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10th April 2024, 08:15 | #1 |
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Courier suggestions
Not really a technical question, but has anyone used or can suggest a reasonably priced courier to collect a 75 front subframe from the Birmingham area and deliver to Edinburgh? Looks like a quarter pallet is the size and well within weight limit- I’m getting quoted silly prices (well they sound that to me!!) and I need to provide my own pallet to boot!
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10th April 2024, 11:19 | #2 |
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I shipped one out to a friend some time ago. Without a pallet no problem. They are not heavy just awkward to carry. If you use a euro pallet ,it will still hang over the sides and will be classed as a full gkn size pallet. I bought a roll of bubble wrap (cheap on ebay) and used that with a brown sticky tape roll ,again from ebay. Evri will be your best best , if not palletised , use a tracked/recorded service , or failing that royal mail tracked. You may be able to get a cheaper service from a haulier up north , but shop around ,and ask a few scots on here if they know of an alternative. If its wrapped up like a mummy it will be fine !!
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10th April 2024, 11:42 | #3 |
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No chance of using evri, front sub frame is way over there size limits and probably weight.
Parcelforce may take it, if you measure the dimensions you can get a quote on their website. How much have you been quoted? |
10th April 2024, 12:25 | #4 |
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Thanks for that! Evri has a weight limit if 15kgs, a sub frame must weigh more than that!!??
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10th April 2024, 12:29 | #5 |
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Subframe: Birmingham to Edinburgh
Have we no Scottish members going to Gaydon this weekend? Try the Pony Express Thread...?
Sorry just noticed it should be Birmingham to Glasgow...
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I've recently had a few deliveries from APC - based in Cannock - which have been really good.
No idea if they can/will suit as I was receiving not sending but was impressed by their service. Good luck with it. Andy. |
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I dont think it is heavier than that. They are hollow and not that heavy. When i sent one i used DPD . They collected and delivered ok ,but i dont think they cover all uk areas ,and tend to deliver/collect locally. The costs of delivery these days are spiraling. Its a shame that you cannot find someone on here who is travelling on the website as suggested. The couriers are all on the bandwagon ripping off ,like all the other businesses.
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I have to get a pallet, then make sure it’s securely attached, tail lift both ends. Pushing £180+ - could hire a van and collect it myself for less!! Anyone got an idea of weight? I’ve been told they’re 50kgs + , seems a bit heavy?
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10th April 2024, 13:05 | #9 |
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Have you got a set of bathroom scales or similar,that are ok ? 33 LBS is a lot of weight (15 kg)
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10th April 2024, 13:13 | #10 |
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The weight you have been told probably includes both arms and fittings. The subframe itself should be ok .
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