northantsrich 1 Posted July 22, 2014 I have a watch coming from the US to the UK (sent from BK). It's only just been sent and the tracking shows the below. Any thoughts guys? Your item is being held in US Customs for further inspection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agntkerr 0 Posted July 22, 2014 Kiss that puppy good-bye. Just dont respond if they try and contact you or send you a letter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amit 72 Posted July 22, 2014 Never heard of that before Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mariner89 0 Posted July 22, 2014 and with a BK ... that's a loss there mate ... that sucks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Chico 0 Posted July 22, 2014 Please read my post about customs! My mother works for UPS and has provided me with some great info to share with everyone! http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=82807&hl=&fromsearch=1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
golddusterrolex360 0 Posted July 22, 2014 When I hear of shit like this it makes we wonder if there is a better way to ship these. Ship them in pieces, or with a sterile dial, maybe ship them in a box of toys. Just sickening to hear of this. Maybe the dealers should give us the option of shipping them with sterile dials and the rep dials sent separately. Not a big loss to lose the dial a couple of times. Just a thought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mariner89 0 Posted July 22, 2014 When I hear of shit like this it makes we wonder if there is a better way to ship these. Ship them in pieces, or with a sterile dial, maybe ship them in a box of toys. Just sickening to hear of this. Maybe the dealers should give us the option of shipping them with sterile dials and the rep dials sent separately. Not a big loss to lose the dial a couple of times. Just a thought. i've thought about maybe just shipping the case and bracelet in one box and the dial already mounted on the movement in another and just labeling them as repairs? gotta be someway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Realism 72 Posted July 22, 2014 problem is with Rolex... importing a gen Rolex from overseas is technically breaking the law... they have some kind of an import law on their backs... Rolex USA that is Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mariner89 0 Posted July 22, 2014 is it legal though to send it overseas for repair and have it returned? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cynikal.Mindset 1 Posted July 22, 2014 hahaha...who would send a Rolex to China for repairs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Realism 72 Posted July 22, 2014 is it legal though to send it overseas for repair and have it returned? they will probably ask you for paperwork to prove that it was a CONUS based purchase or repair receipt.. but rolex and customs stoppages is pretty common even for the gens Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mariner89 0 Posted July 22, 2014 damn them bastards ... that worries me when i have to fly back home what will happen when i come through customs with a 8piece travel bag Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Realism 72 Posted July 22, 2014 again... i don't think this is common... is either you are lucky or unlucky kind of basis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Realism 72 Posted July 22, 2014 http://www.crownandcaliber.com/watches/rolex/how-do-you-import-a-rolex-watch-into-the-united-states/ damn them bastards ... that worries me when i have to fly back home what will happen when i come through customs with a 8piece travel bag travel is ok. postage/ mail is where the import law comes into play i think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Chico 0 Posted July 22, 2014 http://www.crownandcaliber.com/watches/rolex/how-do-you-import-a-rolex-watch-into-the-united-states/ damn them bastards ... that worries me when i have to fly back home what will happen when i come through customs with a 8piece travel bag travel is ok. postage/ mail is where the import law comes into play i think Wow! What an interesting read Realism! Thanks for sharing that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mwhitetx 0 Posted July 22, 2014 http://www.crownandc...-united-states/ damn them bastards ... that worries me when i have to fly back home what will happen when i come through customs with a 8piece travel bag travel is ok. postage/ mail is where the import law comes into play i think Wow! What an interesting read Realism! Thanks for sharing that! Grey Market Patent. same thing with exporting Range Rovers so ive heard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Realism 72 Posted July 22, 2014 http://www.crownandc...-united-states/ damn them bastards ... that worries me when i have to fly back home what will happen when i come through customs with a 8piece travel bag travel is ok. postage/ mail is where the import law comes into play i think Wow! What an interesting read Realism! Thanks for sharing that! Grey Market Patent. same thing with exporting Range Rovers so ive heard. I mean it's fairplay to them... with the way Greys are moving their goods online... they have to somehow give incentives to their ADs. Also most prices in the USA (not retail sticker) are pretty fair if you know the ADs... so buying grey is 50:50 at best if the dealer is from out of the country Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cynikal.Mindset 1 Posted July 22, 2014 that's why you go on a cruise, stop in Grand Cayman and buy your watches there...Authorised dealers are steps away from port Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kcore 0 Posted July 22, 2014 I'm about ready to ship my Steinhart O1V from the US back to the company in Germany. Basically same as OP. I'm just waiting on instructions. I'll let you know how it turns out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RUSH2112 11 Posted July 22, 2014 If you need a rolex shipped into us maybe have sender use you address but instead of name john smith maybe "use john smith authorized rolex dealer" and customs may allow to pass? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BentleySharp 0 Posted July 22, 2014 http://www.crownandc...-united-states/ travel is ok. postage/ mail is where the import law comes into play i think I read this article. very interesting indeed. Can you believe US customs seized 15 genuine Rolexes valued at $141,025 , confiscated them, then auctioned them off! Holy crap! Can you imagine how the owner of those watches felt? Because of the Rolex "Grey Market Patent" nobody can import Rolex into the United States without the express consent of Rolex USA. Incredible. The above article states that a person is limited to 1 Rolex ,worn on their wrist, when traveling through US customs. ...So if you own 2 Rolexes and want to travel overseas, you're just shit outta luck I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
golddusterrolex360 0 Posted July 22, 2014 http://www.crownandc...-united-states/ travel is ok. postage/ mail is where the import law comes into play i think I read this article. very interesting indeed. Can you believe US customs seized 15 genuine Rolexes valued at $141,025 , confiscated them, then auctioned them off! Holy crap! Can you imagine how the owner of those watches felt? Because of the Rolex "Grey Market Patent" nobody can import Rolex into the United States without the express consent of Rolex USA. Incredible. The above article states that a person is limited to 1 Rolex ,worn on their wrist, when traveling through US customs. ...So if you own 2 Rolexes and want to travel overseas, you're just shit outta luck I guess. So it's ok to just walk across the border and take up residency but you can't do it while wearing a Rolex, priorities are all hosed up aren't they? "It's always about the money all of the time." to quote Mr. Wonderful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC1221 44 Posted July 22, 2014 i read the idea on here i believe to ship watches with a fake invoice of a repair shop. not really a bad idea since sending a watch you own to be repaired isnt illegal. of course, this would only work between us and eu countries. cant imagine someone sending a rolex to china to get repaired. im starting to wonder if customs people find a package with a watch it in and if they want it, say it was seized. ive never had trouble getting watches that are not well known. it seems to always be rolexes and omegas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
golddusterrolex360 0 Posted July 22, 2014 Maybe there is a way to camouflage the watch backs with a metal clad decal that looks like a sterile watch back, do the same on the bracelet clasp so it simply looks like a $100.00 homage and not a rep until you peel off the cladding. If this happens less than 1% of the time, not worth the trouble though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero_deficit 0 Posted July 22, 2014 (edited) i read the idea on here i believe to ship watches with a fake invoice of a repair shop. not really a bad idea since sending a watch you own to be repaired isnt illegal. I made a fake watch repair invoice should anyone want to use it for an M2M sale. http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=68939&hl=&fromsearch=1 However, there's not much you can do if they ask for the original proof of purchase or invoice. At best, it might just be enough for a customs agent who has opened the package to see the fake invoice, close it up, and send it on its way. Some countries require a search warrant before any parcels are opened too ... so if they've gotten that far, some little piece of paper probably isn't going to stop them seizing the rep Edited July 22, 2014 by zero_deficit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
