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Thanks all Must be a good sign that everyone is out of stock I know I love mine, but I only started in February so know nowt. Yes, I have ordered from Thomann for delivery here to Portugal for my V3 but after waiting the 12 weeks (IIRC) it went back up to 4-5 Weeks at last minute, then again, so I cancelled and got it from Musiker who had it in stock. I have to say, I cant fault Thomann, they were great for my P7, which they had in stock, and loads of other stuff and even a returned P7 from UK (its a long story, nothing wrong with bass) But for the P5 it's out of stock on Thomman and Andertons (for very similar prices) This P5 is for keeping at mum's in UK when I come over to visit (she is on her own now, so its quite often), hence my query about UK dealers My dad was a mechanic, that's why I call them (main) dealers (colloquially known as 'main stealers'), not sure what they are called for music . Actually, my problem has been solved as I found a really nice white P5(R) second hand here in PT last night at a good price, worth the €60 on Ryanair to get it back to mum's house. Actually, I will do a search, but I was thinking, why cant I take the neck off and put it in a well padded suitcase? That is cheaper than a 'musical instrument' on flights and I bet there is no extra care taken Cheers

Hi, Are Andertons and Thomann the only places you can buy Sire's online in the UK? Specifically a P7 I am only back 'home' for a few days so cant go shop hunting (Colchester way) Buying in Portugal is not that good as far less choice and Ryanair charge 60 one way for a bass (or any 'musical instrument) Cheers

I checked them out after @jrixn1 's post They dont seem to be specific guitar/amp, more a third party with their own insurance for other courriers like PF ? @Dan Dare - I cant believe I didnt get that one 🤣

Thank you everyone, Normally I always post back with how I got on, but in this case the sale (through no fault of seller or mine) has fallen through But I do have a good idea of what to factor in in the future! Cheers!

Next question ..... Where would I get a cardboard box to fit a Squier P-Bass inside a gig bag inside? I am doing this remotely via very big hearted friends in Soton, so if I can tell them where to get a cardboard box it would be a great help

Trouble with insurance is that often you pay because you think they will, but they dont Money for old rope About as much use a second-hand car dealer's guarantee But its only 10 or 15 quid more by the looks of it on Overland Express (so about 40 quid total via PF), even if the Overland Express small print says, Section 8 - The Customer's obligations The Parcel Insurance will not apply if the Customer does not meet all the following requirements: 8.1. Requirements relating to the packaging of the Items 8.1.1. Requirements applicable when the Items are handed over to an accepted Carrier: • the Items must be shipped inside rigid containers in a way the content cannot be deduced by touching the container. The shipping label must be affixed to the outside of the Package, on a rigid surface; • the Goods must be properly packed using new, resistant double packaging. (More specifically, double packaging means that your goods are first packed, in a first container such as cardboard, box, bubble wrap, cardboard envelope, then placed secondly in a larger and rigid packaging such as a box, cardboard, etc.); • the Goods must be prepared, packed and packaged sufficiently and appropriately according to their nature in order to withstand the risks of transport; • there must be no information on the packaging (or parcel label) that could be used to deduce the nature nor value of the Items. In particular, the packaging must not indicate (nonexclusive list): name or description of the Items; name of a firm; name of a website; any other information that could be used to deduce the nature of the Items; the customs form is not considered as an indication of the value, it should be placed under the airway-bill. • a photograph of the Package as well as of the Package's contents must be taken before each shipment. 8.1.2. Rules about damaged Items: If the Package arrives damaged or altered, the Customer must describe the damage precisely on the delivery slip in order to be compensated. If the Customer signs the delivery note without making any reservations with the courier who delivers the Goods, the Customer accepts the Goods and waives any claim. In any event, in case of doubt, the Customer has the right to check the Package's contents before signing the delivery note. 8.1.3. Special rule regarding non-resistant packaging: Non-rigid and non-resistant packaging such as bubble envelopes, or thin cardboard envelopes will be insured for a maximum value of £150 (one hundred and fifty pounds) per package. 8.2. The requirements relating to the shipping methods The goods or Packages must shipped over to the Recipient against the Recipient's signature. The shipping label must be attached to the Package with full contact details of the Recipient including first name, last name, phone number, full address, post code, city, and country. If the Recipient or the sender agrees with the Carrier that the Delivery of the goods or the Package be delivered without signature, to a third party, in his/her (or their) absence, in his/her (or their) mailbox or in any other place, it stops being covered by the Parcel Insurance. If the negligence comes from the Carrier, the Parcel Insurance still applies. 8.3. Requirements regarding the insured value of the Items The Customer must declare the value of the Merchandise(s) in the Package when subscribing to the Insurance. This value must be established by the following proofs only: • For Brand New Goods: • an invoice for the Goods(s) dating less than 2 (two) months from the Collection Date; • For Second-hand Goods: • an invoice for the Good(s) dating less than 2 (two) months from the Collection Date in case the Customer is an official Business, or a written and signed agreement between the buyer and the seller stipulating the value of the Merchandise dating less than 2 (two) months from the Collection Date, in case the Customer is an Individual; • For Businesses sending non-sold items up to £2000.00 (GBP): • an invoice for the Goods(s) dating less than 3 (three) years from the Collection Date. 6.2. THE PARCEL INSURANCE DOES NOT COVER: • RUST AND/OR OXIDATION ON ITEMS SHIPPED WITHOUT PROPER WRAPPING/PACKAGING. • THE FUNCTIONAL BREAKAGE OF ITEMS OR DISRUPTION/MALFUNCTION OF ANY ITEMS WITH ONE OR SEVERAL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL OR ELECTRONIC MECHANISMS NOT CLEARLY RESULTING FROM AN INCIDENT DURING TRANSIT. • THE INSURANCE DOES NOT COVER DEPRECIATION THAT RESULTS FROM ANY REPAIRS CARRIED OUT. • LOSS OF DATA RECORDED ON MAGNETIC MEDIA OR OTHER STORAGE MEDIA. • SCRATCHES, SCUFFS, DEFORMATION, AND OTHER COSMETIC DAMAGE. • DAMAGE DUE TO USE (SECONDHAND ITEMS). • LOSSES OR DAMAGES ON PACKAGES THAT WERE RECEIVED WITHOUT SIGNATURE OR THAT WERE RECEIVED WITH A NON-CONFORMING SIGNATURE. • RISKS RELATED TO ELECTROMAGNETIC, BIOCHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL OR RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINATION, OR CHEMICAL WEAPONS. • NUCLEAR RISKS. • CYBER RISKS. • ITEMS THAT ARE ALREADY BROKEN OR WEAKENED (UNLESS APPROVED BY OVERLAND EXPRESS IN WRITING). • ITEMS SHIPPED ON A PALLET (UNLESS APPROVED BY OVERLAND EXPRESS IN WRITING). • NEW ITEMS SHIPPED THAT ARE SOLD/PURCHASED ON AN ONLINE MARKETPLACE BY INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE NOT REGISTERED BUSINESSES CAN ONLY BE INSURED UPTO £2000.00 (GBP). FOR ITEMS VALUED OVER £2000.00 (GBP) ONLY OFFICIAL BUSINESSES WILL BE COVERED. USED ITEMS THAT ARE BOUGHT AND SOLD ON ONLINE MARKETPLACES MAY BE INSURED BY PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS. • CONSEQUENTIAL (SECONDARY) LOSS TO ANY ENTITY WHATSOEVER, EXAMPLES INCLUDE THE SENDER, RECIPIENT, CARRIER AND THIRD PARTIES ETC.

Great, thanks! That seems like much less than I was expecting, Edited as I got it all wrong! I will look up Parcelforce and ParcelChuck and Secursus for insurance and avoid Yodel, Evri It will be South Coast to Essex, Thanks again!

Hi, I tried searching ,but got posts from 5 years ago Also, I'm too lazy to go through and find the sites of all the companies and put in all the details I just need a very rough idea of how much it costs to send a bass (say 5 kg, 10 kg with packaging?) across the country (UK) Anyone done this recently? was it 25 quid? (last century prices? LOL 50 quid, 75 quid? 100 quid? I'm sorry but I have been away for some time and dont have a clew (sailor's typo there) Thats 30 years in Portugal, not Porridge Cheers

Hi! North Essex boy living in Portugal (Lisbon-ish) for 30 years here Originally hail from near Brightlingsea First attempt at playing music this year in February, started bass Was a early teen pocket punk just catching end of it 78/79, so real punk is my roots But I'm as old as Sgt Pepper so that is in my DNA, as is Rock Steady, two-tone etc No talent but can just about stumble through 5 or 6 clash songs and a few other things so far - loving it - feels great! No aims to gig or play in a band - just having fun Sailing is my thing (not posh sailing though, I'm an East Coast ditch crawler), used to be dinghies, then windsurfing in 80's - 2000's, now ETAP 22 www.leighsutherland.com Started on my daughter's Standard Series P Bass Special (early 2000's? I think its one of these anyway) on her Squire BP-15 combo Then got a Marcus Miller 2nd Gen V3 Satin Black 4-string which I love Then got a HOTONE Thunder Bass which I used with my little Harmon Kardon BT speaker or phones, which I quite liked Then got a MarkBass MARCUS MILLER CMD 101 MICRO 60 Then I made a cab with a Celestion PULSE XL 10.20 Bass speaker https://www.talkbass.com/threads/celestion-pulse-xl-10-40-cab.1657920/ Then got a Marcus Miller 2nd Gen P7 Antique White 4-string which I also love Then I got an EHX Deluxe Bass Big Muff Pi which is fab oh dear - this reminds me of windsurfing ...... Anyway - too much info no doubt, but a big hello from way down south! Leigh