US Shipping Problem

[Andy B]

Have just bought a vintage watch from a seller in the USA (I am in the UK) and want to have it shipped here. The seller has been told by the Post Office that the shipping of watches and jewelery from the USA to the UK is prohibited, but can be sent to France. Is this correct?? I have had watches shipped here before from the USA with no problem and the contents have been clearly labelled.

Can anyone help?

Andy.

[sjgreen12]

Try G4SI. They are fantastic. http://www.g4si.com/default.aspx

Good luck.

[Puffy]

send FedEx

[tattooedfagin]

total rubbish, seller can use FedEx, terrific 2 days service you can track the entire way

[perpetualman88]

just sent a package via fedex very very quick international shipping and my package went through paris and then to its final destination.

[sjgreen12]

Fedex won't insure over $1k for shipments within the USA... not sure about international shipments.

[larryccf]

then you can choose between fedex or UPS but mainly cause they'll insure it over the $500 limit (it may have gone up, but it used to be fedex, ups nor postal would pay out more than $500 on a loss on a watch - they'dd sell you the insurance but wouldn't honor it above $500)

that's where parcel pro kicks in - they cover the loss above the carriers limit, up to whatever you paid for - plus their fedex / ups rates are great. I'm a contract shipper with UPS and get a 22% discount. Parcel pro indicated to me they get a 40% discount and pass that onto the customer. Last 3 watches i shipped via parcel pro ran about $18 cheaper using them than if i'd put it thru my own UPS acct - go figure.

but the insurance is the main reason. If you do go parcel pro, do not select "order a pickup" - that'll add $10 to the shipping bill - you'll print the label off the parcel pro screen, package it and drop off at a kinko's or staples, whichever you choose to go with (think it's UPS at kinko's and fedex at staples)

fwiw

[Robbyvm]

You can get higher insurance with fedex if you label it as watch parts instead of a watch. I did some time ago wit a 7k insurance.

[Harryo]

Fedex is brill-just be sure to check out any possible import tax though...anytime I have used Fedex to get stuff to me (albeit here in Japan), they have always charged import duties, whereas other shippers seem more easy going. All the best!

[larryccf]

Originally Posted by Robbyvm

You can get higher insurance with fedex if you label it as watch parts instead of a watch. I did some time ago wit a 7k insurance.

only problem with that is, in the event of damage, ie forklift running over the watch, and they have the package to inspect, they'll disavow the loss claim.

I've done similiar simply describing as "machined part", but in the event of a loss, there's plenty of ground for them to deny the claim.

why bother playing games, when parcel pro's shipping charges using the same carrier (fedex or ups) are cheaper than you'd pay direct, and get full proper insurance?

[Transcon]

Originally Posted by tofu101

Fedex won't insure over $1k for shipments within the USA... not sure about international shipments.

I've shipped multiple watches with FedEx insured well over $1K, you just pay extra for the added insurance

[rr-nyc]

Since international package through the US postal service requires a declaration form, they say no watches because the package often goes missing. You can, like previously stated, declare watch parts or anything else to get the insured value up to par.

I've run into that problem sending watches to my wife's native country.

[larryccf]

Originally Posted by Transcon

I've shipped multiple watches with FedEx insured well over $1K, you just pay extra for the added insurance

insurance, if/when a claim is filed they'll not pay over their limit. When i first learned about this limit on "watches, jewelry & precious metals) limit on coverage, i checked with UPS and was told that they would pay. When i press the CSR with "are you sure, there's some folks saying "watches, jewelry, precious metals are limited" she came back with - "oh, .....uhm, let me check with my supervisor" and then came back indicating the coverage was limited to the then limit of $500.

just trying to prevent you the headache and the loss.

I'm sure it's in their declaration of tariffs if you care to research it on their website.

[Puffy]

I choose not to divulge exactly how I ship goods to/from the UK/US should US customs be reading this page

[Chris B]

Originally Posted by tattooedfagin

total rubbish, seller can use FedEx, terrific 2 days service you can track the entire way

[mboverst]

I actually sent two packages to Cheshire from Dallas, TX two weeks ago that made it in 22 hours door to door via FedEx Priority International w/ ParcelPro insurance. I've never heard anyone say they can't send watches from the US to the UK???

[Transcon]

Originally Posted by larryccf

insurance, if/when a claim is filed they'll not pay over their limit. When i first learned about this limit on "watches, jewelry & precious metals) limit on coverage, i checked with UPS and was told that they would pay. When i press the CSR with "are you sure, there's some folks saying "watches, jewelry, precious metals are limited" she came back with - "oh, .....uhm, let me check with my supervisor" and then came back indicating the coverage was limited to the then limit of $500.

just trying to prevent you the headache and the loss.

I'm sure it's in their declaration of tariffs if you care to research it on their website.

Thanks for the heads up, I'm going to check into that

[Robbyvm]

Originally Posted by Puffy

I choose not to divulge exactly how I ship goods to/from the UK/US should US customs be reading this page

[Scary Hat]

Originally Posted by Puffy

send FedEx

2x.

Avoid USPS.

[Andy B]

Originally Posted by Scary Hat

Avoid USPS.

It's now on it's way..USPS.

Andy.

[Andy B]

.......and here it is Thanks Joe

[adam78]

Sure is a beauty, Andy!

[Robbyvm]

congratulations, beautiful watch !!

[mfer]

Originally Posted by Puffy

I choose not to divulge exactly how I ship goods to/from the UK/US should US customs be reading this page

Let me guess....

[Kingair]

Nice
But I would never use USPS for shipping watches
Fedex 2 day to Europe - really good price compared to USPS
My .02