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77T · 13 March 2019, 12:59 PM

So in that example did you use Registered Mail, or USPS Express Mail overnight?

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offrdmania · 13 March 2019, 03:04 PM

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So in that example did you use Registered Mail, or USPS Express Mail overnight?

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Express envelope.

I have only used Registered one time in my life to send an heirloom watch to a conservator in Oregon from California and it took two and a half weeks to get there.

77T · 14 March 2019, 12:20 AM

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Express envelope.

I have only used Registered one time in my life to send an heirloom watch to a conservator in Oregon from California and it took two and a half weeks to get there.

Thanks - yes the Registered Mail approach is the slowest option USPS has but it has been the safest thus far.

I have shipped dozens of watches by USPS. I have also received almost the same volume by FEDEX - including one from the NY RSC who began to ship watches to customers via FEDEX. No problems on any for me thus far.

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BillA · 14 March 2019, 12:27 AM

Looks like some positive movement, after 6 days at the Washington DC post office it has finally departed. Don't know where it is going, but it is moving!
The buyers post office is about 20 miles away.

Brew · 14 March 2019, 12:38 AM

Fingers crossed!

77T · 14 March 2019, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BillA

Looks like some positive movement, after 6 days at the Washington DC post office it has finally departed. Don't know where it is going, but it is moving!

That is good to hear.

One thing to know about USPS Registered Mail tracking - the package may have been awaiting a path with the least intermediate steps. Each place it transits must have a “red cage” where the package is kept under lock and key. I know that is archaic, but physical security and certified workers are paramount.

I used to work the Miami Annex where all Registered Mail has to transit before dispatch to the branch office for delivery. Out of 500+ employees only 10-15 were certified to work inside the red cage.

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droptopman · 14 March 2019, 01:23 AM

Great news.

BillA · 15 March 2019, 01:58 AM

Delivered!

Took the post office 10 days (Westchester, NY to MD)
During the process the package sat at the Washington, DC postal center for 6 days!

Registered Mail is slow, but it does get there.

droptopman · 15 March 2019, 02:00 AM

OH YA! Great news!

quakeroatmeal · 15 March 2019, 02:06 AM

I purchased a watch and it took 2 weeks to get from California to NJ via registered mail.

Awful...

BillA · 15 March 2019, 02:11 AM

Thanks for all the good wishes to those who followed.

toxicavenger · 15 March 2019, 02:18 AM

Thread title update maybe?

Laszlo · 15 March 2019, 03:05 AM

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I sent a watch to the buyer on March 2nd via Registered, Insured mail from the NYC area to Maryland. It reached the Washington DC area on March 6th and since the 6th of March absolutely nothing going on. Each day after the 6th I was getting a message on the USPS website that your package is delayed but on its way to the final destination. Those messages stopped on the 10th and there is no movement of the package. With Registered Mail you cannot put in a claim until 15 days after shipment. I called my local post office where it was mailed but his system does not see anything different than what I see.
I have used Registered Mail many times before without any problems. Yes, it is very slow, but this is the worst experience to date. I cannot understand why the package is just sitting in Washington for 6 days with no movement and the final destination is just 20 miles away.

That’s sucks.

I think I saw AOC wearing it!?

toxicavenger · 15 March 2019, 03:15 AM

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That’s sucks.

I think I saw AOC wearing it!?

you should read the thread

Brew · 15 March 2019, 03:25 AM

Excellent!

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Yoda_Eating_Pizza · 15 March 2019, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by BillA

Delivered!

Took the post office 10 days (Westchester, NY to MD)
During the process the package sat at the Washington, DC postal center for 6 days!

Registered Mail is slow, but it does get there.

Breathing a sigh of relief for you!

Brenngun · 15 March 2019, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by BillA

Delivered!

Took the post office 10 days (Westchester, NY to MD)
During the process the package sat at the Washington, DC postal center for 6 days!

Registered Mail is slow, but it does get there.

And you were worried …..

Fat_ninja · 15 March 2019, 07:45 AM

Glad it worked out

s14roller · 15 March 2019, 08:55 AM

I trust USPS registered mail, however, you cant look at the tracking info as it's basically useless. It will get there though.

13 March 2019, 12:59 PM	#31
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14 March 2019, 01:23 AM	#37
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Great news. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

15 March 2019, 02:00 AM	#39
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	OH YA! Great news! __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

14 March 2019, 12:27 AM	#34
BillA 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,882	Looks like some positive movement, after 6 days at the Washington DC post office it has finally departed. Don't know where it is going, but it is moving! The buyers post office is about 20 miles away.

14 March 2019, 12:38 AM	#35
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	Fingers crossed!

15 March 2019, 01:58 AM	#38
BillA 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,882	Delivered! Took the post office 10 days (Westchester, NY to MD) During the process the package sat at the Washington, DC postal center for 6 days! Registered Mail is slow, but it does get there.

15 March 2019, 02:06 AM	#40
quakeroatmeal "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: NY Watch: Mickey Watch Posts: 488	I purchased a watch and it took 2 weeks to get from California to NJ via registered mail. Awful...

15 March 2019, 02:11 AM	#41
BillA 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,882	Thanks for all the good wishes to those who followed.

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toxicavenger "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Watch: Seiko's Posts: 2,563	Thread title update maybe?

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Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	Excellent! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

15 March 2019, 07:45 AM	#48
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	Glad it worked out

15 March 2019, 08:55 AM	#49
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,257	I trust USPS registered mail, however, you cant look at the tracking info as it's basically useless. It will get there though.

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