Question on insuring through the mail

[Kensal Rise]

Mr. Yearout:
Regardless of which carrier you use, I recommend that you package the barrels inside a section of PVC pipe, capped at each end. Use an outer box if you wish, but the pipe will resist careless handling damage very well.

As for complete loss of the box, that's always a risk. I use USPS Priority and have had very good luck.

[J. A. EARLY]

Originally Posted by John Campbell

Mr. Yearout:
Regardless of which carrier you use, I recommend that you package the barrels inside a section of PVC pipe, capped at each end. Use an outer box if you wish, but the pipe will resist careless handling damage very well.

As for complete loss of the box, that's always a risk. I use USPS Priority and have had very good luck.

I agree and do the same. Have two three inch PVC pipes with a glued cap on one end and a plug cap on the other. Wrap barrels in bubble wrap. My address labels all over the pipe and it does not hurt to stick a couple on the barrels as one never knows what will happen. Pipe inside a square cardboard box, USPS with tracking with no insurance since I use Eastern Insurance which covers losses. Get an estimated delivery date and call when they should be there to verify delivery.