Ebay - Insuring tickets?

[Az Pirates]

Question for you expert e-bayers, or anyone really knowledgeable about shipping options.

I'm selling some football tickets on e-bay. They are going for far more than I ever expected and way over face value. (too bad they belong to my DS and she will be getting all the profits)

I want to be sure to send them the safest way possible. I know when I checked with USPS about sending a gift certificate once the clerk told me they will not insure for value paid (even with proof) on that type of item. I thought about doing registered mail and requiring a signature on delivery - I believe that is supposed to include insurance - but possibly not on tickets?

Would the folks at fed-ex insure them if I have proof of price paid should something go wrong? Would they be a better option?

I welcome any suggestions!
TIA

 

[DianeV]

I believe also you cannot insure tickets. I would do the registered mail where at least it is under lock and key the whole way there and has to be signed for..

 

[TaurusSES_Sport]

If you dont mind me asking, how much are you getting for the tickets? What kind of profit are we talking about?

 

[Az Pirates]

They're bowl tickets - don't know for sure yet - but looking like probably at least 3x what she paid for them.

I answered your question - now any advice on my shipping dilemma?

btw, that was my thinking with the registered mail. All the shippers are so busy this time of year - I'd hate for them to get lost. Even if they won't insure them - seems like they'd keep pretty close tabs on anything sent registered mail (at least you'd think so) the hope being that ins. wouldn't be needed anyway.

Any other ideas still welcome.

 

[Lollipop Mom]

I sold some regular season tickets to a game that was sold out and going to be a big game (we have season tickets but were at WDW so we weren't using them!). They sold for about 3.5X face value as well. I was told by pretty much everyone that they wouldn't insure tickets, cash, checks or gift certificates of any kind. The gal at FedEx did tell me that while they wouldn't sell me extra insurance, they did offer the $100 base insurance and that since the package is tracked every time it changes hands if it doesn't arrive as it should that they don't usually even bat an eye at paying the $100 base insurance out in the RARE occasion it was lost. She said that "unofficially" if I didn't say what was in it and just bought the extra insurance there was a 50/50 chance it would get paid anyway if something happened.

I'd send it with DHL, UPS or FedEx or something like that where it is tracked at each step (which registered mail may be too, I'm not sure) and just make sure that you mark it where they must sign for it to receive delivery. Make sure they buyer is aware of this though. That way if they work, they can have it sent to work rather than have to make arrangements for someone to be there to sign for it or going to the service center to pick it up at odd hours.

 

[my3kids]

I'd go with FedEx. They are used to dealing with important papers every day. You can get the FedEx mailer envelopes from any collection box. You'll have the option of requiring a signature, which I think you should.

 

[Franne]

If you decide to go with USPS I would send it express mail, since you got so much more than you thought it's better to have the peace of mind and pay the extra for shipping. Also, it is shipped overnight, less time to lose the package!
Franne

 

[DianeV]

Express Mail is not as guarded as registered mail but since its supposed to get there overnight and has to be signed for that may work..I think registered is cheaper

 

[Az Pirates]

Thanks everyone
I think I'll give the option of registered mail through USPS or Fed-ex and let the buyer make the call.
I will be sure and get signature confirmation whichever option they go with.