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ANTIQUE TIME PAYMENT SHIPPING INFORMATION

 

Shipping Your Watch Need Not Be A Problem
Here Are A Few Simple Instructions To 
Insure That It Arrives Safely

ANTIQUE TIME
POST OFFICE BOX 1277
MEDFORD, OREGON, 97501

PAY ATTENTION TO THIS
When you ship your watch to us for service or repair please include your correct email address and phone number in your package.  Also be sure to include a note as to what you want us to do for you.  If we have exchanged emails about your repair please don't assume that we know who you are or what you want by simply sending your watch to us.  We don't have time to try and track down emails and match them up to jobs that arrive without any information or instructions.  If possible it is acceptable for you to include a copy of our emails with your package.  Doing this will help us to get your job done as soon as possible without needless delays.

 

We offer our customers several payment options.
We most generally prefer online payments via PayPal.

We do NOT ship any items COD.

PLEASE do not email copies of Delivery Confirmation notices that you have received either from our company or notices from the Postal Service showing your package has not been received for shipping on the date specified.  We are not responsible for how long it takes the Postal Service to process and scan packages at their processing plants.

 

 

  • PROPER PACKAGING.  When watches are sent to us, it is usually because they are in need of repair or general maintenance.  Carefully packing your watch for shipment prevents a simple repair from turning into a complex repair.  DON'T over pack or stuff your box so tight with fill material.  When you do this, any outside force on the box is directly transmitted to the watch inside of the box.  This can cause damage to delicate balance staffs should the package get dropped or thrown during shipment.

  • ALLOW BREATHING ROOM.  Wrap your watch in small bubble wrap and place inside a box that allows at least 3 to 4 inches around the watch.  Now use light peanut foam fill material to surround the watch.  Don't pack to tight.  Allow the watch to "Float" inside the box.  This way, should the box get dropped, the watch will be able to move a small amount while the packing material absorbs the impact, thus allowing the watch to gently move while the impact is dissipated.  This is the old "Egg In The Box" trick.

  • PRIORITY MAIL.  This is the best way to send us your watch and is also the least expensive.  You can also insure Priority Mail for any amount you need and you can also purchase tracking numbers for the package.  The Post Office supplies boxes and tape free of charge.  You may also ship your watch to us using UPS or FedEx or any other carrier.  Using them may delay your watch arriving to us.

  • REGISTERED MAIL.  Registered Mail is the most secure way to ship your watches.  Your package is placed under lock and key as soon as you drop it off at the Post Office.  All corners and seams must be taped using brown paper tape so that the Post Office can round date all corners and seams for security purposes.  Every postal employee that handles Registered Mail must sign for it.  This form of shipping is generally used for high value items.

  • EXPRESS MAIL.  We return all repairs using Priority Mail.  Express Mail is available and comes with automatic insurance of $100.00.  Additional insurance coverage is available along with tracking numbers.  We will NOT ship watches using UPS or FedEx.  Watches are classified as jewelry, therefore, UPS and FedEx will not insure them.  PLEASE DON'T ASK US TO US THEM.

  • SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS.  When you ship your watch to us, PLEASE be sure to include your EMAIL ADDRESS with the package.  This is very important as we use QuickBooks Pro 2018, which enables us to send you very detailed estimates for your watch repair needs.  We also E-mail invoices when your repair or purchase is complete.  Note:  If you do NOT supply us with your email address or if you do not have an email address we can't send you Invoices or Estimates.  This will delay your orders as we will have to send your Invoices and Estimates by First Class Mail.

  • SHIPPING SCHEDULE.  We ship all completed watch repairs on a daily basis usually within one week after receipt of payment.  This gives us time to bench test all watches and to prepare them for shipment.  Remember, "Rush jobs create poor jobs."  At times, we use an outside company to handle our packaging and shipping needs.  This is usually done with items that we sell at auction or online.  PLEASE don't call our shop to ask when your job or auction item was shipped.  We simply don't have the time to stop work in progress and look up this information.  Please send us an email with your request.

  • REMOVE ALL ATTACHMENTS FROM YOUR WATCH.  When you send your watch to us, PLEASE remove pocket watch chains, watch fobs and other attachments.  Please don't send your watch to us in its original factory box.  Leaving these items on your watch delays the service process and it is difficult to keep track of these items.  We will NOT be responsible for these items.  As they have to be removed for case polishing and cleaning.

  • OUR SHIPPING ADDRESS.

ANTIQUE TIME
POST OFFICE BOX 1277
MEDFORD, OREGON, 97501

Postal Service Delivery Confirmation

Please note that we are not responsible for delays caused by our suppliers due to the backorder of watch parts and material supply issues.  Most parts that we use in our day-to-day operations are available at our shop which facilitates prompt service.