Shipping an insured package

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  1. handsom

    handsom Regular member

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    Does anyone know if USPS will ship a package insured for a little over $300, that is marked fragile, without getting a signature? If the fragile part is a problem, will they at least ship it insured as a regular insured item, without the need for a signature? It's already broken(supposedly) so I suppose that 'fragile' isn't 100% necessary, but if it they'll do it without the signature, I'd be more comfortable.

    I know it's a strange question, I'm trying to take care of an ebay return quickly; but I won't be home to receive the package back.

    I posted this here, because it has no relation to any other board here; but I figure a lot of my fellow AD'ers have ebay experience, and may be able to offer helpful suggestions.

    Anyone have any experience or suggestions on this?
     
  2. gerry1

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    I don't know the answer but I have their 800 number in my rolodex:

    1.800.742.5877
     
  3. handsom

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    Well; that was a faster response than I anticipated; I'm just hoping someone might have some more direct info.

    Worst case scenario though; if I get no other responses, I'll at least be able to call for the info after work, so thanks!
     
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    Unfortuantely, that was the number for UPS, rather than USPS... lol. There goes half my lunch break. Ah well.

    Edit:
    Just got in contact with the USPS; who said that it can only be done this way with 'express mail'; that way I can insure a package, but waive the signature. Now, I know we've received packages with insurance on them; but we've never had to sign for them. So I'm half considering just doing it regular priority mail anyways but I really can't afford to delay this guy's return, and I won't be home to accept the package.

    Anyone else know a way to get the package delivered with inusrance, but not needing to be home to sign?
     
    Last edited: Mar 13, 2007

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