My one experience with iescrow did not result in any delay on my end as a buyer. I think I got it quicker since I didn't have to wait to go to bank and P.O. to send $ and then wait for P.O. to get it to seller (although some of the great folks here in Agonland realize that buyer is making same leap of faith as seller, and have shipped on my word that $ is in mail). Anyway, I guess there may be some delay to get $ to seller, but if you use a credit card then seller gets notice of funds in escrow immediately. I'm not sure of the terms of collection on shipping insurance. Seems likely that they would want to pay you blue book value unless you have a very recent receipt, but I could be wrong about that. My guess is each insurer/shipper has their own policy. Anyone out there know?
