Do couriers check contents?

November2

I need to post a bedroom in a box, it includes a wall mural, paste and 2 tins of Dulux water based gloss/matt paint. Parcelforce will carry it for around £12, however Myhermes print in store is currently only £2.95!!

As its all in its original sealed box and not loose paint would it be ok to send? or could I send it anyway as print in store does not ask what is in the parcel. Does anyone know if Myhermes scan parcels for content?

Odd thing is shops sell these and I know they use couriers and not RM!

twhitehousescat

my local garage that offers print in store does not want to know content

ballisticbrian

No - should be fine, until your box gets caught and the tin splits inside their multi million pound conveyor system and they drag your balls through court.

soolin

I have to say I wouldn't risk it with a budget courier.

the_lunatic_is_in_my_head

When I've ordered paint it's been delivered by Yodel, might be with checking their prices (although the likes of Parcel2Go may have different restrictions compared to what companies with a direct Yodel account have so be sure to double check the restricted list).

shaun_from_Africa

November2 wrote: »

as print in store does not ask what is in the parcel.

Even if they don't specifically ask what the contents are, isn't there a tick box or similar for you to mark agreeing that there are no prohibited items in the package?
I would have thought that this would be a legal requirement to cover them in case something dangerous was sent and which later caused a problem whilst it was in their care.

soolin

shaun_from_Africa wrote: »

Even if they don't specifically ask what the contents are, isn't there a tick box or similar for you to mark agreeing that there are no prohibited items in the package?
I would have thought that this would be a legal requirement to cover them in case something dangerous was sent and which later caused a problem whilst it was in their care.

As per the OP, paints are definitely prohibited.

https://www.myhermes.co.uk/help/carry-guide

both solvent based
Solvent-Based Paints and Inks - These are varnishes (including nail varnish), enamels and similar substance
and water based
Water-Based Paints and Inks.
and if that didn't cover it all liquids are prohibited anyway.

RFW

soolin wrote: »

As per the OP, paints are definitely prohibited.

https://www.myhermes.co.uk/help/carry-guide

both solvent based
Solvent-Based Paints and Inks - These are varnishes (including nail varnish), enamels and similar substance
and water based
Water-Based Paints and Inks.
and if that didn't cover it all liquids are prohibited anyway.

Looks like the OP glossed over that:rotfl:

shaun_from_Africa

soolin wrote: »

As per the OP, paints are definitely prohibited.

I realise that all paints are prohibited, it's just that I find it hard to believe that the courier wouldn't ask the sender to confirm that there are no prohibited goods in the package they are sending even if this is only done as part of the purchase where you have to tick to agree to the T&C's.

November2 wrote: »

Odd thing is shops sell these and I know they use couriers and not RM!

It's not illegal for many dangerous or hazardous goods to be sent with courier companies provided that the business sending them has an arrangement in place with the courier.
This would require them to have someone who is qualified to pack and certify these goods to ensure that they are safe to transport.

twhitehousescat

I recieved a parcel a few weeks back , yodel/dpd/myhermes , cant remember , it was fibreglass resin , a 2.5l of very sticky stuff , the contents were labelled as "plastic" , yes , the container was plastic

November2

Thank you for replies. Just checked Yodel, it only mentions solvent based paints not water based, so will get in touch with them to check.
The list of prohibited items on any courier site is always very restrictive and I'm sure most people ignore it, for instance just noticed 'toy guns' on Yodel which I can't see any toy seller complying with as it would include all the Nerf toys. They also prohibit printer ink!