Mike Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Hi all, Might have to ship a bass or two in a hard case. Never keen on doing it, but it might be necessary. Who do you prefer to ship basses? Who do you trust? Looking for some recommendations! Cheers! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 I like DPD because they give an accurate time of delivery by txt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Hi Mike I always use UPS, booked through Interparcel, and have never had a problem. I've shipped loads too Last bass went to the US and was delivered in three days using their Standard service. Always insure to value and double box if you can. Good luck! Gareth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono Bolton Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 DPD are excellent; things arrive when they say they will and you can track your parcel every step of the way. They'll even tell you they name of the delivery driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Although they get slagged off a lot on here I've sent & received loads of instruments with Parcelforce over the years & never had any problems whatsoever. The only couriers I would never use are Hermes & Yodel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Didnt i read on here somehwre that Parcel Farce dont insure musical instruments ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 UPS or DPD always. Preferred as 'other' companies were never as reliable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 UPS simply because their dropoff location is on my way to work. Hope that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 [quote name='fleabag' timestamp='1475857398' post='3149321'] Didnt i read on here somehwre that Parcel Farce dont insure musical instruments ? [/quote] Yes, musical instruments are listed in their exclusions. Happy to take the extra insurnce premiums, just won`t pay out as it`s up to the customer to make sure that what they are sending is covered and not listed as an excluded item. I always use UPS via Interparcel, it`s been good so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheButler Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 When I worked at a couriers a few years ago UPS was always the best service, for both international and domestic. They were also quite easy to settle insurance with if something got damaged - which was rare actually. I'd avoid TNT. FedEx were fine also. Never used DPD, but think they'd be better than ParcelForce in the UK at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 As other have already said, UPS through Interparcel, insured & bombproof packaging, not had any problems so far. Always made sure to package as I would like to receive it! Overkill just in case :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krevvy Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 I always like to have stuff delivered by Dpd.. give you a text that morning with an hour time slot that it will get delivered with the drivers name.. also you can even track the van and see where it actually is.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 9, 2016 Author Share Posted October 9, 2016 Thanks to everyone for your very helpful input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Never had an issue with UPS unlike Parcel farce or Hermes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 9, 2016 Author Share Posted October 9, 2016 UPS says 'all items must be packaged in a box'. Does a hard bass case covered in brown paper ok, do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I prefer to use Parcelforce - my local driver went to school with my elder brother so I've never had any issues. On one occasion he tracked down a parcel for me that was a few days late. I always use Interparcel too.. I encourage sellers I trade with NOT to use MyHermes - according to them my address doesn't exist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 UPS, the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 UPS or DPD via Interparcel. Only ever had 1 issue and Interparcel paid out pretty quickly. No arguments or trying to wriggle out of it. Have sent tons of stuff, not just instruments, and always been a quick and efficient service. Would never touch Parcelforce as they destroyed a couple of packages sent to me by other people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garth Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 HI all, I'm trying to arrange collection for a bass in a hiscox case. It will be bubble wrapped also. 1, Which way do you measure it? Is the thickness the height or width? 2, The dimensions are L -1175mm W - 349mm H - 65mm 65mm seems very small??? Any help would be fantastic Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 [quote name='Garth' timestamp='1476786395' post='3157163'] HI all, I'm trying to arrange collection for a bass in a hiscox case. It will be bubble wrapped also. 1, Which way do you measure it? Is the thickness the height or width? 2, The dimensions are L -1175mm W - 349mm H - 65mm 65mm seems very small??? Any help would be fantastic Thanks [/quote] https://www.interparcel.com Pop all the dimensions and weight in here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share Posted October 18, 2016 I think you've got width and height round the wrong way but I don't know if it matters. [quote name='Garth' timestamp='1476786395' post='3157163'] HI all, I'm trying to arrange collection for a bass in a hiscox case. It will be bubble wrapped also. 1, Which way do you measure it? Is the thickness the height or width? 2, The dimensions are L -1175mm W - 349mm H - 65mm 65mm seems very small??? Any help would be fantastic Thanks [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share Posted October 18, 2016 Thanks for your help all. I used ups via Interparcel. Got a good price, the bass was picked up the next day from Essex and delivered the very next day to Falkirk! Very impressed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 [quote name='Garth' timestamp='1476786395' post='3157163'] HI all, I'm trying to arrange collection for a bass in a hiscox case. It will be bubble wrapped also. 1, Which way do you measure it? Is the thickness the height or width? 2, The dimensions are L -1175mm W - 349mm H - 65mm 65mm seems very small??? Any help would be fantastic Thanks [/quote] It looks as though you've got those dimensions off the Hiscox site. The 65mm measurement is the maximum depth of the instrument that will fit inside the case. The dimensions you want are: Length 1175mm, Width 410mm, Depth 135mm. That is the rectangular space the case will occupy. Remember that if you do not box the case, the carrier company will treat it as packaging and you will not be able the claim for any damage caused to the case itself. The case should always be boxed up for maximum protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garth Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 I just spoke the them now, all cleared up. Going on what you guys recommend UPS is the one. I'll let you know how I get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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