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Swegin · 12 May 2022, 01:23 AM

Am wondering if anyone has a recommendations for shipping Rolex with insurance within US?

I just tried using the USPS insured shipping program. Rates were great but it took almost 2 weeks for watch to arrive to new owner and it appeared the watch had been lost since it stopped tracking for about 7 days. USPS was almost non responsive during the process. Certainly not something I want to go through again with a sale but do want to have the insurance coverage.

Thoughts and recommendations would be most appreciated.

ArtNouveau · 12 May 2022, 01:40 AM

My AD and probably most resellers use Fedex or UPS but with third party insurance that is generally available only to commercial businesses. USPS registered as you used is considered safe and allows insuring for full value, but yes it is not known for being fast.
My rule of thumb is I won’t ship anything that I can’t afford to replace or bear the loss if it happens.

DougFNJ · 12 May 2022, 03:03 AM

With that type of money, I’d go Fed Ex or UPS insured overnight. Use paper tape on the box as shows if it’s been tampered with.

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brandrea · 12 May 2022, 03:05 AM

I notice a lot of FedEx trucks on incoming posts

Slambonie · 12 May 2022, 03:29 AM

bubble mailer, $3.50 shipping label

sgarrity · 12 May 2022, 03:33 AM

Anything other than overnight shipping is foolish for high value items IMHO.
Also, read the fine print. It’s not insurance you’re buying. Try collecting on a damaged item. It’s a nightmare. Third party insurance is the way to go.

VegasBaby · 12 May 2022, 04:00 AM

They don’t insure watches.

Stan Cooper · 12 May 2022, 04:12 AM

I always use USPS Registered Mail as recommended by Rolex Service Centers. It's handled separately from every other class of mail and takes a little longer (a week from California to New York), but it doesn't get lost.

Attached are the Rolex RSC mailing instructions.

pwcres · 12 May 2022, 04:38 AM

Registered mail. Not quick, but it won't get stolen. Must be properly packaged and wrapped with paper tape. Some government agencies use it to ship low level classified because everyone who touches it is cleared and there is a 100% paper trail.

wclowe · 12 May 2022, 04:50 AM

I’ve used FedEx for a Christie’s auction and was happy with both the cost and shipping time…

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wetsum3 · 12 May 2022, 05:23 AM

FedEx overnight is usually the way

12 May 2022, 01:23 AM	#1
Swegin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Watch: SD Posts: 153	Best Way To Ship Rolex?? Am wondering if anyone has a recommendations for shipping Rolex with insurance within US? I just tried using the USPS insured shipping program. Rates were great but it took almost 2 weeks for watch to arrive to new owner and it appeared the watch had been lost since it stopped tracking for about 7 days. USPS was almost non responsive during the process. Certainly not something I want to go through again with a sale but do want to have the insurance coverage. Thoughts and recommendations would be most appreciated.

12 May 2022, 01:40 AM	#2
ArtNouveau 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 5,581	My AD and probably most resellers use Fedex or UPS but with third party insurance that is generally available only to commercial businesses. USPS registered as you used is considered safe and allows insuring for full value, but yes it is not known for being fast. My rule of thumb is I won’t ship anything that I can’t afford to replace or bear the loss if it happens.

12 May 2022, 03:03 AM	#3
DougFNJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Real Name: Doug Location: NJ Watch: Submariner 41 Date Posts: 186	With that type of money, I’d go Fed Ex or UPS insured overnight. Use paper tape on the box as shows if it’s been tampered with. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 May 2022, 03:05 AM	#4
brandrea 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,862	I notice a lot of FedEx trucks on incoming posts

12 May 2022, 03:29 AM	#5
Slambonie "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: USA Posts: 58	bubble mailer, $3.50 shipping label

12 May 2022, 03:33 AM	#6
sgarrity "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Explorer Posts: 258	Anything other than overnight shipping is foolish for high value items IMHO. Also, read the fine print. It’s not insurance you’re buying. Try collecting on a damaged item. It’s a nightmare. Third party insurance is the way to go.

12 May 2022, 04:00 AM	#7
VegasBaby Banned Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Henderson, Nevada Posts: 356	They don’t insure watches.

12 May 2022, 04:38 AM	#9
pwcres "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Eastern US Watch: 16610 Posts: 62	Registered mail. Not quick, but it won't get stolen. Must be properly packaged and wrapped with paper tape. Some government agencies use it to ship low level classified because everyone who touches it is cleared and there is a 100% paper trail.

12 May 2022, 04:50 AM	#10
wclowe Banned Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 190	I’ve used FedEx for a Christie’s auction and was happy with both the cost and shipping time… Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 May 2022, 05:23 AM	#11
wetsum3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: South Carolina Posts: 257	FedEx overnight is usually the way

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