blue-m
Joined: 11-Nov-2013
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Posted: 20-Apr-2017, 23:21
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Posted: 20-Apr-2017, 23:21
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I have about 20 coins to send to a collector in Bulgaria. Apparently this is frowned upon by the Bulgarian government (according to the USA postal service). I'm am open to any suggestions as I really want to complete the trade.
oh, the downside is that the coins really are not that valuable. I don't want to spend close to $30 to send $3 worth of coins.
Jarcek
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Posted: 21-Apr-2017, 02:39
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Posted: 21-Apr-2017, 02:39
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It is somehow useful not to tell the postal service that you are sending coins. I am not certain about US post, but it works here in Europe.
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JRo69
Joined: 9-Jul-2015
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Posted: 21-Apr-2017, 13:38
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Posted: 21-Apr-2017, 13:38
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It's best to not tell the US post office you are sending coins. Popular substitutes are 'pictures' or 'hobby supplies.'
That works for me when I have to mail outside the US. I also use the automated kiosks and avoid the clerks.
Hope this helps.
Cerulean
Joined: 1-Nov-2010
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Posted: 24-Apr-2017, 17:46
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Posted: 24-Apr-2017, 17:46
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Quote: "JRo69"It's best to not tell the US post office you are sending coins. Popular substitutes are 'pictures' or 'hobby supplies.'
That works for me when I have to mail outside the US. I also use the automated kiosks and avoid the clerks.
Hope this helps.
I have stated "old bus tokens".
I have never been able to send international packages with the self service kiosk. It always tells me to go to the staff counter for that.
Steve27
Joined: 22-Mar-2016
Posts: 1665
Posted: 24-Apr-2017, 18:34
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Posted: 24-Apr-2017, 18:34
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Quote: "JRo69"It's best to not tell the US post office you are sending coins. Popular substitutes are 'pictures' or 'hobby supplies.'
That works for me when I have to mail outside the US. I also use the automated kiosks and avoid the clerks.
Hope this helps.
I know someone who uses the term "processed planchets" when a postal worker asks what's in his package.
MonaSeaclaid
Joined: 21-Jan-2016
Posts: 1007
Posted: 24-Apr-2017, 18:56
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Posted: 24-Apr-2017, 18:56
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Haha, that's a good one.
My favourite is "*insert adjective here* metal discs".
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