Insuring cards via UPS or Postal

FavreFan1971 · October 2, 2006 1:06AM

I remember a post stating that certain shipping companies won't shipped cards insurred. Is this true? I want to send a set worth $5500 and want it covered.

Thanks for you help

rbeaton · October 2, 2006 1:09AM

Send it registered mail with the USPS. It's the safest way to ship anything of value.

Robert

craig19 · October 2, 2006 1:47AM

how expensive is it to use registered mail? I have a set of 175 PSA cards to ship....the box probably weighs 15-20 lbs....

Allen · October 2, 2006 2:05AM

Use solid color tape for registered, they will not accept clear.

sportcardsfanatics · October 2, 2006 8:25AM

With a card that valuable registered mail is the only way to send it.

Registered mail must be shipped in a box with ALL openings taped with that brown paper tape you have to moisten yourself. Forget the exact name of the stuff.

GDM67 · October 2, 2006 3:01PM

And if somebody wants to point out a place that tape can be obtained online, that would be very much appreciated. Even the post office doesn't seem to carry it.

sagard · October 2, 2006 3:43PM

Walmart has the brown tape. Make sure you don't get a glossy finish on the tape.

earlycalguy · October 2, 2006 4:24PM

the post offices around here provide the tape for registered mail. it's kept behind their counter at my post office - no charge for it.

sportcardsfanatics · October 2, 2006 11:48PM

Office Depot and Staples carry it.

Our PO has it for customer use as well

Insuring cards via UPS or Postal

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