We know that each of our NACA members have unique situations and needs. Here is just one example of what you can save by combining the ShipandInsure.com parcel insurance and the FedEx Discount Program:
John Smith from the East Coast has a shipment of collectibles valued at $10,000. He would like to ship them to his chosen grading company on the West Coast. He chooses to ship it FedEx 2-Day and is signed up for the new program. Let's see what his costs are to do so:
FedEx 2-Day shipping = $28.19 (without the FedEx Discount Program, this would have been $56.38)
ShipandInsure.com insurance = $26.00 (This varies among carriers, but their cost - which is "declared value" and is NOT insurance - ranges from $1 to $4.60+ for every $100 over $300, so at the very minimum, this would be $100 for the same package if they insure the actual contents within the package - have you read the small print?)
Total shipping plus insurance expense as an NACA member using ShipandInsure.com and their FedEx Discount Program = $54.19 (versus the least expensive example of carrier insurance plus full price shipping = $156.38)
What would you be able to do with the $102.19 that you would save per shipment?
Only you can crunch your own numbers as the collector/dealer/business owner/manufacturer/artist that you are. Your options for shipping can be found right on the home page, along with the rates, maximums, limits and a handy rates calculator!
Watch for our next newsletter, when I discuss something just as useful and ponderous!