Sell to the US and Canada

[ozziebidnbuy]

Hi everyone,i want to sell an old USA Coin and have noticed more bidders from the USA and Canada would be interested in the coin i want to sell.

I have some Auspost Postpak DP Computer Disk AND Photo Mailers and i want to send possibly to those countries.With the coin inside,it weighs approx 40g.

1- I was wondering if anyone sends coins to these countries and have some idea what it would cost $AU to send coins there thru AUSPOST?

2- Also are there any restrictions on sending an old coin/coins to anywhere USA/Canada?...and any risks as in what are US customs like are they strict on coins and would they confiscate ar anything stupid like that?

3-Am i better off selling on USA Ebay?

Sorry for all the questions! thx for any help or advice for this overseas sales newbie!

Regards,

Ozziebidnbuy

[i-love-my-sheep]

I have only bought coins from USA and Canada, never sent them over there. There are restrictions in some countries as far as sending currency through the post. I think your best bet would be to check the US customs site and see if they have restrictions or not. 

[ozziebidnbuy]

Thx,just wondering if anyone has sent stuff to the US and had any dramas....?

[i-love-my-sheep]

From the Aust Post website. Select United States in the drop down http://auspost.com.au/apps/international-post-guide.html

Also from the Aust Post website. Not sure if this applies to what you are sending or not. I have never had issues sending or receiving coins through the post http://auspost.com.au/parcels-mail/sending-valuable-items.html

Google is your friend 😄

[saarzi]

1. I think, YES, youd be better putting the item on Ebay.com rather than ebay.com.au. Because, Americans.

2. I send stuff to the US all the time and never have any issues - but I ALWAYS send registered (sign to pick up) post, which is about $25.

In terms of the coins themselves, you need to check with US customs or find a U.S. based coin collector forum that deal with it all the time - it would be online somewhere, shouldnt take too much more than a few google searches. Dont reply on people here for info like that - I have found they are often wrong or have misunderstood the regulations. Get it from the horses mouth.

[davewil1964]

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@gtx305 wrote:

1. I think, YES, youd be better putting the item on Ebay.com rather than ebay.com.au. Because, Americans.

2. I send stuff to the US all the time and never have any issues - but I ALWAYS send registered (sign to pick up) post, which is about $25.

In terms of the coins themselves, you need to check with US customs or find a U.S. based coin collector forum that deal with it all the time - it would be online somewhere, shouldnt take too much more than a few google searches. Dont reply on people here for info like that - I have found they are often wrong or have misunderstood the regulations. Get it from the horses mouth.

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I fail to see how links to Australia Post is not the horse's mouth. No opinion or (mis)interpretation involved.

[stampingpaws]

I send PDF files on CD's to USA using a padded envelope. Cost is $2,75 normal mail for up to 50 gms. I dont register it as I can accept loss and simply send another copy or send as an email attachment.