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  • LittleBitOfEverything
    LittleBitOfEverything Posts: 2 Newbie
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    Ha knew it was something silly, thanks very much :D
  • Enterprise_1701C
    Enterprise_1701C Posts: 23,409 Forumite
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    Good morning all.

    I am currently getting quotes for a parcel to Chile. It needs to get there in reasonable time, is not an Ebay parcel.

    It weighs 1.6kg, is 32cm x 18cm x 25cm.

    Currently seems to be around £34 for a delivery service I have actually heard of, does anyone think I might be able to get any improvement on that please?
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  • ballisticbrian
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    Good morning all.

    I am currently getting quotes for a parcel to Chile. It needs to get there in reasonable time, is not an Ebay parcel.

    It weighs 1.6kg, is 32cm x 18cm x 25cm.

    Currently seems to be around £34 for a delivery service I have actually heard of, does anyone think I might be able to get any improvement on that please?


    It's £21.20 with Royal Mail. No extra insurance cover.
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  • Enterprise_1701C
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    ballisticbrian wrote: »
    It's £21.20 with Royal Mail. No extra insurance cover.

    Thank you, didn't think it would go as a small parcel :T:T
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  • Clutterfree
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    Hi,
    I want buy something on eBay but, as it is collection only, seller says we must arrange our own courier.

    We are waiting for approx measurements and weight from seller but know it will be approximately 2 metres in length once packaged.

    It's fibreglass so won't be too heavy but all sites I try for quotes have a max 150cm policy.

    Does anyone know anywhere that will send a parcel of this length please?
    I found one but they quoted £170 plus vat!

    Thank you.
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  • soolin
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    Clutterfree wrote: »
    Hi,
    I want buy something on eBay but, as it is collection only, seller says we must arrange our own courier.

    We are waiting for approx measurements and weight from seller but know it will be approximately 2 metres in length once packaged.

    It's fibreglass so won't be too heavy but all sites I try for quotes have a max 150cm policy.

    Does anyone know anywhere that will send a parcel of this length please?
    I found one but they quoted £170 plus vat!

    Thank you.


    Just a warning here, are you sure you want to trust the seller to pack this sufficiently for your courier's requirement? AS you are arranging and paying for your own courier if it doesn't meet the courier packaging guidelines (some are quite strict about the box and wrapping) and parcel is refused on collection you end up with the bill , also if it is damaged then you have to pay for it to be returned as well.
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  • Clutterfree
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    Clutterfree wrote: »
    Hi,
    I want buy something on eBay but, as it is collection only, seller says we must arrange our own courier.

    We are waiting for approx measurements and weight from seller but know it will be approximately 2 metres in length once packaged.

    It's fibreglass so won't be too heavy but all sites I try for quotes have a max 150cm policy.

    Does anyone know anywhere that will send a parcel of this length please?
    I found one but they quoted £170 plus vat!

    Thank you.

    soolin wrote: »
    Just a warning here, are you sure you want to trust the seller to pack this sufficiently for your courier's requirement? AS you are arranging and paying for your own courier if it doesn't meet the courier packaging guidelines (some are quite strict about the box and wrapping) and parcel is refused on collection you end up with the bill , also if it is damaged then you have to pay for it to be returned as well.

    I agree with you completely and I don't want to buy it but my husband won't listen. :o
    He is insistent because the item is a "one off" - he is correct, we won't be able to get one elsewhere and I've told him that I've yet to find a courier to send it but he still insists we bid and we'll sort the courier after. :(

    Can anyone help please?!
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  • ballisticbrian
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    Try https://www.shiply.com/ Couriers / Members bid to take your item.
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  • martindow
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    Clutterfree wrote: »
    Hi,
    I want buy something on eBay but, as it is collection only, seller says we must arrange our own courier.

    We are waiting for approx measurements and weight from seller but know it will be approximately 2 metres in length once packaged.

    It's fibreglass so won't be too heavy but all sites I try for quotes have a max 150cm policy.

    Does anyone know anywhere that will send a parcel of this length please?
    I found one but they quoted £170 plus vat!

    Thank you.
    As others have said, there are potential pitfalls arranging for it to be delivered. Is it out of the question to pick it up? It sounds as if that might be the best solution even if it is some distance away. It also allows you to have a look before you hand your money over. You certainly don't want to be paying for sending it back as well!
  • Clutterfree
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    Thanks for all your replies.
    Too far to collect as it's 3 and a half hours one way!

    We won the auction for £140 less than our max bid so are happy with that.
    Had a couple of quotes from Shiply who don't require packing so fingers crossed it works out.
    Slightly concerned that they'll collect but not deliver to us but I'm a born worrier! :o
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