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Obviously_the_best

lockheed wrote: »

I am trying to send a laptop from Southampton to southern France. I looked around and found Parce2go, and delivery price is around 18GBP with basic up-to-50GBP insurance cover, but if I choose to insure it for its full value of 600GBP, it goes up to over 50 quid.

Is there any cheaper/better option to have a parcel of ~3.5kg delivered to France?

Just to point out most places won't insure it no matter how much insurance you purchase. Laptops and items containing monitors and glass are under most companies excluded items list. The only people I knew who insured them went bust just before christmas.

Tara100

Obviously_the_best wrote: »

Just to point out most places won't insure it no matter how much insurance you purchase. Laptops and items containing monitors and glass are under most companies excluded items list. The only people I knew who insured them went bust just before christmas.

Was that G-Wizz? They were great while they lasted :-(

lockheed

Obviously_the_best wrote: »

Just to point out most places won't insure it no matter how much insurance you purchase. Laptops and items containing monitors and glass are under most companies excluded items list. The only people I knew who insured them went bust just before christmas.

Laptop does not contain glass, and its screen has little to do with a regular monitor.

Obviously_the_best

lockheed wrote: »

Laptop does not contain glass, and its screen has little to do with a regular monitor.

You try telling that to an insurance firm

vending-expert

Can anyone tell me the cheapest service using parcel force that allows you to drop off at a post office, the only option i can find at the moment is Despatch Bay.

Can anyone think of any other companies?

Thanks

davetech

try parcel2go.com regards david

VioletaZ

Try Ecoparcel.eu

moneysaver29_2

Hello all!
Wondering if anyone could help? Moving abroad and am a bit overwhelmed by all the different companies and prices.

Want to send a large package to Canada from the UK- probably about 30kg and 47 l/ 37 w/ 19 h ...

Does anyone know which company offers the best service in terms of price and delivery time? I would appreciate hearing your ideas!

Thanks!!

luckyhat

moneysaver29 wrote: »

Hello all!
Wondering if anyone could help? Moving abroad and am a bit overwhelmed by all the different companies and prices.

Want to send a large package to Canada from the UK- probably about 30kg and 47 l/ 37 w/ 19 h ...

Does anyone know which company offers the best service in terms of price and delivery time? I would appreciate hearing your ideas!

Thanks!!

According to ParcelQuote, your cheapest options would be :
ParcelMonkey - £108.39
Transglobal Express - £115.48

Hope this helps..

VioletaZ

lockheed wrote: »

I am trying to send a laptop from Southampton to southern France. I looked around and found Parce2go, and delivery price is around 18GBP with basic up-to-50GBP insurance cover, but if I choose to insure it for its full value of 600GBP, it goes up to over 50 quid.

Is there any cheaper/better option to have a parcel of ~3.5kg delivered to France?

have you tried Ecoparcel.eu? it offers insurance up to £500 and prices are very good.