Parcel Pro Insurance for individuals?

[bob78h]

I'm planning on selling one or two of my lesser-worn watches to clear space for something new. In the past I've been lucky to either sell through a TS on this forum (he provided a shipping label) or complete the sale locally in person.

My question for those of you who have sold and shipped watches on the forums: how do you insure the shipment? Parcel Pro seems to be the most popular from what I've read. I tried signing up on their website but it looks like you have to be a business. Does anyone know if you can sign up as an individual?

[southtexas]

Call them, you might be able to register over the phone without an EIN. I did so but that was before they were bought by UPS.


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[JR16]

If watch is lost or damaged in the mail, would it not be covered by your homeowners insurance ?


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[southtexas]

Originally Posted by JR16

If watch is lost or damaged in the mail, would it not be covered by your homeowners insurance ?


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I believe my homeowners has a cap of $5000 or possibly less


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[JR16]

Originally Posted by southtexas

I believe my homeowners has a cap of $5000 or possibly less


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I should have also said personal articles policy...


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[bob78h]

Originally Posted by JR16

If watch is lost or damaged in the mail, would it not be covered by your homeowners insurance ?


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That's a good point, I will have to check my policy. However, I think even if it is covered I'd be out the deductible.

[bob78h]

Originally Posted by southtexas

Call them, you might be able to register over the phone without an EIN. I did so but that was before they were bought by UPS.


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I saw on another watch forum that they stopped allowing that 2017, but I'll give them a call anyway.

Do you know if USPS registered mail is a viable alternative?

[southtexas]

Originally Posted by bob78h

I saw on another watch forum that they stopped allowing that 2017, but I'll give them a call anyway.



Do you know if USPS registered mail is a viable alternative?

Usps Registered allows for insurance up to $25000 and is the ONLY other way (other than FedEx Parcel Pro) I’d send a high value watch through the mail. Having said that, one of the vintage guys had a watch sent USPS Registered go missing for 3 months (it turned up in the origin post office in a corner of the warehouse, if I recall). But it’s still one of the best options in my opinion.


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[bob78h]

Awesome, I think I’ll go with USPS registered then! Thanks for the help!