Advice for Shipping High Value Card

glchen · #1 04-02-2021, 06:36 PM

I’ll add my two cents here. I’ve shipped a number of packages over 10k, and I personally believe in speed. That is, I’d go for overnight or even two day shipping rather than registered. You’ll know in 1-2 days whether your package arrived safely rather than to constantly check tracking. Of course make sure your item is very well packaged so even if it were ran over by a car, the card would still be safe and sound. And use a pre-printed shipping label rather than handwriting one so there’s no chance the shipper can’t read your handwriting. Good luck!

Jim65 · #2 04-02-2021, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by glchen

I�ll add my two cents here. I�ve shipped a number of packages over 10k, and I personally believe in speed. That is, I�d go for overnight or even two day shipping rather than registered. You�ll know in 1-2 days whether your package arrived safely rather than to constantly check tracking. Of course make sure your item is very well packaged so even if it were ran over by a car, the card would still be safe and sound. And use a pre-printed shipping label rather than handwriting one so there�s no chance the shipper can�t read your handwriting. Good luck!

IMO, the less time a carrier has your item, the less chance for them to lose or damage it, Overnight with private insurance is the way to go.

bnorth · #3 04-02-2021, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by glchen

I�ll add my two cents here. I�ve shipped a number of packages over 10k, and I personally believe in speed. That is, I�d go for overnight or even two day shipping rather than registered. You�ll know in 1-2 days whether your package arrived safely rather than to constantly check tracking. Of course make sure your item is very well packaged so even if it were ran over by a car, the card would still be safe and sound. And use a pre-printed shipping label rather than handwriting one so there�s no chance the shipper can�t read your handwriting. Good luck!

I sent a package to a fellow member using 2 day last week, it still isn't there.

They all seems to be hit and miss.

Snapolit1 · #4 04-02-2021, 07:44 PM

Everything has a risk

I sent a very expensive card to an AH this year by fed ex. Next morning delivery. Held my breathe. Set up tracking.

AH had in hand by 11 next day

I agree with what someone said above. The less time in transit the better. The idea of 37 USPS employees laying their hands on my package and passing it around like a hot potato for 3 weeks scares the jejeezus out of me. And then one guy is on vacation and it sits for 3 days. Nope. Get it over with quickly. Like ripping off a band aid.

notfast · #5 04-02-2021, 07:54 PM

USPS Express and a third party insurance plan.

If you don�t have that plan, buy a plane ticket and exchange in the airport bar.

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