Disco Kid Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 I have a caravanstore zip canopy and another with the sidewalls I shall be offering for sale . . they are worth very little if offered as buyer collect . . Trouble is finding an economical shipper for such large items isn't easy . . Has anyone found one they would recommend? Quote Roughing it . . but in comfort . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamdrivenandy Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Paisley Freight delivered ours from Crewe area down to Shepperton/Sunbury on Thames way for circa £50. Most others wouldn't handle the length of package. Mind it wasn't Paisley Freight themselves that moved it, they were just agents/facilitators. You book via their website. Quote I've got nothing to do on this hot afternoon but to settle down and write you a line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pebble Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Got a price today from DPD to ship our 22kg Kampa porch awning within the UK - £23. 05 IIRC on a 2-day service. Their prices take some finding on the web site but if you go to this link http://www. dpd. co. uk/content/product-services/uk_services. jsp and download the pdf tariff guide at the bottom of the page, it gives you some idea of services and charges. DPD were by far the cheapest I could find for consignments of >15kg, even after using comparison sites. HTH. Quote 2019 Adria Adora Thames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericfield Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Don't know how practical it might be, but when i needed to transport a bulky item from Shropshire to Norfolk, I asked on this forum if anyone from that area was 'heading my way' with their caravan in the near future. Luckily, a member was coming to a campsite in Norfolk a week later. I met them in a layby on their route to their site . ...job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Kid Posted March 7, 2014 Author Share Posted March 7, 2014 Replies noted . . as SDA says, "Length is the problem" (Size does matter!) Will investigate further with a view to selling around Easter. Quote Roughing it . . but in comfort . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansoady Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Don't know how practical it might be, but when i needed to transport a bulky item from Shropshire to Norfolk, I asked on this forum if anyone from that area was 'heading my way' with their caravan in the near future. Luckily, a member was coming to a campsite in Norfolk a week later. I met them in a layby on their route to their site . ...job done. A classic bike forum I use regularly has "relay" requests and offers for (bits of) old bikes and it seems to work well. Although for something like this a fair amount of storage is needed. Quote Ian. 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 Auto / 2005 Bailey Pageant Vendée; 1952 Norton ES2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipbroker Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Ask your local dealer who delivers them to their place?? Otherwise 'buyer collects' perhaps? geoff Quote Kia Sorento KX-1 CRDI 4WD towing an Elddis Affinity 530 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamdrivenandy Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 I guess there wouldn't be a problem asking if anyone on CT was passing nearby and then making a suitable 'arrangement', if someone is willing to help Quote I've got nothing to do on this hot afternoon but to settle down and write you a line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Kid Posted March 8, 2014 Author Share Posted March 8, 2014 (edited) Just found 'Parcelmonkey' If their auto-quote is correct (waiting for confirmation) they can do Next Day for a 3 metre Fiamma Zip for under £20. If confirmed, I'll go with that . . may even offer 'Post Free' for the Canopy only . . still to price the complete job. Edited March 8, 2014 by old hand Quote Roughing it . . but in comfort . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamdrivenandy Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Take care with that quote OH. When I was sorting mine out it had to be two items one for £39. 24 and one for £13. 99. I can't exactly remember but I think the actual awning was the higher amount because of its length and the bag with the poles and sides/front was the £14. I don't recall whether distance made any difference but you'd need to check before you advertise, just in case you find you've under estimated when you eventually get a sale. I must be a soft touch because when I purchased a used awning I ended up arranging courier collection and when I sold a different awning I ended up arranging courier collection etc. Doh! Quote I've got nothing to do on this hot afternoon but to settle down and write you a line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simontodd Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 We used interparcel (the act as agents and can carry up to 3m.) We sent a 3m zip with sides and front. The bag was 3. 1m but the ends were floppy so we wrapped in polythene and taped up the ends. The sides and front were in a second package. I think it cost £20 about 3 years ago. Regards Simon Quote Simon & Michelle + Logan the spaniel, 2016 Sterling Elite 480, 2015 Volvo V70 D4 SE Lux auto, Devon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipbroker Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Just found 'Parcelmonkey' I have used them for large paintings and they use whoever they think can do best. ..so I think they sent Yodel in once and Parcelforce another. ..BUT they charge less than either of those on tariff. .....would use them again. geoff Quote Kia Sorento KX-1 CRDI 4WD towing an Elddis Affinity 530 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushallmanor Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Old hand, you don't show where you live and unless a remote place you might find "collect only" will work. I have sold two 4. 4 caravanstore zips in the last few years on ebay without issue. Got the price I had hoped for and collected without issue. I find the important part is the listing, plenty of detail and pictures showing all the defects and blemishes as well as ones with the awning pitched. Precious to that I sold a 3. 6 canopy also without problem and a good price. I always start at 99p and never use a reserve. It works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DACS Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I have used parcel2go. com several times and found them one of the cheapest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KontikiKid Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 There is a website a bit like Ebay - I have forgot the name of it but I have used it in the past. You advertise what you have to transport and someone will bid to do it. I bid to transport a mattress to Tilbury as I was en route to Dover in the motorhome and earned £40. I also transported a table lamp to Sheffield for a fiver! It's something van. co. uk etc. Google will find it I i cant find the link I have found www. anyvan. com but that is not the one I am thinking of. Russell Quote Online blog and travels, although sometimes there is a lack of travel due to work! It's an uncharted sea, it's an unopened door but you've got to reach out and you've got to explore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DACS Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 There is a website a bit like Ebay - I have forgot the name of it but I have used it in the past. You advertise what you have to transport and someone will bid to do it. I bid to transport a mattress to Tilbury as I was en route to Dover in the motorhome and earned £40. I also transported a table lamp to Sheffield for a fiver! It's something van. co. uk etc. Google will find it I i cant find the link I have found www. anyvan. com but that is not the one I am thinking of. Russell That would appear to open a whole can of worms regarding your car insurance and driving for hire and reward! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierbite Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 I used TNT as they will carry parcels up to and including 3. 5metre Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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