Cheap Parcel Delivery Thread Mk4

BLUEWKD

Does anyone know of a company that goes on weight rather than amount of parcels?
I want to send 2 possibly 3 boxes totalling approx 20kg, to the same address, but checking with the usual delivery companies, it seems to work out cheaper doing 2 or 3 seperate deliveries.

custardy

BLUEWKD wrote: »

Does anyone know of a company that goes on weight rather than amount of parcels?
I want to send 2 possibly 3 boxes to the same address, but checking with the usual delivery companies, it seems to work out cheaper doing 2 or 3 seperate deliveries.

just tape them together?

BLUEWKD

custardy wrote: »

just tape them together?

I am worried that no matter how much tape is used they could come apart, but thanks.

custardy

BLUEWKD wrote: »

I am worried that no matter how much tape is used they could come apart, but thanks.

it depends on the items/boxes but its not hard to tape them up
or tie with string etc

ScaramangaFife

Parcelmonkey don't seem great value for bigger volume parcels.
For a 50cm x 50 x 50 10kg box they are £8.50 exVAT.
A 70cm x 50 x 50 20kg is £10.50 exVAT. Both are more expensive than some of the other established resellers.

Strapped

TuftyMatt wrote: »

I think it would be better to package them as 1 unit.

Try www.parcelmonkey.co.uk for an instant quote though on both options.

Just how much do you own of that company?

than4

than4 wrote: »

I'm looking to send some stuff back to Australia. We are moving back there, but don't have much to send, so I'm wondering if courier will be cheaper than a shipping company.

Probably 4 small boxes (25x30x20) weighing 4-7kgs each.
(Or should I get bigger boxes and pack more into each one - reducing the number of boxes?)

Definately want door to door and want to try to avoid/minimise customs charges.

Thanks for any help/advice.

So far its becoming a toss-up between DHL via Transglobal express, Parcel monkey, Parcelforce and Wringtons.

Hard to find the extra customs charges that any of these guys might impose though - which is something to factor in.

My parcel(s) should be below the AUD$1000 threshold for duty so its just the customs processing charges.

Parcelforce don't charge unless your item is over AUD$1000, Transglobal express say there MAY be a charge of up to AUD$150 and the other two I don't know.

What's the difference between sending something parcelforce and sending by courier (forgive my ignorance). One goes by normal post and the other is delivered in a van? If Wringtons use normal post (like they say) then shouldn't there be no customs charges similar to Parcelforce or ordinary Royal Mail?

Any further thoughts/advice/experience welcome.

Thanks

Loonytunes

Hi, I'm trying to get a washing machine from my uncle's house in Liverpool to mine near Swansea. Any suggestions? Also, any idea how much a waching machine weights, I'm struggling to find the info online. Thanks

deanos

Parcel 2 Go now offering a bulk rate of £4.99 + VAT and £10 surcharge , seems cheap if you send alot of parcels

deanos

I said alot of parcels 3 isnt exactly a lot is it