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Shipping a $2,000+ set

frankhardyfrankhardy Posts: 8,139 ✭✭✭✭✭
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How would you guys ship a vintage set that I have sold for over $2000?

The 2 options are using Ebay shipping via USPS Priority Mail with insurance. This will cost $42.10.

or

I could take it to the Post Office and ship it with the more secrue Registered Mail with insurance. Apparently, Ebay shipping does not offer the more secure Registered Mail. Registered Mail is more secure, but takes a little longer due to the security measures taken. I am not sure how much this will cost. Any idea?

Shane

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  • PiggsPiggs Posts: 1,938 ✭✭✭✭
    Look what you got yourself into Shane. Congrats on the sale and good luck with the others. Doug
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭


    << <i>Registered Mail is more secure, but takes a little longer due to the security measures taken. I am not sure how much this will cost. Any idea? >>


    Shane ... go to USPS.GOV and you can make all your calculations.

    Looks like Registered Mail on a $2,000.00 value cost $16.85 additional.
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • gameusedhoopgameusedhoop Posts: 3,593 ✭✭✭✭
    Registered used to be cheaper for anything insured for over $800. Not sure if it is true with the price increases, but you should check in on it.
  • PiggsPiggs Posts: 1,938 ✭✭✭✭
    How much does the weight of the set add to the cost?
  • MauriceMaurice Posts: 1,136
    USPS Express Mail with insurance (USPS not ShipCover), printed through ebay, is often the best option for a 2k item. This of course depends on the weight and distance.
  • thenavarrothenavarro Posts: 7,497 ✭✭✭
    Pack well and ship it registered and sleep easy

    Mike
    Buying US Presidential autographs
  • nearmintnearmint Posts: 1,111 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Pack well and ship it registered and sleep easy >>



    That's my advice, too. Registered is ultra-secure, but warn the buyer that it might take a few days longer than usual. And do pack the cards well. I have received a few broken holders recently because the cards were packed too tightly in a flat rate box.
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  • frankhardyfrankhardy Posts: 8,139 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thanks guys. Registered it is. I actually asked the buyer which he preferred and he said he actually preferred Registered even though it is slower.

    Also, no slabs to worry about.

    Shane

  • bobbyw8469bobbyw8469 Posts: 7,139 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Thanks guys. Registered it is. I actually asked the buyer which he preferred and he said he actually preferred Registered even though it is slower. >>



    Bear in mind registered is REAL SLOW!! I shipped a card registered one time, TOLD the buyer I shipped it registered, and then two weeks later, got the "Where is my card?" email......I am lucky I didn't get negative feedback, through no fault of my own, as the length of shipping time is totally out of my control.
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