Anyone ever have an insurance claim with the US Post Office?

[phool@round]

I recently had one of my babies damaged by USPS and I've never filed a claim. I didn't pay for extra insurance but I can't find the basic coverage dollar amount anywhere on the their site. I think it's either $100 or $150. Anyone have any tips for me. The individual that received it doesn't feel comfortable with taking it apart, so it will end up back in my ever-loving capable hands.

I'm just trying to help the person who bought the laptop with figuring it all out while doing the same for myself.

Thanks for any info, help.

[rkawakami]

Looks like unless it was shipped Express, then there's no automatic coverage:

http://www.usps.com/insurance/welcome.htm

[tfflivemb2]

Yep, Ray is correct. There is NO coverage, unless it is specifically paid for...except for express shipping.

[kosse]

I apologise in advance for using this thread for my own purposes even though I believe any information regarding my questions would be valuable to other foreigners who buy laptops from US.

So, I have been wondering the same as the thread starter but concerning packages sent abroad by USPS. I am currently waiting for a laptop that was insured for it's full selling price. If something would happen during the shipping how should I go about filing an insurance claim? Does anyone have any experience with this? How do I even know who's responsible since the goods could have been damaged in my own country by the local postal delivery service.

Any input would be appreciated.

[RealBlackStuff]

There is a basic Indemnity coverage for international shipping, even if uninsured.
This search for "indemnity" on the USPS website gives you more details.