What is the difference between ShipCover insurance and USPS insurance?

ShipCover makes it easy to buy coverage for either domestic or international USPS shipments, claims are handled much faster than USPS and our rates are frequently lower. Can I purchase ShipCover insurance for any carrier? Currently, ShipCover is only available for eBay shipments when you use USPS.

How do I add USPS insurance to my eBay listing?

Choose the item you’d like to ship and select Print shipping label. In the Delivery options section, select Add insurance. Select ShipCover Insurance and, if it isn’t prefilled, enter the amount of coverage you need, then select Add. The shipping cost section of the page shows the insurance cost.

Should you insure eBay packages?

It’s a good idea to insure the merchandise you sell on eBay against loss or damage; whether you self-insure an item or insure it through a major carrier generally depends on how much the item is worth. Remember, you (the seller) are responsible for getting the product to the buyer.

Can you add insurance to flat rate boxes?

For Priority Mail International® Flat Rate and variable weight parcels (not available for Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Boxes), insurance is included up to $200 for merchandise and up to $100 for nonnegotiable documents. Additional insurance is available for a fee.

Can you add insurance to USPS package after shipping?

Now you can add insurance to your Click-N-Ship service labels. If you have insured an item online, you can mail it at a Post Office, hand it to your carrier, request free package pickup online, or drop it in a USPS collection box.

How much does insurance cost for USPS?

$50.01 to $100 is $2.05. $100.01 to $200 is $2.45. $200.01 to $300 is $4.60. The price per additional $100 of insurance, valued over $300 up to $5,000, is $4.60 plus $0.90 per each $100 or fraction thereof.

What happens if an eBay item gets lost in the mail?

If your item has gone missing, or if it’s damaged or faulty, most sellers are happy to work with you to resolve the issue. Either way, you’re covered by the eBay Money Back Guarantee. If you’re still waiting for your item to arrive, you can check to see when it’s due to be delivered.

Does USPS flat rate include insurance?

What Extra Services are available with the Priority Mail Flat Rate® Box? USPS Tracking® service is available at no additional charge. Domestic Priority Mail includes insurance up to either $50 or $100. Additional insurance can also be purchased up to $5000.

How do I get additional insurance from USPS?

Now you can add insurance to your Click-N-Ship service labels. Available online at www.usps.com/clicknship for Priority Mail and Express Mail labels printed with postage, coverage is available for up to $500 upon payment of applicable fees.

Can you add extra insurance to USPS Priority mail?

Priority Mail® provides insurance of $50 or $100 at no additional fee if the item bears either an Intelligent Mail package barcode (IMpb) or USPS retail tracking barcode. Additional insurance is available online for Priority Mail Express and Priority Mail items up to $5,000 maximum.

Does USPS have insurance on packages?

The Postal Service includes insurance for the following items: Priority Mail Express service, which includes up to $100 insurance. Priority Mail service, which includes up to $50 insurance for most retail packages, and $100 insurance for most commercial packages.