shipping

[+MREAGLEWO1]

What type envelopes do most people use to ship geocoins. EX: bubble mailers, standard envelopes,etc.

[+The 4 F's]

What type envelopes do most people use to ship geocoins. EX: bubble mailers, standard envelopes,etc.

 

I use yellow bubble mailers and I tuck the coin(s) in a folded sheet of paper (folded in a way that prevents the coin(s) from jiggling around in the envelope)

Edited April 1, 2007 by The 4 F's

[+The Lost Geeks]

We do the same with the yellow envelopes but also use packing tape on all 4 edges. This will make it even harder for the coins to break free!!!

 

Sometimes coins really really want to travel..

[+MREAGLEWO1]

What size yellow envelope r they? and where do you buy them from. I only seen them on the bigger size...nothing small for this.

[+geoSquid]

What size yellow envelope r they? and where do you buy them from. I only seen them on the bigger size...nothing small for this.

 

I use #0 or #00 padded envelopes. Usually the larger one because the smaller ones are hard to find.

[+LadyBee4T]

I usually use the #0 size but would like the #00 better. I bought a box online and they also have some deals on ebay. I use old bubble mailers cut down to fit the coin and tape that inside the larger bubble wrapper. I also use a LOT of tape. Regular envelopes aren't good enough. I have never just dropped the coin into the envelope.

[+Droo]

To all the tape users.... use it sparingly inside the mailer. Be sure to use paper or something between the tape and the coin sleeve. The glue from some packing tapes clings to the coin sleeves so well it NEVER comes off so after you peel the tape what's left is an icky, sticky mess on the brand new coin packet that just arrived. UGH!! Yuck!! Splat!!

[+Frozen Buns]

I triple fold paper in both directions over the coin and tape all 4 edges then insert into 6x9 yellow mailers, bubble or plain, then fold it in half and tape all edges again and address and mail. So far they have gotten through better than anything else.

 

6x9 mailers avail at wal-mart or sams

Edited April 2, 2007 by Frozen Buns

[+tom4props]

To all the tape users.... use it sparingly inside the mailer. Be sure to use paper or something between the tape and the coin sleeve. The glue from some packing tapes clings to the coin sleeves so well it NEVER comes off so after you peel the tape what's left is an icky, sticky mess on the brand new coin packet that just arrived. UGH!! Yuck!! Splat!!

I couldn't agree more!

[+tom4props]

I know what envelopes to use but have another shipping questions about ink for the labels.

 

The ink from my printer will run if it gets wet, so I have put tape over the labels to prevent contact with liquid. Is there a special ink available or label paper that should be used? If so, where can I get it/them?

[+lindsychris]

try shippingsupply.com or esupplystore.com for a good assortment of mailers

[+Team Sand Dollar]

I go one step farther by making a small buble mailer from the bubble mailers I recieve and put a lable on it. I then put that inside a new mailer with lable. So far this has worked well for me.

 

Team Sand Dollar

[+Ryder3 & Better Half]

What size yellow envelope r they? and where do you buy them from. I only seen them on the bigger size...nothing small for this.

 

 

We use #000 yellow bubble mailers. We purchase them online from Pack It Right.

[speedhawk13hs]

so i have a question besides shipping how much does it all cost to get the thing made then have it shipped to you. How much is that on average

[+MREAGLEWO1]

ordered my envelopes... waiting for the truck soon to drop it off

[+Woletrap]

Do most folks ship their coins with their own postage machines or online postage, or do you just take the armfuls of packages to the post office / postal store for them to add the postage labels?

[+ozymandiasism]

I wrap my coins in small bubble pockets (usually fits 2-3 + separate them with cardboard). then I ship them with #000 or #00 tan biubble mailers depending on quantity

[+ozymandiasism]

Do most folks ship their coins with their own postage machines or online postage, or do you just take the armfuls of packages to the post office / postal store for them to add the postage labels?

 

I use PayPal for domestic shipping. I bring all my international packages to the post office

[+geoSquid]

Do most folks ship their coins with their own postage machines or online postage, or do you just take the armfuls of packages to the post office / postal store for them to add the postage labels?

 

Armsful of packages to the post office for me.

 

In fact, selling and trading coins has given me great insight into the capabilities and competencies of postal outlets near me, and I definitley have preferred outlets. Some of the post offices are simply clueless when you show up with a stack of (nearly identical) packages going all over the world.

[+tiki]

Do most folks ship their coins with their own postage machines or online postage, or do you just take the armfuls of packages to the post office / postal store for them to add the postage labels?

 

Ms Tiki prints out all the shipping labels via paypal, and we just drop all the packets into the "USPS Robot" in the lobby of the Post Office.

 

We pack our coins in a little yellow padded envelope, and then put that into a cardboard Priority Mail envelope. Seems to work well.

[+T"n"T]

We have been using #000 bubble mailers, ordered online at www.auctionsupercenter.net‎ great prices if you do alot of shipping About $.11 each verses $.33 or so at wal-mart. Most postage gets printed through paypal. If you do it that way cost of delivery confirmation is only $.14 instead of $.50 at post office. Again if you are doing atlot of shipping it makes a big difference. We tape edges of mailers to give a little extra support.

[+The Klever Boys]

To all the tape users.... use it sparingly inside the mailer. Be sure to use paper or something between the tape and the coin sleeve. The glue from some packing tapes clings to the coin sleeves so well it NEVER comes off so after you peel the tape what's left is an icky, sticky mess on the brand new coin packet that just arrived. UGH!! Yuck!! Splat!!

 

Amen to that!