International mail

[Heliodromus]

Hi Victor,
I'm curious how you send coins internationally? I was just at the post office sending a coin to Germany and was outraged at the price of international tracking, so decided to do without (not at all convinced it makes a difference for most countries anyway).

Do you usually bother with tracking and/or insurance, and if so specifically what service do you use?

Anyone else feel free to share your shipping experiences/advice too!

[Victor]

I mostly use regular USPS international shipping which costs about $15 and it comes with a tracking number. I don't offer registered anymore since it often doesn't even track. I also offer USPS Express; which runs around $25-30, depending on the country. Express also comes with a tracking number, though it is not always so express.  I print all the shipping labels at home.

[Heliodromus]

Maybe they assumed I meant registered when I asked about tracking .. it would've been $27. I didn't ask for "registered", but anyways wasn't aware there was a tracked-but-not-registered option. Is that "USPS international shipping" specifically a package (vs letter) rate, or applicable only when using a customs form, or can it be used for anything ?

[Victor]

"USPS international shipping" specifically a package (vs letter) rate

Sorry for the late response...I didn't notice your follow up. Yes, the international rate I mentioned is for a package.

[Heliodromus]

Thanks. I'll have to keep it in mind for next time.

Luckily the coin I mailed (to Germany) safely arrived 10 days later with nothing more than $2.40 1st class postage on it.