USPS lost my card submission to SGC and denied my insurance claim

[PolarBear]

Originally Posted by benjulmag

The price you paid for the coverage was based on the declared value, so the cost you paid to buy the item(s) I would think would be irrelevant.

Bingo. In a just system, you buy x amount of insurance, and they lose it, then they pay x amount of insurance. The actual value of the item is irrelevant.

The whole "prove it" rigamarole is a dishonest tactic designed to avoid paying a good faith claim.

[Oscar_Stanage]

I am going to send in a stack of raw cards to SGC for grading. The total value will likely be between $2-$3k.

Should I send via USPS registered mail?
Do I need to take pictures of the cards I send as 'evidence' in case I need to file a claim? For cards purchased here and on FB groups via Paypal F&F, I don't think those transactions have receipts.

This will be my first submission, want to make sure I do this the right way.

Thank you

[BruceinGa]

I would send it USPS Registered with insurance. You must use gummed brown paper tape on all seams of the box.
You could send it Priority but for me Registered is just a little "safer".

[cardsagain74]

I don't get any of these POVs saying "use a purchase receipt" to prove the value of cards. Not only does the purchase price have nothing to do with what something's worth now, but naturally some people have had their cards for many, many years (or even since childhood), and would never have such a receipt.

I'm not sure what the best answer is for these insurance claims spots, but needing the proof of purchase is one of the worst. If the post office can't use info like VCP as a good enough indication of something's value, then they shouldn't offer insurance at all

[CobbSpikedMe]

Originally Posted by cardsagain74

I don't get any of these POVs saying "use a purchase receipt" to prove the value of cards. Not only does the purchase price have nothing to do with what something's worth now, but naturally some people have had their cards for many, many years (or even since childhood), and would never have such a receipt.

I'm not sure what the best answer is for these insurance claims spots, but needing the proof of purchase is one of the worst. If the post office can't use info like VCP as a good enough indication of something's value, then they shouldn't offer insurance at all

I agree here. I have exactly zero receipts for any of my cards. Of course I don't have any really large value cards for which I may have asked for a receipt but still. If the PO sells you insurance for a certain amount and they lose the damn package then they should suck it up and pay out. Whoa, I got a little heated there for a second. Sorry.

[notfast]

People who buy/sell anything of value really need to look into a 3rd party insurance policy like Collect Insure.

You’ll save so much money in the not so long run but not buying pointless insurance on packages every time

[philo98]

Originally Posted by notfast

People who buy/sell anything of value really need to look into a 3rd party insurance policy like Collect Insure.

You’ll save so much money in the not so long run but not buying pointless insurance on packages every time

I’m working with them now on a quote. Seems like the best way to go about all of this. Looks like pretty decent insurance.

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by BruceinGa

I would send it USPS Registered with insurance. You must use gummed brown paper tape on all seams of the box.
You could send it Priority but for me Registered is just a little "safer".

For those who may not have used "gummed brown paper tape" before, here is a link to Staples.com where it can be bought:

https://www.staples.com/Staples-Stan...product_468231

If you're in the store, ask (or look) for "water-activated" tape.

Lastly, be sure to cover all seams. To make it easy, think of taping the corners and edge of the box like you are wrapping a gift.

[chalupacollects]

Originally Posted by Wid_Conroy

I am going to send in a stack of raw cards to SGC for grading. The total value will likely be between $2-$3k.

Should I send via USPS registered mail?
Do I need to take pictures of the cards I send as 'evidence' in case I need to file a claim? For cards purchased here and on FB groups via Paypal F&F, I don't think those transactions have receipts.

This will be my first submission, want to make sure I do this the right way.

Thank you

I've always sent via Overnight Express via USPS insured with no problem, so like to PSA it goes to a PO Box or SGC to their office so not so many hands touch it. Though these days, might revert to Registered Mail as its seems "lost package" threads seem to be rising...

Also would be interested in hearing what company people are using for privat insurance? Chubb? I remember another that also does sportscards but can't remember name...