Help with a watch for sale on ebay in the US

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bardamu

·Jan 22, 2024

Hi all,

I'd like to try buying a watch now in auction on the american ebay.
At the moment I can't bid from Europe and apparently the seller cannot manage to change the preferences in order to allow me to bid.
It goes off in something less than 2 days.
So, I'm looking for a nice member from the US who is generously willing to help me out.
If there is someone available, please send me a PM.
Thanks in advance!
Alessandro

 

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theluckyluke

·Jan 22, 2024

Maybe relisting it with updated locations would be best? Otherwise you do shipping twice no?

 

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wagudc

·Jan 22, 2024

You can use a reshipper if you don't find a volunteer.

https://www.fromjapan.co.jp/usa/eba...rice_min=100&omp=category_221108_watches_ebay

 

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bardamu

·Jan 22, 2024

theluckyluke

Maybe relisting it with updated locations would be best? Otherwise you do shipping twice no?

I proposed that to the seller, but he already got some offers and doesn't want to relist. Fair enough. Thanks anyway 😀

 

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bardamu

·Jan 22, 2024

wagudc

You can use a reshipper if you don't find a volunteer.

https://www.fromjapan.co.jp/usa/eba...rice_min=100&omp=category_221108_watches_ebay

Thanks for the hint, I didn't know this service at all...

 

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wagudc

·Jan 22, 2024

I have used them to buy from Japan with good results.

 

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sathomasga

·Jan 22, 2024

Maybe share the approximate value of the watch? If it's expensive, then insurance might be problematic. (I think USPS priority international only has $200 insurance.) There may also be import duties to worry about.

 

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bardamu

·Jan 22, 2024

sathomasga

Maybe share the approximate value of the watch? If it's expensive, then insurance might be problematic. (I think USPS priority international only has $200 insurance.) There may also be import duties to worry about.

Auction could go up to 1000-1200 USD, I guess.

 

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Davidt

·Jan 22, 2024

I’ve used Forward2me to ship a watch from the US to UK for the exact same reasons. I’ve only used them once but had no issues.

 

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bardamu

·Jan 23, 2024

Davidt

I’ve used Forward2me to ship a watch from the US to UK for the exact same reasons. I’ve only used them once but had no issues.

I got an american address by registering with them and now ebay allows me to participate in the auction, so I'd say problem solved.
Thanks a lot for your help 😀