Shipping expensive items $300 and up jewelry purses to USA what is safest way?

[namron8mont]

Should use Canada Post and will they insure expensive jewellry or use UPS or FedEx?

Went to UPS and they want appraisal before will insure and ship.

Is there duty on customers end?

[2nd-time-around-jewelry]

I have shipped a lot of expensive items including jewelry to the US. I always use Canada Post Expedited. You can insure it for as much as it is worth. The customers in the US do not usually have to pay duty as they are exempt for up to at least $800.00.

[namron8mont]

Do you know insured if ends up in the wrong hands and buyer says did not receive? Do you have yours sent to postal outlet for signature? Thanks appreciate advice as casual seller and want to get brave with more expensive items.

[namron8mont]

Do you use eBay shipping labels or Canada Post sap ship?