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23 January 2017, 01:10 PM | #1 |
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Just bought a new sub c and can't wait for it to be perched on my wrist. I know FedEx and UPS only insures up to $1,000. What would you suggest for shipping?
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23 January 2017, 01:14 PM | #2 |
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You can do registered mail and insure to the full value, but it will take longer...
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23 January 2017, 01:18 PM | #3 |
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USPS Registered Mail does. Either way, I'd do Registered if I was doing USPS. UPS actually insures up to $50k, I believe, but don't quote me on that. |
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23 January 2017, 01:22 PM | #5 |
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Look into getting an account with ParcelPro - you can insure upto 75k and shipments are sent via UPS or FedEx
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23 January 2017, 01:25 PM | #6 |
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Parcel Pro is the way to go if not using USPS. I detest USPS. You could also simply wing it with FedEx.
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23 January 2017, 01:28 PM | #7 |
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23 January 2017, 01:31 PM | #8 |
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I feel the same way about USPS. I wouldn't be able to sleep if I didn't fully insure it.
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23 January 2017, 01:37 PM | #9 | |
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Apologies, I meant registered mail. Sent from my iPhone 7+ using Tapatalk |
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23 January 2017, 01:38 PM | #11 |
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I've actually had better success shipping with the USPS. I own a small business and ship and receive a lot of packages. Have had major problems with UPS, shipping insured, well packaged, UPS Destroys the package and doesn't honor the insurance claim. UPS almost always sends additional billing for items shipped via online pricing. Have never had a problem with USPS after shipping/receiving hundreds of packages with them. FEDEX is also good.
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23 January 2017, 01:48 PM | #12 |
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you can buy extra insurance with UPS.
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23 January 2017, 01:49 PM | #13 |
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23 January 2017, 01:56 PM | #14 |
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I shipped a Rolex 2 weeks ago from the UPS store with $5000 in insurance. I had the store provide a "pack and ship guarantee" which they said would make a potential claim much easier. The insurance cost over $100. I clearly stated the package contained a watch. As a side note, the UPS store owner told me that $5000 insured was the low threshold to have the item stored in a lock box in the truck and a locked cage at any distribution warehouses.
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23 January 2017, 02:10 PM | #15 |
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Look into Parcel Pro.
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Are you the one who will be instructing the seller on the choice for shipping your new Sub to you?
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Well brother in law lives in nassau and got me a great deal. He's state side for a couple days and will send it.
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24 January 2017, 01:23 AM | #19 |
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Thanks - in that case he prolly won't qualify for ParcelPro. I suggest he go to a "pack/ship" store to have it securely packed (double boxed and tamper proof/security taped along all outer box seams). Then personally take it to USPS and send Registered Mail Insured at full value with tracking.
This is safest route for the first-time shipper of a high value item.
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24 January 2017, 01:43 AM | #20 | |
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Great thanks for the info. I reached out to parcelpro, I'll see what they say.
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24 January 2017, 01:57 AM | #21 |
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Like everyone suggests, Parcel Pro is the way to go. I've used them to ship many watches and have never had any problems.
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24 January 2017, 01:57 AM | #22 |
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Sorry if I complicated my answer in my opening sentence - the shipper has to qualify for ParcelPro. He would need to setup the account.
I was recommending USPS Registered. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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24 January 2017, 02:21 AM | #23 |
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If you choose USPS Registered Mail, you'll have more than enough insurance included in the cost, to cover a SUB. You just have to write down the value of the item shipped. You get insurance up to 50k included.
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24 January 2017, 02:45 AM | #24 |
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Someone here suggested "DHL" to me - the item doesn't leave their hands - delivery service is not contracted out. Haven't use DHL, so don't personally know all facts. UPS is the counter accept for DHL (must designate that you wish DHL ship, can insure too) ? - if no actual DHL store front, if I remember correctly what he said. Forgive me if my recall is incorrect, or if you have experience otherwise - I would appreciate knowing.
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24 January 2017, 03:16 AM | #25 |
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It's not worth opening a parcel pro account unless you plan on shipping frequently. Besides, PP's application is fairly stringent and requires references.
Like other have suggested, USPS "registered mail" offers insurance up to $50k but the downside is that it's extremely slow, like maybe 10-14 days coast to coast. Another alternative is USPS "Priority Express" which offers insurance up to $5k and is usually overnight delivery or 2-day at worst. You will be slightly under-insured, but not by much. Edited to add: I just realized that USPS regular 2-3 day priority mail also has insurance up to $5k now. Used to be lower, I think. |
24 January 2017, 03:25 AM | #26 |
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DHL may be good for international express but not in top 3 for domestic counter-to-door work.
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2 February 2017, 03:14 PM | #27 |
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Thanks for all of the responses. Since I'm not going to shipping a lot I decided not to open a parcel pro account. I went registered mail (two day which I didn't realize that offered, but turned into 4 day) and insured up to $8,000. Everything worked out great, besides the two extra days. Still beats the 10-14 I was expecting.
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