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Watch arrived DOA!

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sherbert79

Morning All

 

First time this has happened to me, decided to try a new trusted dealer and bought an A7750 Daytona, watch arrived yesterday but when I wind it or give it a gentle shake its flat out dead! I've been in touch with dealer who has given me two options, either to get it repaired myself or send it back, question I have is........what's the best postal method? And do the post office ask what I'm sending? If so what do I say??

 

Gutted this has happened as I really like the watch!

 

Thanks

 

Sherbs

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BadPickle

Send it back, ask your dealer for advice on which postal service to use.

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Del

For this watch with that movement, I agree with Pickle - send it back.

 

Follow your TD's posting advice to the letter.

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sherbert79

Thanks guys, will they ask about my parcel in the post office?

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Del

Almost certainly but you will need to tell them the same as whatever you've written on the customs declaration - which the TD should advise you about, e.g. "timing instrument for repair" or "toy watch".

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markeym3

Thanks guys, will they ask about my parcel in the post office?

For me they just ask what it is and if it has a battery... just say a watch as guided by the TD...

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elp

Thanks guys, will they ask about my parcel in the post office?

 

You will need to fill out a form with contents and value, follow the TD's instructions to the letter. Will typically be something like "watch parts" or "watch for repair" or similar.

 

If you're worried about the fact it's a rep, nobody will care :)

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sherbert79

So I quick update as I'm starting to panic a little, I sent the watch back to the TD just under 3 weeks ago and described it as a requested and put value of 20 USD, TD hasn't received it yet, what's my next step if it never arrives back to the TD? Have I just lost £140???

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Slink73

So I quick update as I'm starting to panic a little, I sent the watch back to the TD just under 3 weeks ago and described it as a requested and put value of 20 USD, TD hasn't received it yet, what's my next step if it never arrives back to the TD? Have I just lost £140???

 

You sent it using a system that has tracking right, where is the parcel..? that way you can at least be sure it's not stuck in customs somewhere along the line.

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sherbert79

No, the TD told me to put the value as 20USD so when I asked about tracking the post office told me that the tracking option would cost more than the actual value of the goods so I thought it would look a bit suspect!

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SuperbMonster

I've recently started my first return. TD insisted on a tracked service. Without tracking who knows where it is. Mine has been stuck in Beijing for some time now but I gather this process is slow and much patience is needed.

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GenTLe

No tracking? That's a dumb move. I am sure the TD told you to use tracking...

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sherbert79
I've recently started my first return. TD insisted on a tracked service. Without tracking who knows where it is. Mine has been stuck in Beijing for some time now but I gather this process is slow and much patience is needed.

 

How long has it been stuck for?

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SuperbMonster
I've recently started my first return. TD insisted on a tracked service. Without tracking who knows where it is. Mine has been stuck in Beijing for some time now but I gather this process is slow and much patience is needed.

 

How long has it been stuck for?

Just over a week IIRC. Chinese customs are slow and so is the postal service so I'm not worried in the slightest.

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sherbert79
I've recently started my first return. TD insisted on a tracked service. Without tracking who knows where it is. Mine has been stuck in Beijing for some time now but I gather this process is slow and much patience is needed.

 

How long has it been stuck for?

Just over a week IIRC. Chinese customs are slow and so is the postal service so I'm not worried in the slightest.

 

Ok cheers, it's possible then that my parcel is also stuck there but I just can't confirm that without tracking! Just need to wait it out I guess

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BadPickle

early days yet pal, could take a few months realistically.....

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splke

aim for a 2 to 3 month turn round pal ... take it easy and relax :)

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narikaa

UK PO

 

Always with tracking

 

Declare low & Insure High

 

If you strike for a menopausal nit-picker, just go to a different Post Office (you'll soon find one run by Sanjid would couldn't care less it the package was billowing smoke)

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FuzzyCoyote

(you'll soon find one run by Sanjid would couldn't care less it the package was billowing smoke)

Hahahaha!!! Amazing

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