Shipping A Parker

[Phil C]

Like many have already stated protection and proper packaging is key. That's the best insurance your gun will arrive safe. I ship my guns broken down. Barrel, forend, butt and recover individually well protected. I use excellent quality boxes and make sure items are separated from each other using card board, foam, etc. plenty of packing so Items to not shift or rub each other in transit.
I use USPS PRIOITY MAIL. I print my own postage and mark the option to get tracking updates as well as send a notice to the receiver of the gun or parts.
I put all values at $50.00 as this amount is free.
Finally as others are doing I have a great insurance policy on my guns through John Richardson with a Eastern a Insurance. Eastern is one of the largest independent insurance companies in New England and coverage through The Hanover Insurance Group. This is really first class coverage a a great price. Also PGCA members get a 5% discount.
It might not make financial sense to buy a policy if you were only wanting insurance for one gun one time, but I Have a policy for all of the other benefits.
I have had the unfortunate experience with a damaged gun, as well as a theft. In both instances I have never been treated any better by a company than I was treated with Eastern Insurance.
Further I like the security knowing if my guns are stolen or damaged whether they are being hunted, shipped, at my home, in my vehicle or in the field I am covered.
I pay $3.14 per Thousand per year with a deductible of $250.00 pen incident.
I wouldn't think of not having a policy on my home ( gun coverage is a max of $2500.00) or vehicles and sleep better at night knowing my guns are also covered.