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eBay
Auctions – Reference and Guidance Insurance for International
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If you buy an item from an overseas eBay seller, it’s usually a
good idea to make sure that the item is insured for loss or damage in
transit. You should ask the seller to insure the item if the carrier they use
does not automatically provide cover. Don’t forget that the cost of post and insurance from overseas to
the If you are a International Signed For®, which provides proof of posting as
well as proof of delivery. Deliveries can be made to almost everywhere in the
world and costs are relatively low. Delivery to most common destinations such
as the Packages are given a unique 13 digit reference number which you
can use with the Royal Mail “track and trace” function to get a status report
on where your package is currently. International Signed For costs £3.30 for each item in addition to
normal postage charges. This provides insurance cover to a maximum of £30.00 compensation
if the item is lost or damaged in transit. If you send valuable items such as jewellery, CDs, DVDs or consumer
electronics, then it’s worth opting for the additional insurance service. This
costs £1.50 to insure for compensation up to £500 in the event of loss or
damage. |
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