OMO: Courier for long stuff - SV650.org

johnnyrod · 04-02-16, 09:46 AM

Can't believe the trouble I'm having with this. I'm trying to shift a car bumper on ebay, it's plastic so weighs very little but it's 180cm long and max 60x60 at the ends. Can I get a courier? Well, the best is £30 for Parcelforce 48Large. I don't get it, other sellers seem to be offering postage for down to £12, and even click and collect at Argos who expressly say they won't handle anything over 1.2m long. Any ideas?

punyXpress · 04-02-16, 09:56 AM

. . ask one ( or more ) of the 'other sellers' ?

johnnyrod · 04-02-16, 10:00 AM

Could only get a ~~~~~~~~ off I guess

PS it's going from Doncaster to near Merthyr Tydfil, if it helps

maviczap · 04-02-16, 10:35 AM

Tried You sendit, large upto 5 x 2.5 two day

https://www.senditnow.com/our-services/parcel-delivery

johnnyrod · 04-02-16, 10:48 AM

£38 starting price for them!

maviczap · 04-02-16, 11:01 AM

Its done on volumetric value, which is why it's so expensive

Even Parcel Monkey says Parcel Force is the best rate

BoltonSte · 04-02-16, 12:24 PM

If they are classed as a business they may well be getting preferential rates, by Bro's place gets 1.5m x 1m x 1m any weight delivered for £12 by DHL. But they ship a helleva lot of stuff with them.

DJ123 · 04-02-16, 09:39 PM

Go see a local pallet courier company, see what they'll do it for. Most half pallets on an economy delivery are up to £30

Mr Speirs · 04-02-16, 10:12 PM

Try Paisley Freight.

johnnyrod · 05-02-16, 10:44 PM

Tried them Speirs, they said no as the ends of the bumper are 50-60cm and they are fine with the length but max 30x30cm otherwise. Daddyjob it's about £30 for Parcelforce anyway.

04-02-16, 09:46 AM	#1
johnnyrod Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Doncaster, oop norf Posts: 2,122	OMO: Courier for long stuff Can't believe the trouble I'm having with this. I'm trying to shift a car bumper on ebay, it's plastic so weighs very little but it's 180cm long and max 60x60 at the ends. Can I get a courier? Well, the best is £30 for Parcelforce 48Large. I don't get it, other sellers seem to be offering postage for down to £12, and even click and collect at Argos who expressly say they won't handle anything over 1.2m long. Any ideas?

04-02-16, 09:56 AM	#2
punyXpress Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Riding, North Posts: 2,664	Re: OMO: Courier for long stuff . . ask one ( or more ) of the 'other sellers' ? __________________ Was: K2 naked in rapid yellow - gone to a better? place Now: Street Triple R

04-02-16, 10:00 AM	#3
johnnyrod Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Doncaster, oop norf Posts: 2,122	Re: OMO: Courier for long stuff Could only get a ~~~~~~~~ off I guess PS it's going from Doncaster to near Merthyr Tydfil, if it helps

04-02-16, 10:35 AM	#4
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: OMO: Courier for long stuff Tried You sendit, large upto 5 x 2.5 two day https://www.senditnow.com/our-services/parcel-delivery __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

04-02-16, 10:48 AM	#5
johnnyrod Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Doncaster, oop norf Posts: 2,122	Re: OMO: Courier for long stuff £38 starting price for them!

04-02-16, 11:01 AM	#6
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: OMO: Courier for long stuff Its done on volumetric value, which is why it's so expensive Even Parcel Monkey says Parcel Force is the best rate __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

04-02-16, 12:24 PM	#7
BoltonSte Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Back in Bolton Posts: 1,008	Re: OMO: Courier for long stuff If they are classed as a business they may well be getting preferential rates, by Bro's place gets 1.5m x 1m x 1m any weight delivered for £12 by DHL. But they ship a helleva lot of stuff with them. __________________ Had an SV or three. Street triple R - gone but not forgotten. Now trying the lunacy that is KTM with a Superduke GT. for the pillion capability of course.

04-02-16, 09:39 PM	#8
DJ123 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somewhere over there Posts: 3,245	Re: OMO: Courier for long stuff Go see a local pallet courier company, see what they'll do it for. Most half pallets on an economy delivery are up to £30 __________________ BMW F800ST

04-02-16, 10:12 PM	#9
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	Re: OMO: Courier for long stuff Try Paisley Freight. __________________ Smokey Black Burnty 02 - Racetech Smoulderlators + .90kg BBQ Springs, zx10r shockingly toasted, Conti Road Attacks heat up very nicely, R&G Crash Bungs but what f**king use are they, No Colour Matched Hugger, Flame Extenda, Beowulf Titainium Oval Flame Thrower.

05-02-16, 10:44 PM	#10
johnnyrod Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Doncaster, oop norf Posts: 2,122	Re: OMO: Courier for long stuff Tried them Speirs, they said no as the ends of the bumper are 50-60cm and they are fine with the length but max 30x30cm otherwise. Daddyjob it's about £30 for Parcelforce anyway.

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