Gold - Australia Post Extra Cover

Thanks for the replies

Also, what's the easiest way to arrange a courier delivery instead of using Australia Post? I haven't used courier delivery before, but the buyer is insisting upon it
 
finicky said:
fishball said:
Technically no.
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I didn't know that. Almost posted yes, yes, on both questions. That seems a bit of a hitch.
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D3.2 Banknotes and Coins

Banknotes are currency notes that are legal tender in the country of issue. Australian notes of
whatever age, currency or denomination are legal tender within Australia.

Coins are coinage in either Australian or foreign currency and includes coins made from precious
metals whether or not such coins have a denomination.

Australia Post prohibits banknotes or currency notes and coins:

in the International Post

in all services within Australia except Registered Post.

In Registered Post within Australia, Australia Post accepts banknotes or coins to a maximum face
value of $A200 in any one consignment. However, Australia Post accepts no liability for the loss of
or damage to any such notes or coins.

D3.3 Bullion

Bullion is lump or bulk metal, pure or impure, refined or unrefined. Bullion includes ingots but
excludes manufactured items, such as jewellery.

Australia Post prohibits bullion in all services.
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Source: http://auspost.com.au/media/documents/dangerous-prohibited-goods-packaging-post-guide.pdf

Thanks for the replies

Also, what's the easiest way to arrange a courier delivery instead of using Australia Post? I haven't used courier delivery before, but the buyer is insisting upon it
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Check out hiho's thread: http://forums.silverstackers.com/topic-16963-postage-alternatives.html

Never tried a courier myself so can't help there.
 
Mitchell said:
Thanks for the replies

Also, what's the easiest way to arrange a courier delivery instead of using Australia Post? I haven't used courier delivery before, but the buyer is insisting upon it
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Are you still offering delivery before payment? Why is the buyer asking private courier?
 
finicky said:
Mitchell said:
Thanks for the replies

Also, what's the easiest way to arrange a courier delivery instead of using Australia Post? I haven't used courier delivery before, but the buyer is insisting upon it
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Are you still offering delivery before payment? Why is the buyer asking private courier?
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It's on Ebay, so I'm asking for payment first. Buyer doesn't trust Australia Post. To be honest I don't think the buyer is legit, but if he pays first and I send via courier, I don't see how I could be scammed. Is there some way I could be getting scammed?
 
It's on Ebay, so I'm asking for payment first. Buyer doesn't trust Australia Post. To be honest I don't think the buyer is legit, but if he pays first and I send via courier, I don't see how I could be scammed. Is there some way I could be getting scammed?
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Hard to see how, if you see the money in your account first, but wait for other replies. Good luck, I thought your offers here were reasonable.
 
Make sure he doesnt pay you by Pay Pal because there is a chance he will apply for a charge back and Paypal love to side on the buyers side.

I think if he pays you by Bank Transfer you should be safe. But might want to do some more research to know for sure.
 
fishball said:
In Registered Post within Australia, Australia Post accepts banknotes or coins to a maximum face
value of $A200 in any one consignment. However, Australia Post accepts no liability for the loss of
or damage to any such notes or coins.
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wtf?

See: http://auspost.com.au/business/registered-post.html

Registered Post gives you:
...
the ability to send bank notes and coins to a maximum face value of $200. These items can not be sent using any other Australia Post service.

Optional services (additional fees apply):
....
Extra cover up to $5,000 (only available within Australia).
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So according to one page they'll take your money and insure items up to the value of $5000, but on another page it says they won't pay if the item is lost ????
 
Australia post........ Liars , cheats and thieves!!! Just try to get them to pay once they have had someone in their organisation steal something you have sent, its a joke . their customer care/service is very very lacking. Use them at your own risk. you've been warned!
 
Ernster said:
Make sure he doesnt pay you by Pay Pal because there is a chance he will apply for a charge back and Paypal love to side on the buyers side.

I think if he pays you by Bank Transfer you should be safe. But might want to do some more research to know for sure.
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Even bank transfers can be unwound, we had to do it once when we paid the wrong supplier for near 10k worth of stuffs. I do not know if a limitation on time frame applies, or whether all banks can do this (ours could).
 
So how do people get around using Australia Post to send bullion if they dont allow it? Just dont tell them or what?
 
Use a service that does insure up to a general level...

I can't give all my trade secrets away y'know lol!

;)x
 
Wout said:
So how do people get around using Australia Post to send bullion if they dont allow it? Just dont tell them or what?
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Well, see, it's like this. No-one here posts any bullion, ever. Of this I am sure.

Mind you, an absolute shedload of commemorative medalions and paperweights regularly criss-cross the country with startling regularity >.>
 
http://www.fastway.com.au/

They offer full tracking #. You can get a prepaid label showing the number and it tracks where the parcel is.
Very competitive rates. I regularly ship using them.
I find them easier to trace than auspost and am yet to have a loss.
 
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