[FreightTrain]

I usually send stuff over £200 via Special Delivery. Maybe i should do it for everything i sell over £100. That's the thing, sometimes if i SE or refund an item, i have to take convincing photos which involve removing the packaging. I end up just putting in the description "outer wrapping removed to take photos and check contents" the item is still new, but i know what you mean. If i had the craft to add the packaging back to the item then i'd definitely do it.

I'll just use scare tactics from now on in the description "Photos were taken inside the Post Office prior to shipping" "all items are electronically tagged and serial numbers can be provided to prove authenticity"

Any rubbish that sounds good and convincing i guess. Hahaha

As far as reapplying the packaging, you don't necessarily have to use the same plastics/tape that came with the package. Any thicker sheet could be wrapped around the bottle, cut to fit, then slightly heated to compress and seal it around the bottle. It does take a little practice, but it's not difficult either. It wouldn't be hard to use items you already have lying around the practice with so you can give it a shot later when the situation arises.

Scare tactics are always helpful as well. It won't help you from getting scammed, but it will definitely deter the less experienced ones from trying. I usually throw in clauses like "Buyer pays return shipping", "Returns are subject to inspection prior to issuing a refund", etc. as well. So cheaper items tend to not get sent back because it's not worth their time and returning costs.