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Item Protection Score
Answer a few questions to get a protection score for your shipment and personalized recommendations.
Package Protection Quiz
1. Item fragility
Very fragile (glass, electronics, ceramics)
Somewhat fragile (clothing, books, soft goods)
Durable (metal, rubber, hard plastic)
2. Box quality
Reused/old box
New single-wall box
New double-wall box
3. Padding amount
Minimal or none
Some (1 inch around item)
Good (2+ inches all sides)
4. Sealing
Single strip of tape
Sealed all flaps
H-pattern with packing tape on all seams
5. Insurance
No insurance
Included carrier insurance only
Declared value + third-party insurance
6. Carrier service used
Standard ground shipping
Priority/Express (fewer stops)
Cheapest available