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Old 15 April 2010, 05:47 AM   #1
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Advice On Sending A Rolex Watch?

Hey Everyone,

So recently I made a sale of one of my older Rolex Watches, but the buyer is located in the United Arab Emirates. The buyer seems legitimate, but I can't seem to find a shipping company that will insure my watch. I definitely do not want to risk losing my watch and not having insurance. I want to be able to insure my watch for at least $2600.00, but most companies do not offer insurance, instead they offer a "carriage value" but I'm not sure what that is.

Anyway, if anyone has any experience with shipping watches to the United Arab Emirates, please let me know!

Or if anyone knows any individual insurance company that can supply insurance, please let me know! Thank you!
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Old 15 April 2010, 06:19 AM   #2
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Buy third party insurance for the shipping part that it is not covered by the shipping company.
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Old 15 April 2010, 09:04 AM   #3
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UPS will be glad to insure your watch and insure it as well.
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Old 15 April 2010, 09:06 AM   #4
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Just insure it and don't worry about it!
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Old 15 April 2010, 10:02 AM   #5
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Buy third party insurance for the shipping part that it is not covered by the shipping company.
listen to this guy if you are concerned
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Old 15 April 2010, 10:08 AM   #6
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I use fed ex and insured by parcel pro.
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Old 15 April 2010, 10:15 AM   #7
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UPS will be glad to insure your watch and insure it as well.

UPS says that it is insured, but if you read the fine print.....jewelery and watches are only insured to $500.

The only way to send something is USPS registered mail with Insurance, or send it however you want with 3rd party insurance as was already suggested.
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Old 16 April 2010, 06:18 AM   #8
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Thanks for the input guys!

What are some third party insurance companies that you recommend? I can't seem to find any. :(
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Old 16 April 2010, 07:20 AM   #9
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I use fed ex and insured by parcel pro.
how much does parcel pro charge for say $5000 insurance?
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Old 16 April 2010, 07:25 AM   #10
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I use fed ex and insured by parcel pro.
x2 - gladly never had to use the claim department!
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Old 16 April 2010, 07:26 AM   #11
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how much does parcel pro charge for say $5000 insurance?
Can't remember the exact figure but it is so much per £100 - Sent a Deep Sea and the cost was around £30 from UK to Spain.
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Old 16 April 2010, 07:27 AM   #12
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UPS says that it is insured, but if you read the fine print.....jewelery and watches are only insured to $500.

The only way to send something is USPS registered mail with Insurance, or send it however you want with 3rd party insurance as was already suggested.
Correct Jason and they don't tell you that till you have a problem yet they take your money for shipping and insurance if you don't ask - heard some horror stories on that one.
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