posted on November 2, 2000 08:34:40 AM new
Shipping through USPS, what is the difference between registered and certified? Why would you choose one over the other?
posted on November 2, 2000 08:43:24 AM new
Registered is entered and accounted for at every stop along the way until it is delivered.
Certified is not, they enter it where you mail it, and where it is received. Certified gives you a signed card back in the mail showing when it was delivered, and is supposed to have a signature.
If you have something very valuable, I'd send it registered. It can be traced much easier. If not, go certified. Both give you proof of delivery.
posted on November 2, 2000 08:47:00 AM new
Thanks. I checked the USPS website, but it doesn't really explain the difference. I figured that registered must be better, since it was more expensive, but I wasn't sure.
posted on November 2, 2000 12:35:36 PM newM.Phead...I sell expensive pottery and art glass, and ALWAYS use the Return Receipt...For $1.25, it is a lot of peace of mind, since recipient HAS to sign for receiving Item, and the Return Receipt card is mailed back to Seller, to prove it was accepted by buyer. Even if my customer does not want it, I add it out of pocket...
******************** Shosh
posted on November 2, 2000 12:38:42 PM new
Oh! And you can use the Tracking Number from the Insurance Form to track the piece. Once received, Tracking shows that too...so if buyer says s/he did not receive it, you have PROOF...Then, in a few days, you get the paper proof of delivery.
posted on November 2, 2000 12:40:50 PM new
Thanks, Shosh-
The reason I asked is that I'm going to be sending a rather expensive item ($650) soon, and I'd like to be sure to have everything covered. I typically deal in items under $20, so this has never been an issue before. I am leaning towards sending registered and insured to a specific individual, with a return receipt requested.
Do I need to be any more paranoid than that?
edited to add...
I didn't see your next post (I was still typing) about insurance. I usually use U-PIC rather than USPS insurance (half the cost). Maybe I should reconsider, this time?
[ edited by mrpotatoheadd on Nov 2, 2000 12:43 PM ]
