Why Standard Carrier Coverage Is Not Enough for Valuables
Standard carrier liability is designed for ordinary parcels. For high-value items it often falls short: carriers commonly apply special limits or exclusions to jewelry, watches, artwork and precious metals, and their basic liability is usually a small fraction of what such a shipment is worth.
Declared value is also not the same as insurance. Declaring a value tells the carrier what you say the shipment is worth, but it does not guarantee that the full amount is paid if something goes wrong. Full-value insurance is a separate layer of protection that covers the declared value of the shipment, up to $150,000 with Unival.
That gap is why exhibitors, retailers and businesses in Las Vegas ship valuables with a provider that treats insurance and secure handling as one service.
Shipping to and From Las Vegas Trade Shows
Las Vegas hosts trade shows throughout the year. The main jewelry event is JCK Las Vegas, held at The Venetian Expo around the start of June, and Couture Las Vegas, the high-jewelry show at the Wynn, runs at around the same time. CES brings consumer electronics to the Las Vegas Convention Center each January, and many other industry shows follow through the year.
For every show, ship the outbound parcel and the return parcel as separate insured shipments, each with its own itemized list and declared value, so nothing is left uncovered on the way home. Follow the show's own shipping rules and delivery windows, and make sure someone is available to sign.
| Shipment | Typical Las Vegas sender | What matters most |
|---|---|---|
| Jewelry and watches for shows | Exhibitors, buyers, designers | Itemized list, photos before and after each leg |
| Electronics and display equipment | Exhibitors, technology companies | Serial numbers, careful packing, signed delivery |
| Retail orders and transfers | Luxury retailers | Accurate declared value, signature at delivery |
| Cash and valuables | Retail and hospitality businesses | Recorded handovers, tracking, stored proof of delivery |
Every shipment is insured for its declared value, up to $150,000. Learn how full-value insurance works before you ship.
Shipping From Las Vegas to the Rest of the US and Abroad
Insurance only helps if the shipment can reach the buyer, dealer or customer on the other end. From Las Vegas we ship valuables across the United States and internationally, using major carrier networks combined with Unival's own coverage and secure handling.
Unival is headquartered in the Los Angeles Jewelry District and insures and tracks shipments to and from Las Vegas. Read more about our secure transportation or see our overview of insured shipping in Los Angeles.
For international shipments, accurate customs paperwork, including a commercial invoice with the correct value and description, prevents delays and supports any later insurance claim.
What Affects the Cost of Insured Shipping From Las Vegas?
The price has two parts: the shipping itself and the insurance on the declared value. The declared value, the destination, the delivery speed and the handling requirements all change the total.
Because every shipment is different, we quote it before it moves. Get a quote with your item type, value and destination.
How to Prepare a High-Value Shipment
Good preparation prevents most disputes. Before you ship, check the following:
- Keep the invoice, appraisal or other proof of value for the item.
- Photograph the item and record serial numbers, certificates or grading reports where they exist.
- Declare the full, accurate value. Under-declaring can reduce what is paid out in a claim.
- Use plain, sealed packaging with no mention of the contents on the outside.
- Make sure the recipient is available to sign for the delivery.
