Safe to ship US-to-Canada using buyer's UPS account#?

[eq7777]

Hi, I tried to search in this forum for this info, but only saw similar questions on FedEx accounts, so I hope I'm not repeating a thread...

A potential bidder has asked if I would be willing to ship an item from US to Canada using her UPS account # at no cost to myself -- is this safe (assuming the address is paypal confirmed)? My listing states that I only ship USPS Express mail Int'l, but I am willing to do this, I just want to make sure it is OK since I haven't been having very much luck on *bay lately.

Thanks in advance! EQ

 

[coachfreak]

Well, most don't want UPS internationally because of brokerage fees
here is the potential downfall I see.

If the package is lost, they could file the UPS claim and a Paypal claim leaving you with nothing! You have no recourse cause you didn't pay UPS and you don't have proof of delivery for Paypal.

 

[northerndancer]

Most Canadian buyers avoid UPS international shipments like the plague and would much rather a seller use USPS. If this buyer has an account with UPS, I am guessing she has a different arrangement for the hateful brokerage fees that UPS charges. Assuming her Paypal address is confirmed and assuming that UPS will provide you with tracking and signature confirmation (if required), I don't see that there is any additional risk to you.