Parcelfarce or courier - item over 5 kg ?

[notcitrus]

I've listed a laptop and accessories for sale, and put p+p at £11.99 as all the similar ones were £12ish.

Checked Royal Mail site and max weight for parcels is 5kg. Weighed items and together they're over 5 kg, prob 6 with packing!

How can I send it? Parcelforce or a better option? The item is worth under £100.

Also I've been asked if I'll send to Spain - is there a scam-proof way to do that? Only 1 watcher so would like to say yes if I can be sure not getting ripped off.

Thanks.

[notcitrus]

bump?

[KnickKnack]

Do you have Fastway in UK?
In Ireland they are one of the cheapest couriers (they're very reliable too)

lol @ Parcelfarce

[notcitrus]

Thanks Knick.
Looked up Fastway - they don't seem to cover London! They do random bits of the country and are advertising for more franchisees.

So no good. Parcelforce will do for the UK (only £1 more than I've charged), but would be £49 to Spain!

[ironstone]

I use www.collectmyparcel.com & used to use www.discountdeliveryuk.co.uk as they are 20p more but still really good. They both use DHL and I use them for all my ebay listings

[notcitrus]

Thank you - have emailed discountdelivery for a quote to Spain (despite all the spelling mistakes on their website and the requirement to be a Mr, Mrs or Miss and have a phone number...grr!)

[mowcop]

I know it's too late now, but I send 10+ parcels a week and use www.interparcel.com.
They are £8.04 for upto 20kg with UPS. Might be useful to know for next time!