allexx, in practice it's simple.
Just do not predictable.
At DHL, Fedex, UPS, DPD, without exception, in the statutes written in black and white, not antiques we carry.
He asked everyone, without exception, the above services in Germany, why? The answer is simple, antiques are not a commodity which is produced in current period. This product-Unique, which, in case of loss /loss can no longer reproduce. And if it can not play, it can not be assessed. The amount can be called, but can not be assessed. This insurance is ordered antiques official NO. For example, you have a meter Burliuk for $ 100,000, and the appraiser would say - then paint on canvas and $ 10 with a frame for another $ 25.
Capitalism has its own logic, and it rests only on deception.
Example, buy a silver cup at a flea market for 1 euro. I went to DHL and say - in Moscow, please, be sure to insure!
And what is it? Oh, Faberge, a gift from the Queen, she presented it to Pope, who blessed him and gave it to Hitler, -3,000,000 $ short. There are hundreds of ways that would Posylochka lost and your insurance. To avoid this, and said insurance NO.
A carry (earn) it wants to ....
Put a price ceiling ....
The insurance only up to .....
Important: no word about antiques .....
In this regard, recently, in Europe, the auction house without any problems send work only until 1500 - 2000 euro, while keeping the contract with private couriers. For legal reasons they are obliged to operate with real tsenymi of goods sold.
Private person easier, bought for $ 5000, sent $ 200 and the trick, just do not have to yell about antiques and dilute with customs house.
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Lots of things can be worked around, but byvyyut deadlocks.
I personally bought a painting at a Swiss auction for $ 5000, said the auction immediately - do not send. He fought for two weeks with the above services, no chance. I went and took himself. It's a shame that I Customs and transport agent by profession, and the question for myself is not closed. I had to send the goods on the spot, no question. A pick up officially on the side - dead matter.
By this I mean that theoretical research in this field is a waste of time.
I bow in all seriousness:
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