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Posting Fishing Rods - help please.....

nutmegman
nutmegman Posts: 662 Forumite
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Fishing Rods
Hi,

I have a fishing rod to post, it is a solid plastic case and is 190cm x 25cm x 25cm and approx 7KG

Can anyone recomend a cheap courier? I have been quoted over £25 and only charged the ebay buyer £10
:beer:

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  • StaffsSW
    StaffsSW Posts: 5,788 Forumite
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    Although light, it is oversized (150cm is the limit on most carriers) so attracts a hefty premium.

    The only one I can think of is Interparcel Titan, but I still think it will be well over £10.

    ArmitageShanks has a thread somewhere with loads of courier contacts - it may give some more pointers.
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  • soolin
    soolin Posts: 74,687 Ambassador
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    How did you calculate the £10 in the first place, is the method of postage you checked not available now?
    I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
  • nutmegman
    nutmegman Posts: 662 Forumite
    I based £10 on what other ebay sellers are charging.....stupid me didnt check
    :beer:
  • martindow
    martindow Posts: 10,654 Forumite
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    Pharos is quoting under 10 pounds for 150cm long - I used 5kg and 150 x 12 x12 for the dimensions

    http://www.pharosparcel.com/QuoteAndBook/QuoteMe

    EDIT Sorry misread the dimensions
    190x25x25 7kg is 11.61 pounds - might be VAT to add
  • deddogblues
    deddogblues Posts: 165 Forumite
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    nutmegman wrote: »
    Fishing Rods
    Hi,

    I have a fishing rod to post, it is a solid plastic case and is 190cm x 25cm x 25cm and approx 7KG
    What on earth are you packing a fishing rod in to make the weight 7Kg?
    Interparcel economy service for that weight and dimensions is £6.99 +vat.
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