Courier Cost Cutting Feedback/Discussion thread

Nazitf

kellyf wrote: »

Hi

really need help as cant find a courier that will pick up a parcel thats 135cm long by 65cm by 65cm

tia

Kelly

Parcelforce might accept it:
“Maximum parcel length is 1.5m. Maximum length and girth combined is 3.0m”

I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong.

speedy_s

Does anyone know a courier who delivers next day before 9/9.30 AM? I need the cut-off time to be as late as possible.

The latest cut off time (1PM) I have found is Interlink through Interparcel's website.

custardy

speedy_s wrote: »

Does anyone know a courier who delivers next day before 9/9.30 AM? I need the cut-off time to be as late as possible.

The latest cut off time (1PM) I have found is Interlink through Interparcel's website.

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speedy_s

custardy wrote: »

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Sadly my parcel weighs in at 20kg, and afaik royal mail only offer next day before 9 for 2kg or less. Also, I do not fancy the idea of lugging a 20kg box to my local post office!

Nex0

speedy_s wrote: »

Sadly my parcel weighs in at 20kg, and afaik royal mail only offer next day before 9 for 2kg or less. Also, I do not fancy the idea of lugging a 20kg box to my local post office!

Parcelforce

speedy_s

Do you know their cut off time?

ArmitageShanks

ppwexpress.com have a cut-off of 12.30pm, but next day by 10 costs £28'ish I think

freightsearch.com have a cut-off of 1.30pm, don't know the price though.

puthsardarade

http://www.ppwexpress.com have informed me they now charge £6.95, so who are the cheapest now?

Thanks,
G

Rughead

Hello All,
My wife runs a small business from home with costs and time being our biggest issues. Thats why I do a lot of shopping around.

We too have tried most of the parcel companies already named and some that have not been mentioned. We no longer use them due to various issues including cost, failed collection, damaged/lost items and website usability.

We have been using a company called payperparcel (i have not linked it sorry)for about 5 months now with no issues. They use DHL and offer the usual 31kg and 120x60x60 im not sure if they offer a larger service as we are always within this size. Their website is very user friendly as it remembers your address and the recipients address which is good if you have regular clients.

They also do a prepay service the last time we used the service we purchased 50 and paid £5.50+ VAT . We always use the 2-4 day service which 98% of the time is actually delivered next day. All in all we are happy with what we get.
I do hope this helps

Thanks

puthsardarade

The above mentioned company charges - £5.95 Ex. VAT which brings it close to £6.99 again.
I think the list on the first page needs updating, also would appericate being advised on a cheaper alternative?

Thanks,
G