Fedex Warning: $100 Limit Insurance on Ground


When I went to Fedex today, I was told that there is a new policy. Any electronics or computer equipment sent ground will only be insured up to $100.

I was ready to go into convulsions! The reason I was given is that there have been "too many claims and losses" so that is what they decided to do.

So, the lower shipping prices of Fedex Ground over UPS Ground are now useless. I find it amazing that they could even legally deny insurance on expensive items.

Considering that their ground treatment of packages was really no better than UPS, I can see why they had so many losses. I certainly hope UPS doesn't follow suit, and do the same.

Now, not only do our packages receive abuse from the shippers, so do we...
saxo

Showing 1 response by btstrg

I just shipped some electronics today FedEx ground and they insured it for what I asked?????????????? They never once told me about that new policy. They charged me for it and had no problem taking my money for the Insurance, so I would think they are Liable.