Best courier to post Monitor with?

King Mustard · 23 Feb 2019 at 15:07

Michael Marini said:
Just posted one myself today. Parcelforce. Insured .

Items excluded from compensation for damage
Any items that by their inherent nature are particularly susceptible to damage are excluded from compensation in the event of damage on all services. This includes but is not limited to the below:

Automotive vehicle parts and body work for example but not limited to doors, bumpers, headlights and other large body parts or panels

Cakes of all types

Cases (including suitcases and musical instrument cases) when used as external packaging

Ceramics or composites wholly or partially made of china and/or porcelain

Collectable toys and action figures, where the original packaging contributes to the item’s value

Computer monitors – including laptop screens, all-in-one desktops and iMacs

Furniture – both flat packed and ready built e.g. tables, chairs, shelves, cupboards and similar items

Lighting – fluorescent tubes, neon lighting, X-ray tubes, light bulbs etc. or any other inherently fragile lighting items

Models, for example completed kit or scratch build models, dolls houses and architectural models

Televisions – including CRT, LCD, LED and Plasma screens

Source: https://www.parcelforce.com/help-and-advice/sending/items-we-exclude-compensation

I hope it didn't get damaged on the way.

LiE · 26 Jun 2019 at 20:49

Thread was very useful, just packaged up a monitor to send and literally every company I checked excludes monitors. I've booked in https://www.ipostparcels.com since they allow up to 37" LCDs within the cover.

LiE · 19 Nov 2019 at 14:42

LiE said:
Thread was very useful, just packaged up a monitor to send and literally every company I checked excludes monitors. I've booked in https://www.ipostparcels.com since they allow up to 37" LCDs within the cover.

In case anyone checks this thread in the future I thought I'd provide an update. The monitor I sent using iPostParcels did indeed arrive damaged. I made a claim which took about 5-6 weeks to settle. The monitor was collected by DHL so they could refund me. So there we go.

Drumroll · 19 Nov 2019 at 15:52

Used parcel forces, no issues. But luck of the draw.

LiE · 19 Nov 2019 at 16:07

MrPotato said:
Used parcel forces, no issues. But luck of the draw.

To clarify, you've claimed from them or just sent a monitor and it arrived OK?

Drumroll · 19 Nov 2019 at 16:10

Sent and it was ok. I wasn't aware of the exclusion, but couriers, pretty much you get what you pay for. And overkill with package, just to make sure.

MegaPinches · 19 Nov 2019 at 16:58

Just be careful of drivers named Keith

Dirk Diggler · 16 Jul 2023 at 11:28

Has anyone posted a monitor recently and managed to get hold of a courier that offered insurance?

Jimbo · 16 Jul 2023 at 19:58

LiE · 16 Jul 2023 at 20:18

Jimbo said:
DPD.

Nope

https://www.dpdlocal-online.co.uk/prohibited-items

Computer Monitor/Monitors/Imac

Try UPS.

JediFragger · 16 Jul 2023 at 20:20

LiE said:
Try UPS.

I use UPS Door-to-door, doesn't exclude monitors (but best to check the list again to be sure).

WuMyster · 16 Jul 2023 at 21:46

As LiE mentioned, DPD definitely won't reimburse you for monitors.

I've sent with DHL before and they insure up to 37" monitors/TVs.

Jimbo · 21 Aug 2023 at 08:36

Did anyone find a definite answer to this? Because I'm going to sell my Samsung G9 Oled and I won't post it unless fully insured for damage and loss. If not then it'll be local pickup only.

TonTom · 21 Aug 2023 at 11:42

I recently used shiply for a 55” monitor. It’s basically a man in a van just check reviews from previous customers and select the best one. It’s not the cheapest at £70+ though I had a helpful chap and monitor turned up perfect. Considering it didn’t have a box I was well impressed with the service.

Jimbo · 21 Aug 2023 at 18:46

Wonder if that includes damage insurance and loss?

LiE · 21 Aug 2023 at 18:49

Again UPS don't exclude monitors.

random_matt · 21 Aug 2023 at 19:09

I must be lucky, I have posted several monitors uninsured and have never been damaged.

Removed User 345456 · 29 Aug 2023 at 12:35

random_matt said:
I must be lucky, I have posted several monitors uninsured and have never been damaged.

I just posted a monitor in it's original box/packing with no insurance via evri (who I hate) and it got there fine. I did however pack the original box inside another box full of bubblewrap.

The icing on the cake was the buyer missed the delivery twice and yet the third time it still got there safe, and it only cost £8.20 for next day!

TonTom · 2 Sep 2023 at 06:13

I had a Odysssy 49” posted to me through parcelforce previously. Gent just took the screen in original packaging down to the post office. It got to me fibe but if it was me posting such a screen I’d not risk it.