eBay shipping

Many people on eBay, both buyer and seller, realize the benefits of getting insurance for eBay shipping. And, due to the new policies on eBay shipping insurance, sellers now have to provide it whether the buyer opts for it or not.

When it comes to ebay shipping insurance, many sellers have no idea about the finer points of the process. So here are some if the most important things to keep in mind.

Make sure that the item is packed well. Any item worth being insured should be packed well. This is because when ebay shipping insurance claims are reviewed, if anything goes wrong, will involve how well the item was packed for the many demands of shipping.

Snap a pic of the package before shipping. Should you have a digital camera, try to take a picture of the item once it has been packed with the label (address) showing clearly in order to show the condition of the envelope of box prior to getting it shipped.

Get as much ebay shipping insurance as the value of the item. Regardless of whether the ebay item was sold for less than its market value or more than that, get ebay shipping insurance for what the item’s retail value is. This is because you will not be able to get more ebay shipping insurance compensation for the item, should anything untoward happen, than its current market value. Also, even if the item was sold for less, the compensation you will get will be according to the market value.

When getting ebay shipping insurance, use a shipment method that can be tracked. DHL, UPS and Federal Express provide tracking numbers for each package they ship. The USPS and some other shippers do not and tracking numbers must be purchased. Tracking numbers are important so you can find out if a package has gotten lost.

Maintain a file of shipping information. It is extremely important that you keep the ebay shipping insurance number, receipt and tracking number until the buyer or customer has confirmed that the package has been received in satisfactory condition. All those documents will be instrumental should you need to file a claim.

Should, unfortunately, you will need to file a claim, all the ebay shipping documents will be needed together with any collect evidence about the item.
When making an ebay shipping insurance claim, take all the documentation to the nearest customer service counter.

You need patience. Whatever the procedure may be that they will follow, make sure that you get a receipt or any form of evidence that you have filed an ebay shipping insurance claim.

Regardless of whether your claim goes well or goes bad, make sure you continue to insure any packages you send to buyers whenever it is possible. You can even state this in your listings. This is because the mention of your policy of getting ebay shipping insurance for all the packages you send will attract bids even from the most cautious of buyers that may otherwise not make a bid.