Safest and fastest way to ship a $3K item in the current climate?

[Starfacet]

I'd like to post something on preloved, but I'm not sure how to handle shipping. As an individual shipping to another individual, my options are limited. I'm sure a buyer on preloved wouldn't want to wait the two weeks that USPS registered mail would take. USPS Priority Mail with insurance and adult signature is expensive but may be my best option. I don't have access to a corporate Fedex or UPS account.

I'd love your thoughts. Thanks!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I think Registered would go faster than 2 weeks at this point in time, but if you want it to arrive in 2-3 days, yes to Priority insured.

 

[Nikki1415]

I usually pay for a seller to ship overnight (insured/signature).

 

[Asscherhalo_lover]

USPS has a lot of restrictions right now, normal priority is NOT guaranteed on a global scale right now FYI. It updates daily.

 

[winnietucker]

I'd go registered mail. USPS lost an uninsured $1000 package my grandmother sent to me and have been less than helpful finding it. They told me she should have sent it registered mail.

 

[Starfacet]

I'd prefer registered mail too but I'm guessing buyers won't because it's slow. I suppose the buyer and I could have a conversation about shipping time frames as I was going to cover it from the proceeds of the sale either way.

 

[soxfan]

registered

 

[YadaYadaYada]

I don't know if this is everywhere but here even if a signature is required the postman is not having people sign. He said the post office has waived the signature requirement but this has been for first class and priority, no idea about other services and/or if this is regional

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Insurance makes a signature required. I can't see them dropping that since they'd be liable for loss if there is no proof of receipt.

 

[Starfacet]

I don't know if this is everywhere but here even if a signature is required the postman is not having people sign. He said the post office has waived the signature requirement but this has been for first class and priority, no idea about other services and/or if this is regional

That's disturbing if it's specifically requested!

 

[Missy]

Can you do overnight? I shipped jewelry to someone across the country using USPS overnight. And it was signature required and it went smoothly.

 

[Starfacet]

Can you do overnight? I shipped jewelry to someone across the country using USPS overnight. And it was signature required and it went smoothly.

I can. Is it as secure as registered mail? It's certainly faster.

 

[Nikki1415]

I can. Is it as secure as registered mail? It's certainly faster.

I bought from PSer's using overnight, I like that it doesn't go through multiple destinations so it pretty much leaves the post office and gets to the location. Registered mail is a nail biting experience when there are no issues, now it's probably even slower.

 

[Slickk]

I ship overnight or two day with USPS. Insured and signature required. Never had a problem, thank goodness. I don’t like the registered because it is spotty on tracking in my experience. And it takes forever.

 

[Starfacet]

I bought from PSer's using overnight, I like that it doesn't go through multiple destinations so it pretty much leaves the post office and gets to the location. Registered mail is a nail biting experience when there are no issues, now it's probably even slower.

I'm sure!!

 

[elizat]

I'd prefer registered mail too but I'm guessing buyers won't because it's slow. I suppose the buyer and I could have a conversation about shipping time frames as I was going to cover it from the proceeds of the sale either way.

I would prefer registered!

 

[elizat]

I don't know if this is everywhere but here even if a signature is required the postman is not having people sign. He said the post office has waived the signature requirement but this has been for first class and priority, no idea about other services and/or if this is regional

Ours is different.

They are requiring a signature, but it's the postal person for you. So, you are there, they ask you a series of questions and then they sign on your behalf and put it on the porch or sidewalk six feet from you. Or at least my mail person did that.

 

[Starfacet]

I suppose I can just give buyers the choice. Thanks for all your responses!!

 

[OoohShiny]

Just an idea, but you could approach oldminer or denverappraiser and ask if they have an account with shippers that gives high coverage and quick collection/delivery?

You could then also use them as an appraisal and escrow service (if they would offer the latter service) so both you and the buyer have confidence, and the shipment is safe in both directions

 

[Starfacet]

Just an idea, but you could approach oldminer or denverappraiser and ask if they have an account with shippers that gives high coverage and quick collection/delivery?

You could then also use them as an appraisal and escrow service (if they would offer the latter service) so both you and the buyer have confidence, and the shipment is safe in both directions

I was thinking about that, thanks!

 

[yssie]

I'd probably go with FedEx overnight and a Hail Mary.
But soliciting an appraiser intermediary is a much more responsible recommendation