NikNik Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 For the first time in a long time I am going to have to post a guitar. Reading of Parcelforce woes and couriers that won't insure musical instruments. Anyone got any pointers?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Rule #1 - there is no such thing as too much protection. Pack it like you’re packing your first born child. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikNik Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 I could do with some courier references..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soledad Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Just having a bass shipped to me, in transit now. All the big name carriers were similar price and I suspect they share some resources too. One key thing, get overnight - less time sitting in hubs, vans etc. And tracked of course. And absolutely as CameronJ says - after all packing is almost no weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy515 Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Neck off if possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 1 hour ago, NikNik said: I could do with some courier references..... https://uk.interparcel.com/ I've always used Interparcel - never had a problem. I usually pick the UPS option. +1 on all the packing advice. And I would never ship without a hardcase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammybee Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 10 minutes ago, Cosmo Valdemar said: https://uk.interparcel.com/ I've always used Interparcel - never had a problem. I usually pick the UPS option. +1 on all the packing advice. And I would never ship without a hardcase. Agree with this, UPS via Interparcel. They will insure (or they did the last time I shipped something) musical stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikNik Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 (edited) I need a time-specific pickup. Do such things exist? Edited March 1, 2019 by NikNik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 NEVER take the neck off, it will put more tension than desired to it. Always send your bass tuned as the tension will make the whole stable. If you decide to slack the strings (if you are afraid of the broken head syndrome), then you'll have to release all the tension of the truss rod otherwise it will be worse than shipping it tuned.. Use a soft case or a hard case with bubble plastic wrapping the bass and the case. Protect the fingerboard. A soft case is better than a hard case as it will absorb the shocks instead of amplifying them. Make sure the instrument can't move in the case. Put the case in a box and use tape to cover the whole : this will protect it from humidity, rain or even staying in water. Try to ship on Monday to avoid too long storage. Always insure your parcel and read carefully the T&C as some couriers won't refund more than £100 GBP. I've sent hundreds of basses and some guitars all over the world with only one (1) issue. Don't forget to put a label with your full address and the one of the recipient with his phone number. You can add a "Fragile" label, like the one I use. Take a look at the pictures I always do when shipping an instrument, so the buyer will not sweat during days. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 8 minutes ago, NikNik said: I need a time-specific pickup. So such things exist? Yes, of course, almost any courier can do it, but it's an extra, so you'll have to pay for this. You can also take the parcel to depot or shop taking them for UPS, Fedex, GLS, DPD, and the likes. If you have to ship abroad, EuroSender (https://www.eurosender.com/) can offer you a pickup wherever you want with a real insurance up to €2000 Euros (they are now based in Luxembourg). It's a logistics company, so they work with almost any courier and the weight limit can go up as high as 40 kilos for a parcel or even more an a pallet shipping. And you don't need to be a pro. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikNik Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 Cheers, guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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