ElvisFreak 73 Posted April 4, 2020 I dont know if this question has been asked but .... here it is.... So, please forgive me if this is a duplicate thread..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxindebox 462 Posted April 4, 2020 At the moment, it’s as safe as receiving a watch from anywhere tbh. (If you are talking about Covid-19) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElvisFreak 73 Posted April 4, 2020 yes, my question sprouted from the Covid..... But why is it as safe? No guarantees implied in your reply, I would think ok, I get what you meant.... so,then. I wonder why so many people seem to be selling and buying a fair bit on all of our forums.... Playing with fire or is it just me paranoid? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxindebox 462 Posted April 4, 2020 You are being paranoid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElvisFreak 73 Posted April 4, 2020 6 minutes ago, Foxindebox said: You are being paranoid I only ask because my GP and specialists have labelled my as "risk" because of my two cancer surgeries and my COPD .... and my diabetes..... I know. I am not a picture of health..... I was not dealt good cards in this lifetime. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_frenchman 31 Posted April 4, 2020 As mentioned from Foxinthebox , purchasing from china is safer than anywhere else. To honest , your package has more risk to get the virus in your country customs or local post office than china and survive during all the shipping . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxindebox 462 Posted April 4, 2020 Mate, the rate of infection is exponentially rising and you have as much chance catching it via a domestically sourced watch (or any item for that matter). A virus can live on any hard surface for up to two to three days... 2 minutes ago, the_frenchman said: As mentioned from Foxinthebox , purchasing from china is safer than anywhere else. To honest , your package has more risk to get the virus in your country customs or local post office than china and survive during all the shipping . This. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxindebox 462 Posted April 4, 2020 Anyway, take care and enjoy your watches. The thing that will keep you safest is self isolation and social distancing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElvisFreak 73 Posted April 4, 2020 well... I am contemplating buying a watch from someone in Australia and when I brought up the safety of shipping to me a watch he replied with this: '' Covid free, non smoker, non drinker. All sanitized and the contents are perfect after antibacterial wash down with 75% alc/vol wipes and dried off so as to ensure no moisture in the packet. I can't guarantee the postal pixies, but I will guarantee that everything inside the package will be perfect. I know Covid19 lives on surfaces for up to 4 days. I will use gloves for final pack, I will pop the Bulova box inside an Australia Post box myself, and will put that in a final tape up by Australia Post, who will sticky tape the entire thing. Given your health issues and present recovery, sir, I still suggest you wipe the outer box down using gloves, and when you get to the Australia Post box, and the Bulova box inside, all will be absolutely safe. Thanks for the excellent question. " That reassures me. As for me, I have decided not to sell the 4 watches that I really need to offload but not in these times..... and, of course, that is a personal decision Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadApple 13,081 Posted April 4, 2020 Your biggest risk is getting infected from the postie handing it over. Your normal everyday life will expose you to the risk many times greater than a virus being in a package. To be 99% sure get someone else to unpack it in a sterile environment and to clean it in a Alcohol based rub. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElvisFreak 73 Posted April 4, 2020 unless i get the reassurance that me, COVID free, shipping can be as safe as any of the members doing so on this forum... And Fox was some help already Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElvisFreak 73 Posted April 4, 2020 yeah....sometimes you just need a little push....a nudge....would like to list a Steinhart OVM first.....some time this weekend..... maybe..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_frenchman 31 Posted April 4, 2020 This is what i do for all my packages from amazon or china : - leave it in outside my door for 3 hours - put some sterile gloves and grab the packet - take it to my garage , spray it with alcohol and wipe it. Open the package , spray the inside , wipe it and leave it for 1-2 days before using the item All this helps me to keep my house safe from that shit outside 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_frenchman 31 Posted April 4, 2020 8 minutes ago, ElvisFreak said: unless i get the reassurance that me, COVID free, shipping can be as safe as any of the members doing so on this forum... And Fox was some help already To be honest , even if someone says this to me . I am more confident with my routines , than expecting someone to have sanitized the item for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElvisFreak 73 Posted April 4, 2020 as I pasted here the seller's reply to my concern, I will do very similarly.... I will wipe down the parcel with gloves and mask on. I will then change gloves and use a knife to open the parcel. Despite what he told me his process was, I will then take the post bag out of the box and will wipe that down too. Then, I will cut through the double bags. Once I get to the watch box, I will again change gloves and wipe down the outer and inner boxes until I open the inner box, exposing the watch. I will then change gloves again and grab the watch and spray the entire piece with 91% rubbing alcl and then wash it down in a bucket of water with lysol solution. Then rinse it in clean water again. The watch is a gen dive watch so it will take all the washing. If it were a rep, I could not do any of that.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxindebox 462 Posted April 4, 2020 17 minutes ago, ElvisFreak said: as I pasted here the seller's reply to my concern, I will do very similarly.... I will wipe down the parcel with gloves and mask on. I will then change gloves and use a knife to open the parcel. Despite what he told me his process was, I will then take the post bag out of the box and will wipe that down too. Then, I will cut through the double bags. Once I get to the watch box, I will again change gloves and wipe down the outer and inner boxes until I open the inner box, exposing the watch. I will then change gloves again and grab the watch and spray the entire piece with 91% rubbing alcl and then wash it down in a bucket of water with lysol solution. Then rinse it in clean water again. The watch is a gen dive watch so it will take all the washing. If it were a rep, I could not do any of that.... Are you doing that with everything you buy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElvisFreak 73 Posted April 4, 2020 I have bought nothing in three months this would be my first purchase since November Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adit 642 Posted April 4, 2020 1 hour ago, ElvisFreak said: so,then. I wonder why so many people seem to be selling and buying a fair bit on all of our forums.... Playing with fire or is it just me paranoid? I think it's called "EBR (Extreme Boredom Relief)" A little, I would suggest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElvisFreak 73 Posted April 4, 2020 3 minutes ago, Adit said: I think it's called "EBR (Extreme Boredom Relief)" A little, I would suggest feeling the same way.... hence my buying a watch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adit 642 Posted April 4, 2020 8 minutes ago, ElvisFreak said: feeling the same way.... hence my buying a watch Good for you mate. We all need a little "feelgood factor" currently Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElvisFreak 73 Posted April 4, 2020 the watch I am after Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adit 642 Posted April 4, 2020 17 minutes ago, ElvisFreak said: the watch I am after Hmmm...feeling a little green with envy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElvisFreak 73 Posted April 4, 2020 yeah, not a common color but i am as bored of being stuck at home as I am of black dials Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AAH1483 3 Posted April 20, 2020 On 04/04/2020 at 04:44, Foxindebox said: Are you doing that with everything you buy? Put on a full body hazmat suit equipped with a fallout helmet, and couple of filter canisters . Lol . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
