09-29-2021 07:02 AM
Hi guys,
I have someone (from the States) interested in my "Madonna Del Latte" Armani statue.
This item is not only expensive, listed for 4000.00 dollars, but is also very heavy.
I would like some input on shipping and any other important consideration that I should have about anything else or ask/tell the person.
Thanks
09-29-2021 09:05 AM
For heavy items I use layers. First layer to protect the item from scratches, water damage, and from the packing material. I wrap it in plastic wrap and then couple of layers of bubble wrap. I am not familiar with your item so you may want to first wrap it first with a light cotton cloth then seal it with the plastics.
Second is to get a shock absorber foam around the item to provide shipping protection - firm but also gives to absrd without bottoming out. I mainly use pool noodles, either cut in half, whole, or in slices, depending on what I am packing. I did have foam from computer packing that had that right proporties as well. The great thing about the noodle is that it will wrap around odd shapes. It may not be the prettiest sometimes but it works and buyer feedback has been excellent.
Third, double box with a layer of absorbtion foam between the 2 boxes, or stiffer styrofoam sheets should be good do.
Here are a couple of pictures, the first is a heavy stereo component, the 2nd is a set of large speakers (12" woofers) with a noodle and other foam. I didn't double box these and they arrived in perfect shape. If they were $4,000 they would have been double boxed!!!!
09-29-2021 12:04 PM
@rio1953 wrote:Hi guys,
I have someone (from the States) interested in my "Madonna Del Latte" Armani statue.
This item is not only expensive, listed for 4000.00 dollars, but is also very heavy.
I would like some input on shipping and any other important consideration that I should have about anything else or ask/tell the person.
Thanks
I would definitely consider insuring. Damage "can" be tricky. Loss claims, heaven forbid, are much easier to resolve. Did you consider that in your pricing for shipping? You can research insuraning rules/rates/options from a companies website. They can vary from business to business.
-Lotz
09-29-2021 05:27 PM
@lotzofuniquegoodies wrote:I would definitely consider insuring. Damage "can" be tricky. Loss claims, heaven forbid, are much easier to resolve. Did you consider that in your pricing for shipping? You can research insuraning rules/rates/options from a companies website. They can vary from business to business.
If it's a fragile/breakable statue then Canada Post is not going to honor any insurance claims for damage (assuming OP was planning on using Canada Post to ship; if not then definitely inquire with the carrier whether or not the type of item being mailed is insurable under their coverage).
09-29-2021 07:01 PM
If you are selling high value collectibles you might want to consider an annual insurance policy with Hugh Wood International.
They specialize in insuring collections, collectors, and dealers.
They have an office in Toronto (and London and New York). They will insure not only your stock, but also your stock in transit, at shows, and when mailed.
They started with stamp collectors, and are the insurers for the American Philatelic Society.
We've been using them not only for our stamp business for over 20 years, but also for our own art collection.