sending a monitor whats the best way?

[toon_mad]

I just sold a monitor in the MM thread and need to book the courier. usually I use Interparcel and I noticed they have a prohibited items list, PC monitor is one of those items they do not cover to send.

So basically any ideas how I can send it the cheapest safest way? I also tried Parcel2Go but they have basically the same restricted items list.

Monitor weights 0.5 stone.

And dont say something daft like get a donkey to send it or something, thanks

 

[sports_brah]

Interparcel.

**** what they say. It's a risk but I haven't had an issue yet. Just wrap it up nicely.

 

[toon_mad]

Interparcel.

**** what they say. It's a risk but I haven't had an issue yet. Just wrap it up nicely.

honest ive sent one myself through them before just never noticed the restriced items list

 

[DaleTheWhale]

Does the monitor fit into the Collect+ maximum dimensions?

 

[toon_mad]

Does the monitor fit into the Collect+ maximum dimensions?

never used Collect+ before will have a look..

 

[atpbx]

Does the monitor fit into the Collect+ maximum dimensions?

He will pay next prices for 3 to 5 day service, and it still wont be covered.

 

[tom_e]

Almost all couriers don't cover lcd panels for damage, probably best just wrapping it up very very well and risking it.

 

[toon_mad]

dammit looks like just gonna have to use interparcel then and hope for the best

 

[dfarrall]

Almost all couriers don't cover lcd panels for damage, probably best just wrapping it up very very well and risking it.

+1.

Those who do cover them will cost considerably more as you will have to declare what the item is.

 

[toon_mad]

sod it done it on interparcel. it is well wrapped up, in its original box (polystyrene and screen cover), about 3 bin liners on the outside too.

touch wood theres not many speed bumps where its going

 

[Admiral Huddy]

I use these guys for larger items. I'm sure the buyer wouldn't mind waiting a few days providing it arrives in one piece

http://www.parcelmonkey.co.uk/

 

[Skully]

There was a thread on here a while ago about parcelmonkey and monitors. Needless to say it wasn't a positive outcome.

 

[Admiral Huddy]

They use couriers, PF or City Link.. Providing its insured it shouldn't be problem..

 

[Nitefly]

Down a hill on a skateboard.

 

[atpbx]

They use couriers, PF or City Link.. Providing its insured it shouldn't be problem..

It will, because they will take the money for the insurance and it won't be covered because its listed as an exceptional item alongside glassware, ceramics, works of art, bonds, cash, perishables, precious stones, antiques, plasma screens, stamps, securities, furs, money orders, tobacco and wines and spirits*

*this list is representative and not a full list of exceptional items.

 

[Destination]

Parcelmoney exclude monitors, last thread on here related to one which went missing, as in completely gone. Chap couldnt claim from the insurance as they exclude monitors.

Others posted similar woes, suggestion was all monitors go missing, as they shouldnt be transported that way in the first place.

OP bit stable doorish, but when you posted the ebay listing had you not considered postage delivery costs for the item?