Originally Posted by
wrk101
Doing things outside eBay's system opens you up for claims: "I never got it", etc. Delivery confirmation only confirms it delivered at the address on your label.
This is why it's important to insure items you sell-and-ship on eBay. Yeah, it costs additional money, but USPS First-Class mail offers the option to purchase up to $5,000 insurance, and USPS Flat-Rate Priority Mail includes $50 of insurance coverage.