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dietrijj · 5 November 2016, 02:50 AM

Dropped my Explorer II at the post office this past Monday morning. Tracking info said it would be delivered at the Dallas RSC yesterday, but it sat in a Jersey sorting facility until yesterday, then was updated overnight last night at a postal sorting facility in Philly. So in 5 days it's traveled about 30 miles, has about 1,500 miles to go and is already a day past their estimated delivery date. I guess I should forget about checking on tracking info!

-Jason

brandrea · 5 November 2016, 02:59 AM

I'm surprised you sent it by Mail service. Not being American, maybe I don't understand, but I would never trust shipping to Canada post.

beshannon · 5 November 2016, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by dietrijj

Dropped my Explorer II at the post office this past Monday morning. Tracking info said it would be delivered at the Dallas RSC yesterday, but it sat in a Jersey sorting facility until yesterday, then was updated overnight last night at a postal sorting facility in Philly. So in 5 days it's traveled about 30 miles, has about 1,500 miles to go and is already a day past their estimated delivery date. I guess I should forget about checking on tracking info!

-Jason

Since it is the most secure it is also the slowest

the0thrdude · 5 November 2016, 03:13 AM

Which class did u send it under?
Priority? First-class? 'Cause you know, what get what you pay for...

MonBK · 5 November 2016, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

I'm surprised you sent it by Mail service. Not being American, maybe I don't understand, but I would never trust shipping to Canada post.

Because that's how Rolex wants it shipped.

dietrijj · 5 November 2016, 03:19 AM

I called the RSC before sending it and they emailed shipping instructions. I followed them to the letter and they said to send registered mail and declare the value. So it's first class registered mail. would have gladly paid for overnight if it were an option but apparently that's the only method they accept. Honestly next time I will just arrange a business trip so I can stop at DFW and I'll drop it off myself.

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Rocco21 · 5 November 2016, 03:25 AM

Yes it does,its slow as molasses running up hill in winter.worst way to mail imo.

The Libertine · 5 November 2016, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

Since it is the most secure it is also the slowest

Correct.

jwkunkle · 5 November 2016, 03:36 AM

Very slow and very secure.

NKflyer · 5 November 2016, 03:37 AM

Yeah, RSC only wants to accept watches sent via registered mail. Although they will sometimes return them via FedEx or UPS so go figure. Even though the clerk at the PO might tell you it's "priority mail" service, the registered part trumps the priority part so it winds up taking a week or two. Many postal employees don't really understand what they're selling so they just quote the priority transit times which go out the window when you select registered.

japenney · 5 November 2016, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

I'm surprised you sent it by Mail service. Not being American, maybe I don't understand, but I would never trust shipping to Canada post.

I like Purolator in Canada. FedEx is also good.

MonBK · 5 November 2016, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Rocco21

Yes it does,its slow as molasses running up hill in winter.worst way to mail imo.

Again, it's the ONLY way to ship it to them.

Send it by FedEx or DHL and they simply won't accept delivery.

You also have to address it to RSC and Not Rolex Service Center or the same apply.

Etschell · 5 November 2016, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Again, it's the ONLY way to ship it to them.

Send it by FedEx or DHL and they simply won't accept delivery.

You also have to address it to RSC and Not Rolex Service Center or the same apply.

yep, now if you want to know it goes by amish buggy.

tvad · 5 November 2016, 03:52 AM

Registered US Mail is hand processed each step of the way with each step being hand notated. This is why it is so slow, but it's also why it is the most secure method to send anything in the USA.

DJExplorer · 5 November 2016, 07:20 AM

If you hadn't have checked it, it would have gone quicker.
Luck of the draw.....it's safe though, so don't worry.

breitlings · 5 November 2016, 07:32 AM

Registered shipping is the safest mail service in the usa imo. It is I believe one of if not the only way to send classified documents by protocol, but maybe some people ignore classified document protocol.

2ltdjorn · 5 November 2016, 07:44 AM

only when it doesn't have to be offloaded and carried over the mountains on the backs of sherpas.

Oneironaut · 5 November 2016, 07:51 AM

They must be outsourcing to pony express.

5 November 2016, 02:50 AM	#1
dietrijj "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: PA, USA Watch: 16570 Polar Posts: 128	Does registered mail go by horseback? Dropped my Explorer II at the post office this past Monday morning. Tracking info said it would be delivered at the Dallas RSC yesterday, but it sat in a Jersey sorting facility until yesterday, then was updated overnight last night at a postal sorting facility in Philly. So in 5 days it's traveled about 30 miles, has about 1,500 miles to go and is already a day past their estimated delivery date. I guess I should forget about checking on tracking info! -Jason

5 November 2016, 07:44 AM	#17
2ltdjorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,104	only when it doesn't have to be offloaded and carried over the mountains on the backs of sherpas. __________________ 116710 BLNR, M79030N BB58, 126600 SD43. First GTG El Paso Nov 2016, WISCON 2019. Would rather be on the river, somewhere.

5 November 2016, 02:59 AM	#2
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,866	I'm surprised you sent it by Mail service. Not being American, maybe I don't understand, but I would never trust shipping to Canada post.

5 November 2016, 03:13 AM	#4
the0thrdude Banned Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Chris Location: New York Watch: 16710,116300 Posts: 501	Which class did u send it under? Priority? First-class? 'Cause you know, what get what you pay for...

5 November 2016, 03:19 AM	#6
dietrijj "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: PA, USA Watch: 16570 Polar Posts: 128	I called the RSC before sending it and they emailed shipping instructions. I followed them to the letter and they said to send registered mail and declare the value. So it's first class registered mail. would have gladly paid for overnight if it were an option but apparently that's the only method they accept. Honestly next time I will just arrange a business trip so I can stop at DFW and I'll drop it off myself. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 November 2016, 03:25 AM	#7
Rocco21 Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Rob Location: Cape Cod Watch: 126660,126600 Posts: 1,324	Yes it does,its slow as molasses running up hill in winter.worst way to mail imo.

5 November 2016, 03:36 AM	#9
jwkunkle 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Josh Location: Indiana Watch: The Next One Posts: 645	Very slow and very secure.

5 November 2016, 03:37 AM	#10
NKflyer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Richard Location: Colorado Posts: 2,841	Yeah, RSC only wants to accept watches sent via registered mail. Although they will sometimes return them via FedEx or UPS so go figure. Even though the clerk at the PO might tell you it's "priority mail" service, the registered part trumps the priority part so it winds up taking a week or two. Many postal employees don't really understand what they're selling so they just quote the priority transit times which go out the window when you select registered.

5 November 2016, 03:52 AM	#14
tvad "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 575	Registered US Mail is hand processed each step of the way with each step being hand notated. This is why it is so slow, but it's also why it is the most secure method to send anything in the USA.

5 November 2016, 07:20 AM	#15
DJExplorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: GA Posts: 403	If you hadn't have checked it, it would have gone quicker. Luck of the draw.....it's safe though, so don't worry.

5 November 2016, 07:32 AM	#16
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	Registered shipping is the safest mail service in the usa imo. It is I believe one of if not the only way to send classified documents by protocol, but maybe some people ignore classified document protocol.

5 November 2016, 07:51 AM	#18
Oneironaut "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: NOLA Posts: 44	They must be outsourcing to pony express.

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