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Just got back from the Post Office.
So, just to confirm—a declared value package can't be less than $334
Here’s the lowdown on what they told me:
Basically, whatever value you guys write down on your labels doesn't mean jack squat. If a package goes missing, you aren't getting a dime back, no matter what value you scribbled on the box. It’s just treated like a standard parcel, whether you list a value or not. For small amounts, you have to send it as insured mail to actually get a refund if it disappears (I think I already knew that part), but for anything under $333, there's zero guarantee. Nothing. You could pack it up like a treasure chest, but unless you pay extra to ship it as an insured package, you're out of luck.
All that effort by the musicians is basically for nothing 😢
Sry Arabe 😢
So, just to confirm—a declared value package can't be less than $334
Here’s the lowdown on what they told me:
Basically, whatever value you guys write down on your labels doesn't mean jack squat. If a package goes missing, you aren't getting a dime back, no matter what value you scribbled on the box. It’s just treated like a standard parcel, whether you list a value or not. For small amounts, you have to send it as insured mail to actually get a refund if it disappears (I think I already knew that part), but for anything under $333, there's zero guarantee. Nothing. You could pack it up like a treasure chest, but unless you pay extra to ship it as an insured package, you're out of luck.
All that effort by the musicians is basically for nothing 😢
Sry Arabe 😢