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Sending heavy item

mrbadexample
mrbadexample Posts: 10,805 Forumite
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I need to send a box of mineral specimens weighing around 20-25kg. Any suggestions please? The box shouldn't be much bigger than a box of A4 photocopier paper.

I've not sent anything this heavy before, but I need to post the details on the listing today or I lose the free listing.

Cheers,
MBE
If you lend someone a tenner and never see them again, it was probably worth it.

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  • Hodge4ever
    Hodge4ever Posts: 350 Forumite
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    edited 30 April 2013 at 12:11PM
    Assuming it doesn't fall under their restricted/prohibited goods I would recommend Interparcel

    nexm36.jpg

    Much more cost effective than RM IMO. HTH :)
  • mrbadexample
    mrbadexample Posts: 10,805 Forumite
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    Thanks. I've just checked with them and they say that they will ship it, but can't offer any cover in the event of damages.

    I can't really see what they can do to what is essentially a box of rocks, so that might do, cheers.
    If you lend someone a tenner and never see them again, it was probably worth it.
  • donglemouse
    donglemouse Posts: 2,653 Forumite
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    myhermes will deal with packages upto 15kg - so if you could split it in two boxes that might be an option?

    although you would need to check if it's a prohibited item
  • Obviously_the_best
    Obviously_the_best Posts: 4,086 Forumite
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    edited 30 April 2013 at 4:55PM
    With parcel2go it's £7.75 + VAT based on 25kg 30 x 30 x 20

    https://www.parcel2go.co.uk
  • mrbadexample
    mrbadexample Posts: 10,805 Forumite
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    Thanks all. Shouldn't cost me anywhere near as much as I feared then. :)
    If you lend someone a tenner and never see them again, it was probably worth it.
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