Lost in France Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 I went to order a pair of window stays from a Caravan Breaker and this is what they wanted to ship them to France. I assume they are hand delivering them as I've just booked a return flight to the UK for 19€ 1 Quote The difference between a master and a beginner The master has failed more times than a beginner has ever tried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Technician 07 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Can you not do click and collect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doosan Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Wow that seems a bit steep. I wonder if some one on CT is going to France could have them delivered to their house and then meet you somewhere near where you live and drop them off for you. I did this once a few years ago with an A frame cycle carrier for a fellow member and he met me on a campsite I was staying on and I collected a case of Rose` for my help. Quote Bailey Pageant Series 6 Champagne 2007 Tow Car Toyota Rav4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost in France Posted September 27, 2016 Author Share Posted September 27, 2016 I'm coming over to the UK in a couple of weeks, so will get them delivered to where I'm staying, although as the Breaker hasn't bothered replying to my email, it won't be from them. Quote The difference between a master and a beginner The master has failed more times than a beginner has ever tried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WispMan Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 I think you should go on the Royal Mail website, put in the estimated weights and sizes of the package and see what it will cost. It is not cheap. If the package goes over 2 kg, then the cost rises a lot. Quote Graham Unless otherwise stated all posts are my personal opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT Mariner Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 I have a full awning including extension and poles, being currently shipped to Spain for a cost of £28 + vat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Some companies are geared up to do export shipments and will have contracts and deals with courier firms. Others won't have that expertise and will just get a quote from the most convenient, which may not be the cheapest. I used to help out in a mail order chandlery and we had bulk deals with couriers who came & collected. The cost was actually quite cheap although many customers didn't think so. The most difficult and most expensive was small stuff that had to go via post as it meant that someone had to physically go to the post office and queue up to post a small parcel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost in France Posted September 27, 2016 Author Share Posted September 27, 2016 The items are 42g each, so with in Jiffy bag under 100g total, International Standard delivery is £2. 45. Quote The difference between a master and a beginner The master has failed more times than a beginner has ever tried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost in France Posted September 27, 2016 Author Share Posted September 27, 2016 (edited) The most difficult and most expensive was small stuff that had to go via post as it meant that someone had to physically go to the post office and queue up to post a small parcel. I agree but if a company doesn't want to ship outside the UK, just say so, don't take the ****. If a company says it doesn't ship outside the UK, I either go somewhere else or get it shipped to a UK address. In this case the charge wasn't mentioned until after I had filled in all my information, thereby a waste of time. Edited September 27, 2016 by Lost in France Quote The difference between a master and a beginner The master has failed more times than a beginner has ever tried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Grouse Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 I think you should go on the Royal Mail website, put in the estimated weights and sizes of the package and see what it will cost. It is not cheap. If the package goes over 2 kg, then the cost rises a lot. There are much cheaper carriers than Royal Mail - Hermes within the UK, not sure about Europe. Quote 2015 VW Touareg 3. 0 V6 TDI + 2013 Lunar Clubman ES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipbroker Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 As part of another operation I had a pick-pack & despatch system handling 2500 parcels a month,worldwide. ...overall,apart from some specific non-European countries, Parcelforce was tops in price and service. Over past 7 years I have sent my paintings around the globe and apart from where client has requested a named courier I have stayed with Parcelforce. geoff Quote Kia Sorento KX-1 CRDI 4WD towing an Elddis Affinity 530 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommanderDave Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Could it be the couriers insurance as they are fragile ? Dave Quote Jeep Commander 3. 0 V6 CRD Isuzu D- Max Utah Auto Elddis Crusader Storm 2000 Kgs, Unipart Royal Atlas Mover . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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