Shipping a Valuable Package From Kirtland Hills. The Carrier Covers $100.

You place the ring box on the counter. The clerk asks for a value. You say $1,200. The clerk nods. You sign. The package leaves.

Thirty days later, you get a check for $100.

That is standard carrier liability. It is not insurance. It is a default limit. UPS, FedEx, USPS — they all do it. For most packages, $100 is fine. For your package, it is a risk.

What Standard Liability Covers

The carrier assumes $100 of liability per package. That is the legal floor. They do not inspect what you ship. They do not ask for proof of value. They just move it from point A to point B.

If your package arrives with a dent, the carrier pays $100. If it gets lost, the carrier pays $100. If it is crushed in transit, the carrier pays $100.

Your item could be worth $500. It could be worth $5,000. The number does not matter. The liability stays at $100.

What People Ship From Kirtland Hills

Homes in Kirtland Hills sit on large lots. Basements hold family antiques. Attics hold vintage signs. Garages hold collectible cars.

People ship jewelry, gold coins, and silver sets. They ship paintings and sculptures. They ship signed sports memorabilia. They ship wedding dresses and christening gowns.

These items do not belong in a standard box with a $100 promise.

How Declared-Value Insurance Works

Mailbox Plus offers third-party declared-value insurance through Marsh. You declare the value at the counter. We enter it in the system. We pack the item with care.

If the package is lost, we file the claim. If the package is damaged, we file the claim. You get the real value back, not the floor.

The cost depends on the item. A $1,200 watch costs a few dollars to insure. A $4,000 painting costs a few more. Either way, it beats losing the whole value.

The Two Mistakes People Make

First mistake: assuming the carrier covers more than $100. The fine print says otherwise.

Second mistake: thinking insurance is expensive. A lost package costs you everything. Insurance costs you pocket change.

How We Pack Valuables

Insurance protects the value. Packing protects the item. You need both.

We use double-box construction. We wrap each item in cushioning. We fill every gap. The box does not shift. The item does not move.

A well-packed box survives the truck. An insured box survives the loss.

The After Picture

You walk into Mailbox Plus. You set the item on the counter. You declare the value. We pack it. We insure it. We ship it.

Two weeks pass. The buyer confirms receipt. The item is perfect. You get paid the full price.

No call to a claim center. No paperwork. No $100 check.

Ship Smart From Kirtland Hills

Come see us at 7554 Fredle Drive. It is five minutes down Route 306. We handle the insurance. We handle the packing. We handle the carrier.

We take returns. We ship your stuff.

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Shipping a Valuable Package From Kirtland Hills. The Carrier Covers $100.