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dcash0615 · 15 August 2008, 04:24 AM

I need to ship a Rolex from one state to another state and I am trying to find a way to ship the watch overnight delivery and still be able to insure it for $7000. I am finding that FedEx, UPS, DHL, and all of the other overnight carriers will not insure the watch. I even called my insurance company to see if they will provide an insurance policy for the shipping and they will not. How does everyone else ship their watches? Any recommendations on how to ship?

I can send USPA as priorty mail which is 2 to 5 day delivery and they will insure for my required amount, but I am trying to receive the watch next day.

Any recommendations?

thanks...

SLS · 15 August 2008, 04:29 AM

Try parcel pro

www.parcelpro.com

~Scott

Eli · 15 August 2008, 04:33 AM

FYI USPS priority is not garanteed 2 to 5 days... once it took 15 days!

mingo · 15 August 2008, 04:47 AM

I have purchased a great deal of jewelry and had it shipped via USPS. Most jeweler's will only ship via USPS for the insurance reason. USPS has done well by me. Make sure it is insured at FULL value....it might be stolen. My parents has my mother's engagement 3 dimond ring stolen from USPS when the jeweler sent it out for repair. They were devestated, but we well compensated for the loss. Good luck

boa2 · 15 August 2008, 05:05 AM

Above $5K, and I always use USPS Registered Mail. It's not overnight (sorry), but it's tracked every time it changes hands. As far as I know, none of the carriers will do overnight with insurance over $5K. I'm not sure how the ADs do it. Perhaps they have different policies/limits for commercial jewelers. Anyone know?

mingo · 15 August 2008, 05:15 AM

Bought my SD and it was sent via USPS...insured. This to save on tax.....

dcash0615 · 15 August 2008, 05:21 AM

They use companies like Parcel Pro, but there is a process to get set up with them. I called them and spoke to a rep. They do not work with just anyone. You have to be in the jewelry business and provide references. They want to know who they are working with since they are extending insurance to you. Too complicated for me as I am just trying to ship one watch.

I am just going to ship Priority Mail, registered. They say it will get to me in 3 days. Priority mail will insure up to $15K. USPS does offer Express Mail but max insurance is $5K like you mentioned and it will take 2 days to deliver. I need $7K in insurance. Do not want to risk the $2K just so I can get the watch a day earlier. Not worth it!

Thank you everyone who responded. This has been a lot of help.

Quote:

Originally Posted by boa2

Above $5K, and I always use USPS Registered Mail. It's not overnight (sorry), but it's tracked every time it changes hands. As far as I know, none of the carriers will do overnight with insurance over $5K. I'm not sure how the ADs do it. Perhaps they have different policies/limits for commercial jewelers. Anyone know?

boa2 · 15 August 2008, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcash0615

They use companies like Parcel Pro, but there is a process to get set up with them. I called them and spoke to a rep. They do not work with just anyone. You have to be in the jewelry business and provide references. They want to know who they are working with since they are extending insurance to you. Too complicated for me as I am just trying to ship one watch.

I am just going to ship Priority Mail, registered. They say it will get to me in 3 days. Priority mail will insure up to $15K. USPS does offer Express Mail but max insurance is $5K like you mentioned and it will take 2 days to deliver. I need $7K in insurance. Do not want to risk the $2K just so I can get the watch a day earlier. Not worth it!

Thank you everyone who responded. This has been a lot of help.

Depending upon where it's coming from, even USPS Registered could work. I've shipped watches as far as Ohio and Florida--from CA--in that time. The one thing I will say about Priority is if it is lost, it can be a lengthy and difficult process for them to try and back-track it. With Registered, it must be signed for every time it changes hands. It is also much cheaper, and they will insure it to $25K. It does require special tape, but most POs have it. No question, it is the surest method for shipping watches in the US.

kcmo · 15 August 2008, 06:23 AM

I've shipped overnight delivery via UPS with full insurance and it was fine.....

Z-Sub · 15 August 2008, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLS

Try parcel pro

www.parcelpro.com

~Scott

I looked at that last night and it seems to require a business to open account which I don't have.

dcash0615 · 15 August 2008, 01:21 PM

How much insurance did UPS provide on your shipment? It was my understanding that the overnight carriers do not insure above $500. FedEx is $500 and I was told UPS is about the same. How did you get UPS to insure above $500?

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcmo

I've shipped overnight delivery via UPS with full insurance and it was fine.....

sea-dweller · 15 August 2008, 01:24 PM

USPS Registered mail is the way to go. Safe and pretty reliable. Big drawback is their so called tracking database, it is simply awful (never updated on package progress until after package is delivered).

chevycorvette · 15 August 2008, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by joeskie

FYI USPS priority is not garanteed 2 to 5 days... once it took 15 days!

u should express ur point to your local custom then, not the sender and not the usps or ups.

and usps priority mail 2-3 business days service is for united states only. USPS = united states postal services

kcmo · 16 August 2008, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcash0615

How much insurance did UPS provide on your shipment? It was my understanding that the overnight carriers do not insure above $500. FedEx is $500 and I was told UPS is about the same. How did you get UPS to insure above $500?

I think I insured mine for around $5000....no problems. I don't know what 'maximum' UPS has, but I've never had an issue.

mfer · 16 August 2008, 12:29 AM

FWIW, my AD ships FEDEX.

Z-Sub · 16 August 2008, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcmo

I think I insured mine for around $5000....no problems. I don't know what 'maximum' UPS has, but I've never had an issue.

I think you got lucky.
If it's lost, UPS or FEDEX's insurance will not cover jewelry and watches is my understanding.

boa2 · 16 August 2008, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z-Sub

I think you got lucky.
If it's lost, UPS or FEDEX's insurance will not cover jewelry and watches is my understanding.

That's what I've been told as well.

kcmo · 16 August 2008, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z-Sub

I think you got lucky.
If it's lost, UPS or FEDEX's insurance will not cover jewelry and watches is my understanding.

Quote:

Originally Posted by boa2

That's what I've been told as well.

Strange....wonder if my UPS store is different b/c of who owns it...? I've shipped a few high ticket items and have always had full coverage from them.

dcash0615 · 16 August 2008, 01:17 AM

Be careful using UPS to ship your watches. I called UPS and they will not insure jewelry or watches. So, if it gets lost I think you will have a difficult time getting them to pay.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcmo

Strange....wonder if my UPS store is different b/c of who owns it...? I've shipped a few high ticket items and have always had full coverage from them.

Eli · 16 August 2008, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevycorvette

u should express ur point to your local custom then, not the sender and not the usps or ups.

and usps priority mail 2-3 business days service is for united states only. USPS = united states postal services

LOL I have a home in the states. This was shipped from Utah to New Jersey. I would surely have mentioned customs if they were involved.

Check their website, the service (timeframe) is not guaranteed.

donutdanny · 16 August 2008, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeskie

FYI USPS priority is not garanteed 2 to 5 days... once it took 15 days!

Maybe the postal carrier had a date and needed a watch to wear?

15 August 2008, 04:24 AM	#1
dcash0615 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: CA Watch: es Posts: 4,392	Need to ship a rolex overnight delivery!! I need to ship a Rolex from one state to another state and I am trying to find a way to ship the watch overnight delivery and still be able to insure it for $7000. I am finding that FedEx, UPS, DHL, and all of the other overnight carriers will not insure the watch. I even called my insurance company to see if they will provide an insurance policy for the shipping and they will not. How does everyone else ship their watches? Any recommendations on how to ship? I can send USPA as priorty mail which is 2 to 5 day delivery and they will insure for my required amount, but I am trying to receive the watch next day. Any recommendations? thanks...

15 August 2008, 05:05 AM	#5
boa2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: US Watch: Me Now Posts: 3,731	Above $5K, and I always use USPS Registered Mail. It's not overnight (sorry), but it's tracked every time it changes hands. As far as I know, none of the carriers will do overnight with insurance over $5K. I'm not sure how the ADs do it. Perhaps they have different policies/limits for commercial jewelers. Anyone know? __________________ "Facts and truth really don't have much to do with each other."

16 August 2008, 12:29 AM	#15
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	FWIW, my AD ships FEDEX. __________________ member#3242

15 August 2008, 04:29 AM	#2
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,399	Try parcel pro www.parcelpro.com ~Scott

15 August 2008, 04:33 AM	#3
Eli Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: montreal Posts: 459	FYI USPS priority is not garanteed 2 to 5 days... once it took 15 days!

15 August 2008, 04:47 AM	#4
mingo Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 32	I have purchased a great deal of jewelry and had it shipped via USPS. Most jeweler's will only ship via USPS for the insurance reason. USPS has done well by me. Make sure it is insured at FULL value....it might be stolen. My parents has my mother's engagement 3 dimond ring stolen from USPS when the jeweler sent it out for repair. They were devestated, but we well compensated for the loss. Good luck

15 August 2008, 05:15 AM	#6
mingo Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 32	Bought my SD and it was sent via USPS...insured. This to save on tax.....

15 August 2008, 06:23 AM	#9
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	I've shipped overnight delivery via UPS with full insurance and it was fine.....

15 August 2008, 01:24 PM	#12
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	USPS Registered mail is the way to go. Safe and pretty reliable. Big drawback is their so called tracking database, it is simply awful (never updated on package progress until after package is delivered).

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