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Parcelfarce or courier - item over 5 kg ?

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notcitrus · 12/05/2009 22:21

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.

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notcitrus · 13/05/2009 18:19

bump?

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KnickKnack · 13/05/2009 18:34

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

lol @ Parcelfarce

notcitrus · 14/05/2009 19:02

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!

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ironstone · 16/05/2009 14:13

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 · 17/05/2009 20:00

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!)

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mowcop · 30/05/2009 22:56

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!

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