EBAY Shipping/Damage Tip

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Here's a little tip on preventing shipping damage costs...Don't buy breakable items that the seller doesn't offer insurance on!!! You don't have to ask me how I know.
Consoles are a great example. I got one that had NO packing, i.e. no protection and the box was almost smaller than the console. No insurance offered...I am out/not the seller! I forced him to refund some, but can't avoid partial loss.
I just passed on another nice (he says) one on Ebay because he won't offer insurance, and I would gladly pay for it.
Beware!