Shipping Insurance for jewelry
By Tom Lucas
@Luke35 (81)
United States
April 20, 2017 10:11am CST
I am looking for advice from anyone who has ever had to ship jewelry items through the mail or a courier service like FedEx or UPS. I need to send out a few items to people who are a few states away -- too far to deliver them in person, but too valuable to not have them insured. I've done some initial checking, but am looking for advice from anyone with experience on this issue. I want to get maximum coverage and the most reasonable price.
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4 responses
@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
20 Apr 17
I ship via USPS with additional insurance and signature confirmation if necessary and the prices are reasonable. I never had any lost mail.
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@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
20 Apr 17
Insurance is about the same cost whether you ship USPS, UPS, or FedX. The important thing is to take photos of the jewelry before shipping. It's easier to make a claim if you have to if you have photos. Have someone watch you pack it and go to the post office with you. Make sure you get a return receipt so you know who accepted it and have their handwriting to prove it got there--or not. Don't insure a $200 shipment for $600, that always looks suspect and will make it harder to win a claim.
I'm sure it will get there just fine but assume it won't and act accordingly.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
28 Jun 17
Not sure how it works, but do know that the post office does offer it with any package.
