bobbass4k Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 It looks like I'm going to win a guitar on evilBay, the seller has agreed to ship it if i arrange and pay for a courier (although last time I agreed that with a seller they got very annoyed that they had to package it...). I'll use interparcel to arrange it, so does anyone have opinions on who's the best out of TNT, Parcelforce, UPS and CityLink for shipping guitars? There isn't a case included in the sale so he'll probably pack it in a box, so careful handling will be very important. Quote
Bassman Sam Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 I have used Interparcel in the past but didn't know you could choose the courier company. I have had TNT and UPS collect and deliver without any problems. I have also use City Link directly. I'm a depot supervisor for TNT so could be biased but have never had a problem with any of them. Just make sure is the seller packs it well. Good Luck. Quote
gjones Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 I recently had a speaker delivered by Blue Aran they used DPD parcels and they were exellent. They gave me a 1hr slot for next day delivery. I thoroughly recommend them. Quote
Lozz196 Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 Interparcel, then UPS/Citylink, all seem to be fairly good. Quote
jaydentaku Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 Inter parcels own next day, they use UPS on parcels under 40kg Quote
White Cloud Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 I have used Parcelforce many times without any problems whatsoever...but have heard others complain about them. I would NEVER use Parcel2go ever again after they messed me about in a big way last summer when shipping to a fellow bass chatter. Utterly useless! Quote
yepmop Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 Parcel hero have been really good [url="http://www.parcelhero.com/?gclid=CITjrs37y7QCFWbKtAodsGQAbA"]http://www.parcelhero.com/?gclid=CITjrs37y7QCFWbKtAodsGQAbA[/url] Quote
neepheid Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 UPS via Interparcel has been my go-to service for a few years now, never had a problem. And now I've jinxed it Quote
Johngh Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 [quote name='Platypus' timestamp='1357170706' post='1918773'] UPS via Interparcel for me [/quote] +1 That's who I use, I've used them to ship basses as far away as Hungary and Australia with no issues. Quote
davehux Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 [quote name='Platypus' timestamp='1357170706' post='1918773'] UPS via Interparcel for me [/quote] +1 from me as well. Used them many times, never had a problem with pickup, transport or delivery Quote
Geddys nose Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 UPS via Interparcel used them for years they are truly professional, Never ever ship Guitars/bass by Parcelforce they are exempt from insurance even if you buy it ! I'm amazed people still use them. Quote
Leen2112 Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 I've sold 2 basses recently and both times I used Gwizz, they were cheap and adding insurance didnt bump the price too much. Also you can choose who deliveres it, I chose UPS as they come to my work daily. Good service and cheap. It would be hard to get insurance if you are relying on somebody else packaging it. Quote
Rayman Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 UPS here too. I've had very bad experiences with TNT who we (have to) use at work. To be fair to Parcelfarce, I've used them many many times with no problem whatsoever. Other people have been less lucky with them though. Quote
geofio Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 I have to recommend parcelforce as used them a few times, as long as the instrument is well packed, there should not be any issues. Quote
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