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Posted By: DR

FedEx is my favorite but do NOT send baseball cards via FedEx. This is one of the items they refuse to insure above $500. I bet THEY will take your money but good luck filing a big claim! In my opinion, USPS REGISTERED (Priority) insured is the best, then USPS Priority insured with signature confirmation (electronic signature required for Paypal to take your side), and then simple tracking (to avoid most opportunistic buyers claims) and self insure (or insured) if you trust the person and it is under $200 give or take. UPS has been terrible with slow or nonexistent tracking or updates, SEVERAL damaged packages, and if I miss a package the hub is far away. USPS has always been the most cost effective for me and it someone makes a fraudulent claim, it is a FEDERAL CRIME involving the Post Master, FBI and/or local police. This question is a no brainer. I think MVSNYC had a recent issue with a package arriving via USPS with delivery confirmation but claimed it did not arrive. This was based on my message board post inquiry. The irony!

http://www.fedex.com/us/services/terms/us.html?link=4#unassumedliabilities
Declared Value and Limits of Liability (Not Insurance Coverage)

F. Shipments (packages or freight) containing all or part of the following items are limited to a maximum declared value of US$500:

Collector's items such as SPORTS CARDS, souvenirs and memorabilia. (Collector's coins and stamps may not be shipped. See the Prohibited Items section.)