Need to send something HEAVY to the states, options?

SB118

SB118

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I've got a potential buyer for Dave asking me how much it would be to ship the engine to him. Not a clue!

How on earth would i go about sending something of 120kg to another country? (don't think royal mail will be much help)

Cheers
 
Yep the standard max that people like UPS, Fedex etc will do is 70kg. You may need to have this done by freight....

But try parcel2go.com - they have links with some US couriers, but you'll need to have a bespoke quote from their international department before you can get prices. So, it's form filling time!
 
You'd have to either stick it on a pallet or in a crate. If you live near an airport you may get one of the lesser known freight companies to take the job on for you. Might be worth giving them a visit or a call.

It isn't going to be cheap though.
 
chris_r said:
Say that again, what is Dave actualy worth?
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I doubt the bidding will go over £100, but these old engines are worth their weight in gold in the States after some nasty emmisions law nearly banned newer engines, the old Listers get 'grandfathered' in.
 
Hmm, had two more asking the same question, think these engines are more popular that i thought!
 
SB118 said:
I've got a potential buyer for Dave asking me how much it would be to ship the engine to him. Not a clue!

How on earth would i go about sending something of 120kg to another country? (don't think royal mail will be much help)

Cheers
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Eeep, 120kg. I tried ordering something off a US site the other day and the postage was about $35 or something :(

It'd probably be cheaper flying there yourself :rolleyes:
 
Just spent 20 minutes on the DHL site going round in circles, lots of options but they don't actually take you anywhere! :mad:
 
Clearly the answer here is to buy a pair of seats on a flight to where you're going. Dress up the engine like a great big woman; mumu, large hat, plenty of blue makeup. No one will dare ask questions to a man flying 'cross the Atlantic seated next to such a hulk.
 
Pick up the Yellow Pages, look for "Freight Forwarders". Phone around.

Most do a "pallet cube" (often 1m x 1m x 1m) which is basically a wooden pallet around which they put a heavy duty cardboard.

Cost? I'm not sure about the US but would suspect around £150 shipping plus delivery (to the address in the US) and collection from you (if you can't deliver to their warehouse). Shipping is via sea freight, probably around 6-8 weeks.
 
Frieght Forwarders, bingo, that was the magic phrase which has produced dozens of relevant search results.

cheers.
 
ARGH! it's suddenly occured to me that some chancers are having the day off for some reason, it might explain why i've not had one callback! :(
 
Buy an ICBM, swap the warhead for your parcel, there super accurate and everything :)

Though shipping is probably the better option, DHL will be able to help you.
 
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