Which is your preferred way to insure ship your precious watch?

[ec51]

Originally Posted by ejvette

I like fedex I just never get a warm and fuzzy feeling dealing with USPS

Hopefully you're using it with parcel pro -- otherwise its not covered.

[blue lion]

I use USPS.

[ejvette]

Originally Posted by ec51

Hopefully you're using it with parcel pro -- otherwise its not covered.

In the US I have absolutely no problem shipping fedex 2nd day we ship 100's of packages a year and never once a problem but yes there is no declared value coverage and were I to ship something international then I would have to go USPS.

[Racerdj]

UPS since they come by my office everyday.

[z32turbo]

Glad it all worked out

[Survivor]

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

USPS insured registered mail. I'm in USA & have only sold to folks in CONUS

Its the only way to ship if you want your package to be totally insured and secure. Fedex doesn't insure watches at all. Fedex is great until your package with your $10,000 watch is lost or stolen........same would be true for other carriers. USPS insures up to $5,000. I'd rather it take a bit longer than lose sleep.

[Starbucksboss]

Fed Ex own.

[PerioBear]

Originally Posted by z32turbo

Glad it all worked out

Thanks Marcus. I finally got mine!

[Sshaughn]

Yup, USPS registered all the way, shipped from sacramento to Texas,
3 days and insured for 10k for $42

[z32turbo]

Originally Posted by PerioBear

Thanks Marcus. I finally got mine!

Well done Alex. I hope your enjoying it as much I as do!

[PerioBear]

Originally Posted by z32turbo

Well done Alex. I hope your enjoying it as much I as do!

Thanks Marcus - I am. Well, it is the reason for this thread. I just received the watch on Friday so it has been one heck of a weekend!

[GinNtonic]

Fedex are assholes and that post about their declared value not being insurance is correct. Fedex left a huge package out in the rain at an apartment building in NewYork city I failed a claim and was denied.. lol

USPS is the best and cheap for small things. Pro tip put the watch in a box then put it in a Flat rate bubble mailer and insure it. Anywhere in the US in 2-4 days.

[sea-dweller]

USPS Registered

[TheDraftsman]

I've had two different overhauls from RSC NYC ship from Rolex back to me USPS registered which just shows they believe in it.

[tnt]

Originally Posted by Sshaughn

Yup, USPS registered all the way, shipped from sacramento to Texas,
3 days and insured for 10k for $42

I was trying to get rate for the buyer from TX, but did not see on usps.com.

Found it
Thanks

[locutus49]

I USED TO BE A POSTAL CLERK (sorry) when I started working. Registered, insured, return receipt requested is the most secured way to ship. Signed for every step and placed in secure locations.

I have had some postal clerks try to talk me into certified or just insured, but I insisted, as you should, that it be sent registered, insured, and return receipt requested (so the receiver must sign a form that is mailed back to you - this is considered proof of receipt).

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

USPS insured registered mail. I'm in USA & have only sold to folks in CONUS

[hsfrank]

Unless I am shipping it to Rolex for service (they require registered mail only) I always use FedEx with no insurance from them. My insurance policy (Personal property floater) allows for shipping by any method as long as there is a tracking number. Therefore I do not pay twice for insurance. In addition it is far easier to deal with an insurance company then the post office for a lost or damaged item.

[iclick]

It should be pointed out here as it has in previous threads that RSC only accepts packages sent via USPS Registered Mail. They also only ship by that method.

[watchucallit]

The slimy thing about Fedex and UPS is that if you have an account and list the item and declare the value they are certainly willing to add a huge premium on the shipping. In other words they collect the money for insurance. I wonder if that is legal?

[997.2]

usps registered for me

[Andad]

I prefer not to insure watches with the carrier.

I prefer to have it shipped as a timing instrument or similar description with no significant value indicated on the paperwork.

My insurance company will insure it with its s/n stated to an agreed value and they also have my watches listed for insurance purposes.
This usually costs me between $90 - $120.

Has always worked for me.