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1 September 2020, 10:36 PM | #1 |
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Shipping options - insurance
Looking to ship a watch from UK to US.
Was exploring some usual options (DHL, FedEx etc) including insurance which is approx 1.5% of item value, but it seems that virtually everyone excludes “jewellery” and in some case expressly “watches”. Does anyone have experience/tips on how to ship with appropriate insurance in place for a steel watch worth a few thousand £/$\€? I’ve found some standalone policies online such as secursus, but don’t know how trustworthy something like that is. |
2 September 2020, 06:54 AM | #2 |
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There are probably a couple options via UPS (who now own Parcel Pro). USPS International Registered Mail may be an option if available in your area (and expedited delivery is not required).
Or, maybe look into 3rd party brokers like Ferrari Group, etc. |
2 September 2020, 08:42 AM | #3 |
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Never trust USPS with a high value item, especially at this time, FedEx is your best option, even without insurance...
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2 September 2020, 08:45 AM | #4 |
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Jewelry and watches have specific duties and taxes, so some shippers just don't ship them. Too much trouble.
If you are concerned with insurance, you may need to have an independent, such as Parce lPro.
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I would never send a high-dollar watch via FedEx or other common carrier unless you purchase 3rd party insurance. UPS is the exception, as they now own one of the most popular 3rd-party shipping insurers (Parcel pro). If you go into a UPS Store location, they will insure any jewelry item / watch up to $50k. The only caveat there is that they require you to bring in the item so they can pack/box it up to their standards. They also require it to be shipped via Air service which can be expensive, even before the cost of additional insurance. |
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2 September 2020, 01:25 PM | #9 |
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I've used both Parcelpro and Securus. Parcelpro will probably only insure you if you're sending it from a company. I've used securus but no claims so far. They seem legit though.
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3 September 2020, 07:49 AM | #11 |
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not having much luck with USPS lately.
kind of freaked out when RSC specified USPS Registered for shipping to them. Its not like you can just go to the AD and replace the watch. I did have UPS get a watch from ARLINGTON TX to Cape Cod in 17 hours though. |
3 September 2020, 08:04 AM | #12 |
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I am afraid that currently USPS isn’t a secure option. Hate saying that.
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3 September 2020, 08:21 AM | #13 |
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Managed to go with DHL - their insurance (1.5% of value) covers watches up to €5k (which this is). Thanks for all the tips though!
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3 September 2020, 04:35 PM | #14 | |
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All packages are under lock and key at all times, with a strict chain-of-custody. Each package has to be signed for with ID badge at each transfer point. There is a reason that USPS Registered Mail is an RSC requirement. |
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3 September 2020, 05:29 PM | #15 |
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I’ve used FedEx. If necessary ask the person buying to arrange shipping and send label. I’ve found this works better and cheaper and also puts onus on them to insure to a level they’re comfortable with.
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They do have a "Declared Value Advantage" program that you can enroll in, which raises that limit to $100k (domestically) but not everyone has a need (or qualifies) for that program. So if that is not an option, one would need to purchase 3rd party insurance for 100% liability coverage. |
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13 September 2020, 03:59 AM | #17 |
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I purchased a watch in July 2020
and it was shipped registered mail by USPS. The tracking location was not accurate and rarely updated. The package arrived 4 days after it was supposed to arrive... and worst of all, I wasted my time and my families time waiting at home to sign for it, when we never knew when it would arrive. Perhaps worse was the fact that it was left in my mailbox and no signature was asked for or provided. Never again! |
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