This has been my experience too - collection booked Wednesday, picked up Thursday, delivered Friday.
One happy buyer of an Ashdown valve amp giving me good feedback 👍
I believe it's the person who booked the collection who has to claim on the insurance. Usually the seller, apart from those who insist on the buyer booking it (for this exact reason)
It's good to be reminded of the many different projects he's been involved with.
I'll never forget hearing the Pork Soda album for the first time, fortunately through an audiophile hifi worth many thousands of pounds. That was a game changer.