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<p>[QUOTE="TheOLdGuy, post: 121160, member: 878"]Interesting, S.I.S. It does seem strange that they would photo every package. Maybe something special, or maybe routine?</p><p><br /></p><p>Terry, where do you live? I can't agree with you on pricing, and have had no problems with USPS insurance.</p><p><br /></p><p><u>"The USPS site is the same price as at the counter. You can use stamps.com with a free account."</u></p><p><br /></p><p>I've had a no cost USPS account on-line for several years. My costs are identical to what I pay through eBay. Discounts are stated right on the USPS site. </p><p><br /></p><p><u>"Postal insurance from the Post Office is not a guarantee. Most times you need to fight to get paid. I finally received a check from them last week for a claim started in November."</u></p><p><br /></p><p>That will vary.</p><p>My last claim was a while ago. Involved a #7 priority box I carried into the P.O. and shook it. They peeked into the box to see the shattered glass. For proof of value I showed them my check book register showing a $425.75 payment to the name on the label as sender. I signed a form and had a check within two weeks. Over the years, talking to folks all over the country, I've come to strongly believe that it depends very much on which Post Office, and in which particular state it is located, how you will be treated.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="TheOLdGuy, post: 121160, member: 878"]Interesting, S.I.S. It does seem strange that they would photo every package. Maybe something special, or maybe routine? Terry, where do you live? I can't agree with you on pricing, and have had no problems with USPS insurance. [U]"The USPS site is the same price as at the counter. You can use stamps.com with a free account."[/U] I've had a no cost USPS account on-line for several years. My costs are identical to what I pay through eBay. Discounts are stated right on the USPS site. [U]"Postal insurance from the Post Office is not a guarantee. Most times you need to fight to get paid. I finally received a check from them last week for a claim started in November."[/U] That will vary. My last claim was a while ago. Involved a #7 priority box I carried into the P.O. and shook it. They peeked into the box to see the shattered glass. For proof of value I showed them my check book register showing a $425.75 payment to the name on the label as sender. I signed a form and had a check within two weeks. Over the years, talking to folks all over the country, I've come to strongly believe that it depends very much on which Post Office, and in which particular state it is located, how you will be treated.[/QUOTE]
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