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Floxxie
Floxxie Posts: 2,853 Forumite
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I've got an item on eBay that has unfortunately been put on as being available for posting to the UK and Ireland. I've had two Irish eBayers ask how much to post to Ireland. The item weighs £2.5k and the auction finishes tomorrow.

The problem is one of them has now decide to bid so I have to find a postage price quick and advise them or possibly end up with a non-payer.

I've never had to use a courier before and was wondering if anybody has any suggestions/recommendations please?

Thanks in advance.

Floxxie
Mortgage start September 2015 £90000 MFiT #06

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  • Brooker_Dave
    Brooker_Dave Posts: 5,196 Forumite
    Floxxie wrote: »
    I've got an item on eBay that has unfortunately been put on as being available for posting to the UK and Ireland. I've had two Irish eBayers ask how much to post to Ireland. The item weighs £2.5k and the auction finishes tomorrow.

    The problem is one of them has now decide to bid so I have to find a postage price quick and advise them or possibly end up with a non-payer.

    I've never had to use a courier before and was wondering if anybody has any suggestions/recommendations please?

    Thanks in advance.

    Floxxie

    www.interparcel.com

    Their UPS service is reliable.
    "Love you Dave Brooker! x"

    "i sent a letter headded sales of god act 1979"
  • Floxxie
    Floxxie Posts: 2,853 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Combo Breaker
    Thank you!

    Have got a quote and posted it on eBay. One question though - do they have prices on exact weight? I had to put in the weight as 3kg but it is 2.5kg and there's no option for that.

    Thanks again.

    Floxxie
    Mortgage start September 2015 £90000 MFiT #06
  • Brooker_Dave
    Brooker_Dave Posts: 5,196 Forumite
    Floxxie wrote: »
    Thank you!

    Have got a quote and posted it on eBay. One question though - do they have prices on exact weight? I had to put in the weight as 3kg but it is 2.5kg and there's no option for that.

    Thanks again.

    Floxxie

    If it's only 2.5 kg the post office might be a better option.
    "Love you Dave Brooker! x"

    "i sent a letter headded sales of god act 1979"
  • ArmitageShanks
    ArmitageShanks Posts: 1,905 Forumite
    http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/rdg2274/

    £13.99 up to 30KG

    http://www.ppwexpress.com/index.php

    £13.80 up to 10KG

    http://www.seajays.org.uk/ - Royal Mail
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