best way to send a CRT monitor?

Spyhop · 22 Jul 2006 at 23:04

By best I mean cheapest! There is absolutely no rush.

I have a 17" CRT monitor that I want to get to my folk's home up north. I think it's about 20KG all in and I still have the original box (you can imagine the dimensions).

Thanks

Biohazard · 22 Jul 2006 at 23:05

I can't see that really being financially viable, I see them going for £25-30 it would cost you that to post the thing they are some weight

Ricochet J · 22 Jul 2006 at 23:07

Go to ebay. Search for "17" CRT Monitor"
Look for one with a low delivary price. Pretend to be interested and ask the sellar the intended way of delivary.

Et Viola.

Edit: I've seen one for £10 delivary.

Street · 22 Jul 2006 at 23:08

I'm in the same boat.. Am buying an NEC 20" widescreen soon and won't have any need for my trusty old CRT so was going to send it to my parents. After looking at the costs and such I though it was probably easier if I waited till I visited them next and took it with me.

alexakasloth · 22 Jul 2006 at 23:57

Try parcel post, it's quite cheap iirc.

wiggy · 23 Jul 2006 at 00:41

Take it down to cash convertors and they will give you money lol
Job done

sunlitsix · 23 Jul 2006 at 00:47

envelope

Biohazard · 23 Jul 2006 at 00:48

carrier pigeon on steriods

indyskyz · 23 Jul 2006 at 00:50

visit your folks and just take it with you im sure thay will be glad of the visit

TheVoice · 23 Jul 2006 at 00:50

Take a sledge hammer to it, and send a new part each week.

Bit like those magazines that give you one piece of the 2,000 piece model/kit/collection each week, for an introductory price of £1.99 (regular price £4.99)!

indyskyz · 23 Jul 2006 at 00:51

TheVoice said:
Take a sledge hammer to it, and send a new part each week.

Bit like those magazines that give you one piece of the 2,000 piece model/kit/collection each week, for an introductory price of £1.99 (regular price £4.99)!

free binder with 1st issue

sunlitsix · 23 Jul 2006 at 00:52

indyskyz said:
free binder with 1st issue

might aswell throw in the instruction manual too

wiggy · 23 Jul 2006 at 00:54

Dont forget it comes with a 13amp fitted plug! Worth lots you know.

shimy182 · 23 Jul 2006 at 01:06

lol liking the idea there everyone.. but lets think a little more serious this man needs help..

i was thinking of getting help from helium here....

sunlitsix · 23 Jul 2006 at 01:14

ahh yes!
a balloon! (or several depending on budget)

Biohazard · 23 Jul 2006 at 01:15

whats wrong with my pigeon idea? They are clever as they KNOW where they are going!

Zefan · 23 Jul 2006 at 01:17

Biohazard said:
whats wrong with my pigeon idea? They are clever as they KNOW where they are going!

Mate you're so oldschool.

Email ennit.

wiggy · 23 Jul 2006 at 01:18

Dont forget superman, he is back you know! lol

Raikiri · 23 Jul 2006 at 01:22

Biohazard said:
whats wrong with my pigeon idea? They are clever as they KNOW where they are going!

Better than your average postie thats for sure

Biohazard · 23 Jul 2006 at 01:24

Raikiri said:
Better than your average postie thats for sure

damn right, apart from the occasional hyperdermic syringe falling gracefully from the sky....