Sending anything through the post can be a nerve-racking experience. However, when it comes to valuable items such as jewellery, money or a high-value gift, it can even more worrying in case it gets lost, stolen or damaged in transit.
The good news is, courier services have come a long way over the past decade. Now, there’s a lot of ways to ensure high-value items are safe to send through the post. To help, here you’ll discover some top tips for sending valuable items in the mail.
Package it correctly
When you’re dealing with valuable items, it’s essential you package them correctly. There’s always a risk things can get damaged in the post, especially if it’s travelling a long way. So, you’ll need to make sure it’s packed correctly. This means wrapping it in bubble wrap and making sure the parcel is secure.
You’ll also want to opt for the smallest packaging possible. That way, the item won’t have as much chance to rattle around and potentially break.
Pay for insurance
One thing you’ll absolutely want to do is pay for insurance. Without it, if the item does go missing or get damaged, you wouldn’t be able to make a claim. Most couriers require you to pay extra for valuable items and to declare how much the item is worth.
If you don’t pay the insurance, you could end up out of pocket and the recipient could also end up very disappointed. It doesn’t cost much more to add insurance to your delivery, so there’s really no reason not to do it.
Opt for parcel tracking
It can be reassuring to see where your parcel is once you’ve sent it off. That’s where parcel tracking comes in useful. You can use online parcel tracking to see where the parcel has been, where it is now and when it is going to be delivered. There’s much less chance something can go wrong if you pay for the tracking service. So, for peace of mind alone, it’s really worth doing.
The above are the best tips you can follow when sending a valuable item through the post. It can be nerve-racking, but there are ways to ensure your parcel is protected. Tracking and insurance are absolutely crucial and are definitely worth the additional cost. That way, if something does go wrong, you and the recipient are protected.
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