I know this might be crazy and could be a long shot, but I was wondering if there was a member here in good standing who could help me get a watch into the Breitling USA repair network. Long story short, I was preparing to sell my Breitling B-1 when I discovered that it has a fault. The fault can be repaired with a service, but Breitling Australia's price to undertake this work is very high. I have determined that Breitling USA will do the same job for somewhere between 25 and 50% cheaper. The arrangement would have me sending the watch and full set to you, and you put just the watch into BUSA. When it is returned to you, I would list it for sale from here, but as located in the US. You would then send the watch to the buyer, who more than likely will be in the US anyway. I will pay for everything and take all risks, hence why I need someone in good standing in this community - your connection to the community is my insurance. Please post here or PM me if you might be able to help.
Australia Post standard or express post, with tracking and insurance coverage unless that was a problem at the US end for some reason (can't imagine what that might be, but I am flexible).
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I see the point; however, I think this arrangement is slightly different because I will undertake the sale, deal with the buyer and take the payment - in all cases, the buyer will be dealing with me, the owner of the watch. All the "helper" will do is ship the watch, with their standing being my insurance.
I've sold watches for other people here, but I knew that I assumed full responsibility because I was the seller. The two most notable were Rolexes, and I listed them because in both cases the owners were not skilled with a camera and weren't as internet-savvy as I was. They also didn't have the recognition / reputation as a seller as I did. Selling this watch after service is a good thing, and since the majority of buyers seems to be in America it makes sense to keep it here after Breitling USA services it.
The big problem would be that your accomplice in the US could well get charged import duties and I’m guessing that could easily outweigh the savings on the service.
While it is possible, I will attempt to ensure that does not occur by understanding the law as best I can. In the end, I still own the watch and it is primarily being sent for a service.