What the thread found

• When shipping through FedEx via a third-party pickup service, the third party may be responsible for loss before the shipment transfers to FedEx
• FedEx requires a declared amount in the Carriage Value field to establish coverage, and without this declaration they offer only minimal liability
• FedEx does not automatically provide insurance coverage and only reimburses up to a very low default amount unless additional paid insurance is purchased
• Equipment insurance through professional photography insurance brokers can cover losses that FedEx does not fully reimburse
• The Carriage Value declaration field on FedEx forms may be in small text and not prominently presented to shippers

Depends on

• This account describes one specific shipping experience and outcome
• The discussion does not clarify the exact FedEx liability limits or default coverage amounts
• The final claim resolution through the professional insurance broker was not reported in the thread

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