Shipping watches with or without batteries?
Summary: theoverloadednoggin is seeking advice on whether to include batteries when shipping watches, due to USPS and UPS regulations regarding batteries. momtoabeautifuldaughter suggests using ground shipping and labeling them as hazardous, specifying the battery type. catjewels9876, a small seller, shares their experience of shipping watches with batteries, using ground shipping labeled as hazardous, to avoid inconvenience for the buyer. They also recommend providing a video to demonstrate that the watch works.
Hi. I am selling some watches that my wife and I have and Google had said not to include batteries in the watches due to regulations with USPS. So I asked about UPS and it seemed they did but have same regulations. I was hoping that some sellers who deal in watches could Give their thoughts about shipping with or without batteries. I prefer to ship with batteries so buyers will be more apt to purchase knowing they just can use right away with no effort on their part but I want to make sure it is safe to ship. Please let me know your experience in shipping either with or without batteries and which way you think is best. Thank you!
mudshark61369
·2 weeks ago@theoverloadednoggin ,
Unless your watches are rechargeable the batteries in them are probably not Lithium Ion also known as li-on batteries but plain Lithium ones. and if shipped inside of the watches. You can go to your shipping agency's site and check what the restrictions if any are.
You may want to open the watches or check with the Mfr's. site to see what type of batteries are in them which can be looked up by the battery number Ex: LR44, CR2025. since those are very low output batteries they may be exempt.
Below is more info about Battery shipping.
Air Shipping (Strict): You must place a standard Lithium Battery Mark on the outside of the package unless the shipment contains two or fewer devices (and no more than four individual cells or two batteries total) per package.
Ground Shipping (Relaxed): In the US (via USPS, UPS, or FedEx ground), standard consumer electronics with installed batteries generally qualify for an exemption. They do not require a hazardous label or notice on the box, provided the equipment is packaged securely to prevent accidental activation.
catjewels9876
·2 weeks agoI am a small seller and have sold a few watches over the years. I always include the battery and send hazardous with ground advantage.
I have had to replace batteries to ensure they work. Taking the cover off is not easy for me and may not be for them.
And I don't want the customer to put in the wrong battery or have to buy a battery someplace else.
I usually put up a short video to show the watch works too.
momtoabeautifuldaughter
·2 weeks agoI believe they can only go by Ground shipping and you have to mark them as hazardous when you buy the shipping label and say what type of battery it is,