USPS

[NBui4]

A couple weeks ago I shipped my little brother some stuff for his first semester of college. I bought him some expensive protein and such for the package and shipped it via USPS 5-day (already almost $15). He didn't receive it until today which is a few days late. When he got it, it was all broken and had a note from USPS telling him that the package has been damaged and to notify USPS if about any missing articles. He is missing the protein and supplements and a bunch of other things.

So, he goes and tells them at his office in middle of no where Georgia and they tell him they can't help him. I did not insure the package. So are we just screwed because I neglected to get insurance? Anybody have any suggestions?

[wctriumph]

Yep, without insurance you are screwed. Next time send it FedEX and insure it.

[NBui4]

Yep, without insurance you are screwed. Next time send it FedEX and insure it.

I was afraid of that. The only reason why I shipped USPS is because its to a PO BOX. I get a shipping discount at work or I would have done that...

[Jer]

Yep, without insurance you are screwed. Next time send it FedEX and insure it.

He could just as easily insure it with USPS.

[Inconel710]

I guess we now know where all of those fired TSA employees went!

[cofi]

its automatically insured for 100 bucks

[00tec]

its automatically insured for 100 bucks

Source?

I know UPS does that, but USPS doesn't.

[Adawg38]

Source?

I know UPS does that, but USPS doesn't.

You're right! UPS is automatically ins for the first $99 free but USPS is not unless you pay for it.

[jerrymrc]

My experience has been that no matter what if the USPS owes you $$$ you will never see it.

I sold an item COD once. The PO sent the money to the wrong address. I fought for 2 years trying to get my $75

[cofi]

Source?

I know UPS does that, but USPS doesn't.

i guess its only with priority (thats how i always ship to you guys)

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