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MasterChief · 3 February 2008, 01:02 AM

Looking for a recommendation from you guys and girls for the best and most secure method of shipping a watch from point A to point B . I've read a recent post here and the gent claims that registered mail is the best way to go but that would take the most time no doubt.

Your thoughts please!
Bill

steel4me · 3 February 2008, 01:07 AM

It will get there, believe me!
....

ok, all jokes aside, Ask how an AD does it and do the same!

MasterChief · 3 February 2008, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steel4me

It will get there, believe me!
....

ok, all jokes aside, Ask how an AD does it and do the same!

Man talk about firepower. Never thought of that but I'm buying from private seller and I will ask his AD that question.
Thanks Mate

TempoKing · 3 February 2008, 01:13 AM

It all depends of the value.
Under 5.000 dollars USPS/EMS will be great. it will be delivered before 12 next day if shipped to a zip within a metropolitan area.
If the value is more than 5.000 then Register Insured for the particular amount, I ususally use brown paper to cover the box and then have the post office apply their red stamp all over the sims of the covering brown paper.

SPACE-DWELLER · 3 February 2008, 01:18 AM

USPS Registered Mail is the way to go, IMHO. It is kinda slow, but very secure since every person handling the watch has to sign for it.

steel4me · 3 February 2008, 01:25 AM

yeah and also what ever you do, make sure you try to overnight it ... the less time it spends in the mail system and trucks, the less chance it will get lost .....also have signature required option checked ... don't just have it left at the destination ...

joieboie · 3 February 2008, 01:50 AM

FEDEX direct signature required

bwalkerVintage · 3 February 2008, 01:55 AM

Registered insured is the best way - that is what Rolex uses - actually the RSCs are VERY specific as to the way it has to be shipped, otherwise they will reject it.

etp095 · 3 February 2008, 01:55 AM

rsc in ny advises you to ship it registered mail and declare the value,when you send a watch to them for service.

bwalkerVintage · 3 February 2008, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joieboie

FEDEX direct signature required

Definitely don't do it via Fedex - if there is a problem and they discover it was a rolex shipped, they will only insure for $500 - I have heard the horror stories on various forums.

mike · 3 February 2008, 01:59 AM

Registered mail is by far the best and most secure way. As you say it's slow, but I've never minded that. (well ok if I'm the one waiting maybe a little LOL!)

rgf · 3 February 2008, 02:02 AM

I've used UPS for years. They insure up to $50K US, and they have never lost a package that is marked "high value". They put it in the lock up, and get it there quick.

MasterChief · 3 February 2008, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bwalkerVintage

Definitely don't do it via Fedex - if there is a problem and they discover it was a rolex shipped, they will only insure for $500 - I have heard the horror stories on various forums.

FEDEX scares me because every time i've sent watches for repair (Seiko) the guy at the counter has asked what's in the box? My reply was electronic parts for repair. Also locally, a couple of idiots who work in the FEDEX distribution center were caught stealing frieght

and selling to the underword. So I'm a little parinoid(sp) about them.

Thanks all for your help.

JJ Irani · 3 February 2008, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steel4me

It will get there, believe me!
....

ok, all jokes aside, Ask how an AD does it and do the same!

GMTcrazy · 3 February 2008, 04:33 AM

REGISTERED MAIL

I have shipped thousands of packages and never lost one yet.

Lost plenty of UPS, but never a Registered mail

Not the fastest, but it will get there.

GT

Hatchet · 3 February 2008, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bwalkerVintage

Definitely don't do it via Fedex - if there is a problem and they discover it was a rolex shipped, they will only insure for $500 - I have heard the horror stories on various forums.

I had to look this one up for myself.

http://www.fedex.com/us/services/ter...iabilitylimits

I would never use Fedex for a watch shipment again!

Thanks for this info.

f16570 · 3 February 2008, 06:00 AM

A ship

scottschoe · 3 February 2008, 10:15 AM

USPS. No other way.

GoldenBear · 3 February 2008, 10:58 AM

A postal employee posted here that they handle their "registered" packages" with extra care. They really get special treatment as they can track the employee as well as the package. They don't want to lose their jobs along with a package.

Fatso · 3 February 2008, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoldenBear

A postal employee posted here that they handle their "registered" packages" with extra care. They really get special treatment as they can track the employee as well as the package. They don't want to lose their jobs along with a package.

what about the ones who go postal?

TARDIS · 3 February 2008, 02:44 PM

Depends where A and B is Bill.

All my shipping was done using our Australia Post Registered. I only sent one overseas, that was to El Paso, TX. Took about a week, but got there safe and sound. Registered and insured is the best method IMHO.

hienpham04 · 3 February 2008, 03:42 PM

Since Fedex doesn't insured more than $500 for jewelry, you should use the next most reliable shipper - UPS. ~Hien

mailman · 4 February 2008, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoldenBear

A postal employee posted here that they handle their "registered" packages" with extra care. They really get special treatment as they can track the employee as well as the package. They don't want to lose their jobs along with a package.

UNC Nick · 4 February 2008, 05:07 AM

Anyone have any thoughts on using UPS, provided they will insure the watch for real value unlike FedEx?

lildragon · 4 February 2008, 05:22 AM

Just say NO to FEDEX! I've heard of many horror stories in the past. My AD here in Dallas won't even use Fedex. They use USPS only! Hope that helps! =-)

MasterChief · 4 February 2008, 06:47 AM

The final consensus is registed mail or usps EMS. That is the way I shall request my first shipment be forwarded. Now to find the perfect used rolex!

shebalord · 4 February 2008, 05:13 PM

if possible, go pick it up yourself! hehe....

but in all seriousness, when i purchased my sub, the ad shipped it via UPS with insurance and signature required, received it in about 3 days no prob.

Bobareno · 8 February 2008, 05:27 AM

I used REGISTERED MAIL and it worked out very well, I added insurance. No problems but it took about 4 days to get there.

Gurmot · 8 February 2008, 05:37 AM

I'm in the UK and have always used Fedex and never had any problems. However, the last watch I shipped cost me over £50 / $100 and they would only insure for up to £230. OK, it was from UK to Australia but too expensive and it took 6 days to arrive.

Also, I have heard of a package being slit open en-route and the contents stolen BUT the outside packaging was still tracked all the way to the end. Fedex argued that the shipment arrived ok and didn't want to pay up.

I hope they read these things because they are losing market share fast and don't seem to care.

Anyone in the UK care to recommend a good international alternative?

3 February 2008, 01:02 AM	#1
MasterChief "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bill Location: Jonesville N.Y. Watch: Seiko Kinetic Posts: 55	Best Method of Shipping a Rolex Looking for a recommendation from you guys and girls for the best and most secure method of shipping a watch from point A to point B . I've read a recent post here and the gent claims that registered mail is the best way to go but that would take the most time no doubt. Your thoughts please! Bill

3 February 2008, 01:18 AM	#5
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	USPS Registered Mail is the way to go, IMHO. It is kinda slow, but very secure since every person handling the watch has to sign for it. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

3 February 2008, 06:00 AM	#17
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	A ship __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

3 February 2008, 10:15 AM	#18
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	USPS. No other way. __________________ __________________

3 February 2008, 10:58 AM	#19
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	A postal employee posted here that they handle their "registered" packages" with extra care. They really get special treatment as they can track the employee as well as the package. They don't want to lose their jobs along with a package. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

3 February 2008, 01:13 AM	#4
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	It all depends of the value. Under 5.000 dollars USPS/EMS will be great. it will be delivered before 12 next day if shipped to a zip within a metropolitan area. If the value is more than 5.000 then Register Insured for the particular amount, I ususally use brown paper to cover the box and then have the post office apply their red stamp all over the sims of the covering brown paper.

3 February 2008, 01:25 AM	#6
steel4me Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: SteelMan Location: Somewhere Posts: 719	yeah and also what ever you do, make sure you try to overnight it ... the less time it spends in the mail system and trucks, the less chance it will get lost .....also have signature required option checked ... don't just have it left at the destination ...

3 February 2008, 01:50 AM	#7
joieboie Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joseph Location: NORCAL Watch: Submariner Posts: 166	FEDEX direct signature required

3 February 2008, 01:55 AM	#8
bwalkerVintage Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Brendan Location: Cougar Country Posts: 825	Registered insured is the best way - that is what Rolex uses - actually the RSCs are VERY specific as to the way it has to be shipped, otherwise they will reject it.

3 February 2008, 01:55 AM	#9
etp095 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: rudolph Location: chicago burbs Posts: 2,026	rsc in ny advises you to ship it registered mail and declare the value,when you send a watch to them for service.

3 February 2008, 01:59 AM	#11
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Registered mail is by far the best and most secure way. As you say it's slow, but I've never minded that. (well ok if I'm the one waiting maybe a little LOL!)

3 February 2008, 02:02 AM	#12
rgf Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: san diego ca Posts: 31	I've used UPS for years. They insure up to $50K US, and they have never lost a package that is marked "high value". They put it in the lock up, and get it there quick.

3 February 2008, 04:33 AM	#15
GMTcrazy Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Makati/FL Posts: 301	REGISTERED MAIL I have shipped thousands of packages and never lost one yet. Lost plenty of UPS, but never a Registered mail Not the fastest, but it will get there. GT

3 February 2008, 02:44 PM	#21
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	Depends where A and B is Bill. All my shipping was done using our Australia Post Registered. I only sent one overseas, that was to El Paso, TX. Took about a week, but got there safe and sound. Registered and insured is the best method IMHO.

3 February 2008, 03:42 PM	#22
hienpham04 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Hien Q Pham Location: Orlando, FL Watch: Rolex President Posts: 595	Since Fedex doesn't insured more than $500 for jewelry, you should use the next most reliable shipper - UPS. ~Hien

4 February 2008, 05:07 AM	#24
UNC Nick Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: US Posts: 23	Anyone have any thoughts on using UPS, provided they will insure the watch for real value unlike FedEx?

4 February 2008, 05:22 AM	#25
lildragon "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Huang Location: Texas Watch: LV Submariner Posts: 216	Just say NO to FEDEX! I've heard of many horror stories in the past. My AD here in Dallas won't even use Fedex. They use USPS only! Hope that helps! =-)

4 February 2008, 06:47 AM	#26
MasterChief "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bill Location: Jonesville N.Y. Watch: Seiko Kinetic Posts: 55	The final consensus is registed mail or usps EMS. That is the way I shall request my first shipment be forwarded. Now to find the perfect used rolex!

4 February 2008, 05:13 PM	#27
shebalord Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 21	if possible, go pick it up yourself! hehe.... but in all seriousness, when i purchased my sub, the ad shipped it via UPS with insurance and signature required, received it in about 3 days no prob.

8 February 2008, 05:27 AM	#28
Bobareno Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 739	I used REGISTERED MAIL and it worked out very well, I added insurance. No problems but it took about 4 days to get there.

8 February 2008, 05:37 AM	#29
Gurmot Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Posts: 568	I'm in the UK and have always used Fedex and never had any problems. However, the last watch I shipped cost me over £50 / $100 and they would only insure for up to £230. OK, it was from UK to Australia but too expensive and it took 6 days to arrive. Also, I have heard of a package being slit open en-route and the contents stolen BUT the outside packaging was still tracked all the way to the end. Fedex argued that the shipment arrived ok and didn't want to pay up. I hope they read these things because they are losing market share fast and don't seem to care. Anyone in the UK care to recommend a good international alternative?

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