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[Rick's Fine '52]

Some help needed!

Despite regularly buying basses from both Europe and the US, I've never shipped anything myself outside the UK. I'm currently selling a bass, and had an enquiry from Germany, and they've asked how much for insured shipping. Not only do i have no idea about cost, but i wouldnt know the best company to use.

I'm guessing Parcelforce would be pricey, especially with insurance.

Any good couriers out there who do Europe, and if so, how do they collect.

The courier i use in the UK, only does UK

Anyone with any experience, good or bad??

Thanks in advance.

[deanovw]

I just sold a really nice P bass to someone in Belgium. Super smooth deal. I used parcel2go.com. The actual courier was UPS. They collected it and left me with the tracking number and I tracked it all the way to his front door.
Cost was approx £30 uninsured and £70 insured.
Have a look on their website for an accurate quote.
I would def recommend them

[leschirons]

It's probably still worth giving Parcelforce a call. When I've sent stuff over from France, I use a French company called GLS. They have a reciprocal arrangement with Parcelforce and I'd guess that Parcelforce will have a similar arrangement with a German courrier. I've had no problems.

If you want a more recognised international outfit, then UPS but they're likely to be slightly more expensive. As with everything, you get what you pay for.

[Rick's Fine '52]

deanovw, on 27 January 2012 - 08:36 PM, said:

I just sold a really nice P bass to someone in Belgium. Super smooth deal. I used parcel2go.com. The actual courier was UPS. They collected it and left me with the tracking number and I tracked it all the way to his front door.
Cost was approx £30 uninsured and £70 insured.
Have a look on their website for an accurate quote.
I would def recommend them

Thats brilliant, thanks very much, i'll check it out.

[Rick's Fine '52]

leschirons, on 27 January 2012 - 08:42 PM, said:

It's probably still worth giving Parcelforce a call. When I've sent stuff over from France, I use a French company called GLS. They have a reciprocal arrangement with Parcelforce and I'd guess that Parcelforce will have a similar arrangement with a German courrier. I've had no problems.

If you want a more recognised international outfit, then UPS but they're likely to be slightly more expensive. As with everything, you get what you pay for.

Thanks very much, i'll definitely try them too.

[Gwilym]

beware, parcel force insurance small print does not cover musical instruments as I recall.

[Rick's Fine '52]

Gwilym, on 28 January 2012 - 12:22 AM, said:

beware, parcel force insurance small print does not cover musical instruments as I recall.

That's handy then?!? Thanks for the warning!

[leschirons]

Rick's Fine '52, on 28 January 2012 - 12:28 AM, said:

That's handy then?!? Thanks for the warning!

That's worth checking out then. I've always had the insurance as I was the client of GLS. at this end.

[Johnston]

Gwilym, on 28 January 2012 - 12:22 AM, said:

beware, parcel force insurance small print does not cover musical instruments as I recall.

This read the small print.

They may even sell you the extra insurance but even that doesn't cover you. Musical instruments and hardcases if inappropriately wrapped are exempt.