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Old 24-03-11, 08:41 PM   #1
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Hi Lads
Im looking to get a bike shipped from England up to Scotland. Does anyone know of a reliable and preferably cheap courier?

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Old 24-03-11, 09:07 PM   #2
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try parcel2go.com u will need to pack it and it wont be cheap
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Old 24-03-11, 09:44 PM   #3
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thats going to need lots of cotton wool and bubble wrap.

give munkygun182 a pm. you will usually find him in 'idle banter' late at night. he has recently done just the thing.
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Old 24-03-11, 10:24 PM   #4
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say where from and where too may get a orger to do it, more pecise than england to scotland btw
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Old 24-03-11, 10:36 PM   #5
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Motorbike-Moto...item43a606c88a

i used this guy for a bike from preston to glasgow was about 100 quid-well worth it 1st class service-drop him a question for a quote

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Old 24-03-11, 10:52 PM   #6
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say where from and where too may get a orger to do it, more pecise than england to scotland btw
LOL, I know it was a bit vague to start with. Its from Stevenage to Fife.

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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Motorbike-Moto...item43a606c88a

i used this guy for a bike from preston to glasgow was about 100 quid-well worth it 1st class service-drop him a question for a quote

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I'll do that now. Cheers Husky
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Old 24-03-11, 10:54 PM   #7
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its an old chap who does the run, its cheaper for you if you let them decide collection date as they tie it in with other collections/delivery on route-i'll be using them again mate thats how highly i recommend them

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Old 24-03-11, 11:01 PM   #8
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I've messaged him so I'll wait and see. Thanks again Husky m8y
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Old 24-03-11, 11:21 PM   #9
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http://www.shiply.com/

You tell them what , where and when , then loads of people with delivery businesses will bid for your contract , easy peasy
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Old 24-03-11, 11:27 PM   #10
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Thats spooky, I was actually on that site when your post came through

I have just been offered the job done for £113 from colchestercouriers.

I'll hang on for a couple of replies but that looks pretty good to me.

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