I'm selling a wristwatch, price around £800, and tips to avoid the "empty box" scam from buyers.

[windsordavies]

On watch forums there are quite a few stories of watches being sold and when received the recipient claiming that the box was empty then ebay siding with the buyer and the seller loses the watch and the money. I have sold a few watches over the years but this is by far the most expensive so hoping for some tips to mitigate the danger of this happening. Also as a further question I have posted in the past using Royal Mail Next Day before 1PM which covers up to £500 but I see they also do an additional cover up to £2500 but as I've never used this option could someone tell me if this is something I can arrange at the time of posting or is it something I have to set up before hand. 

Thanks

[tsmgmd]

Personally I would not risk selling anything of value on here. 

We are hearing more and more of the eBay MBG and it's failings. 

It seems all the buyer has to do is submit a claim and it's instant refund. 

As you suspect a claim of a empty box been delivered and kiss your watch and £700 goodbye.