Need to send a parcel - Spec me a courier

Ajwilson20 · 13 Jun 2008 at 12:10

Im going to be selling one of my bike frames and need to find a courier that can deliver it, think the frame would weigh about 7kg as a rough (over) estimate. Just wondered if anyone had used any companies to send something similar. Didnt really want to spend more than 30 to get it sent.

Thebug · 13 Jun 2008 at 12:35

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....m=120267995377&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=002

Dhl @ home service, I use them regulary and never had a prob.

£6.99 with vat up to 31 kg - just make sure you pack it well.

Cutshaw · 13 Jun 2008 at 12:41

I had a friend deal with a courier and a fairly small bike(a bmx) recently and whichever courier it was wanted it completely covered, seat down, handlebars loosened and flattened. Just make sure things like that are sorted if it has to be. I think in the end it took more than one attempt before they actually picked the bike up. Pain in the buh-tox by the sounds of it.

Thebug · 13 Jun 2008 at 12:44

Cutshaw said:
I had a friend deal with a courier and a fairly small bike(a bmx) recently and whichever courier it was wanted it completely covered, seat down, handlebars loosened and flattened. Just make sure things like that are sorted if it has to be. I think in the end it took more than one attempt before they actually picked the bike up. Pain in the buh-tox by the sounds of it.

Sounds like he's only sending the frame.

waso_dude · 13 Jun 2008 at 12:46

Everytime i've sold a bike frame i've always used UPS so i can make sure, costs usually about £20 for a downhill frame.

DanMc07 · 13 Jun 2008 at 12:57

Citylink/ Royal Mail have always been great for me.

Ajwilson20 · 13 Jun 2008 at 13:31

Thanks for the replies, will check out that DHL one when i get a box for the frame to double check the dimensions are alright.

Waso_dude will also have a look on UPS too

cheers, Alex

Shep_Cobain · 13 Jun 2008 at 13:34

http://www.interparcel.com/quote/

I finid these useful as they collect same day if you order before 2:00pm

& you choose what service and which courier and they have all the prices there. The orange square courier is TNT and the brown ones is UPS.

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Grimley · 13 Jun 2008 at 15:52

http://www.pharos-international.co.uk/

Very good, they use UPS & collect the next day, Unlike DHL who took a week :mad: