If insurance is waived, loss during shipping is not the responsibility of the seller; I pack very carefully (please see my feedback comments), but I cannot control what happens to packages in the hands of the Royal Mail. I will ship internationally if payment is made through Paypal and the buyer agrees to pay the full shipping costs. Please note that insurance is not available on all international shipments. Please email if you would like an estimate for international shipping. Payment must be received within 7 days of the auction close. Paypal is preferred, and assures next day shipping, but I also accept cheques or money orders from UK buyers only. We will assist with any claim process by providing proof of posting but please remember your claim is with the postal service.