sending a (heavy) parcel abroad

[Davi]

Been asked by someone in spain if I'd send them my micro lathe. boxed it'll weigh about 10kg. Parcel force are quoting me £180 to send it with only £200 compensation if it gets lost / damaged?! Need 5 times that compensation and about 1/4 the cost, any chance or am I living in la la land?

[DavidY]

Try these guys

http://www.transglobalexpress.co.uk/doortodoor.htm

always had good service in the past.

If insurance is an issue with their services, I would try UPS, not the cheaperst but offer good insurance rates.

davidy

[B16JUS]

ups via interparcel are showing £46 or dhl via interparcel showing £29 for 10kg to spain

http://www.interparcel.com/

i always use them for anything over 3kg as the post office rip you off

Edited by B16JUS on Thursday 12th August 20:55

[rich1231]

Less than a £10. what size is it?

[Davi]

cheers for those

it's not huge Rich, 750mm x 450mm x 350mm boxed up.

[ClassicMercs]

Weight isn't everything - especially on foreign stuff. Size as mentioned. Awkward shaped stuff and stuff that takes up a lot of space is expensive - referred to as 'voluming out'.
eg - A large light box could cost more than a smaller heavier item.
You should easily beat Parcelforce though - shop around.

[VX Foxy]

rich1231 said:

Less than a £10. what size is it?

Sorry to Hijack!

Is this your thing rich? How about ~100kg to Germany?

[rich1231]

VX Foxy said:

rich1231 said:

Less than a £10. what size is it?

Sorry to Hijack!

Is this your thing rich? How about ~100kg to Germany?

31kg limit in single box

[VX Foxy]

rich1231 said:

VX Foxy said:

rich1231 said:

Less than a £10. what size is it?

Sorry to Hijack!

Is this your thing rich? How about ~100kg to Germany?

31kg limit in single box

10 boxes 10kg

[rich1231]

VX Foxy said:

rich1231 said:

VX Foxy said:

rich1231 said:

Less than a £10. what size is it?

Sorry to Hijack!

Is this your thing rich? How about ~100kg to Germany?

31kg limit in single box

10 boxes 10kg

Germany is about a £10 for 31Kg too

[VX Foxy]

So I could send 120kg for £40? Is this your business?

[rich1231]

Have a mail order biz on the side and we get good European courier rates.

Will respond to mail shortly btw.

[VX Foxy]

Nice one, thanks

[oOTomOo]

I bet you could get a flight to Spain for less than £180 and give it to him personally...
make a weekend of it!

[Davi]

feck that, don't do flying for holidays, certainly not going to do it to be a courier :P

[rich1231]

Vx, can you get the packages to Essex?