Correct, @Veldwraith.
Deckbox policy states that if a tracked trade is lost by USPS, it is not at the fault of the sender, and does not require reimbursement. I just personally hate anyone walking away from a trade with a bad taste in their mouth, so I've been willing to work with them.
And while I'm sure a time or two, someone might have walked away with a second instance of my cards and kept mum about it, generally, it's been with traders I knew, liked, and trusted, so it's been less of a concern. I'm just being clear now to avoid any future issues with new trades, despite the fact that I'm sure SOMEONE won't read my bio, and get their panties in a knot when I enforce it. Ah, well.
I've considered the no tracking rule myself, as ironically, I've had fewer instances of PWE's getting lost than I have with tracked packages (Funny ol' world, ain't it?). I suppose I've resisted this concept BECAUSE of Deckbox's policy, and the tendencies of other traders to want high value trades tracked, though I've clearly been doing so anyway, so WTF is wrong with me, lol? It's definitely something to consider, @pygmydynamo, so thank you for the suggestion.
@Helios52: Very well said. I generally give a week or two past anticipated delivery date for things to have the chance to arrive before replacing, but all too often, they end up lost. I haven't done the insurance thing yet beyond a couple of trades that broke the $100 range, but that might end up being the forward caveat.
I appreciate all of the suggestions and commentary, and again, grateful to everyone in this group who has made it possible for me to go THIS route instead of just hanging up my profile and selling out my trade stock. Looking forward to trading again with anyone I haven't scared off witht his statement. Be well!
~S~
