I can see paying an exhorbitant amount for shipping. People travel different distances to post office and value their time differently. Besides it is simple to just factor that into the cost of the item.

But insurance? He will already be at the post office! If I do not want to pay his greedy randsom, do I become liable for the item if it should not arrive?

Seems like I should be able to opt for insurance at cost, or put the burden of delivery on the shipper.

The guy has 100% positive feedback, so is probably very low risk. I think I will forgo the insurance that I would otherwise opt for.

Thanks for your comments.