N162 Keefe, heartbreak

[111gecko]

That sucks...

I have to say though....who sends high end cards like that in a mailer? Out of professional courtesy, spend the extra $4, put in a box and make sure this doesn't happen.

Amateur hour.....

[Bigb13]

I have had a couple in my collecting days I think two but both were PSA holders.

[vintagehofrookies]

I've had hundreds of graded cards shipped to me in just a bubble mailer over the past 15 years and have never had any break like this. For this to happen numerous times and twice within a week, your issue isn't the sender its your PO. I'd go there and bring hell with you as they way they are treating your mail is just unacceptable.

[Fred]

I've received plenty of cards in the mail (graded by different TPGs). I've never had a broken slab issue. Some cards were shipped in bubble mailers others were shipped in boxes. I guess I 've been lucky.

You are probably the statistical anomaly that is keeping the rest of us from receiving damaged/broken slabs.

I feel your pain with that N162 being so badly damaged. That's one less nicer condtion N162 we have on this earth....

[Econteachert205]

I get cards in the sleeves in envelopes that almost never get damaged. Like others said this is your post office clearly

[pawpawdiv9]

I typically use a priorty flat rate box for everything!!!
I did find if the item is over 1200.00 (insurance), it is cheaper to use the registered mail method. Just keep in mind, you cant use the clear tape.
I have had sent Ian a package, well worth 4 figure, and I NEVER would use a bubble for such a card. In fact, take the time and place rigid cardboard and wrap it with some bubble and use old newspaper laying around to pad the box furthermore.
Damn- it also includes 50 dollar insurance & tracking, so why not pay the 5.95 fee!!!

[Eggoman]

When I ship an item of THAT caliber, I would have shipped it via EXPRESS Mail at NO EXTRA CHARGE to the Buyer! LESS THAN $20.00 INCLUDING FULL INSURANCE and GUARANTEED delivery by 3PM the next day or shipping is free!

Why mess around??? It's STILL $20.00, but in this case - it's ONLY $20.00!

The Seller is USUALLY delighted at the upgrade in service. The package has to be signed for - giving the Seller peace of mind. THAT ALONE makes the $20.00 seem CHEAP!

The card MIGHT have still been ruined, which is STILL tragic enough, but the Seller keeps his $$$ AND the Buyer would have gotten paid by the USPS...

[ejharrington]

Originally Posted by vintagehofrookies

I've had hundreds of graded cards shipped to me in just a bubble mailer over the past 15 years and have never had any break like this. For this to happen numerous times and twice within a week, your issue isn't the sender its your PO. I'd go there and bring hell with you as they way they are treating your mail is just unacceptable.

I 100% agree. If this has happened to you 4 times I think that's evidence enough that someone at the Post Office is doing this, especially if they are damaged to this extent. No doubt in my mind, somebody's screwing with you. Don't blame the seller; call the Postal Auditors to find out what's going on.

[itjclarke]

I don't think anyone is doing this intentionally. I've received dozens, if not hundreds of packages through this PO. These 3 referenced have the most pronounced damage, all occurring this year (which makes it seem crazier), otherwise most/all arrive safe and on time. I still really like USPS (exception being Jun and any others like him), and use them for anything/everything as opposed to FedEx and UPS.

I will file a complaint and/or talk with someone at supervisory levels, but still cannot imagine this is intentional.

[Steve D]

I"ve had two cards I've won on ebay, arrive with broken holders. A 1933 Sport Kings Red Grange got to me with a broken case, but the card itself was undamaged. On the other hand, A T206 PSA 4 Southern Leaguer arrived bent in half. The holder had been completely snapped in two across the middle, and the card had a corresponding heavy horizontal crease. Luckily, I contacted the seller and he refunded my money and I returned the card to him.

Steve