Shipment of valuables requires special care when preparing the parcel. This will ensure their safety and integrity as much as possible. In this article, we'll look at the choice of packaging, Carrier and parcel insurance. Whether you're sending jewelry, works of art, electronics, leather goods or other precious items, it's essential to take the right precautions, which we'll cover in 5 steps: preparing the parcel, making it anonymous, tracking the parcel, choosing the Carrier (UPS, DHL, Fedex, Royal Mail, ...) and selecting parcel insurance(and find our article dedicated to high-value shipments here).
This comprehensive guide provides the information and advice you need to ship your valuable parcels with complete peace of mind!
Our Five Tips for Shipping a Valuable Parcel Safely
1. Preparing the parcel: packaging and protection
- Choice of cardboard: Use a sturdy cardboard adapted to the size of your jewelry, watches, etc. For heavy or fragile items, opt for a double or triple-flute cardboard.
- Protecting contents: Use quality cushioning materials (polystyrene, bubble wrap, foam, etc.) to immobilize the object and absorb shocks during transport - to find everything you need in terms of cushioning: rdv ici
- Sealing: Seal the box with reinforced adhesive tape, forming an "H" on the main faces for maximum security.
2. Anonymity and Discretion: Protecting Your Submission
- Neutral packaging: Use discreet packaging, with no indication of value (the Carrier doesn't need to know), your brand or contents - this is the key to the safe transport of your precious goods.
- Labeling: Avoid revealing terms (works of art, jewelry, high-tech) on the shipping label - ship under your own name rather than "Bijouterie xxx".
- Discretion: Do not divulge the contents of the parcel to third parties, whether at the drop-off point, when collecting the goods or on any document (for example, use precision measuring instruments rather than watches on customs documents).
3. Tracking & Receiving: Choosing the Best Delivery Option
- Online tracking: Use the tracking number to follow the progress of your insured parcel.
- Delivery against signature: Always opt for hand delivery for greater security
- Photographic evidence: be sure to take photos of your merchandise and its packaging before shipment: it's not for nostalgia's sake, but in the event of a dispute, these elements will be required of you.
4. Parcel insurance: choosing the right cover
- Importance of insurance: Take out insurance to cover the risks of loss, theft or damage - You'll be able to sleep soundly while your jewelry, high-tech products, works of art, etc. are being transported...
- Parcel insurance comparison: Evaluate offers from different carriers (Royal Mail, ChronopostFedEx, etc.) and specialized insurers (Claisy). Check that goods are covered by these solutions and the claims procedures: our 2025 comparison here.
- Conditions and limits: Check reimbursement Limits , deductibles and exclusions (you can refer to our analysis of ad valorem insurance for 2025).
- Specialized shipment insurance: Claisy stands out for its comprehensive coverage (jewelry, works of art, high-tech, luxury leather goods or other precious goods), with no deductible and rapid reimbursements (48h/72h).
5. Carriers and Insurance: Comparison and Options
- Royal Mail insurance: Amount of insured Special Delivery Guaranteed limited to £2,500. Please also check that your goods do not fall within the exclusions of the parcel insurance.
- Chronopost insurance: tiered coverage up to €5,000
- Specialized carriers : For very valuable items, consider specialized carriers(Malca-Amit, Ferrari Group, etc.).
- Claisy : The choice of pros who cover you for the actual amount transported (and not by increments), up to €100,000, without changing your transport habits.
If you'd like to find out more about these and other carriers (DHL, UPS, Royal Mail, ...), take a look at our Atlas of Ad Valorem insurance, our interactive comparison of carrier parcel insurance and our free solutions that can be integrated into your CMS. And don't forget our other resources on how to optimize your shipping insurance on logistics solutions (Sendcloud, nShift, Packlink...).
Conclusion
Sending a valuable parcel requires meticulous preparation, as we have seen in parts 1 to 3, the wise choice of suitable ad valorem insurance and, last but not least, the selection of the best secure delivery for the recipient. By following this advice and choosing a reliable partner like Claisy, you can ship your precious goods in complete safety.
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