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Spectre07
06-06-2006, 14:50
I'm thinking of sticking my old subwoofer on Ebay. So I need a carrier to ship it to any potential buyers. Any recommendations?
splobber
06-06-2006, 14:53
Parcel2Go (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://tracker.tradedoubler.com/click?p=14672&a=60823&g=94545) or http://www.pharos-international.co.uk
Spectre07
06-06-2006, 16:08
thanks.
Azh_fx
06-06-2006, 22:33
or via staples

Next day DHL by them is £8inc

insured to £100
Gerrard
07-06-2006, 08:25
If you want guaranteed compen if there's a problem then go with 48Hr Parcel Force www.parcelforce.com (you can arrange everything online). It may be a tad more expensive but I normally pay it. If it's something cheap then I'll go to my PO (cheaper 3-5 Parcel Force) or another courier.

Parcel2Go use Parcel Force so if it's good enough for them... And remember Parcel2Go is where your contract lies and not PF is you use them.
Azh_fx
07-06-2006, 08:27
you sure about that, parcel2go carriers are usually City Link / DHL

well its in my experience.
Highlander
07-06-2006, 09:02
Stupid question, but if I wanted to use Parcel Force, do I just take it to any Post Office? Also, is 'Royal Mail standard parcel service' the same as Parcel Force? (I have a heavy item I'm thinking of trying to sell too).
welshmatt
07-06-2006, 10:12
Cant go wrong with staples as long as the value is under £100
Gerrard
07-06-2006, 15:39
PF's website does the 48Hr (or better) service only AFAIK.

Going to the PO gets you most of those services too and the cheap "3-5 Day". IME Parcel2Go (and other middle men) use the cheap "3-5 day" which makes me wonder why PF can't supply that to potential customers via WWW. PF did do a £9.99 pickup service via Ebay and other sites so it's worth looking around.
IAmATeaf
07-06-2006, 21:14
Cant go wrong with staples as long as the value is under £100

Do they pick up the parcel? Got a link? looked on Staples website but couldn't see anything.
splobber
08-06-2006, 08:52
Parcel 2 Go use DHL whereas Pharos use UPS.

ParcelForce use KickYourParcelLikeAFootball Inc
Sammy709Sony930
08-06-2006, 09:51
I use Staples. Good for up to 31.5 Kg for £8. Have to take it there though, but I pass it onthe way home from work.
IAmATeaf
12-06-2006, 15:16
I use Staples. Good for up to 31.5 Kg for £8. Have to take it there though, but I pass it onthe way home from work.

Thanks matey :) went into my local Staples with a parcel and was out of there within 5 minutes. much easier then waiting for a courier to pick it up from home as it's sods law that when you pop out for 5 the damn courier will come knocking at your door to collect.