Posted by dvdscds on 05/07/06 09:18

Justin wrote:
> dvdscds wrote on [6 May 2006 23:26:51 -0700]:
> >
> > Justin wrote:
> >> dvdscds wrote on [6 May 2006 20:18:30 -0700]:
> >> > $2.95 is reasonable for S&H, but the seller shouldn't state that the
> >> > item is "insured" if he isn't paying for postal insurance.
> >>
> >> Why not? If they just say it's insured they are not claiming it's postal
> >> insured. Just that it's insured.
> >>
> >> If you get the item either way it doesn't matter
> >
> > No problem as long as the package shows up. I've paid for postal
> > insurance
> > for items in excess of $100+ and received the package uninsured.
> > The seller may claim it was "self insured", but I have no way of
> > knowing if
> > the seller would have sent a refund if the package was lost or
> > damaged..
>
> If you get the package then it doesn't matter.
>
> > I suspect sellers don't state "self insured" in their auctions because
> > they
> > know most buyers are not interested in paying postal insurance for
> > "self insured" shipping.
>
> Saying something is insured doesn't say it's postal insured now, does
> it.

You are absolutely right. And I would still recommend not doing it.
# 1) It pisses people off and they will not buy from you again.
# 2) It pisses people off and they will claim they did not receive the
package.
# 3) For items $50 or less Its easier to offer Delivery Confirmation
for 60 cents which provides a tracking number. This protects the seller
and the buyer from false claims.

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