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13 October 2018, 02:45 AM | #1 |
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How to safely ship a watch
I am new to selling a luxury watch online
What method do most of you use for shipping and sending payments? |
13 October 2018, 03:06 AM | #2 |
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Wire transfer and Federal Express
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13 October 2018, 03:12 AM | #3 |
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If you plan on selling, you need to look into ParcelPro. They provide the insurance necessary for shipping high dollar items via UPS or FedEx.
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13 October 2018, 03:23 AM | #4 |
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13 October 2018, 03:36 AM | #5 |
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I have used USPS Registered 5 times now. It is slower - but it is tracked, and handled in fewer tracked designed shipments. About the only thing that screws it up is weather and then most all shipments grind to a halt. Takes a week to go cross country.
if you do not like USPS - next choice would be Fed Ex. UPS looses stuff, I personally had a coin shipment from the US Mint opened and stolen from UPS.
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13 October 2018, 02:21 PM | #8 |
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Wire only and parcel pro with fedex priority overnight.
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13 October 2018, 02:33 PM | #11 |
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Packing them well helps also.
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13 October 2018, 03:59 PM | #12 |
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Parcel pro overnight shipping only. Worst thing you can do is have a package sitting in a warehouse over the weekend...it drastically increases the chance of an employee "misplacing" it.
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14 October 2018, 03:59 AM | #13 |
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Usps registered mail. Its how rolex rsc advises you ship to them.
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14 October 2018, 04:18 AM | #14 |
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Looks like PPro only does business?
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14 October 2018, 04:16 AM | #16 |
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Wire transfer. FedEx priority overnight/parcel pro.
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16 October 2018, 12:44 PM | #17 |
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This. Centennial Group is an alternative to ParcelPro too.
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16 October 2018, 11:44 AM | #18 |
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I understand wire for payment
But shouldn’t the buyer of the watch, sent payment before shipping? Some buyer want me to ship, and send wire after receiving the watch Call me old fashion, but I am not comfortable with this |
16 October 2018, 12:25 PM | #19 |
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Yes. Never ship a watch or really any other item until full payment has been received.
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16 October 2018, 01:20 PM | #20 |
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Use tamper resistant tape on the box and if it has been re-taped have the recipient check it while it’s being delivered. Rolex service enters won’t accept a watch that hasn’t been sealed with tamper resistant tape.
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16 October 2018, 02:36 PM | #21 |
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1. Record your wrapping and packaging as proof. (BUYER can accuse you of an empty box)
2. Ship overnight FedEx (never ship it on Friday). Make sure it's signature required. Avoid USPS (their tracking system is outdated and behind time). 3. Buy insurance coverage. (SELLER is responsible for loss or issues) 4. Also, make sure BUYER has a good reputation. There are some who will find a way to screw you over by making some false claim, etc. 5. If you are a new SELLER, then most people won't feel comfortable wiring you money. Your best bet is face to face transaction or sell it to a grey market seller. Too many scams online...I rather buy from a reputable seller with references. |
16 October 2018, 02:50 PM | #22 |
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So, you're selling two of the hottest watch at the moment. Nice...you must have AD connection.... :) . Many folks are waiting 3+ years for even 1 of them lol
1. Daytona Ceramic White 2. GMT Pepsi |
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16 October 2018, 06:54 PM | #24 |
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FedEx and CGI for insurance.
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16 October 2018, 07:59 PM | #25 |
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You should check www.secursus.com
You can insure your watch within 2 minutes ( no need to provide endless background or info , up to 100.000€ and with all carriers. ) No limit restrictions for specific countries. You ship the watch with the carriers of your choice and then insure it on Secursus. |
19 October 2018, 08:21 PM | #26 |
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Secursus seems a good option - has anyone ever had to claim on it? Are they reputable?
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20 October 2018, 06:36 AM | #27 |
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I wouldn’t send a wire to anyone but a well vetted TS, and even then I’d prefer to pay with a credit card(Paypal or direct). Good luck to a new seller.
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