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Jun 30, 2010, 9:16 am
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Detailed Results:
Out for Delivery or Available at PO Box, June 30, 2010, 9:13 am, MADISON, WI
Sorting Complete, June 30, 2010, 8:43 am, MADISON, WI
Arrival at Post Office, June 30, 2010, 7:07 am, MADISON, WI
Shipment Accepted; June 28, 2010, 4:43 pm, PLAINFIELD, IN 46168
Electronic Shipping Info Received, June 28, 2010
Last edited by Stoughton; Jun 30, 2010 at 9:49 am
Jun 30, 2010, 9:46 am
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To all those commenting about USPS claiming packages were delivered etc.... I'm **assuming** that they'll still requrie a signature. You guys make it seem like USPS doesn't have the ability/technology to require a signature. USPS offers several options that require signatures.
So far, we have NO IDEA what USPS method they will be using, so until we find that out, everybody should relax IMO. haha
So far, we have NO IDEA what USPS method they will be using, so until we find that out, everybody should relax IMO. haha
Jun 30, 2010, 9:57 am
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To all those commenting about USPS claiming packages were delivered etc.... I'm **assuming** that they'll still requrie a signature. You guys make it seem like USPS doesn't have the ability/technology to require a signature. USPS offers several options that require signatures.
So far, we have NO IDEA what USPS method they will be using, so until we find that out, everybody should relax IMO. haha
So far, we have NO IDEA what USPS method they will be using, so until we find that out, everybody should relax IMO. haha
Most orders are delivered using our standard delivery option. All packages are insured for their full value. Shipping charges are subject to change without notice. All shipments can be tracked online.
Standard Shipping Option
Orders being shipped by the standard shipping method are sent via FedEx Smart Post (ground), which uses the United States Postal Service (USPS) for final delivery. All orders can be tracked online. (Most customers can do this from our Web site).
Expedited Shipping Option
The United States Mint requires a signature confirmation of receipt for all expedited shipments. Customers can request upgrades to expedited shipments for a fee of $12.95. Packages valued at $300 or more, containing precious metal products (platinum, gold, silver) are upgraded to expedited shipping free of charge (does not include Ciruclating $1 Direct Ship Rolls).
Expedited shipping will be sent via one of two methods. APO, FPO and P.O. Box addresses are serviced by USPS Priority Mail with signature required. Orders shipped by Priority Mail can be tracked through the USPS Web site. All other addresses are serviced by UPS (Air and International). Orders shipped by UPS can be tracked through the UPS Web site.
Some shipping carriers do not immediately update their Web sites with the latest tracking information. It may take from six hours to several days for a United States Mint customer's tracking information. to be displayed on these sites.
Shipping charges are subject to change without notice.
Bags of 500 coins or greater will be charged $7.96 per bag plus the appropriate shipping fee of Standard or International Shipping.
Standard Shipping Option
Orders being shipped by the standard shipping method are sent via FedEx Smart Post (ground), which uses the United States Postal Service (USPS) for final delivery. All orders can be tracked online. (Most customers can do this from our Web site).
Expedited Shipping Option
The United States Mint requires a signature confirmation of receipt for all expedited shipments. Customers can request upgrades to expedited shipments for a fee of $12.95. Packages valued at $300 or more, containing precious metal products (platinum, gold, silver) are upgraded to expedited shipping free of charge (does not include Ciruclating $1 Direct Ship Rolls).
Expedited shipping will be sent via one of two methods. APO, FPO and P.O. Box addresses are serviced by USPS Priority Mail with signature required. Orders shipped by Priority Mail can be tracked through the USPS Web site. All other addresses are serviced by UPS (Air and International). Orders shipped by UPS can be tracked through the UPS Web site.
Some shipping carriers do not immediately update their Web sites with the latest tracking information. It may take from six hours to several days for a United States Mint customer's tracking information. to be displayed on these sites.
Shipping charges are subject to change without notice.
Bags of 500 coins or greater will be charged $7.96 per bag plus the appropriate shipping fee of Standard or International Shipping.
Jun 30, 2010, 10:01 am
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FWIW, my UPS driver (who knows what is in all the boxes and who is highly amused by it all) has told me that the overnight shipments he has delivered to me are not insured. So, either they are insured in a non-traditional way, the US Mint is self-insuring, or the web site is wrong.
Jun 30, 2010, 10:10 am
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You're right. I rejected that initially because I avoid our local post office. I likely will get one in the suburb where I work, rather than punch a large whole in the front of our house for a package-sized mail slot.
Jun 30, 2010, 10:19 am
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FWIW, my UPS driver (who knows what is in all the boxes and who is highly amused by it all) has told me that the overnight shipments he has delivered to me are not insured. So, either they are insured in a non-traditional way, the US Mint is self-insuring, or the web site is wrong.
Jun 30, 2010, 10:25 am
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Looks like 2 days
Detailed Results:
Out for Delivery or Available at PO Box, June 30, 2010, 9:13 am, MADISON, WI
Sorting Complete, June 30, 2010, 8:43 am, MADISON, WI
Arrival at Post Office, June 30, 2010, 7:07 am, MADISON, WI
Shipment Accepted; June 28, 2010, 4:43 pm, PLAINFIELD, IN 46168
Electronic Shipping Info Received, June 28, 2010
Detailed Results:
Out for Delivery or Available at PO Box, June 30, 2010, 9:13 am, MADISON, WI
Sorting Complete, June 30, 2010, 8:43 am, MADISON, WI
Arrival at Post Office, June 30, 2010, 7:07 am, MADISON, WI
Shipment Accepted; June 28, 2010, 4:43 pm, PLAINFIELD, IN 46168
Electronic Shipping Info Received, June 28, 2010
Signature required, shipped USPS Priority
Jun 30, 2010, 10:29 am
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FWIW, my UPS driver (who knows what is in all the boxes and who is highly amused by it all) has told me that the overnight shipments he has delivered to me are not insured. So, either they are insured in a non-traditional way, the US Mint is self-insuring, or the web site is wrong.
So maybe your driver knows from some other means, but supposedly the label is no indication.
Jun 30, 2010, 10:59 am
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I ask my postman today about if he could handle a 20lb package - he said sure. He has a dolly in his cart. He is excellent. Only times we have problem is when he is on vacation, which usually is Wed / Thur. His subs dont do 1/2 a decent job.
Jun 30, 2010, 11:38 am
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"Looks like 2 days
Detailed Results:
Out for Delivery or Available at PO Box, June 30, 2010, 9:13 am, MADISON, WI
Sorting Complete, June 30, 2010, 8:43 am, MADISON, WI
Arrival at Post Office, June 30, 2010, 7:07 am, MADISON, WI
Shipment Accepted; June 28, 2010, 4:43 pm, PLAINFIELD, IN 46168
Electronic Shipping Info Received, June 28, 2010"
It's been a few months but I thought I'd check this thread in the off-chance there might be any useful bits of info. (Even a broken clock is correct twice a day as they say.) But I see nothing's changed.
I say we award this thread with "the most anal" award.
Detailed Results:
Out for Delivery or Available at PO Box, June 30, 2010, 9:13 am, MADISON, WI
Sorting Complete, June 30, 2010, 8:43 am, MADISON, WI
Arrival at Post Office, June 30, 2010, 7:07 am, MADISON, WI
Shipment Accepted; June 28, 2010, 4:43 pm, PLAINFIELD, IN 46168
Electronic Shipping Info Received, June 28, 2010"
It's been a few months but I thought I'd check this thread in the off-chance there might be any useful bits of info. (Even a broken clock is correct twice a day as they say.) But I see nothing's changed.
I say we award this thread with "the most anal" award.
Jun 30, 2010, 11:42 am
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Yes, I am guilty of being anal about things that are immensely profitable to me!
Jun 30, 2010, 12:00 pm
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UPS and USPS don't insure cash, precious metals, coins, etc. Anybody who ships these items must have a third party insurance to be fully covered. So, I imagine that the Mint has a 3rd party insurance company and requires signatures on all USPS orders over $250 (or $300). Plus, somebody said that they're being shipped via Priority Mail. That's a guaranteed 2-3 day shipping service.
So, basically, you'll get your coins a day or two later than before, you'll still have to sign, they'll most likely be insured by the same 3rd party company and you can pick them up at the Post Office and not the UPS place (which for me is much more convenient).
As I said before... relax.
So, basically, you'll get your coins a day or two later than before, you'll still have to sign, they'll most likely be insured by the same 3rd party company and you can pick them up at the Post Office and not the UPS place (which for me is much more convenient).
As I said before... relax.
Jun 30, 2010, 12:02 pm
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I sold an expensive hardcover book on Amazon - the book was a gift from my brokerage firm, just published at a retail price of $190 or about. I had no use of it. At the suggestion of a friend who sold his on Amazon, I sold it to a buyer at Chicago area for $85. Book was sent in its original carton box the same as rec'd from the brokerage firm. I purchased the tracking service but did not insure it.
Book never arrived. Buyer had good faith to inform me. I forwarded him the tracking status of USPS - the package stopped at the Chicago depot and no further info.
After 2 weeks buyer requested Amazon for the guarantee. I sent Amazon the proof of USPS delivery status. Amazon did not deduct the money from my account, but reimbursed the buyer under Amazon guarantee policy. I continued to follow up with USPS with emails back and forth. 6 weeks later USPS sent me a letter containing a ripped piece of the box and claimed the package was not properly wrapped.
It is a complete BS because the package was the original carton box that I received from the brokerage - the only thing I did was added a new address label, covered with the heavy-duty transparent wrapping tape to protect the label. I made a mistake to follow Amazon's instruction, by putting wordings on the package - Your order from Amazon is inside... What an advertisement for the thief to steal it - because the thief knows this type of shipment is from the Amazon Marketplace where the individuals are the sellers, not the Amazon company itself.