So, if someone pays by cheque ...

[Carrotfly]

Should I still send recorded delivery or not ?

I know to cover yourself via PP its essential, but the buyer is sending a cheque.

Its only £20 so not a huge ammount, and it was in a free P&P catergory so I'm not beholden to doing anything I havent promised.

But I'll save myself another 75p profit

WWYD ?

I'd save the 75p if I was you, I rarely send things recorded and have never had a problem, as long as the value is under £35 and you keep the proof of posting receipt you could claim from Royal Mail anyway.