as UPS, may be preferable for shipping coins. Some couriers do not insure packages containing coins. Different types of mail service are available, and optional extras such as insurance and delivery confirmation are available. The optimal choices depend on the weight of the package, how fast you want it delivered and the value of the contents.For packages weighing 13 ounces or less sent to U.S. addresses, first class mail is generally sufficient. As of May 14, 2007, the U.S. Postal Service considers the shape, as well as the weight, when determining postage. An item more than 1/4" thick will be treated as a first class parcel. For parcels containing coins that weigh over 13 ounces, choose between parcel post and priority mail. Shipping costs and estimated delivery times can be obtained on the USPS web site.Insurance is additional. A package insured for up to $200 does not require a signature by the recipient. "Blue label" insurance, which is available for packages valued from $200 to $5000, requires a signature for delivery. Insurance fees are also available on the USPS web site. The USPS will not accept a claim for non-delivery of an insured package until 21 days after it was sent.Registered mail is the safest way to ship valuables and the only way to insure for more than $5000. A registered package must be signed for by every postal employee who handles it, as well as the recipient. Postal regulations prohibit bubble mailers and all but paper tape (which does not include masking tape) for registered shipments.Nothing is gained by using certified mail for coins or other valuables, and return receipts are only useful for proving that the addressee received the package. If the package is sent by registered mail or is insured for more than $200, it must be signed for on receipt anyway.http://www.telecoins.com/faq2.html
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