I need to post a heavy amp - hard to find a courier

ToneControl

I am not sure if it's 30kg or 35kg, but it's a big box, and it's a  heavy 1x12 combo
any tips?

robmac5150

have u tried all the online ones?

ToneControl

tried my usual ones
interparcel
parcel2go
parceforce
pharos

I think  I need to  use a smaller  box

uncledick

Source & destination?

ToneControl

NWest to south coast

uncledick

Birmingham guitar show coming up, surely you could liaise with some folk on here if it's particularly valuable?  I'll be coming up from South Devon on the Sunday but that's probably not what you call South coast.

ToneControl

uncledick said:

Birmingham guitar show coming up, surely you could liaise with some folk on here if it's particularly valuable?  I'll be coming up from South Devon on the Sunday but that's probably not what you call South coast.

thanks, but already sold it on feebay, can't  keep the buyer waiting for maybes

simonk

Can you see if your local music shop will send it for you?

markblack

have you tried shiply?

http://www.shiply.com/

might be an option - I found it great to use in the past.

Flink_Poyd

What are the dimension for the box?

ToneControl

I've reboxed it
was 87xx49x85

now 69x36x58

ToneControl

managed to get in into UPS now in the smaller box for £45

martinw

I've used Parcelbroker.co.uk for heavier stuff.

ToneControl

martinw said:

I've used Parcelbroker.co.uk for heavier stuff.

worth knowing, Cheers Martin

with the bigger box,  I was getting quotes of £50 and £90 with no insurance!!!!

how do shops send 4x12 cabs?????

Moe_Zambeek

ToneControl said:

how do shops send 4x12 cabs?????

They have commercial contracts with the same couriers we have retail contracts with.

ToneControl

Moe_Zambeek said:

ToneControl said:

how do shops send 4x12 cabs?????

They have commercial contracts with the same couriers we have retail contracts with.

I assumed so, but can we use these services?

Moe_Zambeek

If you sign up for a commercial relationship then I'm sure you could...

Zoolooter

Adrian at prodel.co.uk. Used him a lot, top bloke. Great service if you want something delivered with a guarantee of no damage. He covers most of the uk.

Gadget

I used AnyVan.com to move a couple of studio desks.

Basically, you sign-up to AnyVan, then list the job you want doing, and various van drivers bid for the work. You can then select the company / price you prefer.

I found it really useful, as it was cheaper and more practical than hiring a van, paying for the fuel and lugging it about myself, never mind using-up a day travelling across the country.

However, these van companies will be doing lots of drop-offs and pick-ups - not just yours - as they do a circuitous route to make it cost effective for them, so it's not always the most flexible if you want to sort a specific day / time for collection / delivery.

Flink_Poyd

ToneControl said:

I've reboxed it
was 87xx49x85

now 69x36x58

I've delivered 2x12 and 4x12 that have come through Interparcel etc. A single parcel can weigh up to 70kg but the dimensions are what affects it more than anything. Don't be tempted to blag the dimensions and weight, if they're under there's a chance of  being charged extra 

ToneControl

Zoolooter said:

Adrian at prodel.co.uk. Used him a lot, top bloke. Great service if you want something delivered with a guarantee of no damage. He covers most of the uk.

his site is broken, you should tell him