Akira 0 Posted August 16, 2011 In the case I mentioned, the buyer didn't want pay the $20 extra for tracking So fuck him.....what do you have to do with a lost parcel? You offered a garantueed service and he declined....risk on him period. Are you able to show a receipt that you send anything away on said day? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narikaa 129 Posted August 16, 2011 So why would anyone sell something and not send it tracked&insured? Discounting the 'cheapskate' and 'stupid' reasons the other grand impediment is that most postal authorities insist on the customs declaration value equalling the insured value - leading to a whole new barrel of grief for the recipient. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akira 0 Posted August 16, 2011 So why would anyone sell something and not send it tracked&insured? Discounting the 'cheapskate' and 'stupid' reasons the other grand impediment is that most postal authorities insist on the customs declaration value equalling the insured value - leading to a whole new barrel of grief for the recipient. . I just send a parcel to US CN23 declared value $25 The parcel however was insured for $300 in case of damage or loss.....customs has no business in postal service fees in Germany. I'm the only person who knowes the insurance value of the parcel. So I always insure my parcels for the value of the item. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wat44 0 Posted August 16, 2011 I don't have any probes, the example I gave, everything worked out fine. I was just thinking through the possibilities Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narikaa 129 Posted August 16, 2011 So why would anyone sell something and not send it tracked&insured? Discounting the 'cheapskate' and 'stupid' reasons the other grand impediment is that most postal authorities insist on the customs declaration value equalling the insured value - leading to a whole new barrel of grief for the recipient. . I just send a parcel to US CN23 declared value $25 The parcel however was insured for $300 in case of damage or loss.....customs has no business in postal service fees in Germany. I'm the only person who knowes the insurance value of the parcel. So I always insure my parcels for the value of the item. You are fortunate (in the UK I can do much the same), but as I said in many countries (esp The Land of The Free) you wouldnt get it across the Post Office counter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akira 0 Posted August 16, 2011 I don't have any probes, the example I gave, everything worked out fine. Damn you for making me think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akira 0 Posted August 16, 2011 You are fortunate (in the UK I can do much the same), but as I said in many countries (esp The Land of The Free) you wouldnt get it across the Post Office counter Really? That is strange..... For instance DHL Express parcel costs about $35 worldwide up to 10kg. It's always insured for about $600, no matter what's inside. So if you send personal photographs of yourself and they get lost, you'll get $600 even if they are worth fucksquat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wat44 0 Posted August 16, 2011 Akira, as a rule they don't like that because of the moral hazard. There is an incentive for the parcel to be lost if the contents arent worth more than the insured value Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
offshore 0 Posted August 16, 2011 Well to toss a bit more into the mix.............. We are shipping $10k+ per annum, and most times just use regular post. Its (for us) - the clients call on any "extras". And do you know what goes missing? More than 50% of the time a client opts for "Registered", and we are then required to stipulate an insured value, we have a "loss". I reckon the postal workers just sit waiting for higher value parcels to nick. O/S Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted August 16, 2011 WAT this is what I have found today :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balad1 0 Posted August 16, 2011 @Wat You're over thinking it Brother; stick with VIP members and it will all work out fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mspangl 0 Posted August 16, 2011 For higher amount parcels I'm using Fedex 66€ including 1000€ insurance next day shipped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites