julesb Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 (edited) Getting quotes of around 100 to send a bass with value 1500. Seems a lot to me so any advice welcomed. Edited June 19, 2017 by julesb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PawelG Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Full coverage from loss or damage for items over 1000GBP really makes things expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_Guardian Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 I think Tom1946 had a thread on postage advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 [quote name='PawelG' timestamp='1497867499' post='3320908'] Full coverage from loss or damage for items over 1000GBP really makes things expensive. [/quote] Read the cover carefully too - as many appear to offer cover but actually don't. Funnily enough, they are still happy to take payment for this non-existent cover... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PawelG Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 (edited) [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1497867802' post='3320910'] Read the cover carefully too - as many appear to offer cover but actually don't. Funnily enough, they are still happy to take payment for this non-existent cover... [/quote] Yup, there are as many rules as there are courier companies. Edited June 19, 2017 by PawelG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 (edited) I always use a broker like P4D and call them to make sure that their cover will cover musical instruments and accidental damage while in transit. Get it confirmed in email and make sure you photograph how well you packed it and the state it was in when it left you. It all helps prove your point if anything goes wrong. £100 is a little expensive but I have not shipped a bass worth over £1000 for a long time so rates may have changed a lot. To be fair I have gambled on some lower priced packages but all bigger stuff has been covered and it has been worth it on the odd occasion of a breakage. I claimed the full new value of a cab once because it got damaged, and afterwards it tuned out it was only a £60 repair. Edited June 19, 2017 by NJE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Whatever you do, don`t use Parcelforce - they will accept your money for extra insurance but their T&Cs specifically state musical instruments are not covered. Prob same for a good many others as well so always check the Prohibited Items list before choosing a courier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesb Posted June 19, 2017 Author Share Posted June 19, 2017 Cheers Guys. I'll proceed with caution... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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