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rach13
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I've just sold my first item on ebay - a kids violin. So now it's time for postage...
It's larger than a royal mail parcel but when I look at parcelforce the cheapest you can have is nearly £ 10 :eek:
Am I missing something? What is the cheapest way of sending a violin through the mail? Do I need to get it signed for etc? It's from NI to Wales.
It's larger than a royal mail parcel but when I look at parcelforce the cheapest you can have is nearly £ 10 :eek:
Am I missing something? What is the cheapest way of sending a violin through the mail? Do I need to get it signed for etc? It's from NI to Wales.
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I would recommend a courier, but most have them have musical instruments as prohibited goods, meaning if it's damaged, you wont receive any compensation.
Also, I don't mean to "rub your nose in it" but isn't this statement the wrong way round? :I've just sold my first item on ebay - a kids violin. So now it's time for postage...Warning: any unnecessary disclaimers appearing under my posts do not bear any connection with reality, either intended, accidental or otherwise. Your statutory rights are not affected.0 -
You need to send it by what ever means you stated in your listing, so if you stated Royal Mail then you will have to use that.
Check out the sticky postage thread for requirements around tracking and insurance.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.0 -
myhermes will be cheaper if you are happy with thier sevices0
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steveo3002 wrote: »myhermes will be cheaper if you are happy with thier sevices
Like I said, you are not allowed to send musical instruments through myhermes.Warning: any unnecessary disclaimers appearing under my posts do not bear any connection with reality, either intended, accidental or otherwise. Your statutory rights are not affected.0 -
ballisticbrian wrote: »Like I said, you are not allowed to send musical instruments through myhermes.
I think there is a difference between not being allowed to send, and sending at your own risk.
The MyHermes exemptions cover virtually everything I sell :cool:, but they are insured against loss still but just not damage. There are some items that are completely not covered neither for loss nor damage- so always check the small print
Musical instruments seem to be a rather tricky thing to send with full insurance as far as I can see.
Anyway, OP logged out as soon as they posted, so obviously despatch time is not an issue.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.0 -
I've looked into myhermes - it's £4.97 to send included having it signed for. It's just a kids violin so not expensive and has had a few knocks already so doubt much would happen in the post.0
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I've looked into myhermes - it's £4.97 to send included having it signed for. It's just a kids violin so not expensive and has had a few knocks already so doubt much would happen in the post.
Don't forget to pay for extra insurance against loss if item is more than £25.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.0
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