Urban legend. Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 A chap in belgium wants to buy a frame but im not entirely sure how to send it to him.I thought you'd be able to do it at the local post office but im not too sure.Any advice would be handy.Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_B Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 try parcel2go they are lousy at picking up on time, but most of their work is done by DHL, as long as you pack it well and don't mind waiting a couple of days for pickup, they are very good rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 Post Office will probably send it. You can get a quote on their website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomN Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 I sent a Magura to Germany using my local post office. I just took it to them asking if they can send it to the printed address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guineasmithpig Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 Parcels2Go did me a whole bike to Amsterdam for £30. am guessing a frame would be a bit less. also take it packaged to the Post Office and get a quote. Recorded and insured of course! also make sure its well packed with plenty of bubblewrap. International parcels get a fair beating in my experience! even with couriersSmithy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 Whatever you do, don't use Parcel Force. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban legend. Posted March 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Thanks for all your help, sounds like i should just go the post office and see what happens.Whatever you do, don't use Parcel Force.Are they really that bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Are they really that bad?I've used it a couple of times, it belongs to the EMS service which seems to be particularly bad in the UK. Anything sent to me by that service from the UK took ages and couldn't be tracked. You need to have an account with them to use the Euro48 service which is the only quick and reliable one. One frame that was sent to me through Parcel Force took 9 business days to leave a hub in Birmingham (that's almost 2 weeks).If you want the buyer to be happy with your service, use another company and do make sure you pack the frame very well. Online tracking is most important - if the parcel is held up at least you know where it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatsink Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 I've used it a couple of times, it belongs to the EMS service which seems to be particularly bad in the UK. Anything sent to me by that service from the UK took ages and couldn't be tracked. You need to have an account with them to use the Euro48 service which is the only quick and reliable one. One frame that was sent to me through Parcel Force took 9 business days to leave a hub in Birmingham (that's almost 2 weeks).If you want the buyer to be happy with your service, use another company and do make sure you pack the frame very well. Online tracking is most important - if the parcel is held up at least you know where it is.When packing, be sure to put something between the rear stays at the drop out to avoid them being bent in! A piece of wood cut to size and secured with tape will be easy to sort out.Of course, always remove the mech hanger to avoid it being bent. I'd put it in a small bag and stick it to the piece of wood between the stays.Wrap the whole frame in lots of bubble wrap and I like to bunch up extra bubble wrap and sellotape it on the frame extremities for extra protection, headtube, BB, top of seat tube, drop outs.I've had good experiences with Parcelforce sending to locations all around the world on 30+ occasions. Expect to pay around £30 for a frame which will typically be just over 3kg when packaged. Sending out is arranged at the Post Office and is really straight forward. Just ask them what Parcelforce services abroad are available and see which one sounds best for you. Possibly the International Standard rate. This has a £150 compensation as standard if lost, and you can pay extra if more is required. Check on the cheaper International Economy rate too. I notice there's not loads of info on their website since they promote the more expensive guaranteed delivery time services which would definately be uneconomic for a bike frma. Sending frames can cost a fortune with most couriers since they are only selling services with guaranteed delivery times which are very quick. These sorts of services from known firms like DHL, FedEX etc are more suited to big business because the delivery cost approaches the value of the frame!Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban legend. Posted March 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 Thanks again, all your info has been very handy!I think i'll send it through parcel force then but make sure i pack it extra tight and with a sized something in between the stays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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