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Phil G. · 5 December 2018, 11:31 PM

I just purchased a new SS Submariner Date for my son. Got a good deal out of state from an AD who shipped it FedEx to me. I would like to ship it to him on an priority/overnight basis and insure it for the list price of the watch. UPS wants almost $300 but will insure it. I'm being told by FedEx they'll priority/overnight it, but can't insure it for more than $1000, which makes no sense to me. It's currently in the FedEx box it was shipped in. If I unbox it and let FedEx repackage and re-box it, would they then insure it for $8500? What's the best and safest way to do this? I'm not willing to ship it insured for $1000. I'd prefer to use FedEx if possible. Appreciate the input. Want to ship tomorrow, to get to my son tomorrow, so quick responses would be very much appreciated. Thanks!!

FirstF80InSpace · 6 December 2018, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Phil G.

I just purchased a new SS Submariner Date for my son. Got a good deal out of state from an AD who shipped it FedEx to me. I would like to ship it to him on an priority/overnight basis and insure it for the list price of the watch. UPS wants almost $300 but will insure it. I'm being told by FedEx they'll priority/overnight it, but can't insure it for more than $1000, which makes no sense to me. It's currently in the FedEx box it was shipped in. If I unbox it and let FedEx repackage and re-box it, would they then insure it for $8500? What's the best and safest way to do this? I'm not willing to ship it insured for $1000. I'd prefer to use FedEx if possible. Appreciate the input. Want to ship tomorrow, to get to my son tomorrow, so quick responses would be very much appreciated. Thanks!!

FedEx will have limitations on the amount that is insurable. You will need to insure through Parcel Pro. However, you need to have a Parcel Pro account first, which will take a bit of time.

Check with your home insurance policy to see if they you have coverage while the watch is in transit.

Phil G. · 6 December 2018, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by FirstF80InSpace

FedEx will have limitations on the amount that is insurable. You will need to insure through Parcel Pro. However, you need to have a Parcel Pro account first, which will take a bit of time.

Check with your home insurance policy to see if they you have coverage while the watch is in transit.

My home insurer is checking to see if the watch can be insured during transit. If so, that would cost $180/year or $1.00 for two days! Hope we can do that.

Jim Smyth · 6 December 2018, 01:03 AM

There is plenty of threads on how to do this the right way if you do a search here. Trust me you dont want to get this wrong because the sticky finger syndrome with shippers is rampant. Most have limits on what they will pay even if you pay to have it insured for higher.

Phil G. · 6 December 2018, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Smyth

There is plenty of threads on how to do this the right way if you do a search here. Trust me you dont want to get this wrong because the sticky finger syndrome with shippers is rampant. Most have limits on what they will pay even if you pay to have it insured for higher.

I really do trust FedEx or UPS. Their priority/overnight service is reliable. When I received the package from FedEx, it appeared untouched.

Jim Smyth · 6 December 2018, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Phil G.

I really do trust FedEx or UPS. Their priority/overnight service is reliable. When I received the package from FedEx, it appeared untouched.

Thats good that you trust them but it doesnt remove the fact that stuff gets stolen/misplaced daily. When you try to make a claim is when it gets interesting and usually not in a good way. If you send a watch back to Rolex they used to only receive it USPS Registered mail. I understand lately that may be opening up but I havent done it yet. Also when a Jeweler sends you a high dollar item they dont insure it with the shipper. They run it through a different entity like Parcel Pro. This way they dont unzip the fly so to speak with a Large dollar amount on the shipping label alerting every unsavory character that theres something of value in the package. So if you insure through UPS or FedX, you dont have the same anonymity. I didnt know that about home owners but I would also get it in writing.

Phil G. · 6 December 2018, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by FirstF80InSpace

FedEx will have limitations on the amount that is insurable. You will need to insure through Parcel Pro. However, you need to have a Parcel Pro account first, which will take a bit of time.

Check with your home insurance policy to see if they you have coverage while the watch is in transit.

Thanks for your suggestion. My homeowners insurer will cover the watch for full value while in overnight transit. I didn't know they would do it, but they agreed. They add it to my jewelry rider. So, for two day coverage, it will run me around $1.00. Really.

envuks · 6 December 2018, 02:12 AM

I would recommend simply having the AD ship the watch direct to your son.

Second recommendation would be to ship usps registered insured mail. It’s slow, but safe

101031-28 · 7 December 2018, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by envuks

I would recommend simply having the AD ship the watch direct to your son.

Second recommendation would be to ship usps registered insured mail. It’s slow, but safe

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penguinrolex · 6 December 2018, 02:16 AM

What if you get a Jeweler's Mutual insurance policy on it? Would that cover the shipment? It would be a nice touch to give him the first year of a JM insurance policy, with the watch.

m j b · 6 December 2018, 02:41 AM

OT: This isn't perchance the same "Phil G." from Rennlist who lives in Philly and used to own a 981?

kauffee · 6 December 2018, 02:44 AM

I’d want something in writing before I trusted my homeowners policy since this is such a strange thing. Also, I hate the idea of making a claim against my homeowners policy, even if it’s just a jewelry rider.

If I was in your shoes I’d go to my local Rolex AD and pay them to ship it using their ParcelPro account.

tudorbaja27 · 6 December 2018, 10:35 AM

Don't have either FedEx or UPS package it - do it yourself. Usually not a bright idea to have an employee realize you're shipping a 10k watch. Watches have "disappeared" in the past

CoveWatch · 7 December 2018, 04:24 AM

Sorry, and I'm sure there's a plausible reason, but how come you didn't just have the AD ship it directly to your son?

SWISSAHOLICS · 7 December 2018, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by CoveWatch

Sorry, and I'm sure there's a plausible reason, but how come you didn't just have the AD ship it directly to your son?

I was thinking the same thing...

Phil G. · 7 December 2018, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SWISSAHOLICS

I was thinking the same thing...

Was going to keep it for myself, but changed my mind and offered it to my son. He’s a happy man!

CoveWatch · 7 December 2018, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Phil G.

Was going to keep it for myself, but changed my mind and offered it to my son. He’s a happy man!

Ah, I see.

Lucky son! Off topic, are you adopting?

77T · 7 December 2018, 04:55 AM

Put it in a backpack, hop a Friday morning flight, give it to him over a nice lunch, fly home later Friday afternoon.

About the same as UPS without the worry + you get a nice memory to boot.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Deep18 · 7 December 2018, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

Put it in a backpack, hop a Friday morning flight, give it to him over a nice lunch, fly home later Friday afternoon.

About the same as UPS without the worry + you get a nice memory to boot.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

This would be awesome.

Cantab · 7 December 2018, 05:03 AM

I have used USPS registered mail for years without a problem. They insist that you insure for full value. The package is sealed at the post office, and then signed for at every stop along the way, and it is kept under lock and key. The addressee has to sign for it with proper ID. Cost of all of the above, usually less that $50.00.

vman · 7 December 2018, 05:16 AM

USPS registered mail or bring it with you.

UPS, FedEx--these guys are picky with what they will cover and up to how much.

ParcelPro--best way out side of USPS registered mail, but may cost a bit more.

RJRJRJ · 7 December 2018, 07:01 AM

Do not let any one that will be in contact with the package know that it's worth 10k.

5 December 2018, 11:31 PM	#1
Phil G. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Phil Location: Pennsylvania Watch: GMT Master IIc Posts: 248	Shipping Question I just purchased a new SS Submariner Date for my son. Got a good deal out of state from an AD who shipped it FedEx to me. I would like to ship it to him on an priority/overnight basis and insure it for the list price of the watch. UPS wants almost $300 but will insure it. I'm being told by FedEx they'll priority/overnight it, but can't insure it for more than $1000, which makes no sense to me. It's currently in the FedEx box it was shipped in. If I unbox it and let FedEx repackage and re-box it, would they then insure it for $8500? What's the best and safest way to do this? I'm not willing to ship it insured for $1000. I'd prefer to use FedEx if possible. Appreciate the input. Want to ship tomorrow, to get to my son tomorrow, so quick responses would be very much appreciated. Thanks!! __________________ 1988 R160133 SS/YG Datejust 1996 N16700 SS GMT Master (Pepsi) 2010 V116710 SS GMT Master IIc

6 December 2018, 02:12 AM	#8
envuks 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New England Posts: 3,741	I would recommend simply having the AD ship the watch direct to your son. Second recommendation would be to ship usps registered insured mail. It’s slow, but safe __________________ Current watches: 116718ln, 116500 black dial, 40mm Breitling Chronomat MOP dial “A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.”

6 December 2018, 02:41 AM	#11
m j b "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: RTP, NC, USA Watch: ♕& Ω Posts: 5,221	OT: This isn't perchance the same "Phil G." from Rennlist who lives in Philly and used to own a 981? __________________ Enjoy life - it has an expiration date. Disclaimer: Please note that the avatar is not an accurate representation of how I look. The camera adds 10 pounds...

6 December 2018, 10:35 AM	#13
tudorbaja27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Miami, FL Watch: Tudor & Cartier Posts: 2,499	Don't have either FedEx or UPS package it - do it yourself. Usually not a bright idea to have an employee realize you're shipping a 10k watch. Watches have "disappeared" in the past __________________ "Chi ha paura muore ogni giorno, chi non ha paura muore una volta sola" - Paolo Borsellino

7 December 2018, 04:55 AM	#18
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,024	Put it in a backpack, hop a Friday morning flight, give it to him over a nice lunch, fly home later Friday afternoon. About the same as UPS without the worry + you get a nice memory to boot. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

6 December 2018, 01:03 AM	#4
Jim Smyth Banned Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Jim Smyth Location: Florida Watch: DD Posts: 1,842	There is plenty of threads on how to do this the right way if you do a search here. Trust me you dont want to get this wrong because the sticky finger syndrome with shippers is rampant. Most have limits on what they will pay even if you pay to have it insured for higher.

6 December 2018, 02:16 AM	#10
penguinrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: TX Posts: 108	What if you get a Jeweler's Mutual insurance policy on it? Would that cover the shipment? It would be a nice touch to give him the first year of a JM insurance policy, with the watch.

6 December 2018, 02:44 AM	#12
kauffee 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Portland, OR Watch: 116610LN, 116500LN Posts: 1,385	I’d want something in writing before I trusted my homeowners policy since this is such a strange thing. Also, I hate the idea of making a claim against my homeowners policy, even if it’s just a jewelry rider. If I was in your shoes I’d go to my local Rolex AD and pay them to ship it using their ParcelPro account.

7 December 2018, 04:24 AM	#14
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	Sorry, and I'm sure there's a plausible reason, but how come you didn't just have the AD ship it directly to your son?

7 December 2018, 05:03 AM	#20
Cantab "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Northeast U.S. Watch: Your 6 Posts: 188	I have used USPS registered mail for years without a problem. They insist that you insure for full value. The package is sealed at the post office, and then signed for at every stop along the way, and it is kept under lock and key. The addressee has to sign for it with proper ID. Cost of all of the above, usually less that $50.00.

7 December 2018, 05:16 AM	#21
vman 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,230	USPS registered mail or bring it with you. UPS, FedEx--these guys are picky with what they will cover and up to how much. ParcelPro--best way out side of USPS registered mail, but may cost a bit more. __________________ Collector and buyer of Lange, VC, Patek \| 2 FA Enabled

7 December 2018, 07:01 AM	#22
RJRJRJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,495	Do not let any one that will be in contact with the package know that it's worth 10k.

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