I actually don’t understand why this discussion is still ongoing. It is up to the poster to take this and do whatever she needs to do, but Lessons Learned here for the community are as follows:
1. Read the fine print and conditions of the carriage. It is amusing to me as after all said and done, people still refer to UPS “insurance” on this discussion, where it is liability, not insurance (again, research the internet for the difference).
2. Drop of your packages within your area/zip code on the mailing label as the charges/liability depend on the zone where you mail them. If in doubt, call the carrier to verify. It is your responsibility to make sure that the package is dispatched safely.
3. Insure your packages for USPS/ declare full value in UPS and FedEx - unless you are willing to absorb the loss yourself in a case of a lost parcel.
4. Get a receipt when you drop something off - regardless of the carrier. If I mail something valuable, I make sure I go in person to a staffed UPS/ FedEx office and get a receipt. Keep the receipt until the package is marked as delivered.
Best of luck to OP and everyone on this discussion.
1. Read the fine print and conditions of the carriage. It is amusing to me as after all said and done, people still refer to UPS “insurance” on this discussion, where it is liability, not insurance (again, research the internet for the difference).
2. Drop of your packages within your area/zip code on the mailing label as the charges/liability depend on the zone where you mail them. If in doubt, call the carrier to verify. It is your responsibility to make sure that the package is dispatched safely.
3. Insure your packages for USPS/ declare full value in UPS and FedEx - unless you are willing to absorb the loss yourself in a case of a lost parcel.
4. Get a receipt when you drop something off - regardless of the carrier. If I mail something valuable, I make sure I go in person to a staffed UPS/ FedEx office and get a receipt. Keep the receipt until the package is marked as delivered.
Best of luck to OP and everyone on this discussion.