I think a lot of sellers won't realise that such items are not eligible for cover if sent with Simple Delivery.
Until about two weeks ago, no jewellery was eligible for Simple Delivery so it was really straightforward and actually 'simple' for sellers to set their own postage based on the value of the item.
Then, with no notice, Simple Delivery became compulsory for lots of jewellery items, with exemptions for most under £20 Large Letters.
So, if I now list a 'cultured pearl necklace with a 9 carat gold clasp' (which would not be covered by SD), I get the message that Simple Delivery will override my domestic postage policy.
So, Ebay are saying I have to use SD, but the item I send won't be covered.
kat@ebay
Can you check this out for the jewellery sellers, please?
It looks as if SD is now compulsory for fine jewellery, gold, silver etc. but such items are still excluded from cover because they are valuables. This leaves jewellery sellers potentially facing claims with no ability to claim against the carrier or having to mess about to send without using SD.
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