[78-L] A note to any users of the US Postal Service: WRT an alternate insurance carrier ….

[H D Goldman]

I have used U-Pic as an alternate insurer for USPS/FedEx/UPS carriers for over 20 yrs.
Shipsurance - Shipping Insurance and Cargo Insurance Coverage 

They offer cheaper rates/$100 unit & have 2 different rate plans.  A monthly plan with a $20 min. charge/month & the option to log in shipments within 3 days of shipping & a single shipment rate that is $0.15-0.20 more/$100 depending upon carrier that requires same day posting & payment.  With proper documentation they've always paid with in a reasonable period.

The online menu option will let you view the single shipment rate schedule for all carriers.

Cheers,

Duane Goldman
 
On Sep 26, 2013, at 6:59 PM, Cary Ginell wrote:

> To all who sell and ship records on eBay or through private auction.
> 
> This is a warning that the United States Postal Service will NOT honor insurance that you might purchase on 78s or any other collectibles sent through the mail.
> 
> I recently had a shipment of 78s broken due to mishandling by the US Postal Service. I had purchased sufficient insurance to guarantee the value of the records, but when they refused to honor
> 
> the insurance, I filed a claim. After waiting for two months, I received a notice saying that I had mailed "prohibited" items, and therefore they will not honor the insurance. I checked their website to see why 
> 
> 78s are not covered. Under a lengthy list of standard and prohibited items (which include things like flammable chemicals, body parts, and firearms), comes this:
> 
> http://about.usps.com/publications/pub141/standard-prohibited-and-restricted-items.htm
> 
> "COLLECTIBLE AND/OR IRREPLACEABLE ITEMS (ANY ITEM WORTH MORE THAN ITS ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE OR THAT IS NOT COMMONLY AVAILABLE) INCLUDING
> BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANTIQUES, FINE ART OR COLLETIBLE COINS AND STAMPS."
> 
> So, if you use USPS insurance, you are simply wasting your money, because they will not cover any damages as a result of their mishandling of the package.
> 
> Cary Ginell
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H D Goldman Lagniappe Chemicals Ltd. 
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