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Huge Changes and Rate Increases with Registered Mail?
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Just came from the PO where I mailed a small box that weighed about 2.5 lbs. and insured for $8k
I purposely went with Registered since I know how high the insurance rates are with Priority. I figured it would be about $14.00 - $18.00 for that package and she tells me it's $34.75 ???
Did insurance rates for Registered mail just go crazy or what?
I purposely went with Registered since I know how high the insurance rates are with Priority. I figured it would be about $14.00 - $18.00 for that package and she tells me it's $34.75 ???
Did insurance rates for Registered mail just go crazy or what?
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<< <i>i think the insurance has always been high for high priced items. I don't think they raised them dramatically. >>
i just sent out something under 24 hours ago and it was 50% above the norm for me. 7.5k Item in a flat rate box was over 30$, mostly it was around 22$
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<< <i>USPS insurance rates have become obcsene IMO. I wonder if this is due to rising postal employee theft or fraud or both? >>
...never mind
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<< <i>USPS insurance rates have become obcsene IMO. I wonder if this is due to rising postal employee theft or fraud or both? >>
Just wait to see what happens if the USPS outsources to kiosks in grocery stores/convenience stores/etc......THAT has me honestly worried!
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<< <i>USPS insurance rates have become obcsene IMO. I wonder if this is due to rising postal employee theft or fraud or both? >>
I agree.
I ask that question when I go in. Mostly the clerks get the joke.
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<< <i>It appears the Priority rate really added onto the total. Registered at $1,000 insurance is $14.65 then the other $7,000 insurance cost $9.80 and the Priority rate on top added the last $10.30 it seems. >>
The breakdown on the postal receipt was:
Zone 5 Priority mail $9.35
Delivery Conf. $0.70
Registered w/ $8000.00 Article Insurance $24.45 (this was the killer)
....and why do they charge for Priority rates unless you request it? Wouldn't just regular 1st class for a small 2 lb. box been a lot less?
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<< <i>It appears the Priority rate really added onto the total. Registered at $1,000 insurance is $14.65 then the other $7,000 insurance cost $9.80 and the Priority rate on top added the last $10.30 it seems. >>
The breakdown on the postal receipt was:
Zone 5 Priority mail $9.35
Delivery Conf. $0.70
Registered w/ $8000.00 Article Insurance $24.45 (this was the killer)
....and why do they charge for Priority rates unless you request it? Wouldn't just regular 1st class for a small 2 lb. box been a lot less? >>
Anything over 14 ounces and priority rates kick in. They also depend on the zone you are sending to. Why did you pay for DC? You would have been better using the flate rate box for $5.20.
It looks like they did change their fee structure for registered.
I recently sent two ATB pucks to Calif. in one of the older priority mail boxes that was used before it went to flat rate. Was actually about 75 cents cheaper than flat rate.
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No, it was a submission of 11 coins. I always use the DC so I can track it online.
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<< <i>It cost $21,013.25+ to send something worth over 15 million for Registered Mail
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<< <i><<< Did you sell this item through PayPal? I ask because you added the Delivery Confimation on top of the other services. >>>
No, it was a submission of 11 coins. I always use the DC so I can track it online. >>
Do they always scan it? I was told the USPS doesn't want you to know where the package is, so it seems strange that they would allow you to purchase and use supplemental tracking.
<< <i>USPS insurance rates have become obcsene IMO. I wonder if this is due to rising postal employee theft or fraud or both? >>
Insurance is a profit center and I don't believe that rates are regulated like postage rates are.
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<< <i>Registered w/ $8000.00 Article Insurance $24.45 (this was the killer) >>
A small price to pay when considering the financial loss if the package went missing.
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<< <i>Registered w/ $8000.00 Article Insurance $24.45 (this was the killer) >>
A small price to pay when considering the financial loss if the package went missing. >>
that's what I was thinking
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<< <i>It always irritated me to pay someone to deliver a package and then to have to pay them extra to not steal or lose my package. Sort of like buying fire insurance from the neighborhood arsonist. >>
Well there are opportunities along the way for loss, damage, theft, etc. At least by making the coverage optional you aren't paying for a service for those times when you don't really need it.
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