Cheap Parcel Delivery Official Discussion

fimonkey

I need to arrange for 4 wardrobe doors (heavy and bog) to be collected from Wirral - merseyside - to Bournemouth.

Who would you recommend please? (and who should I avoid). I HAVE read through most of this thread - but as people are talking about different sized parcels its hard to compare. Plus some parcel companies have a wieght and size limit so I suppose I am looking for a courier company instead.

Thanks

lovinituk

robot1000 wrote: »

Myhermes or Collect+

Which one is more reliable?

Collect+ uses Yodel!! So now ask yourself who is more reliable MyHermes or Yodel!!! :eek:

Shanelle

Hi
I'm a bit of a parcel novice, and was wondering if anyone could help me?
I'm looking to have a parcel sent to me from ebay, but the selller is offering quite high postage, but he agreed to let me arrange my own courier. The parcel weighs 7 kg, and is 112 x 93 x 92 cm, which I've found when collecting quotes online that this size means quotes rocket up! Could anyone help me to find a cheap reliable courier, I'm hoping to have insurance for a item value of around £30 - £35.

Thanks x

RainbowDrops

While this thread is near the top, I've got a question too.
I want to return some olympic tickets that I resold.
I was thinking of going with Collect + (paying £3.99 plus £1 isnurance as the tickets are worth £60) rather than RM SD.
I've had a quick sacn over the more recent pages in this thread incase there's an alternative but couldn't find any clear answers - any ideas?

lovinituk

RainbowDrops wrote: »

While this thread is near the top, I've got a question too.
I want to return some olympic tickets that I resold.
I was thinking of going with Collect + (paying £3.99 plus £1 isnurance as the tickets are worth £60) rather than RM SD.
I've had a quick sacn over the more recent pages in this thread incase there's an alternative but couldn't find any clear answers - any ideas?

Have you checked that the Collect+ insurance definitely covers tickets? RM SD does.

RainbowDrops

lovinituk wrote: »

Have you checked that the Collect+ insurance definitely covers tickets? RM SD does.

They're not mentioned in the "Items not carried" section of the Ts &Cs, so I am assuming they're covered.

Items not carried

<LI class=item1>The Company shall not be required or caused to carry or convey anything if such carriage or conveyance would be unlawful. The Company will not carry gases, pyrotechnics, arms and ammunition or corrosive, toxic, flammable, explosive, oxidising or radioactive materials or any other noxious, dangerous or hazardous goods or goods likely to cause damage. Should the Customer or the Consignor nevertheless deliver any such goods in a Parcel to the Company or cause the Company to handle or deal with any such goods, the Customer shall be liable for any and all loss or damage caused by, or in connection with the goods however arising and shall indemnify the Company against all penalties, claims, damages, costs and expenses whatsoever arising in connection therewith and the goods may be destroyed orotherwise dealt with at the sole discretion of the Company or by any other person in whose custody they may be at the relevant time;
1. The Company will not, without its specific written agreement, carry works of art, artwork, ceramics, deeds, tender documents, documents of every kind including passports, stamps, securities, vouchers, money, prescribed drugs, precious metals, livestock, liquids, perishable goods, glass, bullion, coins, precious stones, valuable jewellery, valuable antiques or plants. Should any Customer or Consignor nevertheless (whether knowingly or unknowingly) deliver such goods in a Parcel to the Company or cause the Company to handle such goods otherwise than under special arrangements previously made in writing, the Company shall be under no liability whatsoever in connection with the goods however arising.

lovinituk

Do Collect+ deliver to the recipients door? I thought the whole idea was that the receiver had to go and collect it from their local pick up point?

RainbowDrops

lovinituk wrote: »

Do Collect+ deliver to the recipients door? I thought the whole idea was that the receiver had to go and collect it from their local pick up point?

Yeah, I've used them twice to deliver parcels for ebay sales, and they went to a home address.
You can also send to a shop for collection, which is cheaper, but obv not applicable in this case.

RainbowDrops

Sorry to bump again, just wondering if anyone else has advice?
£4.99 for collect plus or £5.90 for RM SD?

RainbowDrops wrote: »

While this thread is near the top, I've got a question too.
I want to return some olympic tickets that I resold.
I was thinking of going with Collect + (paying £3.99 plus £1 isnurance as the tickets are worth £60) rather than RM SD.
I've had a quick sacn over the more recent pages in this thread incase there's an alternative but couldn't find any clear answers - any ideas?

theonlywayisup

RainbowDrops wrote: »

Sorry to bump again, just wondering if anyone else has advice?
£4.99 for collect plus or £5.90 for RM SD?

I'm not sure about CP whether they specifically cover tickets. To be safe I would go with SD for the extra.