I had an expensive longbow, which I had to post to the maker to be re-knocked.
It was a very expensive postal quote. £27 each way. So £54 in total to send it to the maker, and then have it returned.
I didnt want to pay that much.
So I called my credit card provider, and they assured me that even though I had not purchased the bow using my credit card,
if I used my credit card, to pay for the postage of the bow, I would be covered for the full cost of the bow, under section 75 of the consumer credit act [1974], if it got lost in the post.
So paying extra postal insurance was not needed.
So I booked the collection of the bow, from my house, via parcels2go, and paid with my credit card. Cost just £10.
I then called the maker, and had him call me when the bow was reknocked.
I then booked a collection from his shop, on my own PC, via parcels2go again, and informed him when the parcel would be picked up from his shop.
This way, I didnt have to pay any extra postal insurance.
So I was able to post the bow and then have it picked up and returned to me for £10 each way.
So £20 in total, instead of £54 postage costs. and I would have been insured if it got lost or damaged.
If you are thinking of posting a bow, or an expensive item, like this, you should call your credit card provider, and check that the above applies to you as well.
And get the name of the person you speak to.
If you dont know and use your rights as a consumer, we'll all end up losing them.
Doesnt apply to your case in particular, but its worth knowing.
