lesson learnt

I just wanted to warn all those who send unrecorded,

 

It wouldn't have made any difference if you sent it recorded. Recorded is delivered with the ordinary post and doesn't have any extra insurance. Jewellery is not covered for theft.

 

For a secure service for valuables you need to use special delivery. The problem for sellers of costume jewellery, cheap china and glass etc. is that you end up sending it at your own risk because the cost of insurance is often more than the item is worth.

 

I don't know how you're supposed to make jiffy bags 'tamper proof'!

 

 

Tamper-proof jiffy bags have strong glue and can only be opened by pulling the red tagged strip - rather like opening a packet of biscuits.

 

Ah, so that's tamper proof! Actually I don't see how it stops the bag from being opened - if anything, it makes it easier! It may make it more obvious that it's been tampered with but if it's taped over to reseal it most people would just assume that it was being re-cycled.

You should really take this up with the PO as tampering with the post is a serious offence. It would really make no difference if item was sent recorded......it could still have happened.

If you have POP you could also try making a claim. Although there is no insurance for jewellery unless sent by special delivery I am sure in thinking that this refers to fine jewellery. I received compensation for a set of earrings as they were costume jewellery....£20 ish. It is worth pursuing ..... be prepared for it to take a while though.