Sending watches by post

[Trev450]

I'm sure this has been asked before, but what methods do people use when sending a watch through the post?

[jshell]

RMSD insured up to £2.5k.

[Trev450]

Thanks for that, but what if the value is higher?

[jshell]

You used to be able to use parcelpro, but I believe that's gone now. To be honest, I've sent £10k watches to people with RMSD without worrying. It would have to be a very honest recipient though!

[Trev450]

Thanks again for the advice. To be honest, it's not the recipient I'm concerned about but the carrier losing or damaging it.

[paulguitar]

Trev450 said:

Thanks again for the advice. To be honest, it's not the recipient I'm concerned about but the carrier losing or damaging it.

The last Rolex I sold I got on a train and met the buyer at Euston. It was several thousand quid and worth a day of my time.

[Trev450]

paulguitar said:

The last Rolex I sold I got on a train and met the buyer at Euston. It was several thousand quid and worth a day of my time.

I can see how in that situation this would be a sensible method, but in my case I'm sending it for servicing/repair.

[jshell]

Trev450 said:

Thanks again for the advice. To be honest, it's not the recipient I'm concerned about but the carrier losing or damaging it.

Totally understand. I was nervous first time, but well known dealer assured me that he had been sending jewellery worth £50k+ for years using standard RMSD. Do you feel lucky?

[Trev450]

jshell said:

Trev450 said:

Thanks again for the advice. To be honest, it's not the recipient I'm concerned about but the carrier losing or damaging it.

Totally understand. I was nervous first time, but well known dealer assured me that he had been sending jewellery worth £50k+ for years using standard RMSD. Do you feel lucky?

Got to love the timeless words of Dirty Harry. I guess I shall have to take a deep breath and trust in good old RM.

[Mr Pointy]

There's a relevant thread here with a recent update in the last post:

http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.php?396630-Royal...

[dc2rr07]

Trev450 said:

paulguitar said:

The last Rolex I sold I got on a train and met the buyer at Euston. It was several thousand quid and worth a day of my time.

I can see how in that situation this would be a sensible method, but in my case I'm sending it for servicing/repair.

I would contact the dealer you are sending it to and ask them how they are sending the watch back and follow their lead.