westkybitcoins (OP)
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April 24, 2012, 09:16:08 PM |
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Hmm.
I took a look at USPS shipping costs within the U.S. (specifically, from the midwest to Alaska.) I looked at prices for a one ounce letter in a letter-sized envelope "containing a rigid object" (a light cardboard sleeve.)
The cost for first class mailing is $0.65 (goes up to $0.85 for two ounces.)
The cost for proof of deposit (certificate of mailing) is $1.15.
Insurance of $10 (for the rough purchase price of, say two dimes) costs $1.85.
Certified mail, which provides delivery confirmation but not point-to-point tracking, is $2.95.
Express mail, which DOES provided point-to-point tracking, is a flat $18.95.
And the spot price of a silver dime is about $2.25. For two dimes that would be $4.50.
I've rethought this several times over, and while I came up with various options and such to reduce the cost, while still trying to mainly provide for my target market, it got much more complicated than I wanted. Again, I'm not so much trying to provide silver for average bitcoin users as provide a small product for several people with a bitcoin or two who want to spend it on something. I'm only going to be selling a few dozen dimes, not trying to make a business out of this (not right now, at least.)
To that effect...
One silver dime: 1 BTC - includes proof of deposit. Insurance/confirmation/tracking optional, costing extra Two silver dimes: 2 BTC - includes certified mailing. Insurance/tracking optional, costing extra Additional dimes: + 0.65 BTC per extra dime, still includes certified mailing
Maximum order size of 10 dimes. Additional shipping methods and services negotiable upon request. U.S. shipping only.
I'll probably go with all this and make the post on the Goods forum once I get the shipping materials.
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