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USPS Insurance: There's Always a Silver Lining!
« on: August 13, 2013, 02:19:31 PM »
I rarely poke my head into this area of the Arena.  I have been reading through a lot of threads and learned of so many problems  >_<

I, too, have my headaches, but I wanted to share something positive!!

I recently sold a Kitchenaid mixer on eBay and, unfortunately, the buyer received it damaged.  Although I had my doubts that it was really broken (he said the box was dented and the mixer smelled funny when he turned it on.  He's now scared to use it.  He's also a Powerseller specializing in electronics...*raises eyebrow*),  I fully refunded him and allowed him to keep the mixer.  I mean, the thing cost me $64.53 to ship TO him.  If it really was broken, he'd be out $64.53 too.  Didn't make sense to me.

I was really bummed.  I was out a mixer AND $64.53.  I've always had my doubts about the USPS insurance service.  Why, I don't know.  I went online and submitted my claim...and never expected to hear from anyone.

Well, I didn't hear from anyone.  Instead I got a check in the mail for the value of the mixer AND the $64.53 shipping costs.

The system WORKS!  I couldn't be more pleased that I did the right thing for the buyer and didn't lose my shirt to do it!  I just hope he gives me a positive feedback...

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Re: USPS Insurance: There's Always a Silver Lining!
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2013, 02:22:02 PM »
That is great that it actually worked out!  How long did it take between claim submittal and the time you got your check ?

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Re: USPS Insurance: There's Always a Silver Lining!
« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2013, 02:37:16 PM »
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Re: USPS Insurance: There's Always a Silver Lining!
« Reply #3 on: August 13, 2013, 02:40:43 PM »
Wow awesome-  I seem to remember it taking much longer.  Maybe they have stepped up their game!  Or maybe it's just lost packages that take a long time (since they don't want to pay and then have the package turn up)

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Re: USPS Insurance: There's Always a Silver Lining!
« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2013, 02:43:59 PM »
That's great to hear!! It's all to often we hear bad things about the USPS.  >_<
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Re: USPS Insurance: There's Always a Silver Lining!
« Reply #5 on: August 13, 2013, 02:53:54 PM »
My experience with USPS has gotten much better now that I do everything online :lol:

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Re: USPS Insurance: There's Always a Silver Lining!
« Reply #6 on: August 13, 2013, 02:56:43 PM »
Oh me too, most definitely. Plus my postman picks up my packages. Thank god because the women at my PO are not very nice.
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Re: USPS Insurance: There's Always a Silver Lining!
« Reply #7 on: August 13, 2013, 03:07:20 PM »
Oh me too, most definitely. Plus my postman picks up my packages. Thank god because the women at my PO are not very nice.

Same here!  I travel 15 miles out of my way to vist a "nice" post office.  Oh, yeah, my local post office is 1 mile away XD

My postman is SUPER nice, but sometimes I feel guilty giving him tons of little packages or anything heavy.  He's just THAT nice, I hate to give him more work, lol!

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Re: USPS Insurance: There's Always a Silver Lining!
« Reply #8 on: August 13, 2013, 03:59:34 PM »
I've loved USPS lately - they come pick up your packages, you can print postage online and get a discount!

And Yay! I'm glad it sounds like their insurance is worth it too - I've never had to make a claim, but I'm glad it works! :)
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Re: USPS Insurance: There's Always a Silver Lining!
« Reply #9 on: August 13, 2013, 05:20:34 PM »
What a blessing! Glad you got your money back!^_^
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Re: USPS Insurance: There's Always a Silver Lining!
« Reply #10 on: August 14, 2013, 03:36:39 AM »
Thats great news! I'm so glad things worked out, and you were refunded quickly too!  :bigups:
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Re: USPS Insurance: There's Always a Silver Lining!
« Reply #11 on: August 14, 2013, 10:42:33 AM »
That is really nice. They refused to refund me once when a package was damaged in their care so, I had lost faith in insurance after that.  Its good to know at least one person got their insurance money.
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