Does sellers responsibility end at FedEx?

It sounds like you are dealing with a loser of a seller, I would walk away from this deal. Another deal will always come along.

The person who actually pays the shipping agent is responsible for the performance of the shipping agent. Normally, the seller will pay for the shipping and insurance costs and just add the cost to the buyer's bill.

As far as I am concerned, the seller is responsible for any shipping related damages unless the buyer handles all of the shipping accommodations.

John... the way I am reading this is that Jim63 is the seller and has a buyer that doesn't want to pay for insurance, (which is stupid).

I agree that insurance should be mandatory and if the buyer balks, find a new buyer.

Seems kinda like a scam waiting to happen...

Charge him if he is too cheap keep on trucking!!

There is really no reason to ask this question here as it is not a matter of opinion, it is clearly covered in the Audiogon Member FAQ to whit:

"The Seller in all cases is responsible for delivering an item as described in his ad."

IMHO, even though the common carriers will do everything not to pay a claim, it is simply foolish, cheap, and very, very optimistic to forego insurance.

Then again if you like driving without a seat belt, having unprotected anonymous sex and taking a leisurely swim in the Hudson River then this "no insurance" thing might be right up your alley.

Thanks Mofi, you are right.

No the seller's responsibility doesn't end at FedEx, as Viridian clearly states. Well said Viridian.