energnag 0 Posted January 11, 2011 Will soon order my first rep from either Mary or Lawrence. I note that they both quote prices with "free shipping", but their websites go on to charge an additional 30-40 U.S dollars for EMS, Fed Ex, DHL, etc. What's with this, and is it worth it ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 996 Posted January 11, 2011 Free shipping is Air Mail. This usually takes about 10-15 days to most parts of the world whereas EMS takes 4-5 days. There is no way I would ship a rep by DHL or Fedex, the chances of losing it to customs are much greater as they employ their own customs people who are a lot more vigilant. Where in the world are you mate? Col. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,518 Posted January 11, 2011 I've used both options with Mary and free only with Lawrence. Unless you're in a big hurry, I'd take the free air mail option . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stiltzkin 0 Posted January 11, 2011 Not to crap on the thread - but a variation on a theme. When ever you have had to return a watch back to the dealer for repair. What shipping method is best to use and what details do you put on the documentation? UK back to Singapore. I was about to use Fedex until reading this thread. Clearly i don't put 'REPLICA WATCH BEING RETURNED' - any advice as to what you should put to not raise questions. Cheers... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllergyDoc 40 Posted January 11, 2011 From the US, I return watches via registered air mail. Less than $20 and very secure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted January 11, 2011 Not to crap on the thread - but a variation on a theme. When ever you have had to return a watch back to the dealer for repair. What shipping method is best to use and what details do you put on the documentation? UK back to Singapore. I was about to use Fedex until reading this thread. Clearly i don't put 'REPLICA WATCH BEING RETURNED' - any advice as to what you should put to not raise questions. Cheers... DO NOT USE FEDEX, DHL, EMS OR ANYTHING ELSE LIKE THAT. Your watch WILL be seized. Registered airmail is the safe way, as AD said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stiltzkin 0 Posted January 11, 2011 Thanks guys - airmail it is then! Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
energnag 0 Posted January 11, 2011 Trailboss99 ........ I'll be shipping to USA. From the responses so far, looks like the free shipping by airmail would be the cheapest and most secure way to go. Thanks all !!! Hmmmmm, perhaps a sticky somewhere is in order ( unless one already exists ). I could not find one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dejavu157 0 Posted December 14, 2012 What company ships by registered air mail as this is my first time shipping to china. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chr1st0c 0 Posted December 16, 2012 EMS has worked really well for me in South Africa... From Mary to delivery addres 5 days .... Tops! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DR3M3L 4 Posted December 16, 2012 Not to crap on the thread - but a variation on a theme. When ever you have had to return a watch back to the dealer for repair. What shipping method is best to use and what details do you put on the documentation? UK back to Singapore. I was about to use Fedex until reading this thread. Clearly i don't put 'REPLICA WATCH BEING RETURNED' - any advice as to what you should put to not raise questions. Cheers... DO NOT USE FEDEX, DHL, EMS OR ANYTHING ELSE LIKE THAT. Your watch WILL be seized. Registered airmail is the safe way, as AD said. I always used DHL, then I used just once free airmail and it got seized.. So for me in the netherlands: 9-0 for DHL vs Airmail.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stabilo 0 Posted December 16, 2012 Got watch on way from Mary to UK. But she refused free airmail and insisted on EMS. Too many missing items was the reason. What's going on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeams 0 Posted December 17, 2012 (edited) there is huge delay with china post. Customers might be mailling her a lot about missing parcel. Imo, thats why she prefers ems to ship to country where customs risks are manageable. She keeps registered airmail for customs crazy countries and wait for the butthurt delay mails related to! Edited December 17, 2012 by jeams Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
