Courier Cost Cutting Feedback/Discussion thread

Babylonian_2

shropsboy wrote: »

I booked a collection through them late last night and I've confirmed through the local Parcelforce depot that the collection is definitely booked in for today. So I would not worry too much.

That's an idea - I'll try Parcelforce

NAPESSNR

scbk wrote: »

Doesn't matter what forum it is, any newbie who comes on recommending a company I take with a very large pinch of salt

your loss, watch your heart with all that salt, ask:money: to check it out,want to see the tracking record:question: yeah, not a one post wonder anymore!!!

Angelina-M

Guys I've bought something off ebay that is about 35 to 40 kg in weight and I need it insured for £600. I've searched the parcels to go site but can only find a pallet size?

Where is the best place for me to try please? Royal mail are quoting £70, I wonder if it can be done cheaper?

custardy

NAPESSNR wrote: »

your loss, watch your heart with all that salt, ask:money: to check it out,want to see the tracking record:question: yeah, not a one post wonder anymore!!!

no you seem to be getting a little defensive,for someone who was just posting info

NAPESSNR

custardy wrote: »

no you seem to be getting a little defensive,for someone who was just posting info

not at all, just wasn't thrilled at my welcome to the board:kisses:

custardy

NAPESSNR wrote: »

not at all, just wasn't thrilled at my welcome to the board:kisses:

read back through the thread and see all the 1 post wonders,then see why every new memeber who joins to post purely on this thread is taken with a pinch of salt

daisydog_3

I thought it was a bit unnecessary to complain about people posting their experiences too, but dont worry NAPESSNR i'm sure it will be of use to those who read this thread for the purpose its intended.

NAPESSNR

Thank you !!!:D

System

Can anyone recommend the cheapest company for something large (1 metre tall) weighing in the region of 50-60 kilos?

Also, with these pick-up drop-off companies, will they carry the item out of your house for you? This is a rather large item so I think they'll need more than 1 person! I'm worried than 1-man-with-a-van will show up and won't be able to carry it out alone.

DonnyBoy_3

daisydog wrote: »

On friday 4/4/08 I searched ebay classifieds and found portsnparcel who claim to work with parcelforce providing a courier service. I contacted them with all the info required and arranged collection for today 7/4/08 and made due payment through paypal. The courier didnt arrive as arranged so I phoned portsnparcel on 3 occassions asking them to track the collection service. When 5pm came and I had been given numerous excuses and told that parcelforce had messed up I asked portsnparcel for a consignment number, I was given one that when I then phoned parcel force, it appeared that that was a number for an order in a different town one month ago. It turns out that they have stopped portsnparcels account as they didn't pay them. I have since phoned portsnparcel to request my payment back, with no answer and emailed them, with no response. I've emailed ebay and requested my payment back at paypal, any advice how to make sure I get refunded?

This appears to be the problem when you deal with an intermediary as opposed to the carrier directly.