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Originally Posted by LaklandBass  And where does integrity come in? If im shipping a PRS guitar that's worth $2000 they should guarantee that it gets there. Insurance only covers $100? they shouldnt agree to ship it if thats the case.
Im just making the point that its odd that they'll take your money but wont guarantee their service unless you pay some more money.
You'd think that they'd rather not touch anything unless its fully insured. |
I respectfully but strongly disagree. It's not their job to set a value on an unknown object you bring to them sealed in a box. You are ignoring the concept of value received for value given.
If you want every object you ever ship insured for whatever value you claim, I'm sure someone would be willing to do that - for about $200 to $300 per box. There has to be enough money coming into the system to pay for what goes out of the system. People will give you guarantees, but guarantees do cost money.
It's much more economically effective for both parties, especially you - who has the primary interest in the object shipped - for you to identify the value and pay a reasonable fee for insurance coverage. Hey, they provide $100 of coverage at no extra charge. That's fair. The only issue with integrity occurs if they fail to pay a claim when it has been properly submitted and substantiated. This is business. It's a matter of contract. Good wishes don't count.
Consider: if you ship USPS, you pay less money - and get NO insurance coverage whatsoever. Even if the package disappears, you're outa luck. You have the alternative of using USPS, not paying for any insurance and not even getting $100 of coverage, and crossing your fingers.
I fail to see the problem. You want coverage? You can pay for it, and you'll get it. Don't want coverage? Then you don't have to pay for it.
...some are 'belt and suspenders' types--leaves room for both
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