By-Tor Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Hi guys, what's the best and safest option to ship a watch from UK to another EU country? Talking about genuine worth 3000 EUR. Does some shipping company guarantee the delivery, and can you insure the watch for its full value? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianton Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 I sent my GEN 111 to Norway (from Greece) which is outside EU via EMS with no customs issues! So I guees EMS within EU is safe enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted July 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Thanks. Can you insure the watch for its full value? And what's the cost of this shipping method (approximately)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianton Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Don't know about insurance... why would you need it though. Cost for 2kg (111 with all boxes) was €40.00. On the other hand, I heard that UPS is a lot better but it was €70.00 on top! You should be covered by EMS I think m8, good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robj Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 I had a hell of a problem sending my Rolex from Greece to UK for service. None of the courier companies wanted to carry a watch. I had to use a freight agent in the end to get full insurance coverage on the item. Funny thing is Rolex sent it back fully insured by TNT! Certainly it's not easy to get a courier to take it maybe EMS is an option they have secondary insurance available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capice Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Found this about UK Royal Mail, maybe an option.... " The Royal Mail definition of valuables can include bank notes and coins (British or foreign), postal orders, cheques, dividend warrants that are uncrossed and payable to the bearer, coupons, vouchers, tickets or anything that can be exchanged for money, goods or services such as TV licence stamps or gift tokens, bearer securities including share warrants, bonds, relative coupons, scripts or subscription certificates, and jewellery, precious stones, metals or watches, (the cases of which are entirely or mainly composed of gold, silver, platinum or other precious metal). Always send valuable items using one of our Special Delivery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted July 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 If your items are worth more than Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 With the cheep flights i think i would go and pick it up in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 another alternative is to give a friend in the UK a cheap ryanair-type ticket to bring it over for you, and .. i don't know... let them stay a weekend or something... will be about the same cost, you'll get to see your friend, and get your watch safely.... I think there are cheap flights from the UK to Norway. barring that, go the fully insured route. Make sure you have receipts etc and you may want to give a copy to the post office so they know exactly what's in there and how much you'll claim back if it goes missing - which should hopefully mean they are very careful as they as a company don't want to lose money over it. With the cheep flights i think i would go and pick it up in person. ah and that is the other alternative, if you have the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capice Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 With the cheep flights i think i would go and pick it up in person. GBP 89 from London to Amsterdam...... By Tor look at DHL. The cost of Shipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narikaa Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 No EMS in UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robj Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 No EMS in UK Isn't airsure or datapost simular? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 As there is no customs duty within the EU, just find the best quote on a delivery, including full insurance for the total value... You can get quotes here for collections and deliveries: http://www.interparcel.com/ Cheers! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMK000 Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Hi guys, what's the best and safest option to ship a watch from UK to another EU country? Talking about genuine worth 3000 EUR. Does some shipping company guarantee the delivery, and can you insure the watch for its full value? Thanks. Check Toyal Mail web site. They do have something like "International Air insurance" or similar ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 I use Royal Mail 'international signed for' service. Have sent 3 Rolex and a Seamaster in the last 2 months without issue. I think insurance can be bought upto 2500 pounds. Approx cost is between 8 pounds and 25 depending on compensation level. Takes 3 days max to arrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchtower Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 There was a similar discussion on TZ-UK recently. Summary - all couriers exclude high value watches for compensation against loss in their T&C so take out separate insurance and ship via your preferred courier service. Transit2Insure were recommended. According to their web site, Royal Mail International Signed For service has a limit of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratedzeus Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 GMT II ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 Isn't airsure or datapost simular? Parcel-Force. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 Hi guys, what's the best and safest option to ship a watch from UK to another EU country? Talking about genuine worth 3000 EUR. Does some shipping company guarantee the delivery, and can you insure the watch for its full value? Thanks. http://www.interparcel.com/ select "interparcel standard" which is actually UPS (best courier). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted July 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 Thanks for all the advice guys, appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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