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diddlepops
diddlepops Posts: 600 Forumite
in Ebay, auctions, car boot sales, post & parcels
Hi

I need to get an item from Great Clacton, Essex up to the Midlands and it weighs about 29kg. The cheapest quote I have online so far is from UPS at £36.

Can anyone recommend any other good courier companies that may charge less?

Thanks

Ru x:o

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  • steviebabes
    steviebabes Posts: 2,071 Forumite
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    Interparcel will have a few services including UPS & DHL for about £9.00. The weight is OK but you need to check the volumetric weight.
  • martindow
    martindow Posts: 10,712 Forumite
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    The weight is OK if that includes packaging and the box. A lot of carriers charge a lot more if the weight goes over 30kg or thereabouts.
  • RFW
    RFW Posts: 10,494 Forumite
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    diddlepops wrote: »
    Hi

    I need to get an item from Great Clacton, Essex up to the Midlands and it weighs about 29kg. The cheapest quote I have online so far is from UPS at £36.

    Can anyone recommend any other good courier companies that may charge less?

    Thanks

    Ru x:o
    There's probably cheaper versions if you look around but you can do it via Parcelforce with Ebay/Paypal for £10.99 if its an Ebay sale.
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