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Originally Posted by VA72C10

I would have to disagree based on the fact that I just received a $733 check from FedEx. Paid for 700 insurance, they damaged a NOS grille, and they paid for the insurance claim and also refunded the shipping cost. Also put 200 insurance on an inner NOS 69 grille that came cracked with a dented box. Got the 225 check within a couple weeks. So yes, they do offer insurance for an additional charge and do pay it if it's a valid claim. Not sure in every case as mentioned above, but worked in my case.

I have to disagree based on the fact I was told by FedEx that insurance purchase was NOT an option. I just shipped a tailgate to Colorado via FedEx Ground, and it was only assigned a "declared value" of $400, which is what I sold it for and what I told them to put down. I asked them if insurance purchase was an option and they said "We don't offer insurance; you have to go to UPS for that" That is NOT to say they won't pay out a damage claim...they just kind of have the option NOT to