Cheap Parcel Delivery Official Discussion

sandiep

m5rcc wrote: »

As Interparcel have no couriers that cover this, is there any cheaper parcel company that cover such items? Or is there a external insurance policy that I can take out to cover items that I send through Interparcel regardless?

It may well be worth talking to a good broker about getting a shipping policy, can't remember the exact name for it, I know it's something that sounds really old fashioned and comes from the days of blokes in wigs in coffee shops and sails boats.

We used to send out antiques, glass, ceramics etc, worldwide, and same as you outside the terms of most of the carriers insurance policy. We paid for a policy which cost us about £100 per year, but it covered all items, in shipment/transit, but air,sea, plane, van etc. Loss, damage etc. It was a very good policy for us, we never even used it (cos our packaging was just that good!!) but it did let me sleep at night when sending out items worth several thousands of pounds worldwide.

I will now go and think of its proper name.......

sandiep

Marine Cargo Insurance. That's it. Applies just as equally to stuff in vans & planes.

Kayster

m5rcc wrote: »

Are the any couriers that cover laptops and monitors as a non-restrictive item. ?

Whats a typical item value?

m5rcc

sandiep wrote: »

Marine Cargo Insurance. That's it. Applies just as equally to stuff in vans & planes.

Wonderful! I will check them out. I would assume it works the same way I use a third part insurer for rental cars. I always reject the rental cars policy and go with mine which is £112 worldwide and cover up to £1mm in damage.

m5rcc

Kayster wrote: »

Whats a typical item value?

Well the damaged item was £900

Laptops range from £200-£1500

As sandiep said, i think a annual policy to covers unlimited items would be ideal

anon_ymous

It would indeed be nice to find a courier that insures stuff like monitors, laptops etc.... I have monitors worth £100ish and might be thinking of selling laptops as well for £300-£1000

sandiep

There are some that will cover it, depending on packaging etc. If you are sending a lot the best way to deal with this is to talk with a carrier and get a trade account set up, and then go through their procedures to get your packaging inspected and approved.

We used to have all our glass etc covered by Parcelforce, but you need to go through the process properly.

cathy711

Hi, this is not really about e baying but I am looking for some help.

I need to post some clothes parcels to an orphanage in SA. Royal Mail charge £12 for 2 kilos land mail.

Does anyone know of a cheaper way to send it. Speed is not an issue.

Thanks

gemmacarolyn

I have been reading the posts on here, and have got a bit confused with what people are recommending. I have to send a parcel to the USA. It weighs 5kg, and has dimentions of about 40x20x37....it needs to get there before Christmas, and I would love to pay less than the £68 which Royal Mail quoted! Any suggestions greatly appreciated!

cyberbob

Interparcel express saver £38 http://www.interparcel.com/