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tquieng · 12 March 2011, 01:14 PM

Just bought a rolex from ebay and the guy is taking a long time to ship stating the insurance company need paper to insure it?

MonBK · 12 March 2011, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by tquieng

just bought a rolex from ebay and the guy is taking a long time to ship stating the insurance company need paper to insure it?

bs.

Gaijin · 12 March 2011, 01:17 PM

Yea... scary...

I think this guy is pulling your chain..

RolexAlvin · 12 March 2011, 01:33 PM

Is it true that 75% of rolex watches listed on eBay are phony?

MonBK · 12 March 2011, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RolexAlvin

Is it true that 75% of rolex watches listed on eBay are phony?

No, only 69%.

Warnsboy · 12 March 2011, 01:45 PM

Best way to ship is USPS with insured 1st class. It takes 8-10 days coast to coast but it will literally be stored and moved hand-to-hand the intire way.

MortgageGuy · 12 March 2011, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tquieng

Just bought a rolex from ebay and the guy is taking a long time to ship stating the insurance company need paper to insure it?

I would agree USPS with insurance or Fed Ex/UPS and get insurance through a 3rd party

The fact that this seller is taking a "long time" to ship your watch is what concerns me more than the method of shipping... How long is a "long time"?

This concerns me... Also do you have any pics of the watch that you purchased?

moviefreak · 12 March 2011, 02:36 PM

Less than 5,000usd.. usps overnight with insurance.. more than 5,000 usps registered mail insured for the full amount.
Last resort.. usps overnight with insurance up to 5,000 and third party insurance for the remaining uninsured amount...

Alcan · 12 March 2011, 02:45 PM

USPS Registered. It will take forever to arrive, but its as reliable as there is.

Tijssan · 12 March 2011, 03:04 PM

Parcel pro is way to go...

Foxglove · 12 March 2011, 03:11 PM

Seller = sketchy.

Best way to ship = USPS Priority Mail Registered. Takes a day or two to get to you and can be insured for the full value of the watch.

-Ross

Runnin' Rebel · 12 March 2011, 07:06 PM

Mine was FEDX over nite fully insured. Think
They used 3rd party insurance. Very fast, would
do it again in a heart beat

Ray T · 12 March 2011, 07:12 PM

had many packages shipped to me, never had an issue, packages insured for 3k, 8k, 35k etc.

Mantooth · 12 March 2011, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Tijssan

Parcel pro is way to go...

This!

Shipped a Panerai 112 insured for $5100, 2 day air for $25. It's only $35 for next day.

glocati · 13 March 2011, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

USPS Registered. It will take forever to arrive, but its as reliable as there is.

Agreed. I figure if that is what Rolex Service requires, then it is probably the safest route. But Alcan is right..it's slowww

girltime · 13 March 2011, 03:32 AM

Total BS. If you did the transaction via Paypal or credit card you have a means of recovering 100% of your money in full. Let the seller know you will be filing a dispute and proceeding with steps to recover your money back.

dcash0615 · 13 March 2011, 03:35 AM

Can anyone share the names of some reputable 3rd party insurers? I always ship USPS registered, but it takes a very long time. FedEx and UPS insure up to $500. Would like to use them, but won't without the proper insurance.

petesjag · 13 March 2011, 04:32 AM

start putting pressure on the seller...it sounds like BS to me!

simplymod · 13 March 2011, 06:00 AM

As someone who ships well over 3000 packages a year for my day to day biz, I would say Fed Ex or UPS overnight or two day air. Their tracking systems, while not perfect (nothing is) have always been more reliable then any USPS service offered....especially on the other side of a problem when solving an issue comes into play.

stockae92 · 13 March 2011, 10:02 AM

i always do USPS express mail + full insurance for item < $5k, and USPS priority mail registered for item > $5k

MonBK · 13 March 2011, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by stockae92

i always do USPS express mail + full insurance for item < $5k, and USPS priority mail registered for item > $5k

And that in a nutshell is the only right way to do it.

sleddog · 13 March 2011, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by dcash0615

Can anyone share the names of some reputable 3rd party insurers? I always ship USPS registered, but it takes a very long time. FedEx and UPS insure up to $500. Would like to use them, but won't without the proper insurance.

Parcel Pro is the only one I know of.....Hope that helps!

BB83 · 14 March 2011, 09:16 PM

Will any box work with USPS registered insured priority mail? E.g., simply pack up a box at home and bring it in for them to slap label on, or does it require one of their boxes?

MonBK · 14 March 2011, 11:26 PM

Any box will do as long as it is fully covered with brown paper tape.

chicfarmer1 · 14 March 2011, 11:41 PM

^Any box will do. There's no need to disguise the box in any fashion, with tape or otherwise. In fact you don't want to add anything extra to the surface that can get caught in the postal handling machines.

HL65 · 15 March 2011, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

USPS Registered. It will take forever to arrive, but its as reliable as there is.

Exactly! Safest and most reliable!

MonBK · 15 March 2011, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by chicfarmer1

^Any box will do. There's no need to disguise the box in any fashion, with tape or otherwise. In fact you don't want to add anything extra to the surface that can get caught in the postal handling machines.

You obviously have never shipped USPS registered mail?

conrail · 15 March 2011, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexAlvin

Is it true that 75% of rolex watches listed on eBay are phony?

No, you're way off. Its like 73%

chicfarmer1 · 15 March 2011, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

You obviously have never shipped USPS registered mail?

I've used USPS services for a variety of expensive goods.

http://www.usps.com/send/preparemail...ngpackages.htm

The advice on the website is to tape seams (clear tape is fine too), not cover the package with tape. Adding more tape beyond that doesn't make it more secure, nor is it customary; it just makes it more likely to get snagged. YMMV.

MonBK · 15 March 2011, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by chicfarmer1

I use USPS services very frequently for a variety of expensive goods.

http://www.usps.com/send/preparemail...ngpackages.htm

The advice on the website is to tape seams (clear tape is fine too), not cover the package with tape.

Unfortunately the above instructions DO NOT apply to registered mail.

12 March 2011, 01:14 PM	#1
tquieng "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: texas Posts: 334	Best way to ship rolex with insurance Just bought a rolex from ebay and the guy is taking a long time to ship stating the insurance company need paper to insure it?

12 March 2011, 02:36 PM	#8
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	Less than 5,000usd.. usps overnight with insurance.. more than 5,000 usps registered mail insured for the full amount. Last resort.. usps overnight with insurance up to 5,000 and third party insurance for the remaining uninsured amount... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

12 March 2011, 02:45 PM	#9
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	USPS Registered. It will take forever to arrive, but its as reliable as there is. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

12 March 2011, 03:11 PM	#11
Foxglove "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ross Location: Houston, TX Watch: yourself Posts: 838	Seller = sketchy. Best way to ship = USPS Priority Mail Registered. Takes a day or two to get to you and can be insured for the full value of the watch. -Ross __________________ https://www.instagram.com/watchitross/

12 March 2011, 07:06 PM	#12
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	Mine was FEDX over nite fully insured. Think They used 3rd party insurance. Very fast, would do it again in a heart beat __________________ ♛

12 March 2011, 01:17 PM	#3
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Yea... scary... I think this guy is pulling your chain..

12 March 2011, 01:33 PM	#4
RolexAlvin Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: glen oaks Posts: 24	Is it true that 75% of rolex watches listed on eBay are phony?

12 March 2011, 01:45 PM	#6
Warnsboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Midwest-USA Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,942	Best way to ship is USPS with insured 1st class. It takes 8-10 days coast to coast but it will literally be stored and moved hand-to-hand the intire way.

12 March 2011, 03:04 PM	#10
Tijssan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: GMT+8 Watch: this... Posts: 770	Parcel pro is way to go...

12 March 2011, 07:12 PM	#13
Ray T "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Ray Location: NYC Watch: 116619 LB Posts: 353	had many packages shipped to me, never had an issue, packages insured for 3k, 8k, 35k etc.

13 March 2011, 03:32 AM	#16
girltime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Lisa Location: Texas Watch: TT Sub 16613 Posts: 493	Total BS. If you did the transaction via Paypal or credit card you have a means of recovering 100% of your money in full. Let the seller know you will be filing a dispute and proceeding with steps to recover your money back.

13 March 2011, 03:35 AM	#17
dcash0615 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: CA Watch: es Posts: 4,394	Can anyone share the names of some reputable 3rd party insurers? I always ship USPS registered, but it takes a very long time. FedEx and UPS insure up to $500. Would like to use them, but won't without the proper insurance. __________________ Instagram @dcash0615 2FA security active

13 March 2011, 04:32 AM	#18
petesjag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: netherlands Posts: 2,177	start putting pressure on the seller...it sounds like BS to me!

13 March 2011, 06:00 AM	#19
simplymod "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Michael Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: 5513 MKIII Sub Posts: 51	As someone who ships well over 3000 packages a year for my day to day biz, I would say Fed Ex or UPS overnight or two day air. Their tracking systems, while not perfect (nothing is) have always been more reliable then any USPS service offered....especially on the other side of a problem when solving an issue comes into play.

13 March 2011, 10:02 AM	#20
stockae92 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,960	i always do USPS express mail + full insurance for item < $5k, and USPS priority mail registered for item > $5k

14 March 2011, 09:16 PM	#23
BB83 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 375	Will any box work with USPS registered insured priority mail? E.g., simply pack up a box at home and bring it in for them to slap label on, or does it require one of their boxes?

14 March 2011, 11:26 PM	#24
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Any box will do as long as it is fully covered with brown paper tape.

14 March 2011, 11:41 PM	#25
chicfarmer1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: J Location: USA Midwest Watch: Midsize Datejust Posts: 2,611	^Any box will do. There's no need to disguise the box in any fashion, with tape or otherwise. In fact you don't want to add anything extra to the surface that can get caught in the postal handling machines.

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