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Originally Posted by ValKehl
Brian, certified mail costs $3.55, and it is my understanding that this doesn't protect the shipper from loss or damage by the USPS while in transit. For the same $3.55 you can purchase $200 of USPS insurance to cover such loss or damage. BTW, if one purchases over $500 of USPS insurance, the USPS carrier is required to obtain a signature upon delivery, and this is reflected in the cost of insurance - $500 of USPS insurance costs $7.10, and $501 of insurance costs $9.55. FYI, I never purchase certified mail, but I almost always purchase insurance when I ship cards worth more than $100.
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Val,
I appreciate it, but it is not for the same $3.55. Insurance would be an extra charge. I wanted to hold off on comment until after visiting my local post office. Given the insurance and my want for a signature, the amount would be greater. Here is a USPS rate sheet. The encircled areas were done by the clerk on duty.