fatarms 7,777 Posted July 17, 2013 Hi guys, let's say I am shipping a watch or two from the US to Australia. I know not to declare anything really above like $20 total value, but what do you put as the description of the contents? Watches? Clock parts? Pig's feet? I want to make sure that if I were to consider shipping something halfway around the world, it will get there. I feel bad keeping my sales threads CONUS, but the customs thing always scares me and I was hoping some more experienced sellers could let me know what to use for declarations? Thanks, dudes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyBlue 538 Posted July 17, 2013 I usually go along the lines of novelty/Toy Watch, that way if scanned the shape looks right. Or costume jewelry. Touch wood never had an issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baxter 6 Posted July 17, 2013 watch for repair or serviced timepiece always works for me when shipping out of the uk to countries where they require a disclosure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted July 17, 2013 watch for repair or serviced timepiece always works for me when shipping out of the uk to countries where they require a disclosure. ^^this^^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted July 17, 2013 Another vote for repaired/serviced watch, or even faulty watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hazz 0 Posted July 17, 2013 I always put timepiece repair, never lost one yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YSS 0 Posted July 17, 2013 They say never show the package on photos here, maybe im overreacting but is this really the best discussion in a public thread? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightGeek 25 Posted July 17, 2013 "Fashion watch for repair" -- as suggested by TDs, or just "watch for repair". Both identify the item as a watch and as defective which decreases the value for any not-so-honest mail folks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatarms 7,777 Posted July 17, 2013 Awesome, thanks guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zachthebaker 0 Posted July 17, 2013 I always write watch parts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero_deficit 0 Posted July 17, 2013 "high quality illegal counterfeit replica watch" for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olly 0 Posted July 17, 2013 Washing machine parts Sent from iPhone 5 using Tapatalk on iOS 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightGeek 25 Posted July 17, 2013 "high quality illegal counterfeit replica watch" for me It's a better effect with "highly illegal quality counterfeit replica watch" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero_deficit 0 Posted July 17, 2013 It's a better effect with "highly illegal quality counterfeit replica watch" Duly noted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffw69 0 Posted July 17, 2013 Sending to Australia, I have found that declaring "sex toys" or "industrial strength intercourse cream" works best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jacobarch 0 Posted July 17, 2013 I've shipped to the UK and Australia over 15 times, and I always put broken watch for repair. Value 30USD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalboy 2 Posted July 17, 2013 Broken watch parts !! Dal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty010 1 Posted July 17, 2013 I always put a extra sticker on saying "warning high explosive content" But the watch for repair usually works Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheSav 2 Posted July 17, 2013 Broken watch or watch for repair is best. I always take the straps or bracelets off too so on an X-ray it looks in bits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,265 Posted July 17, 2013 Sending to Australia, I have found that declaring "sex toys" or "industrial strength intercourse cream" works best. Australia's favourite imports. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,265 Posted July 17, 2013 Broken watch or watch for repair is best. I always take the straps or bracelets off too so on an X-ray it looks in bits. This would definitely work best !! But as luck may have it, one day, Aussie customs will 'wise up' and we'll probably be like parts of Europe. Hopefully that day never arrives. Or if it does, I should have my watch fetish well and truly sated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veritech 0 Posted July 17, 2013 I had the same question the other day, ended up declaring "Gift" and "Bracelet - Costume Jewelry". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cynikal.Mindset 1 Posted July 17, 2013 just list as cocaine, all will be fine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mostling 40 Posted July 17, 2013 As others i put "Watch for repair" , no problems so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
