Best way to ship from UK to US?

[Martyd3]

Having a watch sent that is worth about a grand. What's the best way to ship it?

Thanks.

Marty

[Mercury]

Most people use Royal Mail to USPS and label it a gift, watch parts or time keeping instrument. Always worked for me.

[HauteHippie]

+1 Royal Mail

[plaifender]

Also make sure you send it certified so that the other party has to sign for it once it reaches destination.

[chiefwiggum]

Royal Mail International Small Packets - Insured up to its full value

http://sg.royalmail.com/portal/rm/PriceFinderResults?pageId=pc_sltc_rm_product&productCarrier=RM&catId=23500532&keyname=35&index=2

http://sg.royalmail.com/portal/rm/PriceFinderResults?pageId=pc_sltc_rm_product&productCarrier=RM&catId=23500532&keyname=6&index=7

You can insure both up to

[chiefwiggum]

Sorry - Crappy links didn't work out although the last one will allow you to make your own calculation.

[PeteM]

2 choices you get from Royal mail

Is Airsure and signed for both have tracking numbers but the signed for as it says means the recipient signs for it only thing is you cant track it till its signed for.

Either way assuming its just a watch for weight puroposes and not a box as well then it wont cost more than

[watcher]

Royal Mail 'internmational signed for' small packet service(3-5 Days usually). Airsure does not require a signature at the delivery point.