Rick's Fine '52 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanovw Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 [quote name='deanovw' timestamp='1327696568' post='1515673'] 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 [/quote] Thats brilliant, thanks very much, i'll check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 [quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1327696926' post='1515682'] 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. [/quote] Thanks very much, i'll definitely try them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwilym Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 beware, parcel force insurance small print does not cover musical instruments as I recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 [quote name='Gwilym' timestamp='1327710151' post='1515882'] beware, parcel force insurance small print does not cover musical instruments as I recall. [/quote] That's handy then?!? Thanks for the warning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 [quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1327710512' post='1515888'] That's handy then?!? Thanks for the warning! [/quote] That's worth checking out then. I've always had the insurance as I was the client of GLS. at this end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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