Sending DBS bonnet to USA

[stevewushu]

Has anyone here sent a large Aston item to the U.S from the UK?
I've only ever sent within the UK or delivered myself.
Someone in the US has enquirer about my DBS bonnet but requires a shipping quote.
I have no idea where to begin!
Does such a company exist that can safely package and send it for me?

I've requested quotes from freight companies but as of yet had no reply.

Any advice greatly appreciated!

[telum01]

Yep. The tall one is a bonnet. Original box from Aston Martin made it much easier. Surprisingly little padding in the box - mainly just the edges. Arrived fine, though. Shipped through UPS if I remember correctly.

[stevewushu]

Thanks for that.
So if I get it boxed up, measured and weighed, contact UPS for a quote, they do the rest?
Customs declaration and all that?

If I may ask, how much should I be expecting to pay for this service?

[Mansfield]

If you know the size and weight try www.parcel2go.com

Gives you the choice of companies to use and cost involved

[stevewushu]

Great thank you!

[Jon39]

If anyone says Hermes to you, don't say a word.
Just run a mile.

[stevewushu]

Jon39 said:

If anyone says Hermes to you, don't say a word.
Just run a mile.

😂

I'll be sure to!

[axarunner]

I think DHL is best suited to delivery to the US.

[stevewushu]

Been getting quotes from £800 upwards for shipment to the U.S.

Potential buyer of the bonnet is keen though as they're hard to come by out there.

I guess any advice on the best packaging method would be next to ask please!?
I'm thinking a treated pallet wood frame with cardboard exterior. The bonnet wrapped in bubble wrap and fitted securely within?

Then weigh it, measure it, call/email all postage companies for exact shipping quotations and terms, and gonfrom there?

Glad I don't this for a living!

[AMDBSVNick]

stevewushu said:

Been getting quotes from £800 upwards for shipment to the U.S.

Potential buyer of the bonnet is keen though as they're hard to come by out there.

I guess any advice on the best packaging method would be next to ask please!?
I'm thinking a treated pallet wood frame with cardboard exterior. The bonnet wrapped in bubble wrap and fitted securely within?

Then weigh it, measure it, call/email all postage companies for exact shipping quotations and terms, and gonfrom there?

Glad I don't this for a living!

Call these guys. They do packing as well and the owners (Nathan and Paul) are complete petrol heads.

http://www.pif.co.uk/

[stevewushu]

AMDBSVNick said:

stevewushu said:

Been getting quotes from £800 upwards for shipment to the U.S.

Potential buyer of the bonnet is keen though as they're hard to come by out there.

I guess any advice on the best packaging method would be next to ask please!?
I'm thinking a treated pallet wood frame with cardboard exterior. The bonnet wrapped in bubble wrap and fitted securely within?

Then weigh it, measure it, call/email all postage companies for exact shipping quotations and terms, and gonfrom there?

Glad I don't this for a living!

Call these guys. They do packing as well and the owners (Nathan and Paul) are complete petrol heads.

http://www.pif.co.uk/



Thank you Nick!

[Car mad enthusiast]

You wont go far wrong applying those methods to keep it safe in transit albeit the size and weight will indeed bump up the cost to send it but hey, that's the buyers responsibility is it not??. Good insurance too is a must as the last thing you want is some muppet in his too small van collect it and then try to squeeze it into a small space. Round peg square hole scenario.

stevewushu said:

Been getting quotes from £800 upwards for shipment to the U.S.

Potential buyer of the bonnet is keen though as they're hard to come by out there.

I guess any advice on the best packaging method would be next to ask please!?
I'm thinking a treated pallet wood frame with cardboard exterior. The bonnet wrapped in bubble wrap and fitted securely within?

Then weigh it, measure it, call/email all postage companies for exact shipping quotations and terms, and gonfrom there?

Glad I don't this for a living!

[old phart]

I'm stateside and everything I've gotten from Aston Martin Bits has come DHL.

[stevewushu]

old phart said:

I'm stateside and everything I've gotten from Aston Martin Bits has come DHL.

Thanks again, just in process of negotiating with buyer now...