Best courier to post Monitor with?
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Looks like they're part of DHL so I've contacted them as there doesn't seem to be any mention of monitors being prohibited. Thanks.
EDIT: They've responded and have confirmed they allow monitors and will cover loss/damage.
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Can confirm iPostParcels will take up to 37" monitors and insure them, they are not on the exclusion list. I have just posted a 27" monitor back to Scan for £17.41 which includes a 12% off voucher code 12VOUCHERBOX valid for July 18. Thanks everybody on this thread for the useful advice.
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Can also confirm. I sold a monitor to a member here and used them and they were rather straight forward.
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Avoid Parcel2Go like the plague! I tried sending a TV with them up to Manchester. First off the collection was missed so I had to rebook for 2 days later. They then somehow lost the parcel (was meant to be delivered the 4th June) My buyer had requested a refund and had lodged a complaint with the big auction site due to non delivery. I refunded the buyer and requested he not accept the delivery so it would be returned to me. 10 days later the delivery was attempted and refused. Now I am having to try to claim back through ny credit card company as p2go would not give me a refund even though on chat (this is the only way to contact them) the operator said I would be entitled to a refund due to the late delivery
Hey guys, I'm interested in using iPostParcels to ship my 27" monitor across Europe as I'm currently working in Romania. I wondered how you guys packaged your monitors? I have the original monitor box and packaging but I'm guessing you guys placed that box inside another, larger box complete with packaging peanuts or something? If I sent the monitor just in its original box, would it still be insured? Thanks in advance for any help & advice.
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What the monitor is 20kg????
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just use DPD and bubble wrap 10 layers of bubble wrap around the monitor.
i don't understand why people are willing to post something worth £400+ yet refuse to go to poundland and spend £5 on bubble wrap. just buy 5 rolls of the stuff. i would stuff the inside of the monitor box with bubble wrap. then put the monitor box in 2-3 layers of bubble wrap and stick it inside a bigger box.
then send it.
i don't understand why people are willing to post something worth £400+ yet refuse to go to poundland and spend £5 on bubble wrap. just buy 5 rolls of the stuff. i would stuff the inside of the monitor box with bubble wrap. then put the monitor box in 2-3 layers of bubble wrap and stick it inside a bigger box.
then send it.
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I just shipped it in its original box which is what Dell shipped it to me in.
The problem I'm having is finding a box that's bigger than my monitor and strong enough for international shipping. Any ideas?
I'm not sure what you mean?
Thanks. I've sent a message to iPostParcels asking whether this is enough to qualify for suitable packaging and so be fully insured.
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Probably works differently for large businesses but for private individuals, UPS allow monitors on a no compensation basis.
https://www.upstoday.com/prohibited-items
Right you are. Decent list for a chuckle though
No Compensation Items:
- Concrete
Prohibited Items:
- Filth
- Hoverboard
From what I understand, Parcelforce will allow you to insure the parcel but the insurance is worthless if the item gets damaged. I think they pay out if the item is lost though. Look for 'computer monitors' under the heading 'Items excluded from compensation for damage' on the link below:
https://www.parcelforce.com/help-and-advice/sending/items-we-exclude-compensation
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This guy is correct as I read from someone else that when they contacted Parcelforce they stated that damage would not be covered but if they lost the entire parcel they would reimburse.
And I mean how do you really lose a box big enough to fit a monitor in.