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Agreed: Parcel Pro is Excellent. Maybe Postal Service?
In Response To: Parcel Pro ()

I use Parcel Pro for both domestic and international shipments, and they are excellent. The one draw-back might be that you must open an account, provide business references, etc. Still, I believe that it will be worthwhile if you are shipping several watches.

Another approach is the postal service. While quality and service may vary from country to country, the "certified" level of service is generally considered to be very secure. As national postal services, they are obligated to carry packages, regardless of value, so they will not limit the amount of insurance coverage, etc. The disadvantages are (a) that there is a hand-off from USPS to the postal service of another country (rather than FedEx or UPS being an integrated global carrier) and (b) tracking information and the customer service may not be as good as with the private services.

Jeff

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: They will insure to your valuation.
: They have some strict common sense guidlines to follow ( like using
: the fastest sevice offered by Fedex,DHL etc. You must double box
: everything & there's a few other rules)
: But i found them extremely easy to talk with and very helpful in
: guiding you through the process.
: The expense is relatively low also.
: All round i highly recommend their service.
: Cheers - Darren

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Advice on shipping watches needed
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DHL?
Parcel Pro
Agreed: Parcel Pro is Excellent. Maybe Postal Service?
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