Posting heavy item abroad

fatboyonadiet

Thought this would be the best board to discuss this, but basically need to send a laptop to Copenhagen, which is the best and cheapest method? Would need to be insured for about £700. Had a look on Royal Mail and it would costs about £70, item weighs about 5kg.

Print_Screen

Can't help with the couriers unfortunately but I'm sure someone will come along who can help. May be try posting on the official eBay forums.

BTW you do realise you will not be covered under the Paypal seller protection policy if your buyer has paid by Paypal?

fatboyonadiet

I know, thanks, it's not an eBay transaction, just thought this would be the best board to post on.

JohalaReewi

Always worth getting a quote from Pharos International

http://www.pharos-international.co.uk/cquote.php

fatboyonadiet

Thanks, works out £68 to use express service of just under £30 for hercules but doesn't give time taken.

fatboyonadiet

Actually only need insurance up to £500 so with Royal Mail costs £41 for international standard.

fatboyonadiet

Spotted a special offer on parcel to go of £17.99 + VAT, I'm guessing it won't include insurance but the limit is 25kgs and 4 cubic meters, think it goes by sea rather then air. Get £2 cashback through quidco as well. Looking like the cheapest so far dependin on how much insurance works out at.

JohalaReewi

fatboyonadiet wrote:

Thanks, works out £68 to use express service or just under £30 for hercules but doesn't give time taken.

I think Hercules standard is a 3 day service but it typically arrives next day for UK destinations.